Red Mosquito

where's the write-up

theplatypus wrote:where's the write-up

I like this song. It's fun. /writeup

I can't pretend to be a big fan of Bruno Mars, as I've never heard anything that wasn't playing on the radio or at a club, but I've pretty much liked to loved everything the guy puts his stamp on. The guy is a super-talent and the sky is probably the limit for him.

I'm not at all familiar with Ronson, but he has made a good first impression.

Kaius wrote:I can't pretend to be a big fan of Bruno Mars, as I've never heard anything that wasn't playing on the radio or at a club, but I've pretty much liked to loved everything the guy puts his stamp on. The guy is a super-talent and the sky is probably the limit for him.

Assumed the dude was a joke. Until last year's Super Bowl half-time show. Now I'm a big fan. Dude can BRING IT.

"RM, where you're going, I don't know if I can follow..."

He does that song that sounds just like The Police, right?

theplatypus wrote:He does that song that sounds just like The Police, right?

yes.

I don't love Bruno Mars generally. I don't dislike him, and I enjoy him quite a bit more uptempo than when he's ballading. But the song in the OP is great.

This is the one you tweeted at me about, right Skitch?

It's ok. Sounds a lot like Cameo to me, which isn't a bad thing. I dunno, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it again. It's the kind of think I think a band like Chromeo does a way better job of pulling off. It's easily the best thing I've heard from him though. I couldn't stand that one that sounded like the Police. He's a guy who I feel like isn't as good as the people who adore him think, but nowhere near as bad as his haters act like he is. I could see him being a good gateway artist for younger fans to get exposed to older artists they might not otherwise seek out.

Lament wrote:This is the one you tweeted at me about, right Skitch?

It's ok. Sounds a lot like Cameo to me, which isn't a bad thing. I dunno, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it again. It's the kind of think I think a band like Chromeo does a way better job of pulling off. It's easily the best thing I've heard from him though. I couldn't stand that one that sounded like the Police. He's a guy who I feel like isn't as good as the people who adore him think, but nowhere near as bad as his haters act like he is. I could see him being a good gateway artist for younger fans to get exposed to older artists they might not otherwise seek out.

I agree with this pretty much entirely. Talented guy who performs some fun (if disposable) pop stuff, but shows the proper amount of reverence to his influences.

He co-wrote "Fuck You" with Cee-Lo Green, didn't he? I love that song.

Lament wrote:This is the one you tweeted at me about, right Skitch?

It's ok. Sounds a lot like Cameo to me, which isn't a bad thing. I dunno, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it again. It's the kind of think I think a band like Chromeo does a way better job of pulling off. It's easily the best thing I've heard from him though. I couldn't stand that one that sounded like the Police. He's a guy who I feel like isn't as good as the people who adore him think, but nowhere near as bad as his haters act like he is. I could see him being a good gateway artist for younger fans to get exposed to older artists they might not otherwise seek out.

completely agree...i thought it sounded like minor chromeo as well listening to this

Lament wrote:He co-wrote "Fuck You" with Cee-Lo Green, didn't he? I love that song.

Yes, he did.

Lament wrote: I could see him being a good gateway artist for younger fans to get exposed to older artists they might not otherwise seek out.

It is his glaring influences that I think draws me in the most, so yes to this as well.

I don't think I'm familiar with Chromeo. Heard of him(?), but I'm not aware if I've heard a song.

Kaius wrote:I don't think I'm familiar with Chromeo. Heard of him(?), but I'm not aware if I've heard a song.

lenny knows what's up.

I can see Mr. and Mrs. Kaius getting down to that.

there's a song called My Type by a group called Same Hotel that's really good. Been played constantly here the last few months.