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The Weekly Gleecap: On My Way

23 Feb

On My Way: Spoileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer.

Yikes. It’s a Big Episode, you guys. I’ve come to realise (all the time when I haven’t been writing Gleecaps) that there’s little point in imposing a coherent framework on Glee. In an episode where they attempt to fit in suicide, teen marriage, Regionals, a death of a major character and A CONVERSION BACK TO CHEERLEADERISM, I might as well hire a monkey to bash out an analysis. And here’s the thing: People that are infinitely more eloquent than me have already tried, and to some extent succeeded, at highlighting what was right, but also very wrong, about On My Way. Thus, I’m sticking to the music as ever without delving too deep into the episode as a whole. I’ll inevitably fail, such was the emotional, but oddly exasperating potency of this episode. I will say this: For twenty minutes, this was some of the most effective and moving television I have ever had the (dis)pleasure of watching. Onwards:

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The (Condensed) Weekly Gleecap: Yes/No, Michael, The Spanish Teacher & Heart

23 Feb

Glee: Yes, no, maybe.

You know, I’m really glad Glee’s back. There’s only so many times I can play ‘Which lyric of I Kissed A Girl do I find most uncomfortable?’ Common consensus was ‘I hope my boyfriend don’t mind it,’ but this puts up a pretty convincing argument against any offence at all. Fun, lesbian-friendly pop songs: Now guilt-free! Anyway, back to what I was saying: I am glad for Glee’s return. Despite what looked like a nonsensical plot-line, lots of iTunes friendly covers, I was ready to get back into the Gleecapping seat and spreading my opinion on the only television series that thinks Rihanna and synchronized swimming is a good way to say ‘Want to spend the rest of your life with me?’:

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After You – Meg Myers

21 Feb

Meg Myers: About to explode (metaphorically.)

Of all of the singles I’ve posted here this year, I think After You has the most potential to break out. And I don’t just mean some kids in your school might like it. I mean, Adele at the Brits 2011/ Videogames pre-LDR backlash big. It’s rare that I am actually able to say that. Also rare: this density of hyperbole in a blog post. The last time it happened was with Somebody That I Used To Know (and there, all I did was predict a trend that had already kickstarted in Gotye’s native Australia.) This feels different. Gotye had released two prior albums and had a catalogue of side-projects. Hence, this post reaches you with mondo excitement. Meg Myers is going to be huge, and one listen to After You and you’ll feel exactly the same way. Apparently spring turns a boy’s heart to fancy, Myers’ voice is an equally apt counterpart. (If I haven’t provided enough incentive to jump the jump, here’s a video of a polar bear hugging a dog.)

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Cough Syrup – Darren Criss

18 Feb

Glee: And apologies (not always hand-in-hand)

Man, I know most of my posts lately read like one long apology but once more unto the breach, dear friends. Once more: I apologise. I’ve been in the country all week without a laptop/internet, spending my time learning to drive/riding horses which has left me a fairly competent driver and emotionally crippled after watching War Horse. Anyway, one of my failures this week was to not catch everyone up with a Gleecap. I’m smacking my hands for you guys, don’t worry. As Glee (in the U.S) has one more episode and is then taking (another!) hiatus, I thought I’d round up all of this year’s five episodes so we’re all fresh for its return. In the mean time, new Glee music. Here’s the original, Gleeview after the jump:

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Under Paris Skies – Sam Cooke

15 Feb

Majestic: Sam Cooke

In which Henry attempts to make up for a lack of posting:

In a rough tradition of writing to a theme each week (last week was Lana Del Rey) I thought I’d rewind things to the school of old today. If you’ve read our updated About page, you’ll know one of my favourite singers is the the rather magnificent Sam Cooke. However, there’s a lack of correlation between my passion for his music and the number of posts I’ve dedicated to him. Theme of the week: Self-justification. Or good music, whatever.

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Waiting For My Day To Come – Noah & The Whale

9 Feb

Noah and his ark: Minus Laura, natch.

I’m faintly surprised we don’t feature Noah & The Whale more often on the blog. Their latest album is as note-perfect as they’ve ever been but the last time we mentioned them was way back last February (!) when I made some prophecies about the Top 40. Looking back, those guesses were pretty solid. Rolling In The Deep did pretty well, right? And I think I heard that Katy Perry track about aliens somewhere about the place. Noah & The Whale didn’t quite make the impact that I was hoping for and I can’t quite understand why. Last Night On Earth is superb! Listening to Waiting For My Chance To Come, I couldn’t work out why it hadn’t been released as a single. How wrong I was! It was released as their 4th single but only peaked at at 185. Britain, what’s wrong with you? Here’s the video:

Fun (ish) fact after the jump:

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Smooth Criminal – Glee Cast

8 Feb

Dianna Agron: She seems happy about the Gleecap's return.

After a quick trawl through Sky’s website, I’ve realised that Glee is only returning in the Spring because people found it difficult to follow the series in the U.K because it’s so broken up (owing to America’s sports fixtures.) Fine, it’s not like there’s an invention called Series Link or anything. Anyway, as that’s ages away, I’ve decided to start Gleecapping American style. Join me next Wednesday night for our weekly installment. Looking forward to seeing ‘ye. Heads up: Next Tuesday, I’ll do a super concise Gleecap of the last three episodes. I know, I know. This truly is too much on my behalf. What can I say, I love you.

Smooth Criminal – Glee Cast

 

Hey Girl – Zooey Deschanel

8 Feb

Zooey Deschanel: Yep, still perfect.

Have you been watching New Girl? We have (Michael and myself, anyway.) Apart from boasting the impossibly cute Zooey Deschanel, the show is pretty funny and more coherent by the episode. Anyway, what really brings a smile to my face every week is the theme tune which is sadly shortened in the show, as they released a full length sound track earlier on in the season. No fear though, y’all. Here’s a full length cast video:

Pretty good for a Wednesday, right? Other Zooey news after the jump.

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I Kissed A Girl – William Fitzsimmons

5 Feb
William: Beardy

Happy Sunday y’all. Sorry for the lack of 10 TILAP: I’m a failure, a loser and a goodfernothin’ fool. Anyway, enjoy this nice little cover of Katy Perry’s I Kissed A Girl. Slight problem with how they change the lyrics: When will people learn that that is so needless! Likely never but whatevs, enjoy:

Pleasing Glee cover after the jump:

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Carmen – Lana Del Rey

3 Feb

Lana Del Rey: Thigh cleavage?

Ho, ho, ho! Welcome to my third and final installment in Lana Del Rey: Backlash The Third! Here’s my review of Summertime Sadness and Dark Paradise. It’s worth noting that if these reviews have convinced you to buy the album (and apparently, many of you have in the U.K) that the Deluxe Edition is a neat extra. Included are Lolita, Without You and Lucky Ones; all pleasant extras. After the jump, there’s a review of Carmen and the track itself. If that’s not a great enough incentive, well, it’s Friday. What else do you have to do?

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