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 June
17, 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. But with all of these songs
having already been reviewed, and my focus on how many views I’ll need to
re-review each reviewed track (which is 100 times the ranking the song is in),
that isn’t as likely as of now. That and
the new songs will be reviewed as well, and they’ll definitely be reviewed.
Unless I reviewed it in a previous entry, initially or updated due to it
meeting my viewership goals. 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
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
3.
Heathens – twenty one pilots
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
4.
Thunder – Imagine Dragons
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
5.
Human – Rag'n'Bone Man
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
6.
The Night We Met – Lord Huron
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
7.
Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
8. Wish I Knew
You – The Revivalists
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
9.
Midnight Rider – The Allman Brothers Band*
The classic classic rock staple
makes the charts in the memory of the late Gregg Allman. But does that mean this song did not age
well? It didn’t, and it’s probably as
good as it was once was. With its
interesting mix of guitar playing, basslines, drums, and vocal harmonies, this
southern rock hit has the vibe to help with your chill attitudes or lower it,
and it has the technical skill to keep you on your toes. Adding to that is the guitar solo in the
bridge. Plus I do feel that this song is
great in what it’s about; being about a vagabond from what I gather, but I do
feel that they have an equally strong tune in this lyrical style.
10. Whatever It Takes –
Imagine Dragons
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
11.
Hard Times – Paramore
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
12.
Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
13.
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
14.
Good News – Ocean Park Standoff
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
15.
Run – Foo Fighters*
A new song by Foo Fighters? Sweet.
And it has a weird and pretty humorous music video, too. Starting this song, we get a clean arpeggio
with Dave Grohl singing how he desired to run, then as the drums start to get
more aggressive, the song goes from nice ballad to quasi-metal hard rock number
with Grohl alternating between screaming and singing, with the guitars, bass,
and drums playing with energy and aggression.
And while the chorus is a lot nicer-sounding, it has some power to it as
it goes on. And there’s also some great
guitar licks during the verses to keep this from getting too monotonous. Don’t forget the guitar solo, which may not
be technical, but it’s quite melodic and energetic. If you want a fast and furious rock song that’s
straight to the point, loud, and a lot of fun, then you can’t go wrong with the
Foo Fighters.
16.
Like A Stone – Audioslave
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
17. Mr. Blue Sky – Electric
Light Orchestra
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
18. The Chain – Fleetwood
Mac
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
19.
Don't Take The Money – Bleachers
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
20. Ramblin’ Man – The Allman
Brothers Band*
With the opening guitar notes, this song makes its claim for
rock glory. But even then, this
country-tinged southern rock hit is the right mix of story-driven and chill enough
for a booze-filled party. The chorus is
catchy, the idea of a song about a vagabond who feels like he’s home on the
road, and the amazing guitar solos in this song are enough to make this
essential rock listening. The vocals are
great, including the harmonies, as well.
Plus, the rhythms, while understated, work here in their chill focus but
having an upbeat vibe. And that ending
solo is southern rock glory on the guitars; enough to inspire rednecks to pick
up electric guitars, as well as buy a glass slide for their solos. There’s a reason why this was in both Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band 2.
21. Melissa – The Allman
Brothers Band*
While it may be weird that we got an acoustic-ish ballad here on
here rather than the iconic “Jessica,” it’s still an Allman Brothers Band
song. Included in this tune is an
acoustic guitar spine alongside the bass guitar and drums to the soulful vocals
dedicated to this woman who drives the singer crazy, plus there’s the electric
guitar giving the song its southern vibe.
In my mind, whoever this Melissa is, she must be a very lovely woman to
drive Gregg Allman (is it Gregg Allman? This
may be a little rushed) nuts. Plus the
guitar solo shows off the improvisational, jam-based skill of the guitarist
here (and from the tone, I think it may be Duane Allman), and it ends the
song. In short, this song is good for
what it is.
22.
Help – Papa Roach
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
23.
Love Is Mystical – Cold War Kids
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
24.
High – Sir Sly
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
25.
I’m No Angel – The Gregg Allman Band*
From the 80s is Gregg Allman’s
hit tune, “I’m No Angel.” While the
elements of southern rock that he nailed with Allman Brothers Band are here,
there’s a strong 38 Special influence to this track, from the mix of southern
rock and arena rock to the production values.
