Made in Manchester

Hello everyone,

I haven't posted for a while (apologies) but I thought of a great blog post. Music/bands/songs that originate from one of the most unique and interesting cities in the world- Manchester.

So, here's a list of music 'Made in Manchester', you might recognise them, if not then definitely check them out:

1. There is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths

Here is a well-known song of which originates from Manchester by The Smiths. People may know this song as it was covered by Oasis, however The Smiths originally wrote and recorded the song. Excellent little song.

2. Black and White Town by Doves

Not many people tend to recognise this song or band when they hear the name, but tend to recognise the song as soon as they hear it (or if not, immediately fall in love with the tune). This is probably one of my favourite songs of all time and demonstrates Manchester perfectly. It's flawless, and you'd be stupid not to check it out right now.

3. Kingdom of Rust by Doves

Another song by Doves (who originate from Manchester of course). Some people might recognise this from the movie 'Zombieland', however it is another beautiful song which shows the ways of Manchester perfectly.

4. Half The World Away by Oasis

No, I am not talking about the 'Christmas' version of which is all over our television screens right now. I'm talking about the original song of which was written by Noel Gallagher, the chief of Manchester. This can also be recognised from 'The Royle Family', but it's another great tune that was made in Manchester.

5. Falling Down by Oasis

If I had to pick another Oasis song to demonstrate Manchester, it would definitely be Falling Down. I always remember listening to this song when I was younger and remembering the lyrics vividly, so it's got to be on this list.

6. F.E.A.R by Ian Brown

Not a band, but this track is another great one by Ian Brown who is from Manchester. This is a lovely song for a car journey, and reminds me of Manchester as soon as I hear the tune.

7. I'm Not In Love by 10cc

Not a particularly rock-ish song by a rock band, but still, 10cc come from Manchester and this song is beautiful and deserves a place in this list. Most people would recognise this song as it's more of a pop/ballad song.

So there we are. If I list any more then it'll just be Oasis so I think I'll leave it there.

Just a side note- unfortunately The Stone Roses aren't in this list. Yet. I'm still just starting to listen to them so I need a while to think about which ones represent Manchester to me, but feel free to leave suggestions below :)

-Chloe Jade

Heartwarming Bands

Hello!

Now this might just be me (although I don't think so), but I think that certain bands are... What's the word... Heartwarming? Homely? You feel completely yourself whilst listening to them?

I thought that I'd discuss this today and the bands which make me feel this way. There's only a very small handful, but certain bands make me feel immediately comfortable and happy once I hear the lead singers voice. These are the bands:

Stereophonics
I think this is because I've grown up on Kelly Jones' voice, so as soon as I hear it, I feel at home and happy again. Stereophonics is the kind of band that can cheer me up and makes me feel whole again, and I know so many people feel the same!

Oasis
Both the Gallagher brothers are two other voices I've been brought up on and as soon as I hear either of their voices (Liam's or Noel's, either has the same effect) I feel comfortable and uplifted. It's as almost as they are enlightening. Oasis definitely is one of the bands that does this to people and majority of their fans.

Kings of Leon
Ahhh, the sweet sound of Caleb Followill's voice. We all recognise that husky voice as soon as he begins to sing, so Kings of Leon is another band which makes me feel enlightened. Especially their second album, Aha Shake Heartbreak, is one I can sit there and listen to all in one go and feel completely happy afterwards.

The Verve
Although they have split up along with Oasis, Richard Ashcroft has a beautiful voice and never fails to impress me. I've also been brought up listening to albums such as Urban Hymns, and Bittersweet Symphony makes me emotional everytime. They have music that hits the soul, and makes people happy again.

Doves
Doves are a smaller and lesser known band, but absolutely beautiful and underrated. They are the kind of band you listen to in the rain (although their music is not atall depressing), and the kind of music you'd listen to after an exhausting day to enlighten you. They are amazing, and I'd seriously recommend you begin listening to them if you haven't already.

So there we go, 5 bands which make me feel great and at home. Leave any post suggestions below or bands which make you feel the same way!

-Chloe Jade

Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain?

Hello everyone,

Today my post is music related (of course), but also something interesting, sad and debatable. Was Kurt Cobain's death a murder, or suicide?

Personally, I think that his death was due to murder, so I'm going to discuss the reasons why:

1) Impossible due to Overdose

Kurt had overdosed on 3 times the lethal dose of heroin. With one dose, this can be lethal, let alone 3. So, how could Kurt have reached out for a gun? Scientists say this is physically impossible, and he wouldn't have even been able to lift his head.

