Descended Like Vultures

Today's Music That Jason Gave Up On Once But Kind Of Likes Now is Descended Like Vultures, by Rogue Wave. This is music that I found via BetterPropaganda and was able to borrow from the public library. I initially didn't care for it too much but after a few listens when I didn't have anything else I really wanted to hear, it has grown on me somewhat.

It borders on being emo/wuss-rock/soft-rock/lite/sap/whatever but has some pretty good songs. I suppose it's harmless indie rock, music that manages to be touching at best and cloying or whiny at worst. It's of a moderate tempo, and the singer seems to have a very clear distinction between the two types of voice he uses (lower, breathy voice, and higher, more nasal voice) though he doesn't really stand out as a great singer. I suppose the whole record is serviceable but nothing I can recommend buying; if you're really interested, you'd probably be best served to get the last two tracks, "You" and "Temporary". The songs themselves are generally fair, but they seem more like something that Sam Beam or Jimmy Tamborillo would have thrown out for being too simple or not having strong enough lyrics.

This music actually fit today's mood fairly well: I'm just tired enough that I don't want my music to scream at me or be intrusive in any way. Consequently, the soundtrack for today also included Iron & Wine, the latest New Pornographers album, and Belly's King.

In other news, I need to find some other stuff to listen to. To the library!