I think I may have posted about the band Brokencyde in the past, and I may have even spoken negatively of them. Allow me to redeem myself.
Brokencyde is classified as “crunkcore”, and some would say that they’re the forefathers of this wonderful blend of techno, screamo, and club hip-hop.
The track “Bree Bree” was my introduction to crunkcore. The first time that I heard this genre, I was overwhelmed. The sound is so creative and unique… It was unlike anything I had ever heard before. My immediate reaction was to push it away… As humans, we do tend to criticize that which we don’t understand.
Subsequent listens allowed me to really develop a taste for this genre, and appreciate the intricacies that I had initially overlooked. Over time, I realized how special Brokencyde really was.
I wanted to take a moment to share their latest album with you. “I’m Not a Fan but the Kids Like It” is the long-awaited followup to their “BC13 EP”, and they definitely don’t disappoint.
Instead of writing a long-winded, Pitchfork-esque review, I’d like to allow the music to speak for itself. Here’s the latest video from this revolutionary ensemble, for their song “Freaxxx”. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.
If you feel overwhelmed by the beauty of this piece, you’re not alone. I’d encourage you to give the song a second listen to let it really soak in.
I struggle with referring to Brokencyde as “artists”. I’d rather call them warrior poets. I see them as soldiers in a battle against the tyranny of unmixed genres. Listen as they herald in a new generation of blended greatness that not even Jamba Juice can claim.
This album changed my life, and its only right that I do my part to share it with the rest of the world. Enjoy.
The new Coheed and Cambria album, “Year of the Black Rainbow” has found it’s way onto the web. Listening to it for the first time right now, and I think I like it… Will need to listen again to know for sure, but it sounds good so far. You can download it here. I’ve seen these guys 3 or 4 times before, but definitely excited to see them again at Coachella.
What is Die Antwoord? I’m not gonna explain that to you, I’ll leave that up to boingboing.net. But be sure to check out this video. I think I like that, though I’m not 100% sure. It may require subsequent viewings to really determine if I liked it or hated it. I did like the cameos from the group’s DJ, “DJ Leon Botha”, who is apparently the world’s oldest survivor of Progeria.
Actually, before watching this video, the only Progeria victim (is it pc to word it that way?) that I was aware of was this “juggalo” who made a series of YouTube videos and then disappeared from the spotlight.
“Shadows Between the Sky” is Buckethead’s 29th studio album. This is more mellow and in the vein of Colma and Electric Tears, but the technical guitar playing that you know and love is still there. I’m listening to it right now and really enjoying it.
“The Broken” is the first single from Coheed & Cambria’s upcoming album, “Year of the Black Rainbow”. This album acts as a prequel to the storyline (which I haven’t really followed… I don’t get that into it) and is apparently going to be the last album. “Year of the Rainbow” will be their fifth studio album and is scheduled to be released on April 13th, 2010. I wasn’t a big fan of “No World For Tomorrow” (their last album), but I’m definitely willing to give this album a shot. I’ve only listened to the single once, but it sounds alright – Might take a few more listens to decide if I really like it or not. You can download it here:
While on the topic of music… Have you heard about the “My Way Killings” in the Philippines? Apparently there has been at least half a dozen killings over the last decade after people sang Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” at karaoke bars. What is it about this particular song that would send someone into a murderous rage? Also… Is this notable? Or do people get killed at the drop of a hat in the Philippines anyway?