2) No Fingerprints

Another huge giveaway is that there was no fingerprints left on absolutely anything. When the gun was examined, there were no fingerprints suggesting that it had been cleaned or wiped. Not only this, but there were no fingerprints found on the pen used to write the suicide note, and no fingerprints found on the box of shotgun shells.

3) Handwriting Practise Note

Found in Courtney Love's bag was a handwriting practise sheet to copy Kurt's writing, pretty much proving that she could have easily forged his suicide note.

4) Money for Murder

Eldon Hoke, the singer of a band called the Mentors, claimed he was offered $50,000 by Courtney Love three months earlier to kill her husband. He also completely passed a lie detector test by a result of 99.7% certainty that he was telling the truth.

5) No Behavioural Pattern for Suicide

A number of Kurt's close friends said that he was "not atall suicidal", "upbeat", and that he had claimed only a few days before that he was "the happiest he'd ever been in all his life". 

So, there are 5 reasons, however there are many many more. What do you think? Leave comments below!

-Chloe Jade

20th Anniversary of Morning Glory!

Hello!

So today I thought that this article was completely necessary, as it is the day of Oasis' (What's The Story) Morning Glory? 20th Anniversary, from 2nd October 1995 to the exact same day in 2015.

What would be better to do than pick out the beautiful lyrics in this masterpiece?

Track 1) Hello

"Nobody ever mentions the weather can make our break your day, nobody ever seems to remember life is a game we play"

"Cos the years are following by like the rain, and it's never gonna be the same, 'til the life I knew comes to my house and says hello"

Track 2) Roll With It

"You gotta roll with it, you gotta take your time, you gotta say what you say don't let anybody get in your way"

"Don't ever stand aside, don't ever be denied, you wanna be who you'd be if you're coming with me"

"Kiss the girl she's not behind the door, d'ya know I think I recognise your face but I've never seen you before"

Track 3) Wonderwall

"I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now"

"And all the roads we have to walk are winding, and all the lights that lead us there are blinding, there are many things that I would like to say to you but I don't know how"

"Because maybe you're gonna be the one that saves me, and after all you're my wonderwall"

Track 4) Don't Look Back in Anger

"So I start a revolution from my bed, cos you said the brains I had went to my head"

"Her soul slides away, but don't look back in anger, I heard you say"

"Please don't put your life in the hands of a rock n' roll band, who'll throw it all away"

Track 5) Hey Now!

"I took a walk with my fame down memory lane, I never did find my way back"

"You know that I gotta say times slipping away, and what will it hold for me"

Track 6) Some Might Say

"Some might say that sunshine follows thunder, go and tell it to the man who cannot shine"

"Some might say you get what you've been given, if you don't get yours I won't get mine as well"

Track 7) Cast No Shadow

"Bound with all the weight of all the words he tried to say, chained to all the places that he never wished to stay"

"He walks along the open road of love and life, surviving if he can"

Track 8) She's Electric

"There's lots and lots for us to do, she is electric, can I be electric too?"

Track 9) Morning Glory

"Another sunny afternoon, walking to the sound of your favourite tune, tomorrow never knows what it doesn't know too soon"

"Need a little time to rest your mind, you know you should so I guess that you might as well"

Track 10) Champagne Supernova

"How many special people change, how many lives are living strange, where were you while we were getting high?"

"Wake up the dawn and ask her why, a dreamer dreams she never dies, wipe that tear away now from your eye"

"Cos you and I, we live and die, the world's still spinning round we don't know why, why why why why?"

So there you are, one of the best albums in the history of music. 20 years!!

 “That’s probably as psychedelic as I’ll ever get. It means different things when I’m in different moods."- Noel Gallagher on Champagne Supernova

-Chloe Jade

Britpop- Just music or a way of life?

Hello!

So today I'll be talking about my favourite genre of all... Which is of course Britpop. But is it just music (the best in the world, I might add) or is it a way of life? Well, it's both. Here's why.

Britpop is something a lot of people would have grown up listening to, unlike quite a few other genres. It's something you can relate to, something that's been in you for your entire life and will never leave again (this isn't a bad thing!!).

It's something that I've been brought up to listen to. Albums such as Definitely Maybe, Urban Hymns and Word Gets Around were what I listened to in the car, and I'm still listening to now. It's something you can't grow out of unlike perhaps house, pop or punk (some people don't grow out of these genres, but Britpop is extremely different).

Britpop is obviously a type of music, but it's a culture too. I think that Manchester is definitely the main origin of Britpop, since it gave us Oasis, The Smiths, Elbow, The Stone Roses, The Verve, Doves, Morrissey and Ian Brown (not to mention many more huge bands).

