Yeasayer - Madder Red (Video)

Madder Red is the 3rd single from the new album by Yeasayer, Odd Blood.

This video who came out recently is bizarre but yet suits the message of the song perfectly.

Some say that the video is inspired by a story about a shepherd who had a deformed sheep in his flock. Others say it is just a metaphor of someone who is becoming the ugly shadow of his significant other.

Expect a beautiful girl and a one-eyed nasty creature, in one of the weirdest videos you'll seen.

Directed by Andreas Nilsson and featuring Kristen Bell.

Sublime - Santeria (Lyrics)

I don't practice Santeria

I ain't got no crystal ball

Well I had a million dollars but I, I'd spend it all

If I could find that heina and that Sancho that she'd found

Well I'd pop a cap in sancho and I'd slap her down

What I really wanna know (my baby)

What I really wanna say, I can't define

Well it's love that I neeeeeed

My soul will have to

Wait till I get back

Find a heina of my own

Daddy's gonna love one and all

I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break

And I gotta live it out

Oh yeah un-huh

Well I swear that I

What I really wanna know (my baby)

What I really wanna say, I can't define

Got love! Make it go

My soul will have to...

What I really wanna say (my baby)

What I really wanna say, is I've got mine

And I'll make it

Yes, I'm going up

Tell Sanchito that if he knows what is good for him

He best go run and hide

Daddy's got a new .45

And I won't think twice

To stick that barrel straight down sancho's throat

Believe me when I say that I got something for his punk-ass

What I really wanna know (my baby)

What I really wanna say, is there's just one way back

And I'll make it

My soul will have to wait

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Santeria is one of my favorite songs of all time and probably Sublime's most popular song.

It was released in 1996, short after Bradley Nowell, the band's lead singer, song writer and guitarist, died from an overdose of heroin in the age of 28.

When listening to the song and following the lyrics, it seems like the song was written about a guy that his girlfriend is cheating on him. The guy says he is not doing any black magic (santeria, crystal ball) so he could not see this coming. Heina means one's girlfriend in Spanish and Sancho is known in Mexico as the guy that your woman is cheating with. Lines like "I'd pop a cap in sancho and I'd slap her down" and "Daddy's got a new .45. And I won't think twice To stick that barrel straight down sancho's throat" Indicate the guy's will for revenge.

It seems like a straightforward lyrics, but is that so?

When listening to Brad's voice in this song, you can feel the emotions behind the mic. There must be more to this song than what is clear to the eye (or ear)...

There is another interpretation to this song. One that i strongly agree with.

This whole song is a metaphor. Heina is actually Bradley's soul that met Sancho=Heroin, and Baby is Bradley's son. Bradley who was addicted to heroin, wrote this song for his son. "What I really wanna know (my baby) What I really wanna say, I can't define" And he is saying he needs his son's loving in order for him to quit heroin. "Well it's love that I neeeeeed" He knows that he needs to fight his addiction and find his way back, so he can be there for his son. I think that the last paragraph summarize it all: "What I really wanna say, is there's just one way back And I'll make it My soul will have to wait"

I do think that this is the true meaning behind the lyrics, which makes this song so powerful!!

Too bad that even though he knew Heroin is going to kill him, he could not escape.

You can watch a video of this song with the lyrics:

What do you think about this song and its lyrics ? Please share your thoughts :)

Dusty Kid - America (Video)

There is something about the word America. Or even America itself. The land of opportunities.

You do get that feeling sometimes when you travel in the United States. Endless possibilities surrounds you. And Words could not describe that excitement.

When listening to America by Dusty Kid this feeling wraps it arms around me. I don't know if that's what Dusty Kid meant when he named his track, but this is definitely one of the best electronic pieces ever made.

Full of emotion yet so powerful! Here it is, ~14 minutes of pure pleasure...

TV on the Radio - Dear Science

Genre: Indie Rock

Released: September 2008

Label: Interscope

1. TV On The Radio - Halfway Home (5:31)

2. TV On The Radio - Crying (4:10)

3. TV On The Radio - Dancing Choose (2:56)

4. TV On The Radio - Stork & Owl (4:01)

5. TV On The Radio - Golden Age (4:11)

6. TV On The Radio - Family Tree (5:33)

7. TV On The Radio - Red Dress (4:25)

8. TV On The Radio - Love Dog (5:36)

9. TV On The Radio - Shout Me Out (4:15)

10. TV On The Radio - DLZ (3:48)

11. TV On The Radio - Lover's Day (5:54)

The first time I've listened to TV On The Radio was actually in a concert.

It was the middle of the summer in NYC and not surprisingly it was raining.

The concert took place at the Summerstage in Central Park.

A lot of people showed up to the concert equipped with umbrellas and panchos.

Along the scent of ganja in the air i will never forget the energy of the band while they were playing their music under the pouring rain.

The band played mostly songs from their recent album Dear Science.

The Album contains 11 wonderful pieces. All of high quality production. The Perfect combination of live instruments and electronic tools.

The vocals by Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone are truly unique and are a big part of this album major success.

I can honestly say that there isn't even a single song i skip when listening to this album.

This is their best creation In my opinion. Indie rock music at its best.

