Hello
degenerates, heathens, weirdos, and deviants. I am the Rock Otaku, and
I’m here to show you worlds such as hard rock, metal, punk, alternative rock,
movies, TV, anime, video games, and anything that makes us scream, shout, and
let it all out.
Welcome
to my Rockin’ Billboard Chart Watch.
Here, I take a break from reviewing classic heavy metal albums, movies,
TV, anime, games, and so on to review what is popular in the rock scene
according to Billboard. Back in the late
19th century, the magazine started as a news source for the
entertainment industry back in the day (thus, circuses, fairs, and burlesque
shows were covered), then, when music became a big business, it started
covering music. Then they started having
an album chart, then a singles chart, in the mid-20th century, both
of which are still going on to this very day, with changes to accommodate the
changes in the landscape of music distribution.
But for the rock stuff, the first chart, which would be known today as
the Mainstream Rock chart, debuted on March 21, 1981, with the Alternative
Songs chart following suit in 1988, the Adult Alternative chart premiering some
time in 2008, then the all-encompassing Hot Rock Songs chart came to fruition
in 2009. Here, I review them all, in
order of either mainstream importance, date of creation, or which songs have
the most material I can cover each week.
While
I may not completely discuss all 4 of those, I will provide my thoughts on this
week’s charts. I’ll provide some of my
smooth commentary on the new tracks that came out for each chart. For the older ones, there are two methods I’m
planning: the first is to edit this entry depending on views while also
creating entries based on charts made earlier in the year based (again) on
views. So for today, I’ll provide my two
cents for the songs that came out for Billboard’s May 13, 2017 versions of
the Hot Rock Songs, Alternative Songs, and Mainstream Rock songs in that
order. As for Adult Alternative, that
would be more of a special moment if there’s a song everybody reading these
things wants me to praise or tear into.
Like
with the last few, I’ll review the top 10 songs in order from highest charting
to lowest with a short review that’ll provide my thoughts on it as of this
week. That and I’ll discuss songs that
Billboard considers having merit, like best increases in position, sales,
streaming, and airplay. That and the new
songs will be reviewed as well. Unless I
reviewed it in a previous entry, initially or updated due to it meeting my
viewership goals. Then I will have a new
goal: it you want my current thoughts on it now, depending on your relative
definition of now, then share this entry with others. You’ll get my updated thoughts on each
song.
Though
I’m sure that I’ll need to get rid of the first few lines in future
installments of this. Anyway, let’s
begin.
Now
for the Hot Rock Songs, in order of highest position to lowest, with reviews
for new tracks:
1. Believer – Imagine Dragons
Here’s
the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
2. Heavy – Linkin Park Featuring Kiiara
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3. Heathens – twenty one pilots
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4. Lust For Life – Lana Del Rey Featuring
The Weeknd
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
5. The Night We Met – Lord Huron
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6. Hard Times – Paramore
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
7. Human – Rag'n'Bone Man
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8. Sucker For Pain – Lil Wayne, Wiz
Khalifa & Imagine Dragons With Logic & Ty Dolla $ign Feat. X
Ambassadors
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9. Wish I Knew You – The Revivalists
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10. American Dream – Bob Pressner
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11. Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
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12. Good News – Ocean Park Standoff
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13. Saturn Barz – Gorillaz Featuring Popcaan
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14. Love – Lana Del Rey
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15. Testify – NEEDTOBREATHE
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16. In The Blood – John Mayer
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17. Love Is Mystical – Cold War Kids
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18. Andromeda – Gorillaz Featuring D.R.A.M.
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
19. Middle Fingers – MISSIO
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20. Help – Papa Roach
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21. Young And Menace – Fall Out Boy
So
what are my thoughts on Fall Out Boy after Save
Rock ‘n’ Roll? I think that their
musical approach has both suffered and improved. The former is due to losing their edge and
their attitude. The latter is that their
more annoying aspects started to be less pronounced, even if I think “Phoenix”
is underrated despite the clumsy lyrics.
