now playing:tuesday - No Doubt

No Doubt - Push and Shove

Today i thought i would talk about the new No Doubt album, Push and Shove.

I have been a fan of No Doubt since their ska days....man i miss those dayz. 

Tragic Kingdom will always have that special place in my heart....i almost wore out my tape...yes tape!  I had Tragic Kingdom on cassette tape (sad my kids will never fully understand what that means).

from my instagram this morning (@ezzimcgee)

Moving on, Push and Shove, for lack of a better description, is POP.  No big surprise seeing as though the last few albums, including solo work, have been rather pop-y.  This album is the lady gaga, madonna, katy perry kinda pop.  *sigh. 

That being said, i still like the album.  Yes it's different, far from the ska style i long to hear from them again, but a fun album nonetheless.  If you are looking for a good album to bop along to while running/working out, driving, etc this is it.  It's very upbeat and has a constant tempo throughout the album (important if you run to it).  It definately makes you want to move your body....very dance-y.  I still love her voice and the band.  Everytime i hear they are coming out with something new i get my hopes up for a old skool ska roots type of album....and then get let down...pop.  I'll take it but i may not be happy about it.

If you aren't sure (no doubt my review put a seed of doubt in your head) give it a test-drive on iTunes.  The deluxe edition was around $14 with a extra mixes of "Settle Down" and acoustic versions.  Let me know what you think.

now playing:tuesday - NEW INCUBUS!!!

INCUBUS - IF NOT NOW, WHEN? 

o geez ive been waiting for this album for a while....and boy 'o boy the wait was worth it. 

the last two albums they put out (A Crow Left of the Murder and Light Grenades)

were good but i will admit they weren't my favorite.  ive been a fan of incubus since middle school - before they made it big (yes im one of those people who feels they must say that every time...sorry).  if i had to name my favorite album it would have to be Morning View....because it still sounded like them, but was laid back and chill.  i could put that cd on repeat and not get tired of it....it wasn't "noisy" (for lack of a better word).  while i like that "noisy" aspect about their other albums, i definitely appreciated a chill album....and kinda been waiting for something similar.

folks.....we got it!  The new Incubus album - If Not Now, When?

has the similar chill quality that i fell in love with with Morning View. 

Thats the best i can describe it.  If you like Morning View you will like "If Not Now, When?".  Not sure? - go test it out on iTunes.  iTunes is currently selling a special edition version with 5 videos and a couple other 'album only' bits for $14.99 - which i dont think is bad at all!!

Let me know how you like it.