That and how the guitars, bass, and drums are played, even if Gregg
Allman has a much rougher voice than Donnie Van Zant. And like his work in Allman Brothers, the
guitar solo feels like something he just came up, even if it isn’t as energetic
as his other tunes. As for the lyrics, I
feel that this is about how much of a bad boy he his. Even then, it’s hard to hate the Allman
Brothers as people. They’re just too
likeable. A certain other band of
brothers, on the other hand, they’re worth the mudslinging.
26.
Dig Down – Muse
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
27.
Blame – Bastille
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
28.
Hard Love – NEEDTOBREATHE
Here’s the review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
29.
Angela – The Lumineers
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
30.
Cold Cold Cold – Cage The Elephant
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
31.
Saturnz Barz – Gorillaz Featuring Popcaan
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
32.
Song #3 – Stone Sour*
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
33.
Feels Like Summer – Weezer
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
34.
In The Blood – John Mayer
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
35.
Reverend – Kings of Leon
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
36.
Want You Back – HAIM
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
37.
In Cold Blood – alt-J*
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
38.
Young And Menace – Fall Out Boy
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
39.
Black Rose – Volbeat*
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
40.
Let You Down – Seether
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
41.
Sweet Disaster – DREAMERS*
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
42.
The Cure – Unspoken *
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
43.
Old Church Choir – Zach Williams*
While I feel like this could play
on country stations with its vibe and instrumentation, this has more of an
indie pop vibe to it. While I don’t hate
this song in concept, it’s still an okay-sounding tune, not one to inspire
greatness. Even then, it’s still a fun
little song, but I do get the vibe that this came from the CCR scene. The guitars are alright, with some strong
usage of acoustic and electric, the bass is okay, and the drums are fine, plus
Zach Williams has a good voice for singing.
If there’s an issue with this, it’s not challenging. At all.
I don’t feel like I learned anything, and I also feel that this song is
way too sappy. If I want sappy, I go
with j-pop and anison. I can choose to
ignore this. If you like this kind of saccharine
sappiness, then you’ll like this.
44.
Love – Lana Del Rey*
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
45.
Middle Fingers – MISSIO
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
46.
Told You So – Paramore
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
47.
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
48.
Andromeda – Gorillaz Featuring D.R.A.M.*
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
49.
Lights Out – Royal Blood*
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
50.
The Violence – Rise Against*
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
And for this week thanks to death,
here are the dropouts from then:
Woman – Jesse Larson
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Fell On Black Days – Soundgarden
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Hunger Strike – Temple Of The Dog
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Spoonman – Soundgarden
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
I Am The Highway – Audioslave
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Show Me How To Live – Audioslave
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Outshined – Soundgarden
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Say Hello 2 Heaven – Temple Of The Dog
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Good Goodbye – Linkin Park
Featuring Pusha T & Stormzy
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
Let’s Go Crazy – Jesse Larson & Adam Levine
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Invisible – Linkin Park
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Nobody Can Save Me – Linkin Park
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Sorry For Now – Linkin Park
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
One More Light – Linkin Park
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Battle Symphony – Linkin Park
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Takin’ It To The Streets – Jesse Larson
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Despite previous showcases of my
taste in punk and metal, here’s the Alternative Songs:
1.
Believer – Imagine Dragons
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
2.
Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
3.
Love Is Mystical – Cold War Kids
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
4.
Wish I Knew You – The Revivalists
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
5.
Blame – Bastille
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
6.
High – Sir Sly
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
7.
Don't Take The Money – Bleachers
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
8.
Human – Rag'n'Bone Man
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
9.
Cold Cold Cold – Cage The Elephant
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
10.
Dig Down – Muse
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
11.
Reverend – Kings of Leon
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
12.
Feels Like Summer – Weezer
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
13.
Sweet Disaster – DREAMERS
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
14.
In Cold Blood – alt-J
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
15. One Of Us – New Politics
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
16. Hard Times – Paramore
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
17. Doing It For The Money – Foster The People
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
18. Suit And Jacket – Judah & The Lion
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
19.
Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
20.