This tune? This is sort of a
mess, with decent verses with some decent instrumentation, then the chorus (and
pre-chorus) is where the song starts to lose its strengths, going from decent
to obnoxious and pretentious. The chorus
is pretty lame, going for chipmunk voices when it’s a stupid idea in general,
even with the rockstar elements of the chorus that could have made it
worked. I’m not sure if this can even be
called “Young and Menace” when it’s clearly by a band that’s definitely past
their prime and the song’s menacing aspects are annoying rather than, well,
menacing. Okay pop production with dumb
lyrics. That’s all I can say about it.
22. Cold Cold Cold – Cage The Elephant
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23. Let Me Out – Gorillaz Featuring Mavis
Staples & Pusha T
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24. Angela – The Lumineers
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
25. High – Sir Sly
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26. The Violence – Rise Against
Whereas
Fall Out Boy have shown signs they sold out, Rise Against has shown signs that
they have gotten angrier than before.
And still be as melodic as they have been. With a punishing verse loaded with angry
guitars, bass, drums, and vocals, the band knocks the door down before entering
this song about the woes of the world with a focus on the more violent, feral,
savage aspects of it. And the chorus is
the moment where the band goes all out, proving their merit in the melodic
hardcore subgenre of punk. And the
bridge is outright power. If there’s a
guarantee that I can say about this track, this is definitely a song that punk
rock and hard rock fans can congregate together to and admit just how awesome
Rise Against is. And there is a tragedy
in the sentiment that violence is a part of our nature as humans. It’s dark to think about, but the music is
awesome enough to make it easier to cope with the darkness.
27. Don't Take The Money – Bleachers
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28. Thunder – Imagine Dragons
This
song is not as awesome and interesting as “Believer,” and it isn’t as
thunderous. Pardon the pun, but this
song is way too limp, poppy, and focused on commercial accessibility to have
this title. The production is aimed more
towards a hip hop and R&B influence on this title, and the song is a little
too steady and Mary Jane-friendly for me.
Despite having a decent solo (that’s hopefully from a guitar), this song
is rather uninteresting and surprisingly bland.
The ending can only do so much to help this song not be a total
wash. Not the worst thing ever, but
nowhere near as strong as their previous single.
29. Monster – Starset
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30. The Apprentice – Gorillaz Featuring
Rag’n’Bone Man, Zebra Katz & RAY BLK
Talk
about status quo. Whereas Imagine
Dragons isn’t as strong when it comes to incorporating element of hip hop, I am
comfortable with Gorillaz being the band to bring quality rap to the rock
charts. And with Rag’n’Bone Man being
the main vocal component alongside Damian Albarn, this track manages to be an
excellent take on steady hip hop that you just chill to. Thought with Rag’n’Bone Man’s approach to
this track, as well as the contributions by RAY BLK, this is definitely closer
to dirty R&B than rap, and somehow this band makes it sound great. Both with the great production and the
maniacal laughter that shows up at points in this track (similar to “Feel Good,
Inc.” which is a song that I just love in general), this track is somehow
excellent. And Zebra Katz manages to
provide a great rap bridge to this track, and is easily one of the reasons I
can recommend this to my rap-loving friends.
Overall, this is a banging track.
31. Blame – Bastille
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32. Still Feel Like Your Man – John Mayer
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33. Sweet Disaster – DREAMERS
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34. Nimble Bastard – Incubus
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35. In Cold Blood – alt-J
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36. Let You Down – Seether
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37. Ascension – Gorillaz Featuring Vince
Staples
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38. Reverend – Kings of Leon
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39. How Did You Love – Shinedown
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40. Hot Thoughts – Spoon
Must resist obvious
reference. Okay then.
For this track, the indie rock
darlings go for a disco-inspired track.
If I have to give it credit, the song’s beat is excellent in that
classic disco vibe. Also, the guitars
are used pretty well here, with a strong bassline anchoring it. And of course, said beat is a showcase of the
drummer’s talents in making something catchy.
As well, we have a strong vocal performance that manages to be both
appealing and charismatic. While also
dealing with the theme of having a strong affection for the girl the singer has
a thing for. In short, it’s a simple,
fun, catchy song that manages to be a little steamy as well. Nothing less from the band called Spoon, who
specializes in this kind of rock.