A short post today, but what are your opinions on Britpop/British Rock?

-Chloe Jade

Rant About Chart Music!

Hello!

Today's post is going to be rant... I don't usually like ranting, but I thought it would make for entertainment and I'd get my point across :)

One thing I highly dislike (along with many other music fans) is chart music. Why you might ask? Most of it isn't self-written, doesn't involve instruments, is autotuned and just awful in general. So, I'm going to have a look at the top 20 songs in the charts right now, and see what I think of them!

Let's get started then...

No.20- Lean On by Major Lazer x DJ Snake

I'm quite surprised this song is still in the charts... But I've got to say for this song to have reached the charts in the first place is not surprising. Her face is out of pitch and pretty bad in some places, plus the actual tune itself is a bit of a trainwreck. No instruments either :(

No.19- Wings by Birdy

Ah, now this song is a good tune. Birdy herself is a pretty good musician from what I've heard of her, and hey, this song involves instruments! It's a beautiful song and I do quite like it, although could be over-played at some point soon.

No.18- WickedSkengMan 4 by Stormzy

I'm extremely sorry, but I can't write a review on this one because a) I have never heard of the song, b) I have never heard of the musician and c) I think the title explains itself.

No.17- Are You With Me by Lost Frequencies

This song I know, however it is very (very, very) repetitive and has the same lyrics throughout the entire song. After one listen, it becomes extremely boring! 

No.16- Locked Away by R.City and Adam Levine

Once again I have never heard of the actual song itself, but I do like Adam Levine and he's an excellent musician, so I hope the song lives upto it!

No.15- Black Magic by Little Mix

In general, I think Little Mix is a good group who (as far as I know) write their own songs. Although this song is a little over-played now, and I think they could be even better with a guitar.

No.14- Drag Me Down by One Direction

This actual song isn't too bad considering it's One Direction, however I have been completely thrown off from their new album since they said it lives upto Oasis. Not so sure this song is sounding very rock and roll yet boys!

No.13- Cool For The Summer by Demi Lovato

As a kid, I used to love Demi Lovato and she began bringing out some decent music with an absolutely stunning voice, however this song has let me down (with a very bad tune) and she's letting her voice go to waste! No!

No.12- Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon

I think this is my favourite song in the charts at the moment since it is a happy song with a great tune, however once again no instruments and it's electronic, so I can't fall in love with it :(

No.11- Do It Again by Pia Mia

Once again, I have never heard of either the song or musician in my entire life, so I can't review this one!

No.10- Ain't Nobody by Felix Jaehn

This is the song I was waiting for! I'm very disappointed by this song as it's practically a copy of the old song of which we know and love, with the same chorus and tune... Unfortunately, he should have created his own music and gone with his own idea, so I can't like this song.

No.9- Intoxicated by Martin Solveig

I think I might have heard the chorus to this song, and from what I've heard it's pretty average. Although I couldn't tell you what the rest of the song is like, but not very good I doubt!

No.8- Peanut Butter Jelly by Galantis

Peanut butter jelly time? Nope, not a clue what this song is. 

No.7- Marvin Gaye by Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor

Surprisingly I don't mind this song, although I'm not a fan of either musicians. However, the tune is quite nice compared to some of the others in the charts :)

No.6- Fight Song by Rachel Platten

The song's lyrics are beautiful and meaningful, although this song is extremely overplayed now and I'm no longer keen on it. Although with more songs like this, music could improve (a little, or maybe not).

No.5- Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd

I don't like the fact that The Weeknd is spelt the way it is for some reason, but the chorus is quite good and the meaning of the song. Although, it's quite dull and irritating after a while. 

No.4- Don't Be So Hard On Yourself by Jess Glynne

Once again, not a clue what this song is but I know the musician and her voice isn't all that... I'm starting to sound a bit like Noel Gallagher now haha!!

No.3- How Deep Is Your Love by Calvin Harris

I loved Calvin's old work, but not a fan of his stuff now. This song was okay the first time I played it, but when played live it's played off a laptop and not impressive atall, so this song doesn't get a great rating from me!

No.2- Easy Love by Sigala

(This just shows how much I listen to the charts because I don't know what this song is either)

No.1- What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber

I've heard one line of this song and it's okay, not my kind of thing atall and Bieber is my least favourite musician, so I'm not 100% sure why it's top of the charts, but hey!

So there you go, that is my review of the current charts, leave a comment if you'd like to see it again and whether you agree with me or not!

-Chloe Jade

10 Chill-Out Songs!

Hello everyone,

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, but I thought I'd start a new post by describing my 10 favourite Chill-Out songs (in no certain order)!

