Thursday 9.27 - The Mars Volta, The Shins, and Tom Waits!

9/28/2018

6 Comments

The Mars Volta “Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt”

Origin: El Paso, Texas
Genres: Progressive rock, math rock, experimental rock, psychedelic rock, art rock, jazz fusion
Years active: 2001-present

The Shins “40 Mark Strasse” from Port of Morrow – ‘12

Genre: indie rock, alternative rock, dream pop
Years Active: 1996-present (w/ a bit of a hiatus)
Origin: Albuquerque, NM
Interesting Facts:
- 1st album in over 5 years
- 4th studio album
- more of an “Ocean sound”
  - has a more slick and polished sound than the band's previous efforts, with a much greater emphasis on electronic instrumentation while still retaining elements of the melodic indie pop style the band originally made their name with.

Tom Waits “Misery is the River of the World”

Birth name: Thomas Alan Waits
Born: December 7, 1949
Origin: Pomona, California
Genres: Rock, experimental
Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, actor, composer
Instruments: Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active: 1972–present

6 Comments

Jon "I forgot to put my last name at the end" Titus

10/18/2018 12:51:38 pm

The song by Tom Waits was very nice. The gravel in his voice definitely gave it a super unique sound, and you can call be a Debbie downer but the lyrics I could only agree with. I will definitely be checking into his other songs, 8/10

Bryan M.

10/19/2018 12:41:43 pm

Honestly, this song was a little strange for even my own taste. I thought the tone and feel was weird. The vocalist sounded like he had a sore throat for a while. Just overall, not one of my favorite tracks of this year, I would give it a 5.

Cameron G.

11/15/2018 09:45:25 am

Definitely an interesting song for its sheer uniqueness and iconic singer, "Misery is the River of the World" really captivated at first with the gravely sound of Tom Waits voice and the catchy rhythm. However, what really made me stay was the lyrics that go detail about how misery is the driving force behind mankind or its "River." To me personally I would give this song a 9/10

Alanna Hernandez

11/16/2018 12:54:32 pm

I immediately fell in love with the unfamiliar tone of his voice , hardly anyone has ever sang like this as far as i've heard and i really admired the change for a second. 9/10

Yesenia A

11/18/2018 04:42:29 pm

I did not like the song or lyrics. I felt like his voice was not appealing to listen to. I didn't like his vocals or the instrumentals of the song. I rate this song a 3

lita

12/16/2018 06:19:07 pm

the mars volta's song is really good. its something my brother would listen to so I approve.

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Thursday 9.27 - The Mars Volta, The Shins, and Tom Waits!

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