Okay, you get this:
41. Hard Love – NEEDTOBREATHE
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
42. All The Pretty Girls – Kaleo (Need 20
views to review)
43. Feels Like Summer – Weezer
Yes
Weezer, this feels like summer. This
feels like summer in the way that you sound like badasses. In that you aren’t not as badass to make a
dark summer anthem as most other rock bands that came to fruition at the same
time as you. But I have to give credit
to the fac that this is simple and demented enough to be a little fun. The guitars and vocals here, along with the
great bassline, are strong enough that they somehow work, and are vintage
Weezer. However, it’s weird that they go
for pop/r&b/hip hop drumwork and production for this track, even with the
rock instrumentation going along for the ride.
In short, it isn’t my ideal summer anthem, but it’s still a fun little track
if you are a Weezer fan, but I feel that Weezer fans might not like this track
in general.
44. Black Rose – Volbeat
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45. We Got The Power – Gorillaz Featuring
Jehnny Beth
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46. Lights Out – Royal Blood
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
47. Unbreakable – Of Mice & Men
So
Of Mice & Men made a song called “Unbreakable,” and is sounds like a Hot
Topic version of the Stratovarius song of the same name? Okay then.
At least it sounds more like the metalcore sound I associate with this
band rather than radio rock, even with influences from that latter being a big
part of this track. But whereas the last
song I talked about from them kind of fell apart considering where they were,
this song is a lot closer to why I think this band exists while validating
their success, having an anthemic, defiant sound and tone, with a keen sense of
melody as well, even when the song goes for the screamo elements that make
bands like them punching bags for critics.
AS for the technical aspects, the vocals are on point, the guitars slay,
the bass is thick, the drums are pounding and have a strong focus on the second
pedal, and the production is rather decent (which is great for this
genre). And the breakdown is great, even
if I could have squeazed in a guitar solo (in my mind, Lamb of God are the only
band who can replace guitar solos with breakdowns with class). Overall, it’s a decent track, but not one
that’ll go in the history books.
48. The Cure – Unspoken
So
for this track, we have a poppy new wave-inspired track. While I can like certain aspects of this
track, I’m more weirded out by the following: this is about Jesus. And it isn’t subtle or within the lines. It’s right in the main text. Not to say that this is a bad thing, as this
tune is still a happly little track with some drive to it, but the struggle isn’t
there. Instead, it’s both rightfully
sugary (the instrumentation) and wrongfully sugary (the Christian themes), and
it doesn’t do anything inspiring to me except for the fact that it’s a
nicely-produced song with some drive and volume and well-done clarity in the
sound, from the guitars and keys to the bass and drums. It’s just that message might not fit for me at
this point in life, and that it’s too on the nose here.
49. A 1000 Times – Hamilton Leithauser +
Rostam
Knowing
the tone of the singer, it’s a little weird that he is portrayed as a pre-teen
first (then as an old man toward the end, here when he has an adult tone. As for the song itself, it’s more of a sappy
pop tune that’s about how he loves this girl and will keep on loving her. But considering the song being from the point
of view of a stalker, the video makes sense with the changes in the singer’s
age. But it turns this arguably lo-fi
pop rock tune from something sweet and caring into something more disturbing,
as if the singer is a loser who will intrude on this girl’s property (both in
the literal and figurative sense). Not
helping is the alright production giving this song some lo-fi qualities that’d
sound great in classic rock, and are more clever when they go the creep route,
as well as some nice keys, guitars, bass, and drums. But those lyrics. They are just creepy. Next.
50. Hate That You Know Me – Bleachers
More
Bleachers? This is sweet. And with this track, this dweeby act manage
to provide a strong modern pop take on 80s pop and new wave that I’m definitely
digging. And the title fits here. I’m definitely a rocker rather than a waver,
and l like this. I hate that I know this
band is awesome. Or it should, because
of my type, but the fact that I like it probably has more to say about my
varied musical tastes than it does how weird I am. I mean, if this song proves anything,
regarding 80s music, I can go from the fun side of Latin freestyle to proto-death
metal in a flash, as in having a playlist where I go from Cover Girls to
Possessed. And this song is definitely
on the fun side of 80s style pop rock, with a bouncy beat, charismatic but
high-pitched singing, jangly guitars, a beat-driven bass and drum performance,
and some stellar production to make it all mix together. It’s just a fun tune, and one to enjoy for
months to come.
