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
10, 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.
Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
6.
Human – Rag'n'Bone Man
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
7.
Like A Stone – Audioslave
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
8.
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
9.
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
10. Woman – Jesse Larson*
While the idea of the highest-charting debut on the chart being
a song from The Voice could be
considered sacriledge, it depends entirely on the side. And while Jesse Larson may not be the rock
star we need, or the rock star we deserve, it’s undeniable that he has a strong
bluesy voice. One that fits a bluesy
southern rock style perfectly. And this
song does have a soulful blues spine to it, with some decent guitars, spirited
vocals, a smooth beat, and a bluesy guitar solo. Plus you have to give credit to the fact that
this is an original tune. While The Voice has the relevancy, to me, of a
bacterial eye infection if you have the right eye drops and take precaution
with computer and phone screens, I can admit that this is a fine tune, and I
wouldn’t have any problems listening to Jesse Larson.
11.
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
12. 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
13. 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
14.
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
15.
Hard Times – Paramore
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
16.
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
17. The Chain – Fleetwood
Mac
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
18.
Spoonman – Soundgarden
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
19.
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
20.
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
21.
Good News – Ocean Park Standoff
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
22. 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
23.
Dig Down – Muse*
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
24.
Outshined – Soundgarden*
So in memoriam of Chris Cornell
(wow, this is a bigger death story than J. Geils), we finally get a song from Batmotorfinger on the charts. Finally.
And while it’s the overplayed one, there’s a reason why song gets a lot
of play, it’s a dark rocking tune. The tone
is appropriately dark and moody, the riff is intense and aggressive, the bass
is thick and sludgy, and, of course, Chris Cornell is a fantastic vocal
presence, being aggressive and angry at once.
And of course Kim Thyall’s guitar solo, while minimalist, is good. And now for the irony of this track. While it’s about feeling outshined by greater
forces, it outshines “Jesus Christ Pose” and “Rusty Cage” when it comes to
famous songs from Batmotorfinger, but
considering most of the charting Soundgarden tunes (which are still on the
chart) are from Superunknown, this
song really does feel outshined.
25.
Say Hello 2 Heaven – Temple Of The Dog*
So this may be an alternate mix
of the grunge classic, but there’s some history to it. First off, the song is about Andrew Wood, who
died of a heroin overdose before his band, Mother Love Bone, got an album
out. Said album, Apple, is considered great music, but, like most pre-91 grunge that
wasn’t from the big bands, it was overshadowed when Nevermind dropped and stole hair metal’s makeup kit, chucking it to
Tokyo. But even then, this song is a
tribute to who was at first considered the most likely to break out of the
Seattle scene and become a rock star, with the charisma and respect to back it
up, and his untimely demise. Here, you
get Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell (who now joins Wood as well as Kurt Cobain,
Layne Staley, and Scott Weiland in rock n’ roll heaven) crooning and belting,
respectively, in tribute to him while Mike McCreedy, Stone Gossard, and Jeff
Ament play strong lead, rhythm, and bass guitar performances respectively (And
don’t forget the drum performance by Matt Cameron). And of course, it wouldn’t be a favorite of
Chris Cornell fans if it wasn’t for his strong ability to hit the high notes here,
which he does. In short, this song is a
classic, and deservedly so. Man, imagine
if Andrew Wood never died and is still rocking, though?
26.
Help – Papa Roach
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
27.
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
28.
High – Sir Sly
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
29.
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
30.
Want You Back – HAIM
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_10.html
31.
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
32.
Saturnz Barz – Gorillaz Featuring Popcaan
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
33.
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
34.
Let’s Go Crazy – Jesse Larson & Adam Levine*
So for this, we have Adam Levine,
the man who I’m sure is responsible for Maroon 5 selling out, helping Jesse
Larson sing a Prince song. And yes, this
is a Prince song being covered. And
while Jesse Larson is the clearly singing his hardest, considering the original
song, his tone does not fit the naturally sleazy, funky vibe that Prince sang
with, but his guitar performance is where he matches the legendary artist. But at the same time, we have Adam Levine
being so, well, generic and clean, despite showing that he can play guitar a
bit or attempt to play some of Prince’s guitar lines (while Jesse blows him out
of the water), he’s still the same guy from Maroon 5 that became a pop sellout,
right down to his vocal performance. Not
a bad cover, and there’s a sincerity to it, but I’d stick with the classic
original. That felt electric.
