Five Song Friday - June 21st

A new week, and new music. Check out the tunes I've been listening to this week, and see if you enjoy them!

1. Eyes Closed - 3OH!3
   I have been listening to this song constantly since 3OH!3 dropped their latest album, Omens, this week. This song is huge, it's intense, and it's classic 3OH!3. It has some great bass, and gritty synths and I just cannot get enough of it. It's addictive. I also like the vocals and the effects they put on them; it fits the vibe of the song well. It really is a fantastic song; it's my favorite off the album by far. Go buy it! 5/5
2. Ode To Sleep - Twenty One Pilots
   I've been listening to these guys more and more since I found out they're opening for the Fall Out Boy/Panic! At The Disco show I'm seeing in September. I really enjoy their music, both the lyrics and the instrumentals. They have a unique sound, tending to combine things you wouldn't normally expect and incorporating ideas that aren't heard often. This song in particular switches back and forth from a darker, more electronically led A-section to an upbeat, alternative rock B-section. The contrast is remarkable, and surprised me greatly the first time I listened. These guys have some great potential, and I am excited to see what they do in the future. 5/5
3. Run - The Maine
   This is another song from The Maine's new album, Forever Halloween, that I love. It's one of the more upbeat tracks on the CD, and it has fun vibe to it, despite some of the darker lyrics. It's always interesting to note how artists can talk about something that should be sad or depressing, but if they put it over happy tunes and upbeat rock, then it becomes a party song or a radio hit. This song would fall in that category  but that doesn't make it a bad song by any means. It is a rock song through and through, with some distorted guitars and driving drums leading the song as John's vocals soar over the track. Definitely worth checking out. 5/5
4. Starting Over (feat. Ben Bridwell) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
   I have been listening to this song nonstop since I discovered it. I've had it for a few months now, but I never really gave it a listen until recently. It is emotional, and extremely powerful and revealing. Macklemore delves into his relapse into drinking, and how he's not perfect; he's a real human being, just like the rest of us. He has his flaws, and his vices, but he will get up and try again. He'll start over, as the song says and is titled. It's a raw song; Macklemore doesn't try to sugar coat it or make excuses, and I have so much respect for him because of that. He has an amazing career ahead of him, and I cannot wait to see how much farther he goes. 5/5
5. Peggy Sang The Blues - Frank Turner
   This song has a good time feel to it, as do most of Frank Turner's songs. It's great for summer nights, with it's laid back attitude and simple instrumentation. He uses normal instruments and creates great vibes with even better lyrics. My favorite line has to be from the chorus, "no one gets remembered for the things they didn't do", which is incredibly true, and a good motto to adopt. If you like British things, than Frank Turner is your man. 5/5