Searching for New Music session #2
Second session of the day. I don't know if I'll make it a regular thing to put two or more sessions in a single day, but I had more time to do another so here it is. Time to start searching...
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Song: "Mississippi Phone Booth"
Artist: John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band
Album: Leftover Feelings
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Nice! Reminds me of John Mellencamp. I should look this John Hiatt up. *looks him up* Apparently he's been an active musician since the '70s and has even been nominated for Grammys nine times throughout his career. Strange how I've never heard of him before and I've found some pretty obscure roots music from way back when. Oh well. Anyway, this is an add.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Next up...
Song: "Beautiful Mistakes (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)"
Artist: Maroon 5
Album: Beautiful Mistakes - Single
Oh dear, [b]these[/b] guys. I never cared for them, but... open-mindedness, open-mindedness...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6DGSIKEuF8][/center]
And this is why it pays off to be open-minded: I like it. Not bad, Maroon 5. Though Megan Thee Stallion kinda stole show from you, lol. Not that it matters, just saying.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "Brick Wall"
Artist: A Day to Remember
Album: You're Welcome
Another band I never really liked, but considering what just got added, let's dive in!
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnOvmReZQNI][/center]
It's okay. It's not making the list, but I've definitely heard worse from them.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Emptiness"
Artist: Gatecreeper
Album: An Unexpected Reality
Over 11 minutes long. Let's see what we got...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd19LFZS_cg][/center]
*first several seconds* And it's a metal song. The odds are not in your favor, Gatecreeper...
*two and a half minutes in* Death growls. As if it couldn't get any worse, lol. But I'll hang in for a little bit longer, just to keep it fair.
*nearing the halfway mark* This song is boring. But hey, I gave it a chance.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Dream Weapon"
Artist: Genghis Tron
Album: Dream Weapon
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMS_Mvp8wjw][/center]
It's interesting... Let's try another song.
Song: "Pyrocene"
Artist: Genghis Tron
Album: Dream Weapon
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkV78wST1og][/center]
I like their style, but not enough to add, unfortunately.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
We were off to such a promising start too. It can always turn around though.
Song: "Mute the Silent"
Artist: Orbit Culture
Album: Nija
Cool band name! Let me guess, space rock?
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TX4YS_l1-Q][/center]
*first few seconds* Negative.
*two minutes in* So much for their cool name. Like most metal bands these days, these guys have no originality whatsoever. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Anhedonia"
Artist: Chelsea Wolfe & Emma Ruth Rundle
Album: Anhedonia - Single
Oh, I like Chelsea Wolfe! Not familiar with the other artist though. *looks her up* A post-rock musician. Sounds like a match made in heaven! Let's hear it.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSEkN7OXvU][/center]
Haunting but gorgeously atmospheric. I expected no less.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "Woman"
Artist: Gin Wigmore
Album: Woman - Single
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhI1mNOfFPM][/center]
Meh. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Eden"
Artist: The Blacklava
Album: Eden - Single
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Real original. Not.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Trophy Deer"
Artist: Kali Masi
Album: [laughs]
Lol, that's the name of the album? Funny.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU6Q6DQa3n4][/center]
*first few seconds* Good first impression.
*thirteen seconds in* Until the singing kicked in...
*nearing the end* Don't you just hate it when a song has a good opening riff and then the rest of the track ends up being bland? I do.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Charming Mess"
Artist: The Black Crowes
Album: Charming Mess - Single
Oh, hey! I knew the Robinson brothers had gotten the Crowes back together again, but I wasn't expecting them to start making new music already. Let's see if they still got it!
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCnr8X3F6vE][/center]
Wow, it sounds like classic Black Crowes alright! Very nice! I'm happy to see them back together making more great rock and roll. Definitely getting added.
*after doing research on the track* So evidently, this song was actually recorded way back around 1990 and just wasn't released until recently. That would explain it sounding like classic Black Crowes, lol. [b]BUT[/b] since it is still technically a 2021 release, I'm still going to count it in.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "Ten High"
Artist: Christopher Shayne
Album: Ten High - EP
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Jp5VPHtOw][/center]
It's okay. He kinda reminds me of Chris Cornell. Let me try another song.
