Today, I would like to take a moment to remember those that we've lost in battle. Those who have given their lives to protect their country. Lest we ever forget their sacrifice and bravery.
Today is rememberance day here in Canada, and I just felt the need to show my appreciation to our armed soldiers before returning to our regular blog. As I promised, today I will be giving a review of Tenant's album "All Of My Favourite Bands Are Breaking Up" recorded in 2007, but first, as per Monday standard practice, here is a photo of Tenant's awesome drummer Norm, who is anything but a normal drummer.
"All Of My Favourite Bands Are Breaking Up". Just by hearing the name of the album, I get a good feeling, because this album came out when, most of my favourite bands from Vancouver decided to part ways, or just stop playing shows on a regular basis. After listening through the album the first time, I was extremely glad to hear they stopped doing their odd rap style eight minute song, and stuck to songs that suited them and their sound. However, like in their EP, they have one song that finishes, and then proceed to do absolutely nothing, and the band expects their audience to sit in silence for the next four minutes. This, to me is a waste of time on an album that could have been used for another amazing song. As I said in my past review, when ever a band does this, it leaves listeners hungry and waiting for something absolutely amazing, but no song ever truly stacks up to that listener's new expectations. This technique leaves a sour taste in the mouth of listeners, and leaves them a little unsatisfied with their experience as a whole. Other than that one issue, I love this album. I've caught myself singing along to many of the songs on this disc on many occasions, especially the first three songs on the album: "Little Boy", "That Sinking Feeling" and "Minas". Many songs are extremely catchy, with tight hooks, well written verses, great choruses, and complimentary pieces. The instruments all mesh amazingly, and it comes off to me as a stroke of near genius. It is not difficult to tell that everyone in this band is a talented musician, and can seemingly effortlessly work together to make an awesome album.
My rating for "All Of My Favourite Bands Are Breaking Up" by Tenant:
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8/10 stars
My hat is off today, not only to our veterans, but also, for this great band. Please continue making music, and don't turn out like all of the other bands who break up because they don't become rock stars after three months.
I am rather critical about things I do not like in an album,it only for out I'm sure you've noticed that, however, one bad thing for me does not make an album bad, or mean that I don't really like the album other than the things I point out. I feel that without criticism, people, and artists will never learn, and never truly improve.
If you're in a band and playing a show in the greater Vancouver area, send me a message, and I'd gladly come out and take photos of your band!!! I'll also review your album, if you'd like!!!
