every single year, "100 Resolutions" from The Lawrence Arms (as well as Sundowner), is kind of my end of year song. I know, it is completely obvious as to why, but listen to the lyrics, or read them below, and tell me that you have not felt the exact same way around this time of year. Sure, we may make the same statements about what we are going to do different, but it is that period of change and making changes that makes you who you are.
love it or hate it, here it is
Where have I been all your life?
Sitting on fences, a novocaine for all the senses.
Another year will pass us by.
Making sense of nothing, in defense of something.
I laughed too late and dug myself into a grave.
This year I'll try not to think too much.
This year I'll try to stand up for myself.
This year I'll live like I've never lived before,
this is my year for sure.
Another stupid clumsy story.
More accidental aspirations.
Another explosion of silence.
I think I'm going deaf, or maybe I'm just hearing less.
This year I'll try to only listen to myself.
This year I'll try not to think too much.
This year I'll try to stand up for myself.
This year I'll live like I've never lived before,
this is my year for sure.
I wonder where you'll be bringing in the new year.
As midnight clocks are singing,
good chance I'll be slobbering somewhere.
Probably pass out, wasted, and sleeping until the smoke clears.
Vague memories of midnight flash in tune to morning sunlight.
Wake up knowing you'll never be there.
I've got 100 resolutions, but I've got no solutions.
I've got one song I write 100 times.
And only a dozen or so rhymes.
This year I'll try not to drink so much.
This year I'll try to stand up straight.
This year let's live liked we've never lived before,
this is our year for sure.
Friday, December 31, 2010
I agree with this list
head on over to punknews.org for their end of the year list. I will agree with their choices, especially their pick for Number 1.
READ IT HERE
READ IT HERE
Thursday, December 30, 2010
what should i be doing?
Hey, I never get comments, so this is not a pitch to get more comments or anything. I just really want to know what those of you that read this thing would like to see more of. So, tell me, what should I be doing in these spaces? Do you like random songs? I know you like free music links. But, what else? should I be thinking of something everyday or save it up for bigger posts? These are things for me to think about for 2011.
One thing that I think is pretty exciting is that the government recently passed legislation about low-power radio stations. So, I would LOVE to set up something with that, for those of you in Northern Illinois within 10-15 miles of my house. That would be fun. I would also love to have this be a place not just for me, but for others who would like an honest opinion about things, art, music whatever.
One thing that I think is pretty exciting is that the government recently passed legislation about low-power radio stations. So, I would LOVE to set up something with that, for those of you in Northern Illinois within 10-15 miles of my house. That would be fun. I would also love to have this be a place not just for me, but for others who would like an honest opinion about things, art, music whatever.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
song of the day, December 29.
hey, how about something fun today? How about a rump shaker?
"Shake Your Hips" from The Rolling Stones
"Shake Your Hips" from The Rolling Stones
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
song of the day, welcome back edition
Over Christmas, I watched Doctor Who Proms on BBC America. The below song is a beautiful piece of orchestra music
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
hey hey, Song of the day
Sooooo... I have the next 5 days off of work, so if anyone cares, I may not be posting much until after the holidays.
That being said, today, I decided to post "Holiday" from The Get Up Kids. This song is off the album "Something to write home about."
This album has become one of my "memorable" albums that I talked about in recent posts. However, at the beginning, when I first bought the album. I was not really happy with it. I found it kind of annoying to listen to. It just did not fit what i was interested in at the time. I don't even really know what I was interested in. It seriously took me a couple of years of giving it a chance before i really got into it. It has since become my favorite TGUK album. It just goes to show, that if you do not give something a fair chance, you may miss out on something completely amazing.
That being said, today, I decided to post "Holiday" from The Get Up Kids. This song is off the album "Something to write home about."
This album has become one of my "memorable" albums that I talked about in recent posts. However, at the beginning, when I first bought the album. I was not really happy with it. I found it kind of annoying to listen to. It just did not fit what i was interested in at the time. I don't even really know what I was interested in. It seriously took me a couple of years of giving it a chance before i really got into it. It has since become my favorite TGUK album. It just goes to show, that if you do not give something a fair chance, you may miss out on something completely amazing.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
song of the day, december 21
how about Christmas for today?