Hot Thoughts – Spoon
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
21. High Enough – k.flay
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
22.
The Violence – Rise Against
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
23.
Run – Foo Fighters*
See Above
24.
J-Boy – Phoenix
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
25.
Lights Out – Royal Blood
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
26.
Too Much To Think – 311
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
27.
The Night We Met – Lord Huron
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
28.
Kill For Candy – Dreamcar (Need 10 views to review)
29.
Goodbye Angels – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
30.
Middle Fingers – MISSIO
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
31.
Set On Fire – Magic Giant
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
32.
Green Light – Lorde
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
33.
Howl – Biffy Clyro
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
34.
Home is Such A Lonely Place – Blink-182
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
35.
Little One – Highly Suspect
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
36.
Down – Marian Hill
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
37.
Angela – The Lumineers*
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
38.
Good Morning – Grouplove (Need 20 views to review)
39.
A Change Of Heart – The 1975
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
40.
She Said – Sundara Karma
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
And here are the dropouts from
last week:
Help – Papa Roach
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Fire – Beth Ditto
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
And finally, my favorite one to
look at due to a combination of my musical interests, nostalgia, and biases:
the Mainstream Rock Chart:
1.
Let You Down – Seether
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
2.
Black Rose – Volbeat
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
3.
Song #3 – Stone Sour
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
4.
Show Yourself – Mastodon
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
5.
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
6.
Monster – Starset
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
7.
Help – Papa Roach
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
8.
Lights Out – Royal Blood
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
9.
Back From The Dead – Skillet
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
10.
God Damn – Avenged Sevenfold
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
11.
The Violence – Rise Against
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12.
Aftermath – As Lions
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
13.
Little One – Highly Suspect
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
14.
Nimble Bastard – Incubus
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
15.
Alone – I Prevail
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16.
Madness – All That Remains
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
17.
Howl – Biffy Clyro
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18.
Revolution Radio – Green Day
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
19. Bullfight – A Day To
Remember
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review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
20.
Oh Lord – In This Moment
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21.
LOUD (F**k It) – Motionless In White (Need 10 views to review)
22.
Anti-Everything – DED
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23. Believer – Imagine Dragons
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24. Run – Foo Fighters*
See Above
25. American Dreams –
Papa Roach
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
26. Dark Black Makeup – Radkey (Need 20 views to review)
27. Sick Of Me – Beartooth
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28.
I Want It All – Hell Or Highwater (Need 30 views to review)
29.
Rivers – Chevelle
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30. Back To The River –
Pretty Reckless Featuring Warren Haynes
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31.
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
32.
Hurricane – Thrice
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
33.
Middle Fingers – MISSIO
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34.
Catch Me When I Fall – Stitched Up Heart
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35.
Dig Down – Muse
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36.
Highway Tune – Greta Van Fleet*
So for this, we get a classic
70s-style hard rock tune from a band who’s trying really hard to emulate Led
Zeppelin. I’m serious, the guitar riffs,
the basslines, the drum beats, and the vocal performance feels like it came
from Led Zeppelin. While I like Led
Zeppelin, I don’t know what Greta Van Fleet sounds like outside of them trying
to sound like Zeppelin. Even the guitar solo
reminds me of Jimmy Page. While I can
also mention the elements of Aerosmith, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa
(maybe), and Stillwater, I do feel that this sounds way too much like a
Zeppelin tune. Even then, it’s still
better than what passes as rock today, and that has to do with the ract that
their musical skill OUTSHINES the rest.
While I’d think that some punk and glam should be integrated into their
bluesy hard rock sound (and yes, I can call this song heavy metal), I do feel
that Greta Van Fleet going their own path would be as good, even if they end up
becoming Led Zeppelin Light. Okay, I
think this song is alright, and it’s great for listening to when going down the
highway. I-it’s not that I d-don’t hate
this band’s direction. Baka!
37.
Can You Hear Me – Shallow Side
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
38.
Promise Everything – Basement
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review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
39.
Run Rabbit Run – Black Map
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
40. Mad Love – Bush
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review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
And here are the dropouts from
last week:
New Land – Avatar
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here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
Feed The Machine – Nickelback
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
Out Of My Hands – Chrysalis
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.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.
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