The hubris of youth
The hubris of youth can be a funny thing. Bands can come out with songs that include regrettable lyrics that features music that is more emulation than originality. And so it is that we have a new band featuring two dudes (drums + guitar) and an English chick on bass straight out of the Karen O mold in style called "Band of Skulls." They have a new single called "I Know What I Am. Its a good track that is a cross between Queen and the White Stripes with the lead singer and the female alternating verses that include "Hotel/Taco Bell/I got the hit but you know damn well" (the bad) and "Flick flack/No slack/ I got the wit that my enemies lack" (the pretty OK). I've listened to the album once and it OK--"Honest" is a very good song that finds them experimenting with a brit-pop vibe. Nothing great. Even though this song lacks originality and sounds completely like a White Stripes knock-off, its still good. Check it out. I bet it gets featured in a commercial soon. That foot stomping beat and chorus sounds tailored for a commercial.