Song: "Pour the Bottle"
Artist: Christopher Shayne
Album: Ten High - EP
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OObGtIfmGb0][/center]
Yeah, this works. Southern Chris Cornell, lol. Good enough!
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "I Will Overcome"
Artist: Welshly Arms
Album: I Will Overcome - Single
Lol, what's with all the singles in this session?
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It's okay, but no add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Icon of Sin"
Artist: Icon of Sin
Album: Icon of Sin
This wasn't the first song that came up, I just couldn't resist when I saw they had another song that shared the name of the band and album. For that, we'll check out this and the first one that came up, even if this one sucks, lol.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3cuS2toPs][/center]
Holy shit, this guy sounds just like Bruce Dickinson! First a Chris Cornell sound-alike and now Bruce Dickinson sound-alike. Imagine that. Anyway, the song is alright. Almost makes the cut, but maybe the first one that came up will, lol.
Song: "Shadow Dancer"
Artist: Icon of Sin
Album: Icon of Sin
Oh, and I'm pretty sure their name is a reference to the video game [i]Doom.[/i] Just throwing that out there...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IklKIpmj8mI][/center]
I actually liked the other song better. But neither are good enough to make the playlist. Sorry hard rock Bruce Dickinson.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "The Locust Preacher"
Artist: Capra
Album: In Transmission
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lOslRG1j48][/center]
For heavy, energetic song, this one was rather boring. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "King"
Artist: Lilith Czar
Album: Created From Filth And Dust
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vly7rbfHqg][/center]
Cliché and predictable. I knew how it was going go right before the chorus started. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Parasitic Cleanse"
Artist: Hail the Sun
Album: New Age Filth
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrufVbZEOIc][/center]
This isn't doing anything for me... But I'll try another.
Song: "Domino"
Artist: Hail the Sun
Album: New Age Filth
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XrhjIgswg][/center]
Didn't we just listen to this song? This sounds way too similar to what we just heard. I hate it when bands make songs that sound alike. It shows how little creativity they have. But neither of these songs are very good anyway. I don't even know why I decided to check out another from them.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Burning and Burning"
Artist: Black River Delta
Album: Burning and Burning - Single
Another single. But I've been having good luck with these singles. Maybe it's a sign for this session, lol.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK4R0dBtTl0][/center]
It's alright, but not enough hooks. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "black nova"
Artist: Eve 6
Album: grim value - EP
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nLJ4Y9t98c][/center]
It got better as it picked up, but it's overshadowed by the not-so-turbulent majority of the song, lol.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Scars"
Artist: Smith/Kotzen
Album: Smith/Kotzen
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaTl8YNXLtE][/center]
Yawn. Next!
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
If I can just get one more add so I can least have one extra from the previous session, I'll be happy!
Song: "To Be Loved"
Artist: Tonic
Album: To Be Loved - Single
I haven't heard from these guys in forever! Will they be a saving grace?
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2PRsAPdZPI][/center]
Yes they will! I really like it. Leave it to the oldies to come in and show these whipper-snappers how it's done, lol.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
I know I said I'd be good with one more add, but I'm going to push my luck a little and keep looking through a few more...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t_du2GaziU][/center]
Song: "SSRI Feel Better Already"
Artist: Fallstar
Album: Sunbreather
Generic as hell. No thanks. Maybe carrying on was a mistake.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Last Day On Earth"
Artist: beabadoobee
Album: Last Day On Earth - Single
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwpVNq1FeEk][/center]
Cute and uplifting! I've added another song from this artist I enjoyed o last year's playlist. Maybe I should look into more of her music sometime.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
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With that, I am going to end this session. 23 artists were featured and out of 27 songs, 7 were added. Two more from the previous session, I call that a better run this time around!
Find any songs you liked? Please share below and thanks again for joining me!