And
for this week thanks to the onslaught of John Mayer last week, here are the
dropouts from then:
Ride
– twenty one pilots
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Way
Down We Go – Kaleo
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Good
Goodbye – Linkin Park Featuring Pusha T & Stormzy
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
Rosie
– John Mayer
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
Never
On The Day You Leave – John Mayer
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
Moving
On And Getting Over – John Mayer
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You’re
Gonna Live Forever In Me – John Mayer
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
Theme
From “The Search For Everything” – John Mayer
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
Emoji
of a Wave – John Mayer
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Helpless
– John Mayer
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Roll
It On Home – John Mayer
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Changing
– John Mayer
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Despite
previous showcases of my taste in punk and metal, here’s the Alternative Songs:
1. Believer – Imagine Dragons
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2. Wish I Knew You – The Revivalists
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3. Love Is Mystical – Cold War Kids
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4. Blame – Bastille
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5. Cold Cold Cold – Cage The Elephant
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6. Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
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7. Human – Rag'n'Bone Man
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8. Sweet Disaster – DREAMERS
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9. Green Light – Lorde
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10. Middle Fingers – MISSIO
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11. Heavydirtysoul – twenty one pilots
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12. High – Sir Sly
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13. Don't Take The Money – Bleachers
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14. Take It All Back – Judah & The Lion
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15. Fire Escape – Andrew McMahon In The
Wilderness
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16. Reverend – Kings of Leon
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17. Feels Like Summer – Weezer
See
Above
18. In Cold Blood – alt-J
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19. Shine – Mondo Cozmo
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20. One Of Us – New Politics
So from this band which I haven’t
given some focus until now, we get a bouncy, poppy tune. And bouncy and poppy are the terms that
describe this track perfectly. With its
beat, piano line, bassline, drum performance, and guitars which focus on jangly
sounds than fuzz, feedback, and distortion, the song is set up entirely to be
fun and non-dangerous. For the vocals,
they definitely have a pop rock tune to them.
And the lyrics definitely deal with being an outcast or something while
desiring a place in the world. All of
this leading to a very peppy, happy, and sweet track that’s trying very hard to
be uplifting. But it’s a little weird
that this kind of tune has the guitar solo that it does. Okay, screw it, this song is awesome, and I
really, really want to see this in Rocksmith, or get some tabs so I can learn
that solo. Talk about somehow getting my
attention, guys. Hopefully, the rest of
your discography doesn’t suck.
21. Something Just Like This – The
Chainsmokers & Coldplay (Need 20 views to review)
22. Down – Marian Hill (Need 30 views to
review)
23. Rhythm & Blues – The Head And The
Heart (Need 40 views to review)
24. Too Much To Think – 311 (Need 50 views to
review)
25. Hot Thoughts – Spoon
See above
26. Suit And Jacket – Judah & The Lion
(Need 60 views to review)
27. Good Morning – Grouplove (Need 70 views
to review)
28. Hard Times – Paramore
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29. High Enough – k.flay (Need 80 views to
review)
30. Kill For Candy – Dreamcar (Need 90 views
to review)
31. Lights Out – Royal Blood
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32. Nimble Bastard – Incubus
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33. She Said – Sundara Karma
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34. The Violence – Rise Against
See
Above
35. Howl – Biffy Clyro
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36. Goodbye Angels – Red Hot Chili Peppers
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37. Lost On You – LP (Need 100 views to
review)
38. All The Pretty Girls – Kaleo (Need 110
views to review)
39. Set On Fire – Magic Giant
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40. Help – Papa Roach
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And
here are the dropouts from last week:
Heavy
– Linkin Park Featuring Kiiara
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Pork
Soda – Glass Animals (Need 120 views to review)
And
finally, my favorite one to look at due to a combination of my musical
interests, nostalgia, and biases: the Mainstream Rock Chart:
1. Help – Papa Roach
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2. Let You Down – Seether
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3. Monster – Starset
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4. Black Rose – Volbeat
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5. Nimble Bastard – Incubus
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6. Show Yourself – Mastodon
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7. Take Me – Korn
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8. Back From The Dead – Skillet
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9. Now That We’re Dead – Metallica
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
10. If Only For Now – Pop Evil
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11. Madness – All That Remains
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
12. How Did You Love – Shinedown
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13. Never Again – Breaking Benjamin
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14. God Damn – Avenged Sevenfold
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
15. Breathe – Through Fire
I remember this track. I have stated repeatedly that this song, on
its own, is a standard radio rock power ballad.
