Five Song Friday - September 6th

Another week, and while it's been busy with school starting for me and moving into my new place, I've had plenty of time to find new music, (especially since my birthday was this week and I got a iTunes gift card, so lots of music was purchased). Check out what songs I've been listening to this week, and see what you like!

1. Holy Grail (feat. Justin Timberlake) - Jay-Z
   The music video for this song was released last week, and after watching it, I decided to buy the song. Musically, it's not very revolutionary, but I like the message the lyrics display (or at least what I could gather from them). Both Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z speak about the pitfalls and downsides to fame, each in their own manner. Justin sings almost as if to a lover that robs him and mistreats him, while Jay-Z brings up many examples of celebrities who were drastically effected by fame and the package that comes with it, such as MC Hammer, Mike Tyson, and even Kurt Cobain, incorporating part of the chorus of one of Nirvana's most famous tunes, "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Once I really began to listen to the lyrical content of this song, I had a much better appreciation for it. It really is a well done song, and you can't go wrong with some Justin Timberlake, who has an extensive guest spot on the song. 5/5
2. Born To Lose - Sleigh Bells
   Following in suit with the rest of Sleigh Bell's material, "Born To Lose" is heavy on roaring guitars and earth-shattering beats. The vocals add to the large nature of the song, overlapping and echoing throughout the song. This song continues the momentum of the opening track, "True Shred Guitar", and provides ample amounts of energy and sound. It fills the headphones and speakers, and makes you want to rock out where ever you are. Definitely worth taking the time to check out and listen. 5/5
3. Disappear - Parachute
   Out of all the songs on Parachute's latest musical adventure, Overnight, this song just might be my favorite. It's incredibly beautiful, to put it simply. The lightly strummed guitar, the percussive piano, and Will Anderson's voice come together to create one of the most stunning songs I've heard in a while. Words really do not do it justice. Just listen to it, and let the song speak for itself. There's a link here, or if you have Spotify, check it out on there. 5/5
4. Fade Away - We Came As Romans
   Fade Away is a track that showcases We Came As Romans songwriting and lyrical abilities, along with the first introduction of David Stephens on "clean vocals". The song takes you on a ride, from the driving intro that unfolds into the verse, which is where David reveals his ability to sing and carries on into the vocals, where Kyle takes over and sings of a hopeful and empowering message. If you want to know more of my thoughts on the song, check out my full review of the album here. 5/5
5. Starwaves - M83
   Expect to see more songs from Oblivion's soundtrack as the weeks go on and I have more time to dissect it; it's a truly remarkable score. "Starwaves" is one of the more popular pieces from the soundtrack, and for good reason. It contains such huge sounds, but also fantastic contrast. The majority of the track is more low key, containing little to no percussion, and mainly synths and strings. About two and a half minutes in, however, the song unfolds into this epic, sweeping piece, filled with some steady and forceful drums, fantastic horn lines, and incredibly huge synths. It all comes together to form a masterpiece, and I cannot wait to find more songs to talk about each week from this marvelous album. 5/5