Rate The Song Above You

[Decay]

8/10 - I do like me a bit of John Mayer. Not heard anything off the new album yet (even though it's been out for some time now!) I'd like it to have a bit more grit. But it's the 'classic' mellow Mayer, nice melody. Cool.

This band, Tokyo Dragons, don't exist any more. I believe they were winners of a competition run by a music video channel known as Scuzz in the UK (and it was something like 7+ years ago now at least). This is one of the only songs I liked. They had this and another called What The Hell? and the music videos are all floating around YouTube. They made 2 albums and then disappeared off into thin air.

Here it is... Teenage Screamers by Tokyo Dragons:
[YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQsO5HjMcuw[/YouTube]

That was okay. 4/10

[youtube]http://youtu.be/7B5OvEMRwkM[/youtube]

[Timotheus]

Awful, commercially-enginered band. I think the singer's got an annoying voice, and his lyrics are usually very cringeworthy. Thought he wasn't so bad in this song though (besides the obvious auto tune): 5/10

[youtube]http://youtu.be/qI3c70-fs4U[/youtube]

[Dan Dando]

6.5 or 7 out of 10 - Not the biggest Muse fan (although it's not that I dislike them), so I haven't heard a great deal of their music, but that was pretty cool. It's not something I'd bookmark and listen to again but it wasn't a bad way to make four minutes go by. I'm going to have to check Muse out at some point, listen to a full album or two. I feel like I might be missing out... maybe

[youtube]http://youtu.be/RYPi1QkYy8s[/youtube]

How about some Boss?

[Decay]

Don't worry, Dan. You're not missing out on anything.

[Timotheus]

6.5 or 7 out of 10 - Not the biggest Muse fan (although it's not that I dislike them), so I haven't heard a great deal of their music, but that was pretty cool. It's not something I'd bookmark and listen to again but it wasn't a bad way to make four minutes go by. I'm going to have to check Muse out at some point, listen to a full album or two. I feel like I might be missing out... maybe

That was actually an old B-side, played live for the first time in 10 years. If you decide to give them a listen, be sure to visit the Muse thread. There's some great advice in there what songs/albums to listen

[youtube]http://youtu.be/RYPi1QkYy8s[/youtube]

How about some Boss?

7.5/10! Very tight performance! I thought the song was good, but the performance was great, especially the ending!

[youtube]http://youtu.be/f_ivRmGbTXs[/youtube]

[BSC]

9/10. It doesn't get much better than that. A Sunday ticket to Download is awfully tempting. Crazy to think Steven Tyler can still hit those notes at his age, I'm sure Myles will want to take a few notes

[youtube]http://youtu.be/gfnc3Ao6-H8[/youtube]

[Decay]

9/10. It doesn't get much better than that. A Sunday ticket to Download is awfully tempting. Crazy to think Steven Tyler can still hit those notes at his age, I'm sure Myles will want to take a few notes

[youtube]http://youtu.be/gfnc3Ao6-H8[/youtube]

That was pretty sweet 8.5/10

[youtube]http://youtu.be/u9sz9bsrx2s[/youtube]

[Dan Dando]

5 out of 10 - Sorry, man - not a big fan of the vocals or the lyrics. Not a bad song by any means though. Just not my cup of tea really

[youtube]http://youtu.be/OHnna68qthQ[/youtube]

[Decay]

5 out of 10 - Sorry, man - not a big fan of the vocals or the lyrics really. Not a bad song by any means though. Just not my cup of tea really

[youtube]http://youtu.be/OHnna68qthQ[/youtube]

It's alright, mate. I respect your opinion.

That was a really good, upbeat tune. I love that stuff. 7.5/10

[youtube]http://youtu.be/kN7gwN-Pp58[/youtube]

[Lukeage]

7/10 - I quite like Stone Sour. That particular song, not their best but it's still pretty good.

Recently emerged/emerging Aussie bunch TRACER did this. I think they got a good thing goin'.

[YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csr-Sp-KHYM[/YouTube]

[Lotha]

7/10, interesting. Could have been a little meaner but overall, not bad.

And now for something completely different, listen with an open mind
[youtube]http://youtu.be/1vJAPiRhRT8[/youtube]

[Macca]

6/10...sounds pretty much like any other power metal band I've heard. I hate power metal vocals, but the music is generally decent enough.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/uZM9uXnLSiY[/youtube]

[Dan Dando]

9/10 out of 10 where the music is concerned - really awesome. I wasn't a big fan of the lyrics or the vocals though. I know it's a different style... but if it had a great singer it would have been ten out of ten in all departments really. But that's just my opinion, I suppose there's a lot of folks who like that kinda stuff.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/5W9TJ2JUW9c[/youtube]

[Lukeage]

Giving it 2.5 out of 10 is probably being generous... didn't really resonate with me unfortunately.

How about this? From their recently released album New Horizon. Audio quality's a bit poor on the video (apologies). Probably the best thing from the album. Didn't really like the album overall, the previous 3 were better.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/j466sne6Jxo[/youtube]

[facelessman07]

Never listened to these guys before buuuttttt...really..REALLY like the instrumental, especially the bass in the beginning and throughout. However, don't really like the vox as much. Still a solid song though, glad I checked it out. 6/10 only since I don't like the vocalist, everything else sounds great

Now onto 1 of my all time favorite bands, and probably my favorite vocalist in all of rock..Caleb Oliver! This is a song he wrote for his band Decyfer Down before he "left." Great workout music!

[youtube]http://youtu.be/zIiJEYOqulA[/youtube]

[Macca]

7/10...it's kinda generic, but it's also pretty catchy. If it came on when I was in a club or something I imagine I'd enjoy it a lot.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/nQKx-bVH1as[/youtube]

[Macca]

And I just reminded myself these guys have a new EP out. Yas.

[Decay]

7/10...it's kinda generic, but it's also pretty catchy. If it came on when I was in a club or something I imagine I'd enjoy it a lot.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/nQKx-bVH1as[/youtube]

Sweet tune, man. I love this laid-back stuff. I will definitely have to check Brother & Bones out. 9/10

[youtube]http://youtu.be/CWjAF_Vfyrs[/youtube]

[facelessman07]

My Dear Decay,

I regret to inform you that I'm having to rate your song as a 4/10. I know, I know, let it sink in. Its just that I feel like I just listened to the bastard stepchild of New Found Glory and Simple Plan, sprinkled with plenty of tears on top. But don't worry, we seem to like pretty much every other band so I don't think I'll put you on the kill list..yet.

SIncerely,

ME

[youtube]http://youtu.be/FcKgcwvNLSs[/youtube]

I'm in love, in the most heterosexual way possible, with Caleb's voice.

[Lukeage]

My Dear Decay,

I regret to inform you that I'm having to rate your song as a 4/10. I know, I know, let it sink in. Its just that I feel like I just listened to the bastard stepchild of New Found Glory and Simple Plan, sprinkled with plenty of tears on top. But don't worry, we seem to like pretty much every other band so I don't think I'll put you on the kill list..yet.

SIncerely,

ME

[youtube]http://youtu.be/FcKgcwvNLSs[/youtube]

I'm in love, in the most heterosexual way possible, with Caleb's voice.

Uhmmm mmmm hmmm ohh err how do I... mmm. Look I liked it, like I could tolerate it and I'd listen to it and everything but in fairness it was kinda average? I'd give it a 6/10.

Introducing... Heaven's Basement:

[youtube]http://youtu.be/zgz_vmwEp_0[/youtube]