Some of My Favourite Songs - May 2019
"Man of Simple Pleasures” – Kasabian,
Velociraptor!
I
would count myself as somewhat of a Kasabian fan, but this particular song had
eluded me, despite it being released almost 8 years ago. I only recently
discovered it after watching a short acoustic rendition, which had popped up on
my Facebook feed but I was instantly hooked. Described by songwriter Sergio Pizzorno:
"It's about a guy who just
wants to go fishing, don't give him any of this other shit. Give him a bottle
of whiskey and a fishing rod and that's it, he's good”. The
song is not only simple lyrically, but also musically. The rhythmic
When I read Catfish and the
Bottlemen’s announcement which promised new music, and potentially a whole new
album – I was absolutely buzzing. It had been a long time coming, with the band
having left us fans listening “The
Balcony” and “The Ride” on repeat
for the best part of 3 years in order to get our Catfish fix. Both these albums
are great, but after 3 years, we need some new songs! Our prayers were finally answered,
initially in the form of the single“Longshot”,
providing us with a taste of could expect from the band’s album “The Balance” which was released in late
April. Whilst “Longshot” is a brilliant
song – my particular favourite is “Conversation”.
It’s pretty much everything we’ve come to expect from a Catfish song:
upbeat and punchy with a catchy chorus, all blended together with rocky guitar
and drums. It has fast become one of my favourite songs by the band and will be
a brilliant live track to add to the band’s extensive repertoire.
We go way back in time with
this particular song, 1975 to be exact, to when Fleetwood Mac released their self-titled
album. “Landslide” is one of the finest examples of the immense talent of both
Stevie Nicks and Lyndsay Buckingham and their musical connection. Given the
song is solely acoustic, Nicks’ voice is given ample opportunity to shine and
she is able to deliver her own lyrics in this beautiful, calming song.
Fleetwood Mac, who have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, boast
a great collection of wonderful songs, but for me, “Landslide” is one of their finest tracks. It captures the
brilliance of Stevie Nicks perfectly and shows exactly why she is such an
iconic and much-loved musician.
Stockport-based band, Blossoms,
exploded onto the music scene in 2016 with their debut, self-titled album
boasting a host of great songs, notably “Charlemagne”.
They have formed a large and enthusiastic following and have cemented
themselves as one of the most popular indie-bands to emerge from the UK in
recent years. I’ve always enjoyed some of their well-known songs but felt I had
yet to explore everything they had to offer. I decided rectify this by making
time to listen to this full album several times, before picking out “My Favourite Room” as my new favourite
song. It might be considered by some as an album-filler, but I think it
deserves so much more recognition than that. The acoustic track tells the story
of missing a former lover and offers an interesting and relaxing change of
tempo from the band’s usual style.
Another blast from the past with
this final song, having been first released in 1989 by Scottish band, The Jesus
and Mary Chain. I’ve been listening to them recently following a suggestion
from my cousin that I check them out. Having little idea of where to start or
what to expect, I picked out a few of their most popular songs on Spotify one
of which was “Head On”. From the
first time I listened to it, I loved it and I’ve found it to be one of those
songs that I never, ever, get bored
of – no matter how many plays it’s had. Bursting with power and excitement,
whilst also packed with a Scottish charm, this is a perfect upbeat song for driving
or just generally rocking out to.
Check out the songs here:
I
would count myself as somewhat of a Kasabian fan, but this particular song had
eluded me, despite it being released almost 8 years ago. I only recently
discovered it after watching a short acoustic rendition, which had popped up on
my Facebook feed but I was instantly hooked. Described by songwriter Sergio Pizzorno:
"It's about a guy who just
wants to go fishing, don't give him any of this other shit. Give him a bottle
of whiskey and a fishing rod and that's it, he's good”. The
song is not only simple lyrically, but also musically. The rhythmic
“Conversation” –
Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Balance
When I read Catfish and the
Bottlemen’s announcement which promised new music, and potentially a whole new
album – I was absolutely buzzing. It had been a long time coming, with the band
having left us fans listening “The
Balcony” and “The Ride” on repeat
for the best part of 3 years in order to get our Catfish fix. Both these albums
are great, but after 3 years, we need some new songs! Our prayers were finally answered,
initially in the form of the single“Longshot”,
providing us with a taste of could expect from the band’s album “The Balance” which was released in late
April. Whilst “Longshot” is a brilliant
song – my particular favourite is “Conversation”.
It’s pretty much everything we’ve come to expect from a Catfish song:
upbeat and punchy with a catchy chorus, all blended together with rocky guitar
and drums. It has fast become one of my favourite songs by the band and will be
a brilliant live track to add to the band’s extensive repertoire.
“Landslide” - Fleetwood
Mac, Fleetwood Mac
We go way back in time with
this particular song, 1975 to be exact, to when Fleetwood Mac released their self-titled
album. “Landslide” is one of the finest examples of the immense talent of both
Stevie Nicks and Lyndsay Buckingham and their musical connection. Given the
song is solely acoustic, Nicks’ voice is given ample opportunity to shine and
she is able to deliver her own lyrics in this beautiful, calming song.
Fleetwood Mac, who have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, boast
a great collection of wonderful songs, but for me, “Landslide” is one of their finest tracks. It captures the
brilliance of Stevie Nicks perfectly and shows exactly why she is such an
iconic and much-loved musician.
“My Favourite Room”
– Blossoms, Blossoms
Stockport-based band, Blossoms,
exploded onto the music scene in 2016 with their debut, self-titled album
boasting a host of great songs, notably “Charlemagne”.
They have formed a large and enthusiastic following and have cemented
themselves as one of the most popular indie-bands to emerge from the UK in
recent years. I’ve always enjoyed some of their well-known songs but felt I had
yet to explore everything they had to offer. I decided rectify this by making
time to listen to this full album several times, before picking out “My Favourite Room” as my new favourite
song. It might be considered by some as an album-filler, but I think it
deserves so much more recognition than that. The acoustic track tells the story
of missing a former lover and offers an interesting and relaxing change of
tempo from the band’s usual style.
“Head on”
– The Jesus and Mary Chain, Automatic
Another blast from the past with
this final song, having been first released in 1989 by Scottish band, The Jesus
and Mary Chain. I’ve been listening to them recently following a suggestion
from my cousin that I check them out. Having little idea of where to start or
what to expect, I picked out a few of their most popular songs on Spotify one
of which was “Head On”. From the
first time I listened to it, I loved it and I’ve found it to be one of those
songs that I never, ever, get bored
of – no matter how many plays it’s had. Bursting with power and excitement,
whilst also packed with a Scottish charm, this is a perfect upbeat song for driving
or just generally rocking out to. Check out the songs here:
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