I suppose it doesn't surprise too many of you that my pick for Album of the Year would have been Hello by Karmin if it had more than seven songs. If maybe they had slid this song on the album, I'd feel better about that choice.
I cannot say enough good about these two. I don't really give a damn what Gawker says about them. Frankly, this post was our third biggest of 2012 - and with this link, I'm pretty sure it'll jump to 2nd. So.... well, someone likes this white-girl rap. Count me among that someone. They're fun, they're musically sound, and there is nothing wrong with enjoying them.
As far as this song, a late-2011 release, it's fun, it's different, and the video is pretty cool. I really wish they'd re-release this as a single.
I'm a little irked they didn't get a Best New Artist Grammy nomination, but I guess we can't everything....
Thank you for reading this little blog in 2012. We'll be back next year with more - but probably not quite so much Karmin.
31 December 2012
28 December 2012
28 December 2012 - Silverchair - Anthem for the Year 2000
Silverchair were - are? They haven't made their breakup clear - an Australian band of kids - they formed in 1992, when they were 12 - that sound a lot like Pearl Jam. That doesn't mean they don't have some fun songs.
This song isn't fun. It's angry and energetic and was woefully under-appreciated in 1999, when it was released. It's a heavy, anthemic song that should have garnered more attention for the band. Instead, it was a middling hit on the mainstream charts in the US, and a minor hit elsewhere. But I didn't forget either the song or the adventurous video!
This song isn't fun. It's angry and energetic and was woefully under-appreciated in 1999, when it was released. It's a heavy, anthemic song that should have garnered more attention for the band. Instead, it was a middling hit on the mainstream charts in the US, and a minor hit elsewhere. But I didn't forget either the song or the adventurous video!
27 December 2012
27 December 2012 - Phillip Phillips - Home
Ahhh back to the guilty pleasure goodness after a month of holiday cheer...
It's funny how most of my Wicked Guilty Pleasure posts come to me during commercial breaks on the country radio stations I listen to in my truck. Much like Peyton Manning with all of his checkdowns, when the commercials come on I go to the alt rock station, then the indie station, the pop station and finally the AAA station looking for my best option. I recently scored a touchdown (so to speak) when I heard today's song on the AAA station. Oddly enough, I first thought I was hearing a song off of the new Mumford and Sons disc (which I still haven't picked up yet). To my surprise the DJ actually announced who it was -- 2012 American Idol champ Phillip Phillips. Considering how many records I own by former contestants (and yes, I did pick Phillips' fantastic debut) I should really start watching the show. Come to think of it, maybe not. I don't think I could actually put up with Mariah and Nicki.
It's funny how most of my Wicked Guilty Pleasure posts come to me during commercial breaks on the country radio stations I listen to in my truck. Much like Peyton Manning with all of his checkdowns, when the commercials come on I go to the alt rock station, then the indie station, the pop station and finally the AAA station looking for my best option. I recently scored a touchdown (so to speak) when I heard today's song on the AAA station. Oddly enough, I first thought I was hearing a song off of the new Mumford and Sons disc (which I still haven't picked up yet). To my surprise the DJ actually announced who it was -- 2012 American Idol champ Phillip Phillips. Considering how many records I own by former contestants (and yes, I did pick Phillips' fantastic debut) I should really start watching the show. Come to think of it, maybe not. I don't think I could actually put up with Mariah and Nicki.
26 December 2012
26 December 2012 - Cher Lloyd - Want U Back
I didn't think the Christmas season would be so hard to fill with music. But, especially with guilty pleasures like this, it's easy to get back to it.
Cher Lloyd lost to One Direction on the X Factor, and thus far, she hasn't had the huge hits those five boys have. She has had this - a bubbly, angry, hip-hop fusion. She doesn't look as bad-ass as she really is. This video was made for the US audience, and I hope you enjoy it.
While the US video is fun and bubbly and angry, the UK version of the video, where Cher is moving around in still pictures, is much cooler looking. Plus, there's a hip hop guest star that you've never heard of, to increase the street sensibility.... Nah, just kidding. But enjoy!
UPDATE: I found a live acoustic version of the song that has a completely different feel. No "Ugh!" or sounding like a helicopter, though.
UPDATE: (28 August 2013) We found this epic version of the song, a live duet with the unmistakably tall Taylor Swift on 19 August, 2013, and had to share it. Enjoy.
Cher Lloyd lost to One Direction on the X Factor, and thus far, she hasn't had the huge hits those five boys have. She has had this - a bubbly, angry, hip-hop fusion. She doesn't look as bad-ass as she really is. This video was made for the US audience, and I hope you enjoy it.
While the US video is fun and bubbly and angry, the UK version of the video, where Cher is moving around in still pictures, is much cooler looking. Plus, there's a hip hop guest star that you've never heard of, to increase the street sensibility.... Nah, just kidding. But enjoy!
UPDATE: I found a live acoustic version of the song that has a completely different feel. No "Ugh!" or sounding like a helicopter, though.
UPDATE: (28 August 2013) We found this epic version of the song, a live duet with the unmistakably tall Taylor Swift on 19 August, 2013, and had to share it. Enjoy.
21 December 2012
21 December 2012 - Billy Squier - Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You
It was 1981. MTV had just hit the airwaves. The network turned to a big star of their early days to bring out a rock 'n' roll Christmas song.
The result? A mildly rockin', good feeling Christmas tune that really fit the season. With Martha Quinn and Nina Blackwood on background vocals! It's cheesy, yes, but it's warm and fun and different.
And seriously. Check out Martha Quinn's dancing. Appalling.
The result? A mildly rockin', good feeling Christmas tune that really fit the season. With Martha Quinn and Nina Blackwood on background vocals! It's cheesy, yes, but it's warm and fun and different.
And seriously. Check out Martha Quinn's dancing. Appalling.
20 December 2012
20 December 2012 - Jill Sobule - Merry Christmas from the Family
Looks like this is my last scheduled Holiday post here at Wicked Guilty Pleasures. Figured I might as well go out with a laugh. Here's the wonderful Jill Sobule playing the Robert Earl Keen classic Merry Christmas from the Family. Hope y'all have a great Christmas.
18 December 2012
18 December 2012 - The Pogues (featuring Kirsty MacColl) - Fairytale of New York
When Tony and I came up with the idea of posting Christmas videos here all month we had to come up with some ground rules. This mostly consisted of calling "dibs" on certain songs. Tony already knew what song I wanted to claim and graciously let me do "the Fairytale post." I'm a huge fan of The Pogues. But I'm even bigger fan of Kirsty MacColl, who was sadly taken away from us 12 years ago today. Fairytale of New York isn't just my favorite Christmas song, it's one of my all-time favorite songs any time of the year.
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