HOUSE 77 Xmas EDITION

So here is a new feature for H77 - don't expect it to be a very regular feature, as it requires a specific blend of songs being played on the radio. To explain, I shall give you the title of this new feature -

PAUL'S GET THE FUCK OFF THE AIRWAVES TOP FIVE!
THOSE SONGS YOU MIGHT HAVE ONCE LIKED BUT NOW ARE OVERPLAYED AND HURT YOUR BRAIN LIST!

So without further adieu...let us get down to it...

5. Theory of a Deadman - Make Up Your Mind
Well, to start, this band is a copy of Default...who is a copy of Nickelback. Who is a copy of Creed. Who is a copy of Our Lady Peace. Some might even argue that Our Lady Peace is a copy of Pearl Jam, but I don't hold that opinion myself, so I'll just go on. Creed, you suck for even attempting to achieve the glory that is OLP. Nickelback, you are even suckier because you copied a sucky band. Default, you should change your name to Defunct, because your sound has already been done by many other bands. This leaves us with Theory of a Deadman...to you...I shall sum up my hate for your music in one sentence. Make up YOUR mind about whether or not you want to be an original sounding band, or just get it over with and change your name to Theory of a Nickelfault.

4. Audioslave - Like a Stone
Yes, I know what you are all thinking, "You suck Paul!! This song is wicked! The guitar solo is amazing!" Yes, it is an amazing solo when you first hear Mr. Morello work that guitar, but when you hear it well over two hundred times in a month (I WISH I was exagerrating) the magesty of it begins to lose its meaning...and eventually, its hook. And then it's all over, and the songs effect on you sinks...like a stone. Get it off the air, or just stop putting up the pretense and change the songs name to "Like an Overplayed, Highly Marketable, Soundgarden/RATM Rip-Off"

3. Linkin Park - Somewhere I Belong
You know, I was a self-proclaimed L.P fan when I first heard all of their Hybrid Theory album. To me, they had a very good balance between urban and electronic music tied in with hard rock. I found the lyrics to be a little less than insightful, but it was good for when I was moody or needed some killing music for playing video games to. But then as time went on, I started noticing the same pattern in each song, with the same idea just rehashed over and over again. By the time their new album was out, I was looking forward to something new. But to my dismay, I discovered it was nothing but the same. And now that I've heard the song however many times (again, probably close to 200 times in a month) I am sick of the system they have, and sick of hearing the song. So to you, Linkin Park, I can tell you where you belong: the trash pile! Or just anyplace other than on the air!!

2. White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
I didn't like the first single. I didn't like the second. In fact, I haven't liked ANY of their singles. Their "raw" sound drives me insane. Give me a well produced album over their "natural" sound - that is, boring drumming, repetitive AND annoying guitar riffs, USELESS singing and even more useless lyrical content - anyday. The only thing this band has going for them is their videos. I admit, their videos kick some major ass. But even then, having to look at the ugly mug of Mr and Mrs. Jack White (or should I say, Mr. and Mrs. Meg White - Jack took Meg's last name when they got married...and yes...they were married...they aren't brother and sister, that was just said to fuck with people) begins to get to me if I see it enough. In any case, to you, Mr.Black - a seven nation army might not hold you back, but give me a shot at you and you'll end up in Wichita, where you will be having a permanent stay at the local morgue...where your song also happens to belong.

1. Evanescence - Bring Me to Life
All right, when I first heard this song, I thought it was some hack no name band with a guest vocal appearance from Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park. Then, I found out it was some hack no name band with a guest vocal apperance from Paul McCoy of 12 Stones' fame. Who is that you say? I don't have the slightest clue either, so now it's got a vocal apperance from a singer from ANOTHER hack no name band. Things aren't looking up for the song. Now, despite this, I liked it when I first heard it. And there, any good thoughts I had for the band ended. Within like...a WEEK of hearing the song, I heard it on the radio. Then not more than an hour later I heard it again. And again an hour later. Okay - aggressive hard-rock thrown in with a little rap. Here is where you say "So...rap-metal right?" No, not quite, the singer is a girl! So not only is it actually a musical style that went out before it was in, (and I was a fan of it too...I can admit when I am wrong, however) but it also has a female vocalist trying to sound her nastiest! Oh goody - so it's Linkin Park with a girl, what a great song that must be. Shame that the only thing the song DOESN'T do to me is actually bring my radio to life when I hear it...I shut it off before they even hit the second bar. Speaking of which, it's time for me to hit my first,

Peace