So whenever you are heading to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, be sure to give a listen to

Dear Science

to get into the right vibe...

Favorite Songs: Tough call here since they are all awesome!

Shout Me Out is a neat and funny song with an interesting lyrics. Family Tree is a rare ballad. and the best one for me is DLZ which is just brilliant.

Hot Chip - I Feel Better (Video)

Hot chip has been active in the music scene for over a decade now.

Their last studio album One Life Stand was released in the beginning of this year, and received a lot of good reviews.

Probably the most familiar and (over)played song from this album is I Feel Better.

Not to miss is the video clip for this song. A parody on boy-bands.

Directed by Peter Serafinowicz with the guest appearance of Ross Lee. This is one of the funniest videos I've seen lately.

Best Coast - Crazy For You

Genre: Indie Pop

Released: July 2010

Label: Mexican Summer

1. Best Coast - Boyfriend (2:29)
2. Best Coast - Crazy For You (1:50)
3. Best Coast - The End (2:42)
4. Best Coast - Goodbye (2:40)
5. Best Coast - Summer Mood (2:25)
6. Best Coast - Our Deal (2:08)
7. Best Coast - I Want To (2:45)
8. Best Coast - When The Sun Don't Shine (2:16)
9. Best Coast - Bratty B (1:43)
10. Best Coast - Honey (3:01)
11. Best Coast - Happy (1:44)
12. Best Coast - Each & Everyday (2:52)
13. Best Coast - When I'm With You (2:58)

The debut album from the American Indie-Pop trio.

Fun summer music. Brings a smile upon your face.

The album consist of 12 (+ 1 bonus) short tracks where the longest is 3:02 minutes.

All songs are very catchy with simple melodies and sweet sounds.

First time I've listened to this album was on a hot summer day; made me drive to the nearest beach :)

Love and Weed are the main motifs in this album. A good recipe for an album full of joy and happiness !!!

Favorite Songs: All the songs sounds pretty much the same, but my highlights are The great opener Boyfriend and Honey.

Symphonix - The Wild Life

Genre: Progressive Trance

Date: November 2008

Label: Blue Tunes Recordings

1. Symphonix - Trip Away (7:54)

2. Symphonix - System Float (7:13)

3. Symphonix - Smoking Ace (8:08)

4. Symphonix - Floating Mirror (7:10)

5. Symphonix - Freq Box (7:11)

6. Symphonix - Freaking Out (8:03)

7. Symphonix - The Good Old Times (7:41)

8. Symphonix - Home Sweet Home (8:31)

9. Symphonix - Resting Voltage (9:21)

10. Symphonix - Miles To Go (7:22)

A new album for the German-duo is a great opportunity to get in my running gear, armed with my iPod, and go for a nice run accompanied by a light rain and a breeze.

Symphonix are one of the leading acts in the trance scene, after playing to endless number of dancefloors.

This album comes out 2 years after the last remix albums, and the expectations are high!

The album opens with the Trip Away. An average Progressive trance track. But at least my worries are gone. They still make Progressive trance :-)

System Float is the next track, and is defiantly one of my favorites in this album. Hypnotic with building energy. Psychedelic at its best !!

Next 4 tracks are Smoking Ace, Floating Mirror, Freq Box, Freaking Out

They all sounds pretty much the same to me. Groovy progressive baselines, some highlights but mostly repetitive sound from old tracks.

The general feeling at this point is that the album is stuck, and not going anywhere....

But then comes The Good old Times the 7th piece in this album is the point where the smile takes over. A great title for this track that feels like a journey from the past with the exact touch of present sound. probably the best track in this album!

Home Sweet Home is another masterpiece. Massive dancefloor tune.

Resting Voltage is a very interesting track. Solid build with an electrical atmosphere. Every time i listen to this track I'm surprised how good it is.

The last track on this Album is Miles to Go which has a more electro feel to it but has the exact amount of psycedelica needed.

To conclude, this is a great album by Symphonix. Some of the tracks are more average but the good tracks in this album are top notch !!

Favorite Tracks: 2,7,8,9

VA - Electro Inside v2

Genre: Progressive Trance

Date: February 2008

Label: Blue Tunes Recordings

01. FM Radio Gods - Elektro Kills [06:25]

02. True Lies - Don T Stop It [07:36]

03. Alter Breed - Back In Black [07:27]

04. Johnson - Disco [09:51]

05. Astronivo - Mikstronivo [09:36]

06. Brisker And Magitman - Feeding Frezny [06:37]

07. Beauty And The Beat Feat. Nuke - Anytime [08:25]

08. Human Traffic - Ist Sie Das Oder Das? [07:26]

09. Elegant Universe - Self Portrait [07:52]

A sequal compilation by one of the very best DJs - Mapusa Mapusa.

9 Tracks wrapped in progressive sound with a touch of electro.

This is one of these *rare* albums were every track is just as good as the others.

Play this album in a loop, and everytime will sound better.

Favorite Tracks: The great opener by FM Radio Gods. As electro as it gets !

Awesome track by True Lies, a lot of groovy elements and a very nice building here.

Also the 6th track by Brisker And Magitman is a dancefloor bomb.