Mystery Jets - Radlands

There are a few things I've learnt in my post grad era.  One, you have to learn how to take advice.  Two, patience is nothing short then a gift.  And three, ambition should never be feared from, but admired.  To many times have I been afraid to do what I want because I thought my dreams were too big.  Then I realized that dreaming small is the largest step to falling short.  I've always admired people who have large admiration, that believing you are the best at what you do is never by chance.

I recently watched a show at the Sound Academy in Toronto, excited to be part of a three thousand plus crowd singing and dancing uniformly.  But before the headline band could blow us all away with their strobe lights and dashing good looks, the opening band was well prepared to set us up for a knock out show. So much so that their music was stuck in my head the whole night, even throughout the headline's setlist (the headliner being Keane; and I love Keane).  On the off chance of shuffling through their music once or twice, Mystery Jets was just another band on my playlist that I had no real diligence to listen too; but I think that was the beauty of it.  It was the first time I payed close attention to their music, how they constructed their songs, how united they were as a band, and how determined they were to give the best show they could possibly give.
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Mystery Jets - Radlands

 

Their first song "Someone Purer" taught me a valuable lesson, if you are not aiming to grab their attention at first strike, good luck trying the rest of the night.  Lucky for me, this song grabbed my attention and latched on until I started to sing those oh's in ah's in the chorus; mind you this was the first time hearing it.  This is everything you would want in an opener, catchy, melodic, enthusiastic, and that guitar riff just sneaks up on you at the right moment........perfect!
"The Ballad of Emmerson Lonestar" was another track that stood out to me, but in a different way.  Since meeting my girlfriend, I've taught her how to listen to the different instruments individually.  In turn, she taught me how to listen to the lyrics as an instrument.
"Just a lone star in the sky/treading the night/cutting loose the mess you left/taking flight/from coast to coast you move like a ghost/trying to break the past/so follow the rope to wherever it goes/and strike up another chance".  I also couldn't forget "The Hale Bop".  This one's like a 21st century Ghostbusters!

Mystery Jets understanding for music was what excited me the most while watching them live.  Their camaraderie on stage, their attention to detail, their unity as a band, you could just tell that they didn't get here by chance.  Believing in what you do already sets yourself a part from the rest.  Funny what music can teach you some times.

Mystery Jets - Radlands
3/5
Recommended Songs:
Someone Purer
The Ballad of Emmerson Lonestar
The Hale Bop
Sister Evert
Radlands

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