Fat Kid's Blog: March 2014

Other stuff from Pharrell

That damn Happy song by Pharrell Williams is everywhere. Every damn where. Oh. My. God.........

That song is pretty much If You're Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands.

And that stupid hat.

Seriously, there are plenty of reasons to hate this guy.

However, let me give you a reason to not hate him. You have to admit that Pharrell Williams is talented. So, the next time you hear Happy and feel like cussing think about another project from him: N*E*R*D

I can't stand that damn Happy song. But, I like N*E*R*D.

I learned something today......

Today is Slim Jim Phantom's birthday. I recognize him as the drummer in Stray Cats. However, what I didn't know about Slim Jim Phantom is that he is a member of a band called The Head Cat. They are a rockabilly band featuring Lemmy from Motörhead. Fucking Lemmy singing rockabilly!!!!! WHAT?!?!?!?!?!? How the hell have I never heard of this? Where have I been? How does this happen??????????

I'm glad I discovered this.

Happy birthday to Taylor Hanson........wait, what????

Look, before you pass judgement on why I would want to wish a happy birthday to the lead singer of Hanson, just give me a minute. First, you have to get over the fact that they recorded MMMbop. Even though that shit is crazy catchy and was a huge hit........ I know that I'm probably the last person that you'd think would come to the defense of Hanson, but you need to realize that Taylor Hanson (and his brothers) are incredibly talented guys. They play their own instruments, write their own music, have legions of fans, have released 9 studio albums, started their own record label.......hell, they even created their own beer. I've got three examples for you. Give them a chance. First, imagine being 17 years old and 3 years removed from being a multi-platinum one-hit wonder, and you turn out this. Second, legitimately one of my favorite songs of all time comes from their 6th (SIXTH! 1,2,3,4,5,freaking 6!) album. It is called Penny & Me. One more example of Taylor Hanson's talent. The band Tinted Windows. James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins and A Perfect Circle, Bun E. Carlos from Cheap Trick, Adam Schlesinger from Fountains of Wayne, and Taylor motherfucking Hanson. So, yes, I stand by my opinion that Taylor Hanson is talented. Happy birthday.

James Morrison - 'Gangster's Paradise'

this popped up on my iPod today. it is one of the best covers of any song ever.

Country Music For People Who Don't Like Country

I saw Shovels & Rope last night at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta.

Judging from the crowd, they are very popular with old people and hipsters. I'm talking PBR, blue-hairs, and handlebar mustaches. I didn't fit in. But, I love this band, too.

Weird.

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking "Fat Kid, you aren't old and you're too fat to be a hipster. So, how did you end up liking this band?"

Well, I saw Shovels & Rope open for Dawes last year at the Buckhead Theater and I was blown away. They stole the show.

They are country music for people who don't like country. They've got this rawness about them that is fantastic. They sound very much like traditional country mixed with 50s rock n roll. There's a touch of rockabilly, bluegrass, and then add some distortion for flavor.

There's just two people on stage, but they kick a whole lot of ass during their set.

Carrie Ann Hearst has a twangy, party-girl voice that is just amazing and very, very sexy.

Do yourself a favor and download their album "O' Be Joyful"