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Song: "Mississippi Phone Booth"
Artist: John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band
Album: Leftover Feelings
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN-6EPkuP_U][/center]
Nice! Reminds me of John Mellencamp. I should look this John Hiatt up. *looks him up* Apparently he's been an active musician since the '70s and has even been nominated for Grammys nine times throughout his career. Strange how I've never heard of him before and I've found some pretty obscure roots music from way back when. Oh well. Anyway, this is an add.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Next up...
Song: "Beautiful Mistakes (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)"
Artist: Maroon 5
Album: Beautiful Mistakes - Single
Oh dear, [b]these[/b] guys. I never cared for them, but... open-mindedness, open-mindedness...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6DGSIKEuF8][/center]
And this is why it pays off to be open-minded: I like it. Not bad, Maroon 5. Though Megan Thee Stallion kinda stole show from you, lol. Not that it matters, just saying.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "Brick Wall"
Artist: A Day to Remember
Album: You're Welcome
Another band I never really liked, but considering what just got added, let's dive in!
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnOvmReZQNI][/center]
It's okay. It's not making the list, but I've definitely heard worse from them.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Emptiness"
Artist: Gatecreeper
Album: An Unexpected Reality
Over 11 minutes long. Let's see what we got...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd19LFZS_cg][/center]
*first several seconds* And it's a metal song. The odds are not in your favor, Gatecreeper...
*two and a half minutes in* Death growls. As if it couldn't get any worse, lol. But I'll hang in for a little bit longer, just to keep it fair.
*nearing the halfway mark* This song is boring. But hey, I gave it a chance.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Dream Weapon"
Artist: Genghis Tron
Album: Dream Weapon
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMS_Mvp8wjw][/center]
It's interesting... Let's try another song.
Song: "Pyrocene"
Artist: Genghis Tron
Album: Dream Weapon
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkV78wST1og][/center]
I like their style, but not enough to add, unfortunately.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
We were off to such a promising start too. It can always turn around though.
Song: "Mute the Silent"
Artist: Orbit Culture
Album: Nija
Cool band name! Let me guess, space rock?
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TX4YS_l1-Q][/center]
*first few seconds* Negative.
*two minutes in* So much for their cool name. Like most metal bands these days, these guys have no originality whatsoever. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Anhedonia"
Artist: Chelsea Wolfe & Emma Ruth Rundle
Album: Anhedonia - Single
Oh, I like Chelsea Wolfe! Not familiar with the other artist though. *looks her up* A post-rock musician. Sounds like a match made in heaven! Let's hear it.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSEkN7OXvU][/center]
Haunting but gorgeously atmospheric. I expected no less.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "Woman"
Artist: Gin Wigmore
Album: Woman - Single
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhI1mNOfFPM][/center]
Meh. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Eden"
Artist: The Blacklava
Album: Eden - Single
[center][i][No video available][/i][/center]
Real original. Not.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Trophy Deer"
Artist: Kali Masi
Album: [laughs]
Lol, that's the name of the album? Funny.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU6Q6DQa3n4][/center]
*first few seconds* Good first impression.
*thirteen seconds in* Until the singing kicked in...
*nearing the end* Don't you just hate it when a song has a good opening riff and then the rest of the track ends up being bland? I do.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Charming Mess"
Artist: The Black Crowes
Album: Charming Mess - Single
Oh, hey! I knew the Robinson brothers had gotten the Crowes back together again, but I wasn't expecting them to start making new music already. Let's see if they still got it!
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCnr8X3F6vE][/center]
Wow, it sounds like classic Black Crowes alright! Very nice! I'm happy to see them back together making more great rock and roll. Definitely getting added.
*after doing research on the track* So evidently, this song was actually recorded way back around 1990 and just wasn't released until recently. That would explain it sounding like classic Black Crowes, lol. [b]BUT[/b] since it is still technically a 2021 release, I'm still going to count it in.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "Ten High"
Artist: Christopher Shayne
Album: Ten High - EP
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Jp5VPHtOw][/center]
It's okay. He kinda reminds me of Chris Cornell. Let me try another song.
