Monsters and stuff...

Hello lovely musicians, sorry I haven't been posting for a while, been out adventuring and things (i wish more getting lost in the stupid piles of work), however the one thing that gets people through jobs and work and tasks would be music, so there are still plenty of things to write about!

Some of my favourites at the moment are Of Monsters and Men and most recently The Lumineers. I would say that both have quite a similar sounds, but it's cute music. You know the kind of music that makes you like "awwwhwhh ^^" and all smiley and happy and things. A bit like glitter and stars and rainbows.

Of Monsters and Men's most famous song which they emerged with was "Little Talks". I can see why it became so popular, it has a cute set up of responses between two singers which adds like a mini relationship within the song. nawwh. It has that catchy strumming pattern which keeps the beat, it has lyrics which everyone can relate to, and enjoys singing along to, not to mention the bits that EVERYONE can join in with ".....HEY!" There's a mood change at the end with a change of key, which then goes back to the original mood, the piece just generally contatins a story, and everyone loves a story. The rest of their album "My Head Is An Animal" follows a more laid back approach, with songs that have a sort of eerie feel, but not in a negative way, the album is kind of an album of reflective songs. Contemplation music for sure.

The Lumineers are generally more upbeat throughout. The song that most of you will be familiar with if you are going to know any of their songs is "Ho Hey" once again, having that fabulous "Hey!" that you can also join in with, even if you don't know anyyyy of the other words! The self titled album "The Lumineers" gets its own cute factor from the simple guitar part and just the voices, it's definitely over complicated. And the lyrics are cute once again, i belong with you, you belong with meeeee.
There are also songs on this album that are less up beat and more reflective, but generally the tone of the album is lighter than the Of Monsters and Men album. The voice of the lead singer Wesley Schultz is juicy, and kind of powerful in its own way, it's just great music really.

Don't take my word though, all be cheered up by the happiness of the music:

Love we need it now,

Let's hope for some <3