1. Early Morning Rain- Paul Weller

This song (from Studio 150 Deluxe Edition) is an absolutely beautiful acoustic song which is a lovely song to listen to whilst chilling or, as the title states, early in the morning.

2. Sweet Pea, My Sweet Pea- Paul Weller

There are going to be a few Paul Weller oldies on this list. From the album 'Heliocentric', is one of my favourite childhood songs 'Sweet Pea, My Sweet Pea'. It's a beautiful little song which definitely deserves a space on this list.

3. Handbags and Gladrags- Stereophonics

There will also be quite a few Stereophonics tracks on this list, but my favourite song of all time is 'Handbags and Gladrags' from 'Just Enough Education to Perform'. It's an old song but it's gold, and perfect for a calm day.

4. I Miss You Now- Stereophonics

Another one of my favourite tracks from Stereophonics is 'I Miss You Now' from my favourite album, 'You Gotta Go There To Come Back'. It's not a very upbeat song, but essential to chill out to.

5. Beach Side- Kings of Leon

Another recently discovered Kings of Leon song is 'Beach Side' from 'Come Around Sundown'. It's an amazing song to listen to, particularly whilst watching a sunset. 

6. Close To You- Paul Weller

Last Paul Weller song (I promise) that is on this list is 'Close To You', originally by The Carpenters but beautifully covered by Weller from his 'Studio 150' album. Another one of my childhood favourites.

7. Pick A Part That's New- Stereophonics

Clearly by the title of the song it's going to be a lovely song, From 'Performance and Cocktails' is one of my favourite songs to chill out to!

8. Getaway- Stereophonics

The final Stereophonics song is 'Getaway' which makes me want to go on holiday. This track is from 'You Gotta Go There To Come Back'.

9. Us and Them- Pink Floyd

Another old song, but this time by Pink Floyd is 'Us and Them' obviously from 'The Dark Side of The Moon'... Strange, but great!!

10. I'll Be Around- Empire of The Sun

The final song and by no means the least is 'I'll Be Around' by Empire of The Sun, taken from their latest album 'Ice on the Dune'. It is a beautiful and relaxing song!

So there you go, there are my favourite 10 chill out songs!

-Chloe Jade

Music of the Week!

Hi everyone,

It's that time of week again where I discuss my favourite music of the week! So here it is...

SONG OF THE WEEK
This week's song of the week is a new release which came out on Monday, and that is 'I Wanna Get Lost With You' by Stereophonics. This song is beautiful and makes me so excited for their new album! It sounds like their old stuff!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK
This week is an album I don't think I've mentioned before but it's quite old... But it is Studio 150 by Paul Weller... It is such a beautiful album and he has written some amazing songs!

BAND OF THE WEEK
This week it is hard for me, but I'd have to say that it is Oasis as I have been listening to their B Sides this week and they are simply amazing and hard to beat!


So there is my music of the week, new post tomorrow!

-Chloe Jade

22 Albums I Love!

Hello everyone,

So for today's post I am going to tell you 22 albums which I love and have grown up with and still listen to now... So here we go...

Starting from the top left corner...

1. Definitely Maybe- Oasis (1994)
2. Californication- Red Hot Chili Peppers (1999)
3. Aha Shake Heartbreak- Kings of Leon (2004)
4. Dig Out Your Soul- Oasis (2008)
5. Dark Side of the Moon- Pink Floyd (1973)
6. The Masterplan- Oasis (1998)
7. Different Gear, Still Speeding- Beady Eye (2011)
8. Some Cities- Doves (2005)
9. Chasing Yesterday- Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds (2015)
10. The Bends- Radiohead (1995)
11. Word Gets Around- Stereophonics (1997)
12. Rumours- Fleetwood Mac (1977)
13. Hot Fuss- The Killers (2004)
14. You Gotta Go There To Come Back- Stereophonics (2003)
15. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds- Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds (2011)
16. Pull The Pin- Stereophonics (2007)
17. Urban Hymns- The Verve (1997)
18. A Rush of Blood to the Head- Coldplay (2002)
19. Eyes Open- Snow Patrol (2006)
20. Don't Believe the Truth- Oasis (2005)
21. Mechanical Bull- Kings of Leon (2013)
22. I Should Coco- Supergrass (1995)


So there you go, 22 of my favourite albums! I hope you enjoyed this blog post and more coming soon!

-Chloe Jade

My Life With Oasis

So today's random music-related post is a little different... 'My Life With Oasis'.

So I wasn't yet born when the band first formed (I am still quite young), but ever since the age of 2 I have been part of the 'Oasis World' as you might like to call it.

