Say Anything/somanyD ynaM oS

Say Anything - Alive with the Glory of Love

What happens when you smoke waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much weed and go crazy recording your album of songs when you turn 20? Max Bemis knows, and he's letting you know. This song sounds like it came from some sort of twisted emo musical. As the song starts, you really don't really know where the hell it could be going. Okay, a four part harmony in the beginning, that's kinda cool I guess. BOP BOP BOP. The infectious guitar rhythm gets you moving and soon enough the whole band frolics on in, oh yeaaaahhh. At first I thought the lyrics were ridiculous and terrible, but you know, but by the end of the song I wouldn't "let them take you" either (oh hell no), and so what if it's over the top a little bit? It's okay to be cheesy every once in a while.

So Many Dynamos - Laugh about it Later

So the Dismemberment Plan and The Postal Service decided to have a baby consisting of four members in the St. Louis area and called it So Many Dynamos. Laugh About it Later doesn't worry about putting its influences on its sleeve, because the band does it so damn well. The band lays down the groove early with a rolling snare drum and arpeggiating guitar. Soon, distortion pedals are kicked and indie kids everywhere can't help but drop their folding arms and sing along by the time the chorus rolls along: "Isn't this what you wanted? Why act so disappointed?" I swear the dual guitar harmony in the second verse was taken straight from "A Life of Possibilities" by the D Plan, but I guess I could be wrong. The song ends with the disco drum beat/shuffle that's all the rage these days complete with guitar feedback and nintendocore synth. Blue Oyster Cult would have wanted more cowbell in the end, but I guess it works out for the best.