Entries For: February 2007
02/27/2007
Peter Bjorn & John - Objects Of My Affection
This new video for the Swedish indie rockers Peter Bjorn & John is a psychadelic trip through time and space. In the third vid from the group's album Writer's Block, Peter falls like a ragdoll down a pit of monotone colors and 3D images.
Personally, I think “Objects of My Affection” has a drowning musical quality. Nasal chords combine with the steady marching drum; close your eyes and you'll melt into your pillow, falling gently into the magical void created by this video.
02/23/2007
Avril Levigne - Girlfriend
Rocking a dangerously short skirt and hot pants, Avril is a hottie in fishnets in heels. Which, if you think about it, is a little funny because she once fought fiercely against the “Oops I Did It Again” aesthetic. Moral of the story: Avril’s new vid is not so punk and not so innocent! Where did our little “skater girl” go?
02/16/2007
OK Go- Do What You Want
Ok, I’ll give it to them… This new video sure is kitsch. It’s like watching a Magic Eye poster dance around. Which, by the way, makes my brain hurt. This new video by OK Go just proves my belief that the band lacks musical talent, hiding behind jovial, foot-tapping chords and music videos with lots of dancing. Not only does “Do What You Want” hurt my eyes, but it reminds me of a kids' TV show with rock music.
I’m sure people are going to like it. It’s different. It’s OK Go. But does any one else realize that all the talent of their last video was them jumping around in hipster garb? As far as I can tell, this new video doesn't even feature them! To keep up with their highly publicized online fame, they just found people to make a spectacle for them. I am not amused.
02/12/2007
Justin Timberlake- What Goes Around
Premiering as an exclusive for iTunes, this video for Timberlake’s “What Goes Around Comes Around” will be released as three separate versions: the extended director’s cut seen here, a shorter version for television, and a thirty-four minute cut for, well, who knows what.
Maybe the studio saw the opportunity to package two of the sexiest people alive, and figured that they would just run with it. Or, perhaps, the two were so hot and heavy that the producers kept the cameras rolling, knowing that audiences wouldn’t be able to look away. Either way, bring it on Justin!
