Not all music needs to have real deep meaning behind it, or cause you to look within to find a deeper meaning. Sometimes, a lot of the time, it's nice to have a song with a decent beat, passable guitar riff and hook, and lyrics that don't necessarily have any other meaning other than to have words and a voice to go along with the music in a somewhat complimentary way.
A perfect example of this is the band...Beady Eye.
Beady Eye is basically Oasis without Noel Gallagher...since Oasis broke up last year. Oasis was the first band I really fell in love with. I'm still a loyal fan to this day. Oasis may not have the same musical powers they did at their zenith during the mid to late 90's, but they do know how to craft a good rock n roll song. Sometimes that's all I'm really looking for.
I judge them, and a lot of bands/musicians, by there replayability. There are some songs that you could listen to over and over again, and to me...Oasis has an entire catalog full of songs worthy of the repeat function on your iPod, iTunes, or whatever your music player of choice is.
Some of their songs have a deeper meaning or story behind them, which is always appreciated. Some of their songs are just good old fashioned straight forward rock n roll songs that you can get off on. God love em for it!
Because of my enduring love of Oasis, it was pretty certain that I'd like at least one song that Beady Eye would be offering out to the public at large, and Oasis fans like myself. And luckily for me...they did have at least one song, but more surprising...the had a couple. Beady Eye carries on the Oasis-ian tradition of straight forward get-off-on-it rock n roll songs to help implement a little swagger in your ordinary day.
If you're looking for deep meaning, feeling, and purpose in your music...go listen to Bob Dylan or The Boss. If you want just plain ol good rock n roll...then crank it up to 11 and let Oasis, and now Beady Eye, provide you with a sneer and some, lets face it, much needed swagger.
Sons of the Stage - Beady Eye
Bring the Light - Beady Eye
Four Letter Word - Beady Eye
Well said.
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