I found this song a little dissapointing, coming from Blue October. It's generic, and lacks the intensity of their previous work. I mean, it made me sad to think that this is the same band that did "HRSA". But maybe they're moving toward becoming fully mainstreamed, after their Twilight publicity. I know that's a bit harsh, but it bothers me to think that a band that is so unique and absolutely brilliant would forgo their originality for mainstream acclaim!
They had "Hate Me" and "Into the Ocean" which, granted, were incredibly overplayed and common, but at the same time, they had that depth of matter which made them listenable and interesting for people who actually think. "Jump Rope," on the other hand, is repetitive, and lacks a subject. 'Life's like a jump rope. It goes up, down, up down. It will get hard?' No, that sounds a little bit suggestive, shall we say, but beyond that, it lacks the sophistication of thought that Blue October has had all their career, even going back to The Answers. Maybe, now that they're popular, they can give up the concept of interesting thoughts?
Now, that was harsh. There are other songs on AN that go a little deeper, but very few. Kangaroo Cry is one. This is catchy and cute, and the rythmn and pace are great. It's great, if a bit generic musically, but the lyrics were what I didn't like here. It's just that Blue has such a high standard they've set with their past albums, when they don't meet that it's a little sad. But they're so talented, it's as if they can't produce anything bad. :D
I'm sorry Fayrlie but I really like this song. The music, the violin... It's awesome.
Blue October-wise, this is a happy song! (not counting calling you) To me, Jump Rope song defines "Approaching Normal". It comes to me as a song of Hope directly from Justin. His life is getting better and he has figured a philosophy to better help him cope with his issues. Life's like a Jump Rope.
I'm sorry Fayrlie but I really like this song. The music, the violin... It's awesome.
Blue October-wise, this is a happy song! (not counting calling you) To me, Jump Rope song defines "Approaching Normal". It comes to me as a song of Hope directly from Justin. His life is getting better and he has figured a philosophy to better help him cope with his issues. Life's like a Jump Rope.
"I wanna tell you everything will be okay
That everything will eventually turn itself to gold"
"I wanna tell you everything will be okay
That everything will eventually turn itself to gold"
Like you said, Justin brought us songs like HRSA. For...
Like you said, Justin brought us songs like HRSA. For crying out loud, Justin brought us Black Orchid.If this guy can sing a song like Jump Rope with such passion (watch some of his live concerts), I'm sure he believes in it.
Blue October is my guilty pleasure. Some of their songs really depresses me and yet I can't stop listening to them. I can't imagine what it would be like to a suicidal teen. This song, I believe, is one of the few Blue October songs which may help them better cope with their problems. It's coming from Justin, the little boy who would argue with a tree!
I don't know... I just really like this song. I even hope they play it on the radio.
I don't want Blue October to become the next Linkin Park but, at the same time, I really want them to be filthy loaded. Instead of rubbish celebs such as Mariah Carrey and Timbaland.
It's supposed to be simple, he wrote it for his very young daughter to reminder that even though life will get hard their is always a up swing to look forward to.
It's supposed to be simple, he wrote it for his very young daughter to reminder that even though life will get hard their is always a up swing to look forward to.
The song is anti-mainstream sellout, because he didn't write it for radio, he wrote it for his little girl. How can you not love that? :)
The song is anti-mainstream sellout, because he didn't write it for radio, he wrote it for his little girl. How can you not love that? :)
I found this song a little dissapointing, coming from Blue October. It's generic, and lacks the intensity of their previous work. I mean, it made me sad to think that this is the same band that did "HRSA". But maybe they're moving toward becoming fully mainstreamed, after their Twilight publicity. I know that's a bit harsh, but it bothers me to think that a band that is so unique and absolutely brilliant would forgo their originality for mainstream acclaim!
They had "Hate Me" and "Into the Ocean" which, granted, were incredibly overplayed and common, but at the same time, they had that depth of matter which made them listenable and interesting for people who actually think. "Jump Rope," on the other hand, is repetitive, and lacks a subject. 'Life's like a jump rope. It goes up, down, up down. It will get hard?' No, that sounds a little bit suggestive, shall we say, but beyond that, it lacks the sophistication of thought that Blue October has had all their career, even going back to The Answers. Maybe, now that they're popular, they can give up the concept of interesting thoughts?
Now, that was harsh. There are other songs on AN that go a little deeper, but very few. Kangaroo Cry is one. This is catchy and cute, and the rythmn and pace are great. It's great, if a bit generic musically, but the lyrics were what I didn't like here. It's just that Blue has such a high standard they've set with their past albums, when they don't meet that it's a little sad. But they're so talented, it's as if they can't produce anything bad. :D
I'm sorry Fayrlie but I really like this song. The music, the violin... It's awesome. Blue October-wise, this is a happy song! (not counting calling you) To me, Jump Rope song defines "Approaching Normal". It comes to me as a song of Hope directly from Justin. His life is getting better and he has figured a philosophy to better help him cope with his issues. Life's like a Jump Rope.
I'm sorry Fayrlie but I really like this song. The music, the violin... It's awesome. Blue October-wise, this is a happy song! (not counting calling you) To me, Jump Rope song defines "Approaching Normal". It comes to me as a song of Hope directly from Justin. His life is getting better and he has figured a philosophy to better help him cope with his issues. Life's like a Jump Rope.
"I wanna tell you everything will be okay That everything will eventually turn itself to gold"
"I wanna tell you everything will be okay That everything will eventually turn itself to gold"
Like you said, Justin brought us songs like HRSA. For...
Like you said, Justin brought us songs like HRSA. For crying out loud, Justin brought us Black Orchid.If this guy can sing a song like Jump Rope with such passion (watch some of his live concerts), I'm sure he believes in it.
Blue October is my guilty pleasure. Some of their songs really depresses me and yet I can't stop listening to them. I can't imagine what it would be like to a suicidal teen. This song, I believe, is one of the few Blue October songs which may help them better cope with their problems. It's coming from Justin, the little boy who would argue with a tree!
I don't know... I just really like this song. I even hope they play it on the radio.
I don't want Blue October to become the next Linkin Park but, at the same time, I really want them to be filthy loaded. Instead of rubbish celebs such as Mariah Carrey and Timbaland.
It's supposed to be simple, he wrote it for his very young daughter to reminder that even though life will get hard their is always a up swing to look forward to.
It's supposed to be simple, he wrote it for his very young daughter to reminder that even though life will get hard their is always a up swing to look forward to.
The song is anti-mainstream sellout, because he didn't write it for radio, he wrote it for his little girl. How can you not love that? :)
The song is anti-mainstream sellout, because he didn't write it for radio, he wrote it for his little girl. How can you not love that? :)