Is there anything in today’s pop culture that reminds you of your childhood?
As today’s movies, music, fashion, and TV shows often hark back to the elements of past decades, Many artists, companies, and producers reinvent past concepts for future listeners. As a person who grew up in the 90s, I see so often in today’s pop culture. Some examples are hearing new jack swing in recent Korean pop songs, reboots or remakes of favorite TV shows that I grew up watching, and fashion inspired by 90s pop culture.
When I first listened to LongDayLateNight’s newest release “Falling Down the Stairs”, I sensed some sort of nostalgia in the song. Continue reading to find out why I felt this. Also, listen to “Falling Down the Stairs” and tell me if you sensed the same thing.
The Lyrics and the Musicality of LongDayLateNight’s “Falling Down the Stairs”
When talking about the song itself and the lyrics, LongDayLateNight described it in this way:
“Falling Down the Stairs” is the latest installment in LongDayLateNight’s collection of small-town anecdotes. Detailing the boredom of post-college freedom, the song takes a humorous look in the mirror and examines laziness and lethargic impulses at their most mundane.
Dry and self-effacing, the lyrics of “Falling Down the Stairs” encapsulate singer Toby Davis’ personal trajectory with humor that has characterized all of LDLN’s recent singles and serves as a precarious for what’s about to come.
As for the sound or the musicality of for the new single “Falling Down the Stairs”, I sensed that this song was something like a 90’s Weezer song, but in a good way. The tune is a high-energy rock with blazing guitars, upbeat tempo, a great melody, and a great drum beat. It is an addictive tune, but yet nostalgic. Due to how it was composed and arranged, the song reminds me of a song by Weezer or Green Day or any 90’s high energy rock songs. The blazing guitars, upbeat tempo, a great melody, and a great drum beat made me reminisce about my childhood and growing up with 90’s rock.
LongDayLateNight has said they are a pop-rock band. But, I ponder if they dabble in alt-rock when they composed the song. The reason why I wonder is that “Falling Down the Stairs” shares some similar common features of 90’s alt-rock tunes like Weezer’s “Buddy Holly”: high-pitched guitar solos, drums are very prominent, and an upbeat tempo. I might be wrong but I still wonder if LongDayLateNight was inspired by alt-rock when they wrote “Falling Down the Stairs”.
My Final Thoughts
I recommend listening to LongDayLateNight’s newest single “Falling Down the Stairs” not only for the nostalgic factor but also for how well-written it is. The elements of the blazing guitars, upbeat tempo, a great melody, and a great drum beat come together to make a catchy, high-energy rock tune. I actually love this song and it is on my favorites list on Spotify for quite some time.
LongDayLateNight has been compared to the likes of The Smiths and Arctic Monkeys. But, while listening to “Falling Down the Stairs”, my mind kept on wondering if the band was inspired by the alt-rock or indie rock of the 90s like Weezer and Green Day when writing this song. This song screams 90s nostalgia whenever I listen to it. I wonder if anyone else feels the same way as I do. Although the band has only been around for a few years since 2017, “Falling Down the Stairs” most definitely harkens back to the 90s alt-rock scene.
Check out LongDayLateNight’s “Falling Down the Stairs” below and let me know what you think of the song in the comments below.
About the Artist: LongDayLateNight
Breaking out of the bright lights of Berkshire, England with a quirky hit of unique songwriting, LongDayLateNight tells stories of suburban boredom with vivid humour and angst.
The band started to release music in 2017 with the single ”Who Broke the Tree?” Since then, they have released a handful of singles.
You can following LongDayLateNight at the following social media sites:
Facebook // Twitter // Spotify // Instagram // Youtube // Apple Music // Soundcloud
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Blast from the past for sure!
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
WOW REALLY AMAZING
Your enthusiasm for LongDayLateNight’s “Falling Down the Stairs” is catchy. I appreciate their unique creative style.
This is great! I love 90s music, growing up as a 90s kid, too! I have a 90s playlist, mostly boy bands, but I’ll have to add this to it!
Thanks! The band has been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
I am a music lover and appreciate almost all genres. I have learned about so many great artists and international kinds of music thanks to your awesome posts.
Im a 90’s kid too! But I never heard of them. How ’bout Westlife and MLTR?
