Musiclectic

"Rebel Yell" - Billy Idol

In the summer, I tend to listen to more pop and rock music.  1984's "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol has been a recent favorite (yes, I end up with current favorites that are often decades old so this is relatively young).  I like the music, but never really paid much attention to the words (which often happens with me).
 

 

• Rolling Stone review of the album
• The Unsung Feminism of Billy Idol at Pop Feminist

"CrushCrushCrush" by Paramore

Thanks to daughter who played this song (from their album, Riot) for us since I may not have run across it otherwise.  I like the sound of it - it just washes over you.  Daughter says it's the only current punk band fronted by a woman.  From their website:

As Hayley explains, “For us, the title ‘RIOT!’ literally means an unbridled outburst of emotions. When we were writing, it seemed like our thoughts and emotions were coming out so fast that we couldn’t control them. It felt like there was a riot within us. So the album takes our passion to a new level; it’s just all raw energy.”

• Paramore's website.
• Paramore's MySpace page.
• Review of Riot at SmartPunk.com.
• Review of Riot at Spin Magazine Online.