'Liam Gallagher Wannabe'.. Aged three

I was familiar with all of the A Sides and the albums by the time I was around 7-8, and probably a few of the B Sides too... Until they broke up.

From the age of 10 onwards I then started getting into the B Sides and I'm in love with every single one now (I'm a lot older now!!).

I then got into Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Beady Eye, including live performances on Youtube from every Noel written song ever... 

So this/next year I am hoping to see Noel in concert and fulfil the dream!!


Oasis/Noel/Liam have been a huge part of my entire life and I just decided I'd make a blog post on them!


Let me know what else you'd like to see in the comments below,
-Chloe Jade

Music of the Week!

Hi!

I haven't been on here for ages (sorry!) but I will post a lot again... So for my first post I've decided to do music of the week, and it's hard again this week!

SONG OF THE WEEK
This week's song of the week is one I don't think I've mentioned before, and this is Lithium by Nirvana. It has such a nostalgic but rock n' roll feel to it, and I'm in love with this song at the moment!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK
This is another hard one, but I think this week it has got to be 'Aha Shake Heartbreak' by Kings of Leon. Every single song in this album is completely individual and it's also a great album to study or chill to.

BAND OF THE WEEK
Once again, my band of the week is Supergrass. I've probably picked them two or three times now, but they're so good I can't resist!

I'll be posting more, keep an eye out!

Also, if you have Facebook, go and like my page... www.facebook.com/chloejademusic

Have a great day!
-Chloe Jade

Music of the Week!

Hello everyone,

Another week has passed! Unbelievable! I want to try and post more often (and tonight I'm putting up a post about my life with Oasis... It'll be worth a read and I'm sure many people feel the same about the legendary band!) Anyway, back to music of the week...

SONG OF THE WEEK
This week's song of the week is a B-Side track by Oasis... 'Thank You For The Good Times'. This song gets me up and dancing every single time and puts me in a good mood, and there is absolutely nothing to hate about this track.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Hmm, album of the week is hard for me... I'd probably have to say 'Urban Hymns' by The Verve.. I've probably mentioned this about 30000 times before but it has been on repeat this week so I'd have to say that this is by far my favourite album this week.

BAND OF THE WEEK
Band of the week is also another hard decision, but it is probably Stereophonics... Once again I've probably had them as my band of the week before, but they are my favourite band and I cannot help but give them this weeks title!

So that is my music of the week, look out for an Oasis post later on today!

-Chloe Jade

25 Great Songs to Play on the Guitar!

Hello everyone,

So for today's blog post I thought I'd do something for you guitar lovers out there like me... Here are 25 amazing songs to learn on the guitar! Have a look and get learning!

If I Had a Gun by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/n/noel_gallagher/if_i_had_a_gun_crd.htm


That's Entertainment by Paul Weller
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/j/jam/thats_entertainment_ver4_crd.htm


We Are The People by Empire of The Sun
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/e/empire_of_the_sun/we_are_the_people_ver3_crd.htm


The Morning Son by Beady Eye
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/b/beady_eye/the_morning_son_ver2_crd_1030860id_25022011date.htm


For Anyone by Beady Eye
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/b/beady_eye/for_anyone_crd_1029865id_25022011date.htm


Indian Summer by Stereophonics
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/stereophonics/indian_summer_ver2_crd.htm


Beerbottle by Stereophonics
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/stereophonics/beerbottle_crd.htm


Dream On by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/n/noel_gallaghers_high_flying_birds/dream_on_ver3_crd.htm


Daydreamer by Adele
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/a/adele/daydreamer_ver4_crd.htm


Come As You Are by Nirvana
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/n/nirvana/come_as_you_are_crd.htm


Everyday I Think Of Money by Stereophonics
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/stereophonics/everyday_i_think_of_money_ver2_crd.htm


100MPH by Stereophonics
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/stereophonics/100mph_crd.htm


Rewind by Stereophonics
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/stereophonics/rewind_crd.htm


Traffic by Stereophonics
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/stereophonics/traffic_crd.htm


Let There Be Love by Oasis
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/o/oasis/let_there_be_love_ver2_crd.htm


Fade Away by Noel Gallagher
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/n/noel_gallagher/fade_away_acoustic_crd.htm


America by Razorlight
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/r/razorlight/america_crd.htm


Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/s/snow_patrol/chasing_cars_crd.htm


Everybody's On The Run by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/n/noel_gallaghers_high_flying_birds/everybodys_on_the_run_crd.htm


The Masterplan by Oasis
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/o/oasis/the_masterplan_crd.htm


Slide Away by Oasis
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/o/oasis/slide_away_acoustic_crd.htm


Lyla by Oasis
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/o/oasis/lyla_acoustic_crd.htm


Little James by Oasis
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/o/oasis/little_james_ver3_crd.htm


Stop The Clocks by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/n/noel_gallaghers_high_flying_birds/stop_the_clocks_ver2_crd.htm


Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/r/red_hot_chili_peppers/californication_crd.htm



So there you go, 25 great songs to play on the guitar! Enjoy and leave a comment below if you've learnt any of them, or feel free to leave suggestions of other great guitar songs!

