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Iron Maiden – The Alchemist
In 2010 Iron Maiden released The Final Frontier, their newest album to date. The album became number 1 in 28 countries (including UK). Many songs about this album are weaved around the themes of the British empire (Coming Home, The Alchemist), sailing … Continue reading
Lucero – Cass
In 2006 Lucero released their acclaimed Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers. This is the album where they strayed away from their country, Memphis-influenced sound and started focusing more on their punk rock roots. This new sound got them signed to Universal … Continue reading
Coheed and Cambria – A Favor House Atlantic
I’ve always tried to refrain from writing about Coheed and Cambria songs in the past. Although they’re one of my favorite bands, their story spans 5 albums, and trying to make sense of all of this without the context is really … Continue reading
Placebo – Commercial for Levi
Black Market Music, Placebo’s third album, was released in 2000 after the successful Without You I’m Nothing. According to this interview by Melody Maker, lead singer Brian Molko wasn’t in the right place when they wrote it. The songs on this record are … Continue reading
David Bowie – Big Brother
In 1974 David Bowie released Diamond Dogs, an album that marked his transition from his rock ‘n’ roll roots into his plastic soul era. Bowie wanted to write a musical for the book 1984but George Orwell’s wife didn’t allow it, so he then … Continue reading
The Trees by Rush
[audio http://music.febuiles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/Rush%20The%20Trees.mp3|titles=The Trees|artists=Rush] You probably hate Geddy Lee’s wailing. If you listened to the guitar solo in Freewill you’d probably think Alex Lifeson is cheating with some weird shit to create those sounds. Hell, I’m pretty sure you won’t agree … Continue reading
No Stars Over Bethlehem by Protest The Hero
Kezia’s the first full length release of the Canadian post-hardcore band Protest the Hero. This concept album tells the story of Kezia, a prostitute sentenced to death for her sins. The story’s explored in three different acts with three different … Continue reading
The Soulforged by Blind Guardian
[audio http://music.febuiles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/07%20The%20Soulforged.mp3|titles=The Soulforged|artists=Blind Guardian] On 2001, before the release of A Night at the Opera, the members of Blind Guardian setup a poll on their website asking their fans to choose a fantasy theme for a song in their next … Continue reading
Potemkin City Limits by Propagandhi
[audio http://music.febuiles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/07%20Potemkin%20City%20Limits.mp3|titles=Potemkin City Limits|artists=Propagandhi] Propagandhi’s known for being one of the few no-bullshit punk groups still around. Today’s song is named after their “Potemkin City Limits” album—although the song is from their 2009’s Supporting Caste (which was voted the best … Continue reading
Conjugal Burns by The Mars Volta
Bedlam in Goliath by The Mars Volta This one needs a bit of background since the whole album, Bedlam in Goliath, is based around the concept of The Mars Volta’s playing with a Ouija board during the recording of the … Continue reading