35.
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
36.
Blame – Bastille
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
37.
Invisible – Linkin Park
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
38.
Told You So – Paramore
Here’s the original
review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
39.
Angela – The Lumineers
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
40.
Nobody Can Save Me – Linkin Park*
So of course, I’ve may have
hinted throughout my work may it be on this platform or through Channel Awesome
that I’m reviewing Hybrid Theory next
for Let Them Eat Metal (send hate mail to 4 Privet Drive after reading my
review here). First off, this song isn’t
as bad as the other songs from the album, especially the disaster that was
“Heavy.” Here, there’s a sense that
Linkin Park, despite still focused on using pop production and sounds for their
album, is still needing to remind people that they are still a rock band. This is due to the driving beat rather than
the sludgy beats from their other charting singles, the added energy to Chester
Bennington’s vocals, some guitars, and a more pronounced drum performance. I’m not sure if there’s an authentic-sounding
bassline, but you can’t win everything.
Is it the hard/alternative rock they are known for? Not really, as it’s closer to pop rock at its
rawest, and it is clearly not strong enough for me to forgive their other
boring releases lately. If anything’s
certain, if this was released as a single first, I could have supported this
album.
41.
Sorry For Now – Linkin Park*
However, they aren’t still not
off my crap list for this year, though.
It will take a lot more power for me to turn around for this
record. But if there’s a good thing
about this tune, it’s that this song is a song meant for Mike Shinoda’s kids,
explaining why he’s unable to be with them more as a father. I mean, you have to make sacrifices in your
family life to become a successful rock star if other family members aren’t in
your band. And he’s arguably strong
here, and Chester’s the one doing his shtick here, with him rapping while Mike
sings. But like the rest of the album,
this is taking way too many production cues from pop music, from the drops to
the drum sound and even the synth lines sounding like a DJ Snake tune, and even
the guitars can’t save that aspect for me.
While I can understand the band’s focus on more mature subjects, I don’t
understand their focus on pop sounds, stuff that sounds dated as I listen to
it, and mixing that with more adult lyrics.
It’s as if they forgot that maturing their sound does not have to
involve selling out. But after listening
to the rest of their discography, I have hopes they go for a different sound
than they’ve done before that they can be comfortable with on their 8th
album.
42.
One More Light – Linkin Park*
Let’s discuss the good before I
mention some of my rage at the band’s behavior lately. First, I do have to admit that the focus is
on some very important subject matter, and I understand that this song was
trying to be an anti-suicide anthem.
Especially with Chester’s somewhat emotional delivery (it’s not
screaming, but it’s an attempt at sounding emotional), and the synths aren’t
too annoying and jarring. However, the
song is dull enough to drive me to sleep (no drinking beforehand though). And the small guitar line here isn’t enough
to convince me that this is rock in the slightest. This is depressive pop that somehow feels even
more emo and dated than what’s even on the pop charts. And the lack of energy really does undersell
what should be a strong theme. As a
result, I feel that their ranting about fans hating on their new sound (and how
they are effectively saying f*** Hybrid Theory,
which is their commercial debut and the album they are judged by due to it’s
impact on the rock scene) is unjustified, and it’s giving the fans more venom
to hate on them. Sorry, guys.
43.
In The Blood – John Mayer
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
44.
Hard Love – NEEDTOBREATHE*
Here’s the review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
45.
Battle Symphony – Linkin Park*
I’m not sure if I’ve reviewed
this already, but here’s something to note.
This song is BORING! For a song
called “Battle Symphony,” it’s a bad sign when this sounds like the same
depressive pop that is causing Todd in the Shadows to act so weird when it
comes to reviewing songs that actually chart.