- Chloe Jade

Paul Weller?

Hello everyone,

So today I thought I was post a random article on Paul Weller and his album 'Saturns Pattern' (I can't do a full album review yet since I haven't listened to it all properly just yet)

I've listened to Weller ever since I was very young and loved songs like 'Wild Wood', 'You Do Something To Me' and many more, but his last few albums have been pretty disappointing.

Everyone might absolutely kill me for saying this, but I don't think his new psychadelic style is as good as his old stuff atall... The only track I like on the new album is 'Saturns Pattern' which is a great song, but the others are a bit of a let-down.

We've had some great albums come out this year such as 'Chasing Yesterday' and the upcoming 'Keep The Village Alive', but this one just hasn't done it for me yet :(

Let me know in the comments below what you think of the new album!

-Chloe Jade

Music of the Week!

So, here's my Music of the Week (Sorry I haven't done it in a while!)

SONG OF THE WEEK-
This weeks song of the week is really hard for me to pick... But it would probably have to be C'est La Vie by Stereophonics from their new upcoming album 'Keep The Village Alive'... The new song along with the music video is amazing so I suggest you check it out!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK-
This weeks album of the week was another hard choice but it would have to be 'Chasing Yesterday' by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, I might have picked this before... It's just so amazing and I've done a previous review of it before and I absolutely love it.

BAND OF THE WEEK-
Band of the week this week is somebody who I've just started getting into, and saw them live as a pre-act for Stereophonics at the Royal Albert Hall this year, but it has got to be Supergrass! I absolutely love them and will probably write an article about them sometime soon.

So there is my music of the week, I promise I will post more often! Paul Weller post coming up next at some point TODAY!

- Chloe Jade

Mechanical Bull - Album Review

This week's album review is on the amazing Mechanical Bull by Kings of Leon... This is their latest album and I've been in love with it ever since I first heard the tracks!

Overall Review- This album is absolutely amazing, with an American-Rock feel that you cannot resist. Once you listen to a track from this album once, you get hooked to that track immediately. There are no faults with this album, so I'd give it a 5 stars! I very rarely give a good album anything lower... Perhaps I should review something a little less perfect...

Supersoaker- This was the very first song I heard and fell in love with it immediately... This is such   an energetic song with a great feel to it! Love it!

Rock City- 'Rock City' has an amazing rhythm to the song, with quite confusing lyrics to de-code, but nevertheless an amazing song which is underrated!

Don't Matter- This is one of the more rockier tracks on Mechanical Bull, but I absolutely love it and Caleb's voice tops it off.

Beautiful War- This song made me cry when I first heard it, and not many songs tend to make me cry unless they are amazing (Along with I Miss You Now by Stereophonics and pretty much any Snow Patrol song ever written), but it truly is beautiful as stated in the title. One of the best KOL have ever written.

Temple- This track is a little different to the others, but just as good. I absolutely love this and the lyrics are perfection, there is nothing to fault once again with this one.

Wait For Me- Another one of the slower songs within Mechanical Bull, with some superb lyrics and a great backing track!

Family Tree- 'Family Tree' is an energetic song which you will immediately adore... Amazing song with yet again great lyrics (I seem to be repeating myself here!!) but I guarantee you'll love it!

Comeback Story- This is probably my favourite song on this album for lyrics... They are simply beautiful and I cannot stop listening to it!!

Tonight- This was the second track I heard of 'Mechanical Bull' and knew that the album was going to be amazing, perfect song to (almost) end the album!

Coming Back Again- Another great track... One of the lesser known but still brilliant. Love it!

On the Chin- Perfect song to end 'Mechanical Bull' with... Another beautifully written song and just tops off the album!

So there you go, that is this weeks album review... Let me know in the comments below what album you'd like me to review next, and look out for Music of The Week on Monday!

I should be putting up another blog post tonight on Under-rated Bands so also look out for that!

-Chloe Jade

Music of the Week!

My second post of the day... Music of the Week!

I love doing these posts and sharing with you guys my Music of the Week, so let's get started!

