Daily Archives: July 3, 2012
Maroon 5 Look For More Moves Like Jagger on Overexposed
Maroon 5 recently released their fourth studio album, Overexposed, which could be referring to a number of things when it comes to lead singer Adam Levine, who seems to be everywhere these days. From appearing as one of the judges/coaches on the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, to posing tattooed and practically naked in a UK print ad for testicular cancer awareness, Levine is also a regular on the talk-show circuit and one of pop music’s most recognizable frontmen.
In 2011, Levine’s work on The Voice also helped his band achieve one of the biggest crossover hits of the year with “Moves Like Jagger” featuring his TV co-worker Christina Aguilera. The track established a new sound and direction for Maroon 5 who look to build on the funky/pop of “Jagger” on Overexposed.
Pink Floyd Shines On In The Story Of Wish You Were Here
Back in another life, when I was writing The Legends of Classic Rock, the hardest part of the job would be in finding clever ways to retell important historical stories. How many ways could you reveal the genesis for the name Led Zeppelin (from a Keith Moon quip, if you weren’t aware), or who played on The Ballad of John and Yoko (Lennon and McCartney, with Paul on drums)? Now, one may say telling a story more than once is overkill, but in the world of classic rock, it’s those core, dare I say legendary moments that are worth repeating and retelling, as long as you can put a different spin on them each and every time.
Which is why I was absolutely thrilled with the new Blu-Ray/DVD release Pink Floyd: The Story Of Wish You Were, which is available in stores today. As well as I know the history of the band and their second masterpiece in a row, this new documentary offers up both new info and spins on old classic stories.
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On the Treatment of Hysteria
Who doesn’t love movies about sex? America has to be one of the most uptight about this subject so we always feel like we’re getting away with something when we go watch a movie about it. This feeling is carried throughout the great movie, Hysteria.
The audience is in-the-know from the beginning, seeing 19th century housewives visit a doctor to have that big O, knowing that there is no such thing as hysteria. It allows the entire plot to not take itself too seriously and so you’re able to have fun watching the movie.
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