Second single off his forth (and most mature) album. He can only get better and better. Throughout the recording process, Mike Sinner made it known that he dropped from sampling loops to using live instruments. The hymn-like chorus glazes over the song very well.
It was since this album that got me hooked on the Gorillaz. The keyboard + strings interlude is absolutely glorious.
It's unapologetic, minimalist hip hop. This duo really reminds me of Clipse but less "drug pushing" and more "partying". The lyrics are aimed perfectly for the career-less, financially unstable youth. Like me.
This song may not be the best representation of Andrew Bird, but it shows what he does best. He is a minimalist, and on this particular album, a multi-instrumentalist. Violin, vocals, guitar, whistling, he does it all. You have to bear the first few minutes of this song as it aggrandizes into an incredible finale. A sadder, but great "Happy Birthday" alternative.
Pop rock at it's best. Although he has millions of great singles, I think Me and Mia edges them all to take first place.
Too bad this duo broke up after just one full length record. (remixes don't count). They actually make the bass and drum combination work, and the energy they put into their shows is like no other. This track is about moving away from the city to the suburbs and loosing all the things that you held dear to. Tragic, but oddly dance-able.
They really tried with this album. The band really put effort into evolving as opposed to producing the same sounds that made them famous in the first place. Many write them off now as being too experimental. You have to hand it to them, their music may not jive upon first listen, but it does grow on you. This track hits the climax at the 2:19 mark.
Nothing flashy. There is a few good rhythmic changes mid-chorus if you can spot it. But simplicity makes way for lyrics to shine and Brendan just confesses his utmost inner insecurity with life through this song.
The recording is not fully polished, and that's was so great about it. The beauty of the song's imperfections. You can still hear the squeaks when the fingers slide between frets, or the imbalanced volume of both vocals and guitar. This guy/band is blowing up huge, and for good reason.
Having heard this song for the first time, my mother turns to me and says "When I die, I want you to play this song at my funeral". No joke.
The opening chords are so sinister, yet the song is very upbeat. Santogold's voice makes the song unique and all the more enjoyable..jpg)
Find A Way touches on all the subjects on the insecurities of romance. Whether it is the jealousy of another's boyfriend, the signals we emit when flirting, or whether or not the pursue of love is worth it's consequences. Not to mention, the music is great as well.
To be honest, I've always thought De La's lyrics were a little weak. But on this track, the beats are undeniably amazing. The keyboard and bass plays on the offbeats which makes it so unconventional. Many people overlook such subtitles that makes a song like this one great.
They were England's answer to Franz Ferdinand. They were one of the best at melding dance and rock. This was quite easily the best album of 2005.
