Band Review - Your Favorite Martian

4/5 Stars

Your Favorite Martian is a primarily YouTube based group (aren't they all now though?), run by Ray William Johnson (Host of the YouTube show "=3" for those who don't know) that popped up early in 2011. In a tactic similar to the "Gorillaz", the band is completely animated, but unlike the "Gorillaz" the majority of their songs are comical takes on real life situations, usually from the perspective of the underdog. Their lyrics can seem immature, corny, and simplistic at times, but more than anything else that's what actually makes them so endearing. Life isn't always perfect, it's generally messy, and their straight-forward, pure honesty in wording is incredibly refreshing, because most of us can easily identify with the concepts they cover (Bullies, the "friend" zone and other relationship issues, and just about anything else you can think of). This is pure nerd/ geek rock, and it isn't remotely meant in a negative way. As Simon Pegg put it, "Being a geek is all about being honest about what you enjoy and not being afraid to demonstrate that affection". This applies to all things in life really, and YFM demonstrates this perfectly, which is why I've broken my rule in this case regarding "comic" bands and put up this review. No matter your age or situation, you can just about guarantee you'll find something to connect with in their music, even if it's nothing more than a good laugh, which is sometimes exactly what we need. Please support this band and pick up some of their singles, either on Amazon.com or iTunes, you won't be disappointed (And if you are, listen again until you like it).