Nerd Neurons-Music spotlight: Lovex "Slave for the Glory"

NN Music Spotlight LoveX- 'Slave for the Glory'

Out of everything I want to tackle on this blog, music is probably going to be my weakest topic. I'm use to analyzing and discussing T.V shows, comics, movies, etc.. but music isn't something that I typically brake down, or spend a lot of time judging. What I hope to accomplish with these music reviews is to give some exposure to bands that I enjoy that aren't the most popular. So maybe these won't be so much "Music Reviews" as much as 'Music Spot-Lights' seeing as I don't feel qualified, or ready to do music critiques. So here It is my first shot at a music ummmm thingy

Today we will be looking at the 6 piece Finnish Alt/Glam Metal band LOVEX. I was first introduced to Lovex about two years ago and was hooked right away. My first exposure to them was the video for their song "Guardian Angel" which is still one of my favorite songs by them, as well as one of my favorite music videos of all time. It was a song about being there for your loved ones, letting them know just how much you care in their darkest hour, with the corner stone promise of “And if you cry, I'll hold your head up high. I'll be there by your side I will be your guardian angel” and even though the message was kind of sappy the music still had “umpf”, was still hard hitting. As if not only will the writer be there, not only is he truly broken for who he is singing about, but he's ready to do something about it. The video it's self was very interesting visually, sort of steam-punk meets Tim Burton after reading too much Lewis Carroll. Even if you wenren't a fan of the song, the video was still captivating.

The more I listened to them, the more I enjoyed them. They had all the passion and power of Skillet with out being wishy washey on where they stand. (As much as I enjoy and defend Christian music, I'd rather support a secular band than a Christian band that has come to skirt the fence in their new found popularity). Even though they were harder than most of what I listened to they also had a soft side which my acoustic loving, bleeding heart relished- Heartfelt lyrics accompanied by beautiful melodies. Songs of love, longing, pain, melancholy with flashes of hope. Everything you'd expect from a band like this, but done in a way that was unique and far from the boring, overdone whinny style of some of their American counterparts

Their First major studio album "Divine Insanity" released in 2006 and Peaked the Finnish Charts at #4, as well as went gold. Four of the five singles made it on the Charts at 3 and higher (With 'Guardian Angel' going all the way up to #1). Their Second Album 'Pretend Or surrender' dropped in 08 and wasn't as commercially successful, peaking the charts at 12, only having 2 singles even hitting the charts and only one, 'Take a Shot' made it within the top 5.

Now for the Song-


As I said I'm no music critique. Even so I'll try and give more than “You should listen to this because I like, and I like it because it's awesome” (However, that is what it comes down to). 'Slave for the Glory' is the first single off of Lovex' upcoming, 3rd album called 'Watch out'. This is definitely a strong track to start out the band's new era. When I first heard a sample of this song, before it was released in the sates I was blown away. Not only was lovex back, but back with ('Tool Time fans?) MORE POWER! Both sound and lyrics wise this song was more brutal then typical Lovex.


Lyrically there is nothing too genius or ground braking here, but it makes up for it by being catchy with the kind of chorus that will be playing in your head over and over, speaking from experience. I enjoy what this song is about. All though not everyone can relate to the 'Show Biz' shell of the song there is an underlying theme of a former loved one thinking that they are better/ can do better than you. That their life would be something so much more grand without you. That you are the only thing holding them back from their dreams. Finally there pretentiousness becomes to much, and you have to speak up.


As I said, Lyrically and musically this is one of their most bold tracks. Leaving some long time fans scratching their heads and asking “What happened to Lovex”. Part of me wants to reply with “they grew a pair.” however There is more to it than that. This isn't the only time that they have had a heavier song with some what jagged lyrics, It's just never been there strongest type of song. 'Slave for the Glory' just takes something that they have dipped their toes in, and now has swan dove into. Where some yell 'sell out', I say 'growth', and 'evolution'. Now if the entire Album is void of 'The Lovex fans know in love” I may be concerned. However what we got in return it's pretty epic.






