¡UNO! ¿Bueno?

25 years after forming, Green Day have released yet another album for the world of punk to worship. However, is it any good you ask?

It's certainly a bit different. Opening track 'Nuclear Family' makes you believe that the CD is going to be another classic punk album with repetition of chords and songs. However, by the time you reach 'Kill The DJ', you realise you're wrong. The sound Green Day have here completely contrasts with the rest! The beginning sounds like they've gone pop, and who the hell wants that?!

Guess what? Wrong again. No where near pop (phew!). The punk style returns with a twist to, I feel, convey the meaning of the song. Cleaver? I think so!

UNO also brings angst. (Yes, welcome back Green Day! Vengeance is awesome!) 'Let Yourself Go' is the classic example. Happy tune, angry lyrics. Beautifully done!

It must be said, though, closing track 'Oh Love' is my favourite. (Thank God it's the single!!) I love Billie Joe's voice in it, I love the riffs, I love the chords, I love the words, I love the tone, I love the sound. Flawless!!

So yes, Green Day have done it again. However, you can't help but feel like the old Green Day is missing from this one... Of course, the album is awesome, but nothing will ever compare to Dookie or the multi award-winning American Idiot. But still, my love for this band is still strong and won't die out any time soon. With such a huge influence on my life, I can't say they have an album I don't like. Billie Joe, thank you, you have done it again!

Going back to the School Of Seven Bells

If it's something a little different you're looking for, here it is. School Of Seven Bells released their new album, Ghostory, back in February, and is yet again brilliant! With their electronic sounds combined with rock, as demonstrated with opening track 'The Night', who could turn down the band's unique style?

Each of the songs on this album is discreetly different, namely the haunting 'Reappear'. This one definitely stands out from the rest with the lack of percussion. It really breaks the album up and contrasts beautifully!

Another track worth checking out is closing track 'When You Sing'. Slow starting with what seems to be a quiet tune soon kicks into the regular electro-rock sound with Alejandra's sweet yet ghostly voice, which works perfectly with the band's sound.

So, for the guys who like AIR with a rock twist, School Of Seven Bells is the obvious choice for you, check them out!

New album Now, Now, anyone?

If you're into Stadium Rock and Art Rock, this is definitely worth checking out! (Honestly, it's the first I've ever heard of these guys.) Now, Now released a new album a few months ago, Threads.

Perfect for the people who love chilled rock, you listen to this album and feel relaxed. Cacie and Jess' voices create an atmosphere unlike anyone else's I can think of. They're almost haunting, but chilling. Plus, not one of the tracks on this CD has a floor. It's all similar, but not boring! 'Dead Oaks' and 'Wolf' are the tracks that are definitely worth listening to, along with 'Oh. Hi.'

These guys I could describe as Paramore crossed with Warpaint - American rock band with the chilled feel. Sounds like it shouldn't work, but it definitely does!

Awakening

Hey there! Thought I'd just announce that this is the beginning of something new for me, seeing as I want to actually get somewhere in life. This could be a decent place to start, especially looking into the media.

My passion from a young age has been music. It's had a huge influence on my life, and am always keen to find new stuff and keep up to date. However, me being me, I'm fussy, and don't always find what I'm looking for. (Rarely, shall we say...)

Well, now I have found exactly what I need. Thanks to Artrocker magazine, I discovered Deezer. It's a website that you can listen to music for free, and you only need to sign in with your Facebook account. Convenient? I think so!

I'll make sure I blog again soon, hopefully with some new music or whatnot that you guys will be interested in. Bye bye for now!