SONG OF THE WEEK
This was an extremely hard one for me this week, but it has to be 'Uma Therman' by Fall Out Boy, in their new album American Beauty/American Psycho. This is different to what I'd usually pick since it isn't very rock'n'roll, but it's interesting and has me dancing!

BAND OF THE WEEK
My favourite band of the week was extremely easy to pick, and this is 'Beady Eye', the spin off band from Oasis with Liam Gallagher as frontman. The band broke up late last year, but the 2 albums which they did were superb.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK
My album of the week which was another hard one to pick is 'By The Way' by Red Hot Chili Peppers, which contains some fantastic songs and although it is old, it's a classic.


So there is my music of the week, let me know your music of the week in the comments below!

-Chloe Jade

Chasing Yesterday - Album Review

Hello!

Today I'll be posting 2 posts... Album Review (Which was meant to be done on Friday, woops!) and Music of The Week which I'll be posting every Monday.

So, today's album review is of Chasing Yesterday by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds...

Overall Review:

I was really surprised by 'Chasing Yesterday', but in a definite positive way... Every song is different in it's own way and some are sad, whereas some have a happier vibe.. I also love how each song flows into each other, and this album deserves 5 stars!

Riverman

I am in LOVE with the solo's and backing track in this song... Saxophones, guitars, pianos, you name it.. And they all fit beautifully within each other. I will never get sick of this song, and it's one of my favourites in the album.

In the Heat of the Moment

This was the first track I heard on Noel's new album, and the most catchiest and probably the most popular. I absolutely love it!

The Girl with X-Ray Eyes

I love the lyrics to this song and Noel's voice in this one.. Absolutely brilliant song within the album.

Lock All The Doors

This is another one of my favourites in the album and one of the rockiest/most energetic within 'Chasing Yesterday', and probably the second most popular to 'In the Heat of the Moment'.

The Dying of the Light

This song is absolute perfection, and the saddest/most emotional on the album with some truly beautiful and well-written lyrics by Noel Gallagher.. It has been known as the best song he has ever written by critics!

The Right Stuff

'The Right Stuff' is very different to the usual songs that Noel writes, but in a positive way... This has a rather psychedelic vibe, and is a great track.

While the Song Remains the Same

This song is another sadder song on 'Chasing Yesterday' and is quite similar to 'The Dying of the Light' but has a completely different story to tell and is absolutely brilliant.

The Mexican

This song is definitely, by far the most upbeat track on the album and another one of my favourites, which you cannot resist but dance to as soon as you hear it!

You Know We Can't Go Back

This is another upbeat song nearing to the end of the album, which is absolutely brilliant and has won me over! (Fun Fact- The song contains the lyrics 'You know we can't go back' because Liam Gallagher said this to Noel!)

Ballad of the Mighty I

Finishing the album off is 'Ballad of the Mighty I' which is another amazing track, and the second one I heard within 'Chasing Yesterday', which I absolutely love and is another popular one!

So there is my album review of 'Chasing Yesterday', let me know in the comments below what you think of this album!

-Chloe Jade

Music Of The Week!

Hi guys,

Every Monday I am going to post (or at least try to post) my music of the week, including songs, albums and bands! So here's my music of the week..

SONG OF THE WEEK-

This week I'm addicted to 'Leave My Guitar Alone' which is a B-Side track from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds latest album, 'Chasing Yesterday'. It has a great catchy tune to the song and a must-listen to for all rock/blues fans!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK-

This week's album is most certainly 'Urban Hymns' by The Verve. Yes, this album is not recent (most of the music that I write about won't be recent) but it has an amazing vibe to the album which will never die, and I've loved since it very first came out!

BAND OF THE WEEK-

My band of the week has got to be Pink Floyd, as I have been listening to their tracks and researching their lyrics and have fallen in love! By far, Pink Floyd are my favourite band of the week.


So there is my music of the week, and I'll be updating you with my latest favourite tracks next Monday!

- Chloe Jade

Upcoming and Ongoing Tours!

Usually with bands, after an album is released, the fans look forward to the upcoming tour!

So, for todays article, I thought that I would share some of the upcoming/ongoing tours (or one off gigs) of the rock music world, some you may not know about!

Stereophonics
As I am extremely excited about, Stereophonics are releasing a new album this September with an upcoming tour following in possibly November.. If you want to see the Phonics before November, they are doing many UK festivals this year so see if you can get some tickets!

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
The High Flying Birds are touring again, and it's currently ongoing. Noel is going all around the world this time, and tickets are still available! He is also doing some festivals and tickets are available to purchase.