The art is also pretty sweet. See Below, or above...or where ever I decide to put the picture



To wrap this up fans of Skillet, Breaking Benjerman, Three days , Hinder or Bullet for my Valentine should definitely check these guys out .Even if you aren't a fan of the aforementioned bands it's still worth the listen. Lovex seems to be at that perfect “Mild” level where guys like me that typically listen to softer stuff can enjoy, and fans of 'The Harder stuff' can also appreciate. They have heart, catchy lyrics, and they just plain rock. What more could you ask for?



You can check it out on Itunes here

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/slave-for-the-glory-single/id416335156

Unoffical Youtube Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmkHLynUV4A&feature (yeah it's just a black screen with the song playing over it)


Lovex Official FB page http://www.facebook.com/lovexofficial

Welcome to 'Nerd Neurons': A Brief Intro

Welcome to 'Nerd Neurons': A Brief Intro





With this first post I just want to talk about the blog itself, explain the idea and the concepts around it, as well give you a glimpse at things to come. What makes 'Nerd Neurons' different than other blogs on the web dedicated to Video-games, Comics, Movies, Music, Technology, Related Current events, etc is that this is not just about those things, but more so about those of us that enjoy those things. Those of us who fall under the label of 'Nerd'. I don't want this to be a blog simply for nerds, but one about nerds. I want to explore the Sub-culture and get inside our minds. I want to talk about what we think, how we think and why we think. Why we like what we like on a level that most people wouldn't think about. Example. Most would say that Star Trek VS. Star Wars is all about which ships are fastest, which protagonist are stronger, faster, smarter. Which Race would win in a war, etc. However, I'm here to say that there is more to it than that, something that we will be taking a larger look at later. Everything that we like, that makes us cringe, the we devout our time and money to I want to prove that there is more to it than meets the eye.I want to get us thinking about these things on a deeper level. I know I am not the first one to scrutinize these things on the kind of level I want to go. 'There is nothing new under the sun' and I'm sure this idea as been been done. However, if you fall into this category don't let that stop you from reading. Share in my observations, and let me know yours.



Another reason for the in-depth look is for the sake of understanding and unity within the subculture it's self.Just because I like one thing doesn't mean I have to hate the other, even if the other is it's competition. Why do I have to hate Mac Products just because I myself am a PC guy? How about instead I look at where Macs beat out PCs so I have an understanding of when someone prefers a MAC .We deal with enough bashing from the outside without having to beat each other over the head because we buy one game system over another. Flame wars will always occur. There will always be someone that refuses to look at what he as not deemed 'the best'. He will make long posts on the matter and criticize anyone who doesn't feel the same. For the rest of us though, let us gain an appreciation for what before we would have just said 'Sucks'.





Don't be too frightened. Not every entry will be in-depth analysis on why one likes Batman as opposed to Superman in hopes that we will all join hands and sing Kumbaya . In “Nerd Blog” fashion you can expect Movie Reviews, Comic Reviews, Polls, Nerd Related News, Random top 10 lists, Pictures of cute cats doing funny things, all that good stuff. In fact those kinds of post may take up the majority of my entries. Amongst all that though I want this blog to be a study. A mirror that we can look into that generates understanding and pride.





My goal is for one post week, however I'll be trying to achieve five post within the week. It doesn’t matter if it's just less than ten of my friends reading this, if this actually becomes popular, or if it's just me talking to myself, I'll be posting to all three locations (my FB notes Page, my TGWTG blog, and my Blogspot blog). Sometimes my post will be basis, other times they will be fair. Sometimes they will be humorous, other times comedy will take a backseat. The goal is to eventually turn this into a vlog but for now Put on your glasses and bust out the pocket protector and let's talk nerdy.





Likely Future Entries

An Intro to Nerds

Trek VS Wars

Genus (Dissecting the different branches of nerd)

A look at: “Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act”

A look at: "National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace”

Spider-man - The Nerds Hero

Top Ten Reasons why I actually liked 'The Phantom Menace'

The Quest to Save Superman



Defending Dragons (A Dungeons and Dragons Apologetic)