Baumblog EST 1968 - A blog for the Baumbachs who originated in Syracuse, NY

Tone Loc had two major hits in the late 80s, Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina. If you remember them, you might have thought that they sounded fairly similar. Guess what: they were.

Not to be outdone, the good folks in Nickelback tried it out. More than a few times. Here's one sample.

Geoff said about 1 hour later

Well, I'll give them this. I like their new album. Got some amusing songs on it, but nothing really unique or breakthrough...unlike Rush of course.
GJ said about 1 hour later

Who, Nickelback? I'll admit to owning two of their albums, and I can honestly say I was certifiably insane when I purchased them. They're really pretty much nickel and dime processed rock, and you're right--they're nowhere near Rush level. In fact, they're nowhere near Milli Vanilli level, either. Not that I'm comparing Rush to MV, or anything.
Geoff said about 9 hours later

Yeah Nickel. I wasn't expecting much so I wasn't real disappointed. Anyone listening to some good new artists or albums as of late?
GJ said about 9 hours later

Eagerly awaiting a new album from OK GO, listening to (but not overly impressed by) Green Day's new album, and catching up on Tod Snyder's music. I got his debut album way back in the mid 90s, and then forgot about him until picking up his live album over the summer. And yes, I still listen to those ancient CD thingys.
Marc said 1 day later

The new Green Day album sucks. It's a mix of artistry and their old crap. American Idiot was their peak, they need to go back to that style. No more rock opera crap.

I have to say I'm still addicted to Chickenfoot. Those guys just rock.
GJ said 1 day later

I wouldn't say it sucks, but it's far too safe. 21 Guns is a great pop tune, and there are 1-2 other good tracks, but Do You Know Your Enemy could have made this posting for being practically identical to American Idiot, and frankly, if I'm not singing along (horribly, btw) to the album by the third or forth play, it's just not doing it for me.

You realize though that American Idiot was rock opera, right? That's part of what made that work. This album lacks any kind of cohesiveness--I have no idea how they'll turn this into a stage play, as has been suggested.

As for Chickenfoot--color me amazed that they haven't self-imploded yet. There are some titantic-sized egos among those band members. I'll have to give them a listen, as I have more than a couple of Satriani albums. So long as he's not singing or writing the lyrics, they could be ok. :)
Geoff said 3 days later

21 guns from Green Day is good...I also love Peacemaker. Nice little Latin Rock song.