I reviewed Sam Chamption’s Heavenly Bender back in June. Since then, it’s done nothing but get better and better. In anticipation of the September release, they have been putting out these short videos on YouTube. I have watched the first two of the four part series and have been left scratching my head. These guys are clowns (I mean that as the highest compliment) and I’m pretty sure I want to be pals with them.
I was flipping through my electronic jukebox at work tonight and low and behold, I see a Kings of Leon track. Looking at it, I realize its from their new album and definitely not the already leaked “Crawl.” Quickly selecting it to play loudly at the bar for the drunk masses, it comes on and it’s awesome, just like expected. Loud screeching guitars, bouncy baseline, and driving drums; this all, of course, is backed by Caleb’s ever increasingly amazing vocals. Seriously, does this band just spend hours every day getting better and better? It certainly seems like it.
If you need a kick in the pants in the morning, might I suggest some filthy blues music? Left Lane Cruiser just released a video for “Wash It.” Great slide guitar work, a cowbell and washboard for percussion…I just punched a hole in my cubicle out of excitement.
I just heard this news. Will Hoge is in critical condition after getting in a scooter accident in Nashville on Wednesday. According to my grapevine (Mike Winger), Hoge broke both collar bones, his femur, his knee and his ribs. Luckily no internal damage or head injury. We wish him a full recovery.
Probably not an appropriate video for the occasion, but “Highway’s Home” is one of my favorite Hoge songs.