Music review: BenFolds sings about motel flings and other topical subjects on hook-filled album WhatMattersMost
"What Matters Most" by Ben Folds Ben Folds' pop confections are sweet and tart, a recipe that makes him popular with both boomers and college students. He's a master melodist and sly satirist, a sentimental cynic and piano pounder who loves a waltz.
All those sides are evident on"What Matters Most," an engaging 10-song set and Folds' first studio album since 2015. As usual, his musical approach varies widely, from pingponging synthesizer to lyrical piano, a string section, horns and hand claps, a 7/4 time signature and overdubbed vocals in inventive arrangements that evoke the Beach Boys, the Bee Gees and a barbershop quartet. Hummable hooks are plentiful as Folds sings about"life and doldrums and pain," hilariously swears off motel flings, and makes surrendering to love sound triumphant.
His conversational lyrics lament the state of Western civilization on"But Wait, There's More," and specifically the perils of internet disinformation on"Kristine From the 7th Grade." For those who disagree with his perspective, the CD package includes a photo of Folds seated atop a piano, happily sharing an obscene gesture.
Perhaps the pandemic prompted the song"Back to Anonymous," a shuffle that contemplates the impermanence of celebrity. But"What Matters Most" should have Folds back on the charts.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Music review: Foo Fighters' new album 'But Here We Are' grapples with lossThere's hardly a greater purpose for music than expression of feelings, and the Foo Fighters have brought quite a collection of them to their latest album.
Leer más »
'The Flash' Composer Unveils Themes for Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck's Batman'The Flash' composer unveils themes for Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck's Batman.
Leer más »
17-year-old stabbed on NYC subway after asking teens to turn music down: copsThe teen was on a northbound R train entering Union Street station in Park Slope when he asked three other teenagers to turn their blaring beats down, cops said.
Leer más »
Listen to Karol G’s ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack Song & More Uplifting Moments in Latin MusicHear Karol G's 'Barbie' soundtrack song, and read more uplifting moments in Latin music.
Leer más »
The Music of ‘Queen Charlotte’ Is a Theme Fit for a RoyalFour-time Emmy-nominated composer Kris Bowers returns to the 'Bridgerton' universe for its prequel series.
Leer más »
Summer music heats up 2023Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Leer más »