The Songs You Grow To Like Never Stick At First.

Okay so.. This post is going to be somewhat different then my previous ones.
I have shared with you all before that I have a passion for music. This last Tuesday the 16th of April. One of my favorite bands released it's first album in 5 years. That band would be Fall Out Boy.  I first heard of Fall Out Boy in 2002. I went to a show with my brother Scott, and they had been one of the opening bands. They started played a song, I remembered hearing it somewhere. It was cool to see a few people (no more then 6) in the crowd dance, and sing along to the songs. While others enjoyed what they were hearing, and at the same time trying to figure out who this band was.
 2 years had past since that show, and I had become a big fan. I was really into the pop/punk scene back then. I saw that MEST (One of my favorite bands back then) had announced a tour with Fall Out Boy. They played in Salk Lake on February 13, 2004.  It was cool to see how the fan base had grown for them in two years.
It wasn't long after, that FOB had it's first headlining tour. By then I had gotten My little brother Kevin into them. I noticed they had a stop in Salt Lake, so I had boughten 3 tickets. I took My brothers Kevin, and Scott. The show was Friday, April 1, 2005. Just shortly Under 2 weeks before Kevin was to leave on his mission (April 13, 2005) We found out at the show FOB was releasing a new album May 3rd that year.  Kevin and I pre-ordered the album so we could meet the band. Kevin told the drummer he was going on a church mission in 2 weeks and wont be able to listen to the record till he gets home, and by then you guys might have another album out. He was right haha.
That was a really fun night, one I won't forget.
Their new album is titled "Save Rock And Roll" I was SO excited when I found out they recorded a new album. The first single from it is titled "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark" It is full of energy and rock.  It had me thinking this album is going to be different then their previous work. I was right! The second single fallows the first. It is a solid powerful rock anthem titled "Phoenix" So that being said, and along with the name of the album, that this was going to be a "Rock"record.  I was excited, I like the direction they decided to head in. After listening to the album I  have to say I was really disappointed at first. The language is different, they swear a lot more in this album then in previous ones, It was not what I was expecting, and not what they advertised it to be. They still have a little pop sound in a song or two.  The album definitely doesn't hold up to its name "Save Rock And Roll"
 I do have to say.. The more I listen to it, the more I get a different feel for it. I don't like the whole album, but it seems that a good portion of the songs are growing on me. I think the best tracks from the album are the following.
1.Pheonix
2. My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark
3. Alone Together
5. Just One Yesterday
7. Miss Missing You
9. Young Volcanoes
11. Save Rock And Roll (Feat. Elton John)

This is more then half the album. I remember a song FOB had on their "Take This To Your Grave" album titled "Dead On Arrival"  Their is a lyric in this song that has stuck with me for years. If you think about it, it is very true.
"This is side one, flip me over. I know I'm not your favorite record. THE SONGS YOU GROW TO LIKE, NEVER STICK AT FIRST."
How true is that? I can recall countless times that I have heard a song and told myself I hate it. Next thing I'll notice... a few weeks down the road I'm listening to it voluntarily.
I think my favorite song on this album is The title track of the record ( Save Rock And Roll)
If you are a FOB fan you will notice at the beginging of the song it brings in lyrics from "Chicago Is So Two Years Ago" (from "Take This To Your Grave").  Elton John is what makes this song in my opinion. The lyrics are okay, I am more enthused by the arrangement of the music.
I was expecting more from this album. But I am sure I will grow to like it the way I do others.

Yay! It's The (Conference) Weekend!!

Wow..What a busy busy weekend. It has been filled with Family, friends, and other loved ones.  I think The past 2 nights I have averaged a good 4 maybe 5 hours of sleep haha.  Some good friends of mine finally had their baby. A cute little baby girl named Tayliegh. She is so adorable.  I went to visit them friday evening straight from work. I brought them Sushi because that is what the mama had been craving for so long. We sat there and visited for about 45 minutes. I then felt they needed some alone time so I went on my way home. Later that night I went to my brothers (Kevin) in-laws house, where He had planned a surprise birthday party for his wife. It was super fun! While I was getting ready to say the prayer to bless the food, I told their boy Lincoln (2 yrs. old) to fold his arms. He then looked around the room, then looked up at me and got a big smile on his face and says TIBBY! It made my day to hear that precious little voice. I then conversed with friends I haven't seen in a while.  Then it was off to play "Just Dance" on the Wii. I have to say that I am horrible at that game. So I couldn't get the video to load on here, but if you copy and past this link it will send you to the video on my Facebook. It should pull it up for you. It is so worth the watch. I am awesome and cannot dance (unless its to Katy Perry) haha.

 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151608011274289&set=vb.515954288&type=2&theater

 

I hope everybody had a chance to watch at least some of conference this weekend.  I had the opportunity to attend the Saturday afternoon session, as well as Sunday afternoon session (with two individuals that I admire).  The older that I get, the more I have come to love and enjoy conference, I'm sure that is true for most of us.  Their are so many things that can be said about all the talks. So many remarkable stories have been shared.

Last night (Saturday) I was able to watch/listen to the priesthood session with my Dad and two brothers.  It was wonderful to hear to the words from Robert D. Hale who was the evenings first speaker. This talk hit home for me in MANY different reasons. (I'm sure those who know me understand why)  He Mentioned  how we live in "dark times". The world will keep moving, but the church will remain constant. "If we are faithful, the armor of god will be given to us as a gift from god, we need this armor. Put on the whole armor of god.  Think about that for a minute. What does it mean to put on the whole armor of god? I pondered this late Saturday night as I was driving home. To me, the "armor of god" means fulfilling your priesthood duties, magnifying your callings, surrounding yourself with good influences. By doing so we will become more like him.   I really liked how he mentioned "A true friend doesn't ask us to choose between the gospel, a true friend strengthens us, and protects us. 

We need to be prepared for what is to come. Always be prepared, always be ready.  Heavenly father has a plan for all of us. We need to make sure we are doing the right things so that when opportunity strikes, we are ready. 

This is just one of the many talks that I enjoyed this weekend. 

Yes this blog is short, but in all honesty... I can go on and on. I would love for you all to copy and past this link bellow and listen to this talk. Granted it was from the priesthood session. I feel though that many of us can gain something from this. If I didn't, I wouldn't have shared this.  :)

http://www.lds.org/generalconference/watch/2013/04?lang=eng&vid=2282506507001&cid=3