30 Seconds to Mars – Everything Is Better With Dragons

http://open.spotify.com/album/2P1mjsH61jGlUtdi7EJSks

I’ve finally managed to hear 30 Seconds to Mars’s new album, LLF+D. Several of my friends are
Echelon and have been raving about it.

Jared Leto has covered huge universal topics with this new album. We all have our love, lusts, faith and dreams.

This new album reminds me a lot of their first, self-titled, album, yet is clearly an evolution in their sound, with some of the anthemic sounds that can be heard on third album ‘This is War’. It also feels like I’m looking into Mr Leto’s soul, especially when listening to ‘City of Angels’.

A mix of upbeat and contemplative tracks, skilled song writing, passionate singing to match the lyrics, and a mix of electronic effects and musical talent from Shannon and Tomo, make this album a good addition to the band’s catalogue of work.

I found it an enjoyable, relaxing listen, although I had to listen to it a few times to really get to grips with the lyrics. My personal favourite is ‘Northern Lights’.

And now I’m going to listen to it again and go back to sleep.

Bye,

Rose

Since bands keep following me on Twitter, and I really need to do some writing right now (I find it therapeutic), I have decided to give in and write about them instead of complaining about it. Two bands followed me today: Message to Venus, from Puerto Rico/Florida and Strip no Alter, from Brazil. This post will be about Message to Venus. Shall we get started?

Message to Venus

Formed in 2009 by Puerto Ricans

Jandre Nadal
John Feliciano
Edgar Ramos
JuanMa Font

in Florida.

Contact Details:

http://messagetovenus.com
Twitter: @MessageToVenus
Facebook: Message to Venus
noisetrade.com/messagetovenus
‘The Envelope’ is on Spotify

Releases

Single ‘Cold & Grey’ March 2010
EP ‘The Envelope’ February 2011
Album ‘Victims & Villains’ – soon

Opinion?

I actually quite liked their EP; it sounds a lot like 30 Seconds to Mars’ s second album ‘A beautiful lie’. I would recommend it if you like them. Actually, it’s a good EP whether you like Mars or not. Go and have a listen.

Rose