They aren’t from the 90s, they are recent
Great song! I definitely get the 90’s nostalgia – perfect description.
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
this is an insightful thoughtful post, indeed 90’s music was all about oneself and there were some great bands. I will definitely listen to LonngDayLateNight and also go thru some of their other tracks.
i havent heard about this song. but i love 90s music. i am more into backstreet boys and westlife. haha! i will check this one out, maybe I will appreicate it.
90s alternative songs are the best! Will listen to LongDayLateNight on spotify
I too remember the 90s well, their sound definitely rings back that sound!!!
They look so young! The song sounds much older than they look. Nice post.
Woah that is a MAJOR blast from the past!
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
I am a millennial, I had a little experience from the 90’s and I really enjoyed it. I miss some 90’s trends tho
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock. But the 90s are making a comeback.
Really it is a very nice song 🤘🤘
As usual wonderful post, The music of 90s is heart touching. Love to listen Lonng Day Late Night.
I heard the song and do not remember the group’s name. You reminded me of it. I love learning so much in the history of music. Stupendous.
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
Wonderful detailed post! It really feels great to mesmerize the 90’s.
I am huge on 90s rock but never heard of these guys to be honest, I will check them out.
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
Throwing it back to my childhood! The 90’s will always be in my heart!
I grew up in the 90’s and had to listen to the songs again to remind myself. lol. Good old days of beautiful music.
I am in my 50’s and this song reminds me of my youth., when I dont care about the world.
I think the 90’s revival has most definitely begun! I spot it in so many everyday things at the moment. I just wish the music of today was a little more ‘innocent’ like it was back then. I loved being able to sing along to all the latest chart-toppers without having to check I wasn’t singing something rude or offensive! Off to have a listen to LongDayLateNight’s track now. I’ll let you know what I think of it 🙂
Louise x
Ha ha! Such a throw back to my childhood! Thanks for the memories!!
I haven’t actually heard of this. It had a very upbeat catchy tune. I liked it.
Wow, I didnt know such a talented group is exist. I checked their song and I loved it!
Very nostalgic, I didn’t know such a talented group exist. I hope many people know about them.
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
I had never been care about the old music. But this is very insightful post. I will make this as my bucket list to hear 90’s songs
They have been around since 2017. Their sound is mostly from 90’s alt-rock.
I remember listening to this one when I was young! Man, those were the days! Thank you for reminding this one again! 😀
This is a very interesting post! I’m born in 90’s too. Will have to check out their music soon!
This is a great post. Being born in 80’s and young in 90’s. I really love 90’s music. Thanks for sharing it.
They have the same feels as the New Kids on the Block. Love that era.
I’ll have to take a listen to this one since I’m a child of the 90s. It’s interesting that you said they sound a bit like Weezer AND Arctic Monkeys because I find those to be a bit different. Maybe they’re somewhere in the middle? I’ve yet to really find new bands that truly remind me of the 90s scene. They’re doing a great job these days emulating the 80s, though! Maybe I just need to wait a little longer. 😉
Well written post. Didn’t know much about them until this post. Got to put my ears to music more lol
Never heard of this song before. Will check it out.
Just had a amazing rollercoaster ride to 90’s music through your post. In love how you pick old is gold type bands. Great one.
Hmmm. I’ve never heard of this band. Definitely 90s sounding though. Pretty cool.
I do really enjoy 90’s music. Specifically 90’s alternative rock.
I never heard the single until now and it sounds great. Not sure how I missed it in the 90s but I was all over the place.
It’s cool that these kids are into 90s rock and music. It is more nostalgic remembering life in the 90s.
Music in the 90s was so much better. Love this.
I haven’t heard this music before, feel I need to listen to it a bit more. I like your enthusiasm and background knowledge, thanks for sharing.
Listened to Falling Down the Stairs, and I could definitely hear a vibe in there somewhere between Weezer and Green Day. Love the 90’s alternative vibe!
Actually, this is the first time to hear this song and it’s beautiful. Listening to this gives me a good vibes of the 90’s.
I’ve never heard this 90’s song. I love it though! Thank you for sharing.
Alt-rock has never been my genre, but the way you have described the song has convinced me to listen to it once at least.
Not my jam, but they sound really good!
Like!! Thank you for publishing this awesome article.
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