Finally I understood the feeling of two-timing.
The dilemma of choosing which one. The comparing. The rationalizing. The computing - yup, even that too.
Last Tuesday, I had to run an errand at the Cubao area. I passed by Araneta Coliseum and saw a poster of Incubus - Live in Manila, March 9. I said to myself "Perfect!" I've always wanted to catch Brandon Boyd on stage and drag two of my audiophile friends along. So I was thinking, okay I'll reserve a tickets when I go online. My two friends I decided to pay for - no matter how much it would cost. Since I owe one a Christmas gift, and the other I will have to give a birthday gift. So this is perfect.
When I got into my car, I received a text message from one of those said audiophile friends informing me that Maroon 5 will be performing in Manila on March 5. And I suddenly remembered that when I passed by Araneta Coliseum, Maroon 5 songs were blaring on the speakers. I suspected that they will be playing on that same stadium.
Great. Now what?! I can't miss out watching Maroon 5.
So I started pitting Adam Levine against Brandon Boyd. And I couldn't choose. So I asked Mr. Birthday Boy which he would like to watch. He says any would do - "But surely Maroon 5 will be fun because their songs are danceable. However, I also like Incubus. So whatever you choose, you're not gonna lose."
WE-hell, that's what you think!
So, I consulted the other friend. She informs me that the patron seats of Maroon 5 costs like 10,000 - ouch! I had to go online and check out Incubus prices. Almost 4,000 for a patron seat - reasonable. And yet .... Adam Levine!!! This LOve! Sunday Morning! Won't Go Home Without You! Makes Me Wonder! She Will Be Looooooved!!!
Aaargh.
What to do, what to do.
I was staring at the online reservations of Ticketnet (two pop-ups on the screen). I closed my eyes and let the mouse show me the way.
Dilemma solved.
Brandon, I'll see you on March 9.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Incubus - Light Grenades
Initially, every NEW album that Incubus churns out will be a weird experience. Sure there's the recognizable Incubus sound in a few songs, but mostly, the feel and approach of each album is definitely different from the previous one.
There are some fans that will absolutely love one album, and complain and loathe the next because it's so different. But it's the true blue fans who will appreciate their experimentation with sounds (aside from Brandon Boyd's abs - hehehe).
MAKE YOURSELF was my favorite Incubus album (along with SCIENCE). It rocks. When MORNING VIEW came out, I had misgivings initially, because it there was a departure from the angsty sound. Let's face it, MORNING VIEW was the "hanging out and just chillin'" album. I fell asleep and failed to finish listening to it the first time. But over time, it grew on me, and I eventually loved the album. Now, it's one of the overplayed CDs in my car.
I don't have a copy of CROW LEFT OF MURDER, so I don't have much to say about it, except that I really didn't like "Megalomaniac."
Incubus releases an album every 3 years and their latest offering is LIGHT GRENADES.
The carrier single "ANNA MOLLY" is impressive. It made me curious enough to check the album out.
The first song off the album is "QUICKSAND," an ethereally weird song to start an album. Then it kicks off with "A KISS TO SET US OFF." The next songs will then make you think what the band it trying to get at (I was looking for the main theme of the album and the reasoning for LIGHT GRENADES for the title).
And as bleu cheese as it seems, the theme is the none else but L-O-V-E and the insanity that comes with it.
One song is entitled "LOVE HURTS" ... that's how cheesy it gets. It even has a chorus that goes "..love hurts but then it's a good hurt ..." --> Brandon what the heck were you thinking?! But in fairness, disregarding the lyrics of the song, the melody is nice.
High notes of the album besides "ANNA MOLLY" are songs like "DIG" (one of the best tracks lyrically and musically speaking), "ROGUES", "LIGHT GRENADES", "PAPER SHOES", "A KISS TO SEND US OFF", and yes, "LOVE HURTS" (just forget the lyrics).
Other songs either sound the same or are too blurry to comprehend.
In totality, I may have to listen to this again and again, maybe it'll grow on me like "MORNING VIEW."
This album is for serious INCUBUS fans, 'cuz if you're not, it will be quite difficult to appreciate it.
As a fan though, it's a good album. But as of the moment, not really the best.
There are some fans that will absolutely love one album, and complain and loathe the next because it's so different. But it's the true blue fans who will appreciate their experimentation with sounds (aside from Brandon Boyd's abs - hehehe).
MAKE YOURSELF was my favorite Incubus album (along with SCIENCE). It rocks. When MORNING VIEW came out, I had misgivings initially, because it there was a departure from the angsty sound. Let's face it, MORNING VIEW was the "hanging out and just chillin'" album. I fell asleep and failed to finish listening to it the first time. But over time, it grew on me, and I eventually loved the album. Now, it's one of the overplayed CDs in my car.
I don't have a copy of CROW LEFT OF MURDER, so I don't have much to say about it, except that I really didn't like "Megalomaniac."
Incubus releases an album every 3 years and their latest offering is LIGHT GRENADES.
The carrier single "ANNA MOLLY" is impressive. It made me curious enough to check the album out.
The first song off the album is "QUICKSAND," an ethereally weird song to start an album. Then it kicks off with "A KISS TO SET US OFF." The next songs will then make you think what the band it trying to get at (I was looking for the main theme of the album and the reasoning for LIGHT GRENADES for the title).
And as bleu cheese as it seems, the theme is the none else but L-O-V-E and the insanity that comes with it.
One song is entitled "LOVE HURTS" ... that's how cheesy it gets. It even has a chorus that goes "..love hurts but then it's a good hurt ..." --> Brandon what the heck were you thinking?! But in fairness, disregarding the lyrics of the song, the melody is nice.
High notes of the album besides "ANNA MOLLY" are songs like "DIG" (one of the best tracks lyrically and musically speaking), "ROGUES", "LIGHT GRENADES", "PAPER SHOES", "A KISS TO SEND US OFF", and yes, "LOVE HURTS" (just forget the lyrics).
Other songs either sound the same or are too blurry to comprehend.
In totality, I may have to listen to this again and again, maybe it'll grow on me like "MORNING VIEW."
This album is for serious INCUBUS fans, 'cuz if you're not, it will be quite difficult to appreciate it.
As a fan though, it's a good album. But as of the moment, not really the best.
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