The song’s musical focus is meh, it’s focused on basic pop elements and
production, with a focus on generic synths, a moody spirit that doesn’t work
when there’s no aggression or sex appeal.
Without either of those, this comes off as limp and uninteresting. Plus, you have Chester sounding so bored and
uninteresting that he comes off as cashing in a check. Plus there’s no guitar rampage to save this,
it’s either nonexistent or in the background.
As a result, I feel that this is a mess of a song, and a reminder of my
claims that Linkin Park sold out, though I do hope their next album is
something like a hair metal album, a new wave album, or even a combination of
both.
46.
Middle Fingers – MISSIO
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
47.
Reverend – Kings of Leon
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
48.
Takin’ It To The Streets – Jesse Larson*
So we have Jesse Larson covering
The Doobie Brothers here. While I can
continue my humorous over-analysis, I feel that I can just say that his vocals
are good, his guitar playing is fine with strong lead playing, and the backup
band he has is decent. Despite this, I
do feel that this is not a great way of showing just how great the original
band can be, thanks to the corporate sheen surrounding who is effectively a
strong singer. Check out “China Grove”
to get a better understanding of their rock credentials. Decent song, though.
49.
Feels Like Summer – Weezer
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
50.
Let You Down – Seether
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
And for this week thanks to deaths
and new albums, here are the dropouts from then:
With Or Without You – Hunter
Plake
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
I Was Wrong – Jesse Larson
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Rose-Colored Boy – Paramore
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Fake Happy – Paramore
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Forgiveness – Paramore
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
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
The System Only Dreams In Total
Darkness – The National
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Right Now – HAIM
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Love – Lana Del Rey
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
26 – Paramore
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
Sweet Disaster – DREAMERS
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
Pool – Paramore
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.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.
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
3.
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
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.
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
7.
High – Sir Sly
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.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.
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
10.
Reverend – Kings of Leon
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
11.
Sweet Disaster – DREAMERS
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
12.
Dig Down – Muse*
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_29.html
13.
Feels Like Summer – Weezer
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/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. Hard Times – Paramore
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
16. One Of Us – New Politics
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.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. 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
19.
Hot Thoughts – Spoon
Here’s the original review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
20.
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
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.
Lights Out – Royal Blood
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.html
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.
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
26.
Middle Fingers – MISSIO
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart.html
27.
Green Light – Lorde
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.
Good Morning – Grouplove (Need 20 views to review)
30.
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
31.
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
32.
Set On Fire – Magic Giant
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_26.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.
Down – Marian Hill
Here’s the review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_21.html
35.
She Said – Sundara Karma
Here’s the original review
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36.
Little One – Highly Suspect
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37.
A Change Of Heart – The 1975
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38.
Help – Papa Roach
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39.
Home is Such A Lonely Place – Blink-182
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40.
Fire – Beth Ditto*
Hey, has anyone noticed that the
alternative charts tend to rarely change?
For a chart about alternative rock, I’d expect a lot of switch-outs more
often and lots of unpredictability. But
we have one new addition, so here we go.
So this song has more of a
soulful, 70s rock-inspired feel to it.
From the riff to the style of singing by Beth Ditto, this song feels
like buildup to something huge initially.
And while she delivers some energy when she sings the title, it isn’t
until the song goes silent until the guitars, bass, and drums bring more energy
and carry the song forward with Beth showing some power in the vocals. While she does some poppy vocals, she does
cause the song to lose power after she starts the chorus, as if she’s a
power-stealing succubus. Even then,
there is a downright sleazy guitar break, with a solo to boot, to give this
song continued ties to the glam and blues rock of the 70s. It’s as if the next big movement in modern
rock to replace indie folk, hopefully, is retro-glam with elements of punk and
blues to keep things raw and unpredictable.
