Due to the fact that empty-suited windbag Al Franken was on Letterman (my fave late night show) last night, I switched over to Leno and caught the Hives.
They were catchy. Not groundbreaking. I liked the energy, though they were a bit too close to being a Rolling Stones knock-off to warrant all of the recent press they've been getting. They'll sell a million copies and slowly fade from view until the next big thing happens. I might even buy their disc.
Posted by colrus at August 3, 2004 10:45 AM | TrackBackyeah if you ask me those guys already had there 15 minutes, if I wanna here the stones I'll listen to the stones.
Posted by: James at August 3, 2004 04:22 PMMore annoying are the "punk" bands with whining lead singers that sound as though someone stole their freaking lollypop. Talk about sticking a fork in my ear. It makes me want to pick up the triangle and join The Polyphonic Spree.
Aside from that, My Morning Jacket is a relatively new favorite. Simple, to the point, makes me tap my toes. Also, Wilco has evolved into something that's just great. Can't say enough good things about them.