Song: "Pour the Bottle"
Artist: Christopher Shayne
Album: Ten High - EP
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OObGtIfmGb0][/center]
Yeah, this works. Southern Chris Cornell, lol. Good enough!
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
Song: "I Will Overcome"
Artist: Welshly Arms
Album: I Will Overcome - Single
Lol, what's with all the singles in this session?
[center][i][No video available][/i][/center]
It's okay, but no add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Icon of Sin"
Artist: Icon of Sin
Album: Icon of Sin
This wasn't the first song that came up, I just couldn't resist when I saw they had another song that shared the name of the band and album. For that, we'll check out this and the first one that came up, even if this one sucks, lol.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3cuS2toPs][/center]
Holy shit, this guy sounds just like Bruce Dickinson! First a Chris Cornell sound-alike and now Bruce Dickinson sound-alike. Imagine that. Anyway, the song is alright. Almost makes the cut, but maybe the first one that came up will, lol.
Song: "Shadow Dancer"
Artist: Icon of Sin
Album: Icon of Sin
Oh, and I'm pretty sure their name is a reference to the video game [i]Doom.[/i] Just throwing that out there...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IklKIpmj8mI][/center]
I actually liked the other song better. But neither are good enough to make the playlist. Sorry hard rock Bruce Dickinson.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "The Locust Preacher"
Artist: Capra
Album: In Transmission
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lOslRG1j48][/center]
For heavy, energetic song, this one was rather boring. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "King"
Artist: Lilith Czar
Album: Created From Filth And Dust
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vly7rbfHqg][/center]
Cliché and predictable. I knew how it was going go right before the chorus started. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Parasitic Cleanse"
Artist: Hail the Sun
Album: New Age Filth
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrufVbZEOIc][/center]
This isn't doing anything for me... But I'll try another.
Song: "Domino"
Artist: Hail the Sun
Album: New Age Filth
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XrhjIgswg][/center]
Didn't we just listen to this song? This sounds way too similar to what we just heard. I hate it when bands make songs that sound alike. It shows how little creativity they have. But neither of these songs are very good anyway. I don't even know why I decided to check out another from them.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Burning and Burning"
Artist: Black River Delta
Album: Burning and Burning - Single
Another single. But I've been having good luck with these singles. Maybe it's a sign for this session, lol.
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK4R0dBtTl0][/center]
It's alright, but not enough hooks. No add.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "black nova"
Artist: Eve 6
Album: grim value - EP
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nLJ4Y9t98c][/center]
It got better as it picked up, but it's overshadowed by the not-so-turbulent majority of the song, lol.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Scars"
Artist: Smith/Kotzen
Album: Smith/Kotzen
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaTl8YNXLtE][/center]
Yawn. Next!
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
If I can just get one more add so I can least have one extra from the previous session, I'll be happy!
Song: "To Be Loved"
Artist: Tonic
Album: To Be Loved - Single
I haven't heard from these guys in forever! Will they be a saving grace?
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2PRsAPdZPI][/center]
Yes they will! I really like it. Leave it to the oldies to come in and show these whipper-snappers how it's done, lol.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
I know I said I'd be good with one more add, but I'm going to push my luck a little and keep looking through a few more...
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t_du2GaziU][/center]
Song: "SSRI Feel Better Already"
Artist: Fallstar
Album: Sunbreather
Generic as hell. No thanks. Maybe carrying on was a mistake.
[center][big]REJECTED ❌[/big][/center]
Song: "Last Day On Earth"
Artist: beabadoobee
Album: Last Day On Earth - Single
[center][youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwpVNq1FeEk][/center]
Cute and uplifting! I've added another song from this artist I enjoyed o last year's playlist. Maybe I should look into more of her music sometime.
[center][big]ADDED ✔️[/big][/center]
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With that, I am going to end this session. 23 artists were featured and out of 27 songs, 7 were added. Two more from the previous session, I call that a better run this time around!
Find any songs you liked? Please share below and thanks again for joining me!
31-35, F
