New Music: What and What Not To Get

So I've been meaning to post some music stuff for awhile now but here are some reviews and must haves (I know its long so i put a summary at the bottom):

Jay-Z's new album, "The Blueprint 3" is not worth wasting your money, the single with Rihanna and Kanye is pretty hot and the song "Empire State of Mind" (which I think he stole the title of from Nas' song "N.Y. state of mind) with Alicia Keys is incredible but otherwise the album is pretty much garbage, with a couple of ok songs like "On To The Next One" with Swizz Beatz, which is really only good because of Swizz Beatz' sick beat and "Real As It Gets" with Young Jeezy, once again their ok but nothing great so i would get those two singles and leave the rest alone.

For the past few months I've been listening to a playlist with All Time Low, We the Kings, Hey Monday and the Friday Night Boys on it because I was going to see them in concert (it was last night and it was amazing, if you get the chance to catch this tour definitely go and as always ATL put on a great show, if you ever get a chance to see them do it, you won't regret it, everyone always goes crazy at their shows)  but anyways the new All Time Low album "Nothing Personal" is a great album, not as good as "Put Up Or Shut Up" but i think better than "So Wrong, It's Right" so definitely pick it up, my favorite songs are "Weightless", "Stella" and "Lost in Stereo" but the entire album is great from start to finish.  I had that album on repeat until i listened to the next album a little more.

I couldn't stop listening to Hey Monday's album "Hold On Tight" this album is spectacularly awesome.  Every song from start to finish is great and they have a lot of energy with a woman lead vocalist, definitely better than Paramore in case you were wondering.  Some of my favorite songs include "Obvious", "Run, Don't Walk" and "Should've Tried Harder" so you should certainly pick up this album.

The new Friday Night Boys album "Off The Deep End" is an ok album.  If you like The Friday Night Boys you'll like this album as well, I just was expecting more.  "Hollow", "Permanent Heartbreak" and "Unforget You" are great songs but some of the other songs aren't quite up to par, overall a good album but not as good as some of their previous stuff.

So that being said I had this great playlist I was listening to and I was getting excited about the concert and everything and then I came across Breathe Carolina's new album "Hello Fascination" and the title absolutely suits this album well.  I am completely in love with it, this album is amazing.  There are 2 songs that are a little darker and have some screaming ("I'm The Type Of Person To Take It Personal" and "I Have To Go Return Some Video Tapes") but its nothing too overwhelming and accentuates some songs.  If you don't believe me on this one just preview "Can I Take You Home" and "Hello Fascination" on iTunes, just those 30 seconds will have you feeling their music for sure.  I've listened to this entire album over 25 times in less than a week, I can't stop listening to it and you guys should definitely pick it up, its full of energy and catchy beats and synths that are stuck in your head for days so definitely check them out.

Pretty Lights has a new album out called "Passing By Behind Your Eyes" (offered as a free download at his website prettylightsmusic.com), I just picked it up and haven't listened to it yet but his album was amazing so I'm guessing this one will be too, so check it out and I'll let you know what I think of it.

Lastly, YouTube "Ronald Jenkees Throwing Fire" and check that out, his music is incredible and if you just watch his hands while he's playing the keys its amazing, I just picked up the album titled "Disorganized Fun" so I haven't listened to it yet (that and the fact that I can't put Breathe Carolina down) but if its anything like that song itll be great and worth getting.

So if you're looking for some new music definitely check these albums out and you'll have enough music to last you for awhile, at least until my next review.  Definitely check these albums out (let me know what you think of them) and enjoy!

In Summary:
Get: All Time Low, Hey Monday and Breathe Carolina
Maybe Get: Friday Night Boys
Don't Get: Jay-Z
Waiting to listen to but should be good: Ronald Jenkees, Pretty Lights