Flobots (lyrics, hip-hop, indie, metal, rap)

TheBig3 · 05-02-2008, 04:54 PM

You know I really expected this to be written off as some crass johnny-come-lately nu-metal schlock but the lyrics are brilliant in their irrelevance. Because their rapped they have to be juxtaposed with the traditional self-glorifying lyrics of usual rap. But the message here is self-less and on the occasion when he self-references, its either hyperbolic or so commonplace that it isn't really gratifying.

This coupled with positivity of the message and the amusing, if not politically exhausting video, I feel like your first impression will fail you and give way to a begrudging love of what can only come to be known as a "musical" rap that never was presented on stage...in short, I love this god damned song.

No idea whyits not offered. While I get a new link, go here: YouTube - "Handlebars" by the Flobots

adidasss · 05-03-2008, 01:28 AM

The lyrics are pretty good but I don't like the delivery (you're right in the nu-metal rapping comparison) and it sounds a little amateurish. You should listen to Why?.

TheBig3 · 05-03-2008, 10:12 AM

Its a group?

Well I liked it a lot because I could see a character singing this in a musical, and I thought that was innovative, even if I'd made it up in my own head.

And the amateur aspect is more "white boy" which I think is intentionally amateur.

adidasss · 05-03-2008, 12:07 PM

It's a group, yes. Sort of indie/hip-hop.

And I meant amateur as in the backing music is sorta lacking in the production department...

TheBig3 · 05-03-2008, 10:16 PM

The music?!?!?!?!

I can't speak for all of them, but that trumpet in the background is nothing short of a masterpiece.

bubblenoise · 01-20-2010, 12:22 PM

My friends and I have been digging this band for quite some time now. They are not only talented but also a good representation of our generation's hip-hop through their fight for social change. Have you guys ever heard of them/ is anyone a fan here?

Good profile piece on the band

The Flobots' Myspace

If you're listening for the first time, what are your thoughts?

dark shadow · 01-20-2010, 03:29 PM

im not sure if we can really say our generation is symbolized by the voice of change. maybe you can say we throw the word around a lot, but what has really changed for the better? the only real social changes are the move to an "anything goes" feeling, but i wouldnt necessarily call that a change linked to our generation, but the civil rights, womens rights, and *** rights movements of the 60s 70s and 80s

as for the band itself, they are alright. they have some interesting songs but it seems like they try to hard to be inaccessible sometimes, which relegates them to the backburner of my playlists. i dont think iv even played their music since i got my zune hd.

NSW · 01-20-2010, 07:58 PM

Merged and moved the original thread to hip-hop...unless anyone objects?

TheBig3 · 01-20-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonsubmissivewife

Merged and moved the original thread to hip-hop...unless anyone objects?

YOU SON OF A BITCH...no I don't really care.

NSW · 01-20-2010, 08:08 PM

Good...because I don't either.

05-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Flobots You know I really expected this to be written off as some crass johnny-come-lately nu-metal schlock but the lyrics are brilliant in their irrelevance. Because their rapped they have to be juxtaposed with the traditional self-glorifying lyrics of usual rap. But the message here is self-less and on the occasion when he self-references, its either hyperbolic or so commonplace that it isn't really gratifying. This coupled with positivity of the message and the amusing, if not politically exhausting video, I feel like your first impression will fail you and give way to a begrudging love of what can only come to be known as a "musical" rap that never was presented on stage...in short, I love this god damned song. No idea whyits not offered. While I get a new link, go here: YouTube - "Handlebars" by the Flobots __________________ I've moved to a new address

05-03-2008, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	The lyrics are pretty good but I don't like the delivery (you're right in the nu-metal rapping comparison) and it sounds a little amateurish. You should listen to Why?. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

05-03-2008, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Its a group? Well I liked it a lot because I could see a character singing this in a musical, and I thought that was innovative, even if I'd made it up in my own head. And the amateur aspect is more "white boy" which I think is intentionally amateur. __________________ I've moved to a new address

05-03-2008, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	It's a group, yes. Sort of indie/hip-hop. And I meant amateur as in the backing music is sorta lacking in the production department... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

05-03-2008, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	The music?!?!?!?! I can't speak for all of them, but that trumpet in the background is nothing short of a masterpiece. __________________ I've moved to a new address

01-20-2010, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
bubblenoise Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 18	The Flobots - Official Thread My friends and I have been digging this band for quite some time now. They are not only talented but also a good representation of our generation's hip-hop through their fight for social change. Have you guys ever heard of them/ is anyone a fan here? Good profile piece on the band The Flobots' Myspace If you're listening for the first time, what are your thoughts?

01-20-2010, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
dark shadow Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 78	im not sure if we can really say our generation is symbolized by the voice of change. maybe you can say we throw the word around a lot, but what has really changed for the better? the only real social changes are the move to an "anything goes" feeling, but i wouldnt necessarily call that a change linked to our generation, but the civil rights, womens rights, and *** rights movements of the 60s 70s and 80s as for the band itself, they are alright. they have some interesting songs but it seems like they try to hard to be inaccessible sometimes, which relegates them to the backburner of my playlists. i dont think iv even played their music since i got my zune hd.

01-20-2010, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Merged and moved the original thread to hip-hop...unless anyone objects? __________________ Hi.

01-20-2010, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Good...because I don't either. __________________ Hi.