here they are:
"Forever" by Billy Raffoul: Poised to be Billy's second hit after last summer's "Driver", "Forever" showcases Billy Raffoul's robust vocals, much like "Driver" did. The instrumentation on "Forever" isn't quite as powerful as the quiet-to-loud dynamics of "Driver", instead opting for a quirkier brand of instrumentation that still fits loosely into the indie-pop format. The lyrics are a bit more formulaic than "Driver" as well, as "Forever" conveys the simple but effective message that him and his current love interest will "last forever". What I wanna know is if this song will last forever.
"Gold Rush" by Death Cab for Cutie: Death Cab for Cutie have returned to the music world after a three year hiatus. And what are my thoughts on the matter?! Well, mixed, to be honest. There are things both to like and not to like about their latest song, "Gold Rush". The song's piano based sound just seems to be further proof that "guitar music" just isn't in vogue anymore (as a guitarist, this makes me kinda sad). However, its sound is unique, providing both a later Beatles influence as well as a more contemporary one. And speaking of The Beatles, one of the best things about this song is that it uses a sample from Yoko Ono's 1971 song, "Mind Train". The lyrics of "Gold Rush" are also interesting, as they tell the story of the slow but steady gentrification of lead singer Ben Gibbard's hometown of Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington.
