Been really digging Menomena's first album "I Am The Fun Blame Monster." They are a really unique indie band out of Portland, OR. One of their distinctions that gets them talked about is the fact that they compose all their music in a software sequencer - actually specifically a sequencer that was coded by a member of the band who is a computer programmer - and then afterwards they go back and learn how to play it on their respective instruments and record/perfom as a band. What makes them even more interesting is how their first album was an eclectic album with clear indie rock and alternative influences. Relatively conventional in it's song structure and lyrically driven. Their 2nd album consisted of 3 instrumental pieces each of about 20 minutes in length - absolutely nothing like the first. But still very good.
I haven't heard their third and latest album, but i when i have money to invest in more CDs i'm sure to buy it. Check them out. Menomena - "I Am The Fun Blame Monster" on LastFM
These lyrics seem fairly silly in writing, but in context with the way they're delivered it's just really dark and cool. I love this song right now.
Menomena - "On The Monkey's Back"
On the monkey's back
you paved the way, but i lost track
And seize the day: i want my way
But the monkey's back
He grew such finger nails
That he could scratch; he could impale
He never fails...
T-r-y
So i fed him poison grapes
He spit the seeds into my face
And he escapes.
- They germinate
Weave into my skin
Sprout seeds; chrysanthemum
Pull the weeds from my chin
- and we begin
On the monkey's back
The monkey's back...
Now the monkey's back...
The monkey's back
I haven't heard their third and latest album, but i when i have money to invest in more CDs i'm sure to buy it. Check them out. Menomena - "I Am The Fun Blame Monster" on LastFM
These lyrics seem fairly silly in writing, but in context with the way they're delivered it's just really dark and cool. I love this song right now.
Menomena - "On The Monkey's Back"
On the monkey's back
you paved the way, but i lost track
And seize the day: i want my way
But the monkey's back
He grew such finger nails
That he could scratch; he could impale
He never fails...
T-r-y
So i fed him poison grapes
He spit the seeds into my face
And he escapes.
- They germinate
Weave into my skin
Sprout seeds; chrysanthemum
Pull the weeds from my chin
- and we begin
On the monkey's back
The monkey's back...
Now the monkey's back...
The monkey's back
Sprout seeds; chrysanthemum
Pull the weeds from my chin
- and we begin
ouch!
It is an awesome song, and and awesome album. I'm glad they are not a "one-song" band only. His voice in this track also makes the story a lot creepier and darker. Love it.
i mean, i wasn't intending to look sad, or particularly sad about anything. not that i was actually intending anything with these pictures. just plain boredom. maybe i have a general sadness thats just there no matter what?
the other day i randomly said something to my boyfriend and i think its actually pretty accurate:" don't you wish the apocalypse had already happened?" i feel like iv been waiting for ever...
anyway, sorry about that pic