And when I mean hopefully, I mean hopefully this overtakes both indie
folk and bro-country after fusing with all the agro-metal revival stuff (and
overcomes the baggage of that stuff in favor of some fun vibes alongside heavy,
sleazy riffs) to become the form of rock to serve as a no-holds, bird-flipping
alternative to the monotonous pop going on now.
Less beat drops, more guitar solos in my opinion.
And here are the dropouts from
last week:
Let You Down – Seether
Here’s the original review
here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/04/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
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2.
Monster – Starset
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3.
Black Rose – Volbeat
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4.
Show Yourself – Mastodon
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5.
Song #3 – Stone Sour*
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6.
Help – Papa Roach
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7.
Now That We’re Dead – Metallica
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8.
Lights Out – Royal Blood
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9.
Back From The Dead – Skillet
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10.
Nimble Bastard – Incubus
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11.
God Damn – Avenged Sevenfold
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12.
Madness – All That Remains
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13.
The Violence – Rise Against
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14.
Aftermath – As Lions
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15.
Little One – Highly Suspect
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16.
Howl – Biffy Clyro
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17.
Alone – I Prevail
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18. Bullfight – A Day To
Remember
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19.
Anti-Everything – DED
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20.
LOUD (F**k It) – Motionless In White (Need 10 views to review)
21.
Revolution Radio – Green Day
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22.
Believer – Imagine Dragons
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23. Oh Lord – In This Moment
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24. Dark Black Makeup – Radkey (Need 20 views to review)
25. I Want It All – Hell Or Highwater (Need 30 views to review)
26. Middle Fingers – MISSIO
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27.
American Dreams – Papa Roach*
So we have more Papa Roach
charting, which is arguably great or lame, depending on your thoughts. For here, it’s great that this is trying to
be optimistic, but dark and cynical. And
while it’s a dark song, and one that does feel a little generic, I do admit
that this song is arguably one of the band’s lesser tunes. Not to say that Jacoby Shaddix can’t rap,
because he’s good at it, but he can’t top “Last Resort,” and this song is
arguably lesser since it’s also generic in the instrumentation and melodies,
being more like the kind of radio rock that makes you wonder if change will
ever happen. Beyond that, I can see this
having fans, as the ending solo gets the melodic idea that the band is going
for well, despite some generic bass and drum parts. And the hook is pretty generic too. Overall, I don’t expect this to stay for
longer, even if this is a Papa Roach tune.
28.
Sick Of Me – Beartooth
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29.
Cheaper To Drink Alone – Black Stone Cherry
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30.
Catch Me When I Fall – Stitched Up Heart
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31.
Hurricane – Thrice
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32.
Rivers – Chevelle
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33.
Run Rabbit Run – Black Map
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34.
New Land – Avatar
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35.
Feed The Machine – Nickelback
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36.
Can You Hear Me – Shallow Side
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37. Out Of My Hands –
Chrysalis
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review here: http://rockotaku92.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-rock-otakus-rockin-billboard-chart_17.html
38.
Dig Down – Muse*
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39.
Back To The River – Pretty Reckless Featuring Warren Haynes*
So The Pretty Reckless have
another song on the chart, and it’s arguably the lightest song here. While I can bash that, it’s a testament that
this song is still a rocking tune despite the acoustic opening. It fits with the tone of the song, which is,
from what I can gather, is about going back to where one came from, which would
refer to rock going back to its roots in blues here. What I mean is that there’s a strong 70s rock
vibe to this track from the production to the guitar solo sounding like
something played with a slide. And with
the kind of gear used in the 70s. It has
that classic rock vibe, and it really sells it with the bluesier elements as
well as the use of piano and organs alongside the acoustic and electric
guitars, the bass, the drums, and Taylor Momsen’s soulful vocals. Of the new arrivals to the active rock
charts, this is clearly the best that the chart came up with this week. Great job, Pretty Reckless. And plus Warren Haynes does a great job on
guitar here, providing a southern vibe to the solos here.
40. Promise Everything –
Basement
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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:
Breathe – Through Fire
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Come Together – Godsmack (Need 40
views to review)
Heavydirtysoul – twenty one
pilots
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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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