In addition to his work with Candy Butchers, Viola has released numerous solo records. "The Strawberry Blonde" is one of many highlights in his catalogue, and it can be found on his 2007 album, "Lurch."
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Showing posts with label Fall Out Boy. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
"The Strawberry Blonde" by Mike Viola
You probably haven't heard of Mike Viola but odds are you've heard his work at some point. Viola got his start in the mid-90s with his band, Candy Butchers, writing and performing delectable power pop. His songwriting and producing talents have since been embraced by a multitude of artists ranging from Mandy Moore to Fall Out Boy to Matt Nathanson.
In addition to his work with Candy Butchers, Viola has released numerous solo records. "The Strawberry Blonde" is one of many highlights in his catalogue, and it can be found on his 2007 album, "Lurch."
In addition to his work with Candy Butchers, Viola has released numerous solo records. "The Strawberry Blonde" is one of many highlights in his catalogue, and it can be found on his 2007 album, "Lurch."
Monday, February 27, 2017
"I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)" by Fall Out Boy
Never really understood why Fall Out Boy was pegged as a punk rock band - this outfit, headed by Patrick Stump, just strikes me as a straight-up modern rock band. From time to time, they'll write a particularly catchy tune that screams arena rock!
Hailing from Illinois, the boys made a good first impression in 2005 with monster hits like "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" and "Dance, Dance," coming in at #8 and #9, respectively. Kicking off their follow-up LP is their biggest hit to date: "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race". The single went to #2 in 2007 and was followed by the voweless hit, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" (#11).
"I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)" was the next single, but for some inexplicable reason it stalled at #68. Not just one of my favorite Fall Out Boy songs, but one of the best modern rock hits of the decade.
Hailing from Illinois, the boys made a good first impression in 2005 with monster hits like "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" and "Dance, Dance," coming in at #8 and #9, respectively. Kicking off their follow-up LP is their biggest hit to date: "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race". The single went to #2 in 2007 and was followed by the voweless hit, "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" (#11).
"I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)" was the next single, but for some inexplicable reason it stalled at #68. Not just one of my favorite Fall Out Boy songs, but one of the best modern rock hits of the decade.
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