Okay, I'm terrible. Since I've missed two days of tribute songs, I'm calling this post a triple threat. Three SSPU songs in one post. Gotta keep up with the countdown. Get ready to hear three killer tracks.
Song # 4: Silversun Pickups - The Royal We
Such an intense song. Sounds a little bit like war. I think it's about a relationship that's on again off again and the consequences that come with it - the emotionally violent, inevitable destruction of it. Love the music, even if I'm not totally clear on the meaning behind the lyrics. I've said it before, sound is everything. And this one has such a badass sound. Guitar bit in the middle is wonderful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPzU1Uz8ujw
Song #3: Silversun Pickups - Catch And Release
Another stellar slow jam from SSPU. Totally sexual and lustful, and there's something mysterious and wrong about the situation at hand. It is just a beautiful song; violin solo is gorgeous. I just love how their music, even if it were to have no lyrics, is so accurate in telling us what the mood and story of the song is. And I'm not just talking about this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j08iHBqiavU
Song #2: Silversun Pickups - Rusted Wheel
The bass entrance at about 1:10 is great. I like the lyrics too, the metaphor of a rusted wheel; someone standing still as life passes them by and they can't move forward. The song goes through the seasons, and the person is stuck, and telling others that even though they aren't attaining everything they've ever wanted, they can at least move on and make progress.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQuBjZchzZo
I can't emphasize this enough, this band is real talent. Can't wait till tomorrow's post!
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