All with the fixings, such as the heavy guitars mixed with clean, melodic
lines in the verses, a powerful chorus, a gravely baritone on the mic, pounding
drums, thick bass, and electronic touches.
And the lyrics deal with stuff we’ve heard before, usually the
traditional “I have a tough life, and I need help guys” message. In short, it’s nothing special, but if this
song was inspired by what the music video is themed after, it might be a little
better. No seriously, homelessness is
something no one should have to be forced into, and being forced into it due to
anything like what they’ve done, their sexual orientation, or even disability
is disheartening. As someone who’s been
around homeless people and even a few soup kitchens, it hits me hard when I
hear stories like this. And if this song
was genuinely inspired by the crushing realities of it, then I have to give the
band credit for putting a light on an issue that just sucks. I might have found a reason to like this band
despite their record label.
16. Lights Out – Royal Blood
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
17. Feed The Machine – Nickelback
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
18. Middle Fingers – MISSIO
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19. Aftermath – As Lion (Need 20 views to
review)
20. New Land – Avatar (Need 30 views to review)
21. Anti-Everything – DED (Need 40 views to
review)
22. Come Together – Godsmack (Need 50 views
to review)
23. Bullfight – A Day To Remember (Need 60
views to review)
24. LOUD (F**k It) – Motionless In White
(Need 70 views to review)
25. Howl – Biffy Clyro
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
26. Dark Black Makeup – Radkey (Need 80 views
to review)
27. Worth The Pain – Letters From The Fire
(need 90 views to review)
28. Heavydirtysoul – twenty one pilots
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29. The Violence – Rise Against
See
Above
30. My Champion – Alter Bridge (Need 100
views to review)
31. Oh My God – The Pretty Reckless (Need 110
views to review)
32. I Want It All – Hell Or Highwater (Need
120 views to review)
33. Catch Me When I Fall – Stitched Up Heart
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the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
34. Believer – Imagine Dragons
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35. Song #3 – Stone Sour
So
Stone Sour are back, so that means Corey Taylor’s melodic side will be a part
of rock radio’s fury for the rest of summer.
And this song is still a hard-hitting, but melodically emotionally-driven
track about a man reflecting on his life and how this other person that cares
for him makes him feel at peace with himself.
And to match that, the verses are lower in the volume department but
snarling and aggressive, but go into a pre-chorus where the intensity picks up
and the chorus goes into pure passionate aggression. Plus there’s a great guitar solo here, with
definitely a classic rock/hair metal style vibe to it in its approach and
style. And it matches with the track’s
continued melodic punch, with strong production that gives clarity to each
instrument, from the crunchy and wailing guitars to the thick bass and the
pounding drums. And of course, Corey
Taylor is a surprisingly good singer for this stuff, showcasing a vulnerability
in his masculinity while still having a manly tone, proving that true manliness
involves admitting your faults and needing another to pick him up when he
falls. And it’s a driving track as well,
so there might be some speeding tickets caused by this track. Enjoy!
36. Cheaper To Drink Alone – Black Stone Cherry
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
37. Run Rabbit Run – Black Map
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
38. Pure Evil – Like A Storm
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39. Lure And Persuade – Citizen Zero (Need
130 views to review)
40. Hurricane – Thrice
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
And
here are the dropouts from last week:
Human
– Rag'n'Bone Man
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They
Put A Body In The Bayou – The Orwells
Here’s
the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
So
those were my thoughts on the charts and the new arrivals. If you feel that I skipped out on certain
songs, then feel free in the comments what songs you want me to elaborate
on. I have plans depending on how this
is received for what I will review next week as well as what is new next week
for the chart(s) I ultimately look at.
If you have different opinions on the songs I reviewed, feel free to
tell me in the comments as well.
Also,
expect updates to the reviews (specifically songs I’ve missed) when this entry
gets a certain amount of views each time.
Until
Next Time, This is The Rock Otaku. Live
Loud and Play Hard.
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