It’s been a good year since I’ve been on the blogging radar, but it could be my habitual listening of Fitz and The Tantrum’s music that has brought me back to wanting to write about music.
I first became “hip” to the group before last year’s Voodoo Music Experience, when my bandmate and talented creator of The New Orleans Bingo! Parlour told me they were a must. I’ll admit, I was head over heels upon my first listening, and was even more overjoyed getting to experience the group live. Like a giddy little girl, I exclaimed my delight to each and everyone of them while wearing a ridiculous outfit of Red, Black, and White for a later performance I had that afternoon.
Ever since seeing them last year, I’ve tried to see the group as many times as possible, traveling over to Alabama, Texas, and even going over to Boston to catch them. Yes, I’ve become Fitz and the Obsessed.
Which leads me to my whole point….You should start listening to Fitz and the Tantrums. Yes, I’d like to force each and everyone of you to listen to them because they’re quite frankly just that good. They have a clear vision of the music industry, are on one of my favorite indie labels, Dangerbird Records, and are one of the most cordial groups I’ve ever encountered.
They recently have released their second single off of their album, Pickin’ Up The Pieces, entitled “Don’t Gotta Work It Out.” This is a personal favorite (tied closely with their track “Dear Mr. President“). I felt an initial connect to this song when I first listened to their album, as I had recently gone through a break-up. My connection with things of torment and struggle were pretty strong at the time, which has mad this song a big hit in my head. Each and every line of the song appear to have a fairly easy connection with break-ups, which appear to have been a pretty strong theme in some of the songs for Fitz and the Tantrums. Personally, I hang on to the chorus of this song every time.
Like what you’re hearing? You can purchase their album from their website, on itunes, and on amazon. Oh, and also don’t forget to check them out at the Voodoo Experience in New Orleans next Friday, October 28th. They’ll be playing on the New Orleans Bingo! Parlour Stage at 5:15. Learn more about it here: http://neworleansbingoshow.blogspot.com/2011/09/2011-bingo-parlour-profile-3-fitz.html