Metallica
Although Metallica do not currently have any upcoming tours, they are performing at a couple of festivals this year and tickets are still available.

Aerosmith
Aerosmith have an upcoming tour, although only around the US, so no luck for us Brits! But if you live in America then tickets are available.

Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are currently touring all around the world! They are doing absolutely tons of gigs with tickets still available on websites such as www.getmein.com at varied prices, so see if you can get in!

Def Leppard
Def Leppard are back with a tour (announced in March), and this time they are touring with Whitesnake. Tickets are still available so grab them if you get the chance!

The Prodigy
As many fans may know, The Prodigy have just released a new album and therefore this means a tour! Tickets are still available on many websites so go and check them out.

Blur
Blur are releasing a new album this year, with a few upcoming festivals booked and possibly a tour to be announced, and luckily the tickets are not yet sold out.

Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand have a few venues booked, with tickets still available so grab them whilst you can!


What tours/events have I just missed?
So here's the disappointing bit, the gigs you might have missed, and here's a list..

• The Teenage Cancer Trust gigs are now over at the Royal Albert Hall, including Stereophonics, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Paul Weller, The Who and much more... Maybe next year!
• The Eagles finished touring last year and I doubt they'll tour again (unfortunately..)
• Coldplay have also just finished touring, but another album and tour will soon be on the cards.
• Kings of Leon have finished their tour, with limited tickets... Although they are planning to bring out another album possibly this year so don't get too down-hearted!

Let me know in the comments below what articles you would like to see next!

- Chloe Jade

Graffiti on the Train - Album Review

Hi guys!

2013 saw some great albums, followed by amazing tours...

One of them was the album Graffiti on the Train by Stereophonics, which by far was my favourite of the year. So, I've decided to write a review on it!

Album Cover

The overall album was simply amazing, you'd be lucky if you even came close to this masterpiece. Once again, Kelly Jones' songwriting skills smashed it and this album is one of the best they've ever done... Definitely a 5 star album.

1. We Share The Same Sun

This is the first track on the album, and probably one of the most catchiest. It has a summery feel (Hence the title of the song) that you can't help but love.

2. Graffiti on the Train

The main song on the album, and if you listen closely, the lyrics tell a story. One of the most emotional songs on 'Graffiti on the Train' that is an absolute masterpiece.

3. Indian Summer

Another track with a summery feel, and definitely a feel-good song within the album. Brilliant song.

4. Take Me

This song is rather similar to 'Violins and Tambourines' with a more deep feel to it and of course, including Kelly Jones' deep and mysterious voice.

5. Catacomb

One of my favourite tracks on this album, and by far the most rock n' roll track! Without a doubt, for you rock-genre lovers, this is the track for you.

6. Roll The Dice

Another brilliantly written song by Kelly Jones', a little different to the tracks he usually writes and creates but nonetheless excellent.

7. Violins and Tambourines

Violins and Tambourines is an amazing song, and the most mysterious on 'Graffiti on the Train', but once again Kelly Jones' deep voice tops it off.

8. Been Caught Cheating

This song was written by Kelly and originally to be sung by Amy Winehouse as it has a blue-sy, acoustic feel to it. Simply brilliant.

9. In a Moment

'In a Moment' is another amazing track that is not only memorable but also contains some great lyrics. The music video is great too!

10. No-One's Perfect

This song on the album is by far my favourite for the lyrics. It has a more relaxing and chilled feel to it, which I absolutely love.

More album reviews soon,

Chloe Jade

Oasis Reunion?

Hi guys!

This is my first blog entry, so I thought why not write about something all us Oasis/Beady Eye/NGHFB fans are confused upon... An Oasis reunion.

I think it's pretty agreed that all fans are for a reunion of the all-time best Britpop band, it would brighten up the music world and introduce people back into the much needed rock n roll... But...

There is one, and only one reason why this shouldn't go ahead...

As we all know, NGHFB (Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds) have just brought out an album called Chasing Yesterday (Which I'll be reviewing shortly), but Noel is doing extremely well and making some of his best ever music in this band than he ever has, so would an Oasis reunion just drag him back instead of forwards?

They currently won't reunite obviously because of the ongoing feud between Liam and Noel, which we thought was settling down when Liam was seen on Twitter with a VIP card, being invited to one of Noel's gigs...

But soon after, Noel said in an interview that Liam wasn't even invited to the gig and that he was holding up someone else's VIP card...

So will they or won't they? I'm not sure whether Oasis will ever reunite, but it's still possible...

Here's a NG quote to leave you with:

"I hate the name Oasis, it sounds like a reggae band or something. Plus, it's all over drinks bottles now."

- Chloe Jade