Anything But Typical While many focus on the band’s videos, Mutemath focuses on the live set. Mutemath produces videos that make OK Go look like playful amateurs. The latter are well-known for carefully orchestrated, one-shot videos that seem to go viral instantly, but look at the video for Mutemath’s 2007 single “Typical.” The band performs [...]
Vince Neil Feature From The Inlander
Winning. Everytime. Why Vince Neil is the frontman we secretly crave. Think about all the characteristics of your ideal rock ’n’ roll frontman. You’re thinking of Motley Crue’s Vince Neil, aren’t you? So, is Vince Neil the greatest frontman ever? Heavens, no. There have been a myriad of more talented performers who were better singers [...]
Top 10 Albums of 2011
As I’ve gazed around the various lists detailing the best albums of 2011 these past few weeks it’s become more and more clear that I’m out of touch with the critical mass. The albums that are frequently lauding did nothing for me. David Comes to Life left me more preoccupied than fucked up. Bon Iver [...]
Top 10 Songs of 2011
Songs! There sure were a lot of them this year, weren’t there? Like, at least 100 of them. Easily. Maybe more. Here are the 10 (+1) best of that bunch. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [...]
Top 10 Albums of 2010 Revisted
As is the tradition around here at Long Live the Album, I look back at last year’s best album list before tackling the current years incarnation. This is that. Because music is fluid, so why not make revisions, additions, and subtractions? The Original Top 10 Albums of 2010 1. Swim – Caribou 2. Home Acres [...]
