Music Mondays: Rock On

Today I was reminded of my affinity for great Rock music....yes, Rock music. No hair bands, no monster ballads, just great lyrics, unique singing abilities and amazing guitar work.
Incubus has been one of my favorite bands since High School (the first song I heard by them was Stellar and I've been a fan ever since) and I was reminded of frontman Brandon Boyd's use of romanticized lyrics, over Mike Eizinger's melodic guitar grooves. Incubus has released 6 albums over the past 10+ years, traveled the world many times over, all while winning Grammys and selling over 13 million albums worldwide. What I like most about the band is their sincere lyrics and staying true to their roots. Boyd paints vivid pictures of past relationships and experiences that have not only shaped his life but the band's as well.
Another element to Incubus; they are not your average white guys. The five-piece boast a former bassist from the infamous Hip Hop band The Roots, and a Mexican drummer. The band is well-rounded and oozes pure talent in every song. They've always stayed true to just making and playing good music, carving a niche for themselves in the music business, and gaining respect from peers such as 311, Primus, and The Roots.
The next time you want to branch out of your music bubble download some Incubus, and if you don't think their 2001 release Morning View isn't one of the best modern rock albums of the past 20 years...then your ears will never know the pleasure of good music.

Great Song. Great Woman.

Music Mondays...on a Tues?! Yep!

Today's Late Edition of Music Mondays, features Maino's "(Get 'em) Tiger Woods". My exposure to this song is thanks to our friend DJ Viper during a chatroom afterparty. The song is pure fun and satirical, but also allows Maino to display his relaxed flow. Now, I'm not a HUGE Maino fan, but this song bumps! He has a way of taking everyday issues and sayings, and turning them into catchy tunes. For him...it works! Its kind of an ode to the old school days of hip hop. Taking things from everyday life and injecting them into your music in a fun way. Not to mention Maino's ability to promote and create a bigger basket of wealth (have we not forgotten the  "Hi Hater" shirts from last year). So kudos to Maino for creating another hit that will inevitably be aged by its content, but timeless in its carefree-ness.