Speaking of American music, I noticed Nickelback released a new single. Just when you thought they had released the same song enough times, they release...actually a different song. Okay, it doesn't stray too far from the herd, but for the first time in seven years I heard one of their songs and didn't cry out, "Gahhhh, Nickelback! The pain! I can feel the sameness tearing into my eardrums!" Some loyal fans are claiming that Nickelback has sold out to the electronic sound ever so present in mainstream music. (Secret, they already sold out it just took you this long to figure it out.) I seem to remember a similar outcry when the Fratellis released their second album. A message to both parties:
Stop right there. You're complaining because the song doesn't sound exactly the same? Too bad you couldn't just listen to the original songs so you'd never lose that feeling or moment you got from hearing them. Oh wait, you can. So why not let the musicians decide for themselves what direction they want to go?
Deep down, they are still that band that will produce much of the same chords, tones and subject matter as before. The next time though, you may have to look more than skin deep to realize it. If you actually take the time to listen deeper, I guarantee you'll get a closer commitment to some of your bands since you know how they tick and notice how they can surprise you to keep it exciting and memorable.
Don't panic, you will never lose that original flavor from your music library, even if your favorite band starts a new direction you're not as crazy about. And surprisingly enough, they might actually explore their way into a great new hit that you love all over again. That is, if you just let them breathe! Case and point: The Beatles.
I also feel it important to note that my cohort in blog is in France. She's boldly going to teach English in a foreign land. She blogs, or rather will blog, here. Make sure to visit her ^-^ This is also me saying that she should actually blog someday soon. Please?
Special note: This blog is not promoting or even condoning Nickelback in anyway shape or form. You may like the band; I'm sick of their face.
