So I know when III came out, I was not too kind to my southern rockers. However, this slowed down, acoustic version of this song is quite wonderful. If Family Force 5 could do more songs like this mixed with their crazy krunk core, I would be a very happy girl.
Successful in both mainstream and Christian markets, Family Force 5 have been the kings of crunk rock for quite some time now. For those who do not know, crunk rock can best be described as "ghetto redneck" music. If you want to dance and party, check it out. Yesterday, the band dropped their third studio full length, appropriately titled III on Tooth & Nail Records. The variety on the album is incredible. There is not one genre of music Family Force 5 does not cover. However, III can best be described by the time old saying, "the parts are better then the whole".
The album starts off fun with "Can You Feel It", which is darkened with its guitar-synth combination. "Wobble" is a weird to say the least dance that the band has created. The song is a hit at live shows. The synths are impecable on the rap filled, "Get on Outta Here". "Not Alone" serves as the record's bluesy funk rock ballad. The song's lyrics have the most Christian references on the album. The boys from the dirty dirty even get a little spanish flair on III with "Mamacita".
Family Force 5's musical versatility has grown tremendously and shows on III. Rythm guitar player and vocalist Solomon Olds is at his greatest melodically. The senseless and even slightly offensive lyrics are the biggest problem on the record. In the party rock catagory, competing with other bands like 30H!3, LMFAO, and Breathe Carolina, your lyrics have to be highly offensive. The formentioned bands desplay sexual fantasies like no one's business. There is no point just scratching the surface. The band just does not make their mark with this album. The lyrics do not feel forced, but just immature. Unfortunately, if III will show anything, it will be the difference between Family Force 5 and other bands is becoming less apparent.
Blake Shelton:"Honey Bee"- This is my country song of the week! The minute I heard this song, it has been stuck in my head. I love Shelton's back and forth comparisons with his lyrics ("You be my glass of wine, I'll be your shot of whiskey") and it’s just a cute way to approach a love song.
Family Force 5:"You Got It"- I have been in love with this band since I saw them at Bamboozle two years ago. This song was recently released and it’s got a great reggae/rock vibe. Family Force 5 is known for their unique blend of sounds, and this stays with that trend.
Rock Mafia:"The Big Bang"- Reality TV. is one of my many vices, I am addicted. This song is the theme song for vh1's new series Mob Wives. It’s a catchy little tune and I am in love.
Bayside:"Sinking and Swimming on Long Island"- Quite frankly, Bayside is one of those bands I could listen to all day. This is a track of their newest album, Killing Time.
Adele:"Rolling in the Deep"- I know I had a single from Adele's newest album, 21, last week, but what girl could resist this song?
Mumford and Sons:"The Cave"-This is a band that I am very interested in seeing what is to come for them. Mumford and Sons have had a lot of hype around them and quite frankly, in my opinion, they have delivered.
Chris Brown:"Look at Me Now"- My shameless radio clip of the week. Everyone’s favorite R & B domestic abuser is now trying to be a rapper. The rhymes are not half bad and the beat makes me think of dance combinations on the way to school. Just please Chris, get rid of the blonde.
Beastie Boys:"Make Some Noise"- Anything with "New" and "The Beastie Boys" in the same sentence is simply amazing in my book.
AC/DC:"T.N.T."- One of the greatest Rock and Roll bands ever to grace this planet. Anything from AC/DC should be played as often as possible and as loud as possible. And I have to thank a very close friend of mine ("the man beast") for getting this song stuck in my head.
Kid Rock Feat. Sheryl Crow:”Collide”- As far as I am concerned, these two artists can make an entire album together. Their first collaboration, “Picture” was stuck in my head forever. There second single is no different, they just sound so beautiful next to each other
Bamboozle Songs of the Week:
·Senses Fail:”Reinventing your Exit”- This was probably the first Senses Fail Song I memorized and made me a fan. I have not seen this band live in about Seven years and I am really excited to see their growth.
·A Day To Remember:”If It Means A Lot to You”- Again I will say it, probably one of the bands I am most excited to see. ADTR can go hard, but this song shows everyone they can produce and awesome ballad as well. Sierra Kusterbec (lead singer for VersaEmerge) adds some pretty sick vocals as well.
·Lil Wayne:”I am Not a Human Being”- It’s Weezy. I could have really picked anything but this one has been stuck in my head for weeks due to the TV. show America’s Best Dance Crew.
·A Loss For Words:”Stamp of Approval”- This is a new band to my ears because of Bamboozle this year. So far, I really like what I hear.
·Vanna:”Into Hell’s Mouth We March”- Vanna knows how to bring it hard. But they also can throw some vocals in there at times and make a song be much more than just yelling and screaming. I am also fully aware I am going to have to pit to see this band ha-ha
