As Christmas
slowly draws closer and closer, I once more feel like a 13 year old hormonal
child. This is not because I am
surrounded by presents and Christmas decorations (I put some up this weekend!). Nor is it because I have been wearing my
slightly over-the-top light up Christmas hat all weekend (which I have). Despite my general Christmas cheer (which I
admit is slightly strained due to the fact I will be away from everyone I know
this year), my regression is not season
related but heart related. I have a
crush, dear readers. Due to this, I am
currently going through various stages of melodrama. However, in an attempt to take my mind off of
this, I will do something that is so unexpected, it will blow your minds!
I WILL MAKE A LIST
Cue the sound of muffled explosions of minds
imploding within your cues. Maybe not
but still, a list shall be made. The
topic of this list?
Five Reasons Why Wheatus Rock
As the
unofficial sponsor of my pseudo-teenage angst, I have been listening to a lot
of Wheatus and due to this, I have decided to explain why they do indeed
rock. Here are five reasons why.
They don’t show-off – I once was at a gig that had three
encores. I can defend one but
three? There are only so many times
people can sit through ego-stroking encores.
Wheatus (like other bands, I am sure) didn’t even have one. In fact, the first time I saw them live the
reason they didn’t have them was because they thought that they were for
rockstars. Now that is rock ‘n’ roll. Nor do they do anything hugely flashy or
complicated. They come out, they play
and they chat to the audience. This
translates to FUN.
I’ve drunk their beer – True story. Not many other bands have let me drink their
beer before. What more can a fan ask?
They write damn good songs – Yes, this a
personal view but once again it is my list.
There songs are interesting and well written, covering various topics.
·
Being cheated on? Check!
·
Being a loser? Check!
(I can quite happily say I can relate fully to Teenage Dirtbag even to
this day)
·
9/11?
Check!
·
Fame?
Check!
·
A Portuguese Ninja that can fly? Check!
Yes, some of
their lyrics border on nonsense (but usually this leads to some damn fun songs)
but the majority of their work has meaning to it (hence why I have been
listening to them so much) with real emotion behind them.
Audience participation – They interact with their
fans. This ranges from chatting to them
during the show or stopping to chat to them whilst walking down the street to
replying to them on twitter. It adds to
the experience and makes the fans feel like they are appreciated. (I know a lot of bands do this but it is a Wheatus
list after all)
They can have fun: As briefly mentioned, they write nonsensical
songs sometimes. They poke fun at
themselves. They enjoy themselves on
stage. They enjoy themselves and their
work. They use Maracas. Enough said.
Ok, that distracted
me for a little while at the very least!
Now this evening I will help distract myself by decorating my flat
further and wearing my super-cool light up Santa hat! It is Christmas after all!
An extra music video instead of a link today! Both Wheatus of course. The first is William McGovern and the second is Anyway. Enjoy!
So Merry Christmas everyone! See you all in the semi-future!