"have your self a merry little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra provided by my girlfriend to me this morning
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"have your self a merry little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra provided by my girlfriend to me this morning
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
what makes an album memorable?
last night, I went with my sister to Dashboard Confessional's "Swiss Army Romance" 10 year anniversary show. I have not really enjoyed the more recent output from Chris Carrabba. But, that first album, "the swiss army romance" and then
the places you have come to fear the most" and his eps "Summer's Kiss" and "So Impossible" are amazing pieces of music. Now, while I have not listened to any of his music since i saw him play with a full band in the spring, and have not listened to any of the recorded songs in over a year, I still know pretty much every word to every song from those 4 albums.
This got me thinking, even though my tastes my change and there types of music I get really interested in for a while and everything else kind of falls on the back side, there are always certain albums that I will probably be able to put in at any time in my life and be able to sing along to. I am not talking songs here, I am talking full albums. But, why? What is it about these albums that just hold on so well. Is it because they are catchy? Is it because they are played on the radio? Is it striking lyrics? I would have to say no. Mostly, it is because the total combination of song and lyrics have just the perfect balance of what was needed at that time in my life. Now, this is going to be a completely selfish post, because what works for me and what works for you are probably 2 completely different things. But when it comes down to it, that is what music is all about. What WE feel about it as a person, not what others tell us to feel about it. There are ALOT of people out there that just go to shows to hear that one radio hit, that one song that EVERYONE thinks is cool. Those people do not understand music. They do not get it. These are the people that go to shows so they can tell someone else that they were there, they were a part of it. They get the t-shirt because it is "cool" to have been there. Not because they like it. Case in point, there was this rather drunk girl standing by the bar at the end of Chris Carrabba's set, which consisted of "The swiss army romance" start to finish as well as a bunch of older songs basically playing the 4 albums I mentioned at the start. Well, anyway, this rather drunk chick was on the phone, as soon as the lights went on, after an hour straight of music, and she is YELLING at someone "have you ever heard of Dashboards Confessions?" (close, but just not DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL) well her friend or whoever did not know who she was talking about so she continues "well whatever, i just got done making out with him and it was awesome."
I stood and watched the whole show, I don't remember any wasted slutty girl being on stage with him, but apparently, she felt it would help make her look cooler by telling someone that this took place. These are the people that do not appreciate what they just saw. With the exception of this drunk chick and the people who talked the WHOLE FUCKING TIME...the show was amazing, everyone sang along to every song. Which brings me back to the start of this thing, what makes an album have that effect on people?
Thinking back at what i know i could sing with, to me it is that perfect balance between lyrics, song structure, feeling and passion. The albums have that mix of happy and sad. There is a feeling of importance to what you are listening to. Sometimes they just come at the right time. Sometimes, they come when you least expect it. Maybe you have been waiting for it to come in the mail, so you check every day, happy with the anticipation. Then, there are others that hit you before you realize it and you cannot get them out of your head.
Along with "The Swiss Army Romance"
there are quite a few albums that no matter how long I go without listening to them, i can still sing along.
Emery "The Weak's End"
The Lawrence Arms "The Greatest Story Ever Told"
Coheed and Cambria "The Second Stage Turbine Blade"
Saves the day "Stay What You Are"
Rise Against "revolutions per minute"
Alkaline Trio "S/T"
The Gaslight Anthem "The '59 Sound"
Against Me! "As The Eternal Cowboy"
Sparta "Porcelain"
Now, this is in NO WAY a definitive list, just things that I have had ingrained to often into my brain that they may always be there. And there is not a damn thing wrong with it
the places you have come to fear the most" and his eps "Summer's Kiss" and "So Impossible" are amazing pieces of music. Now, while I have not listened to any of his music since i saw him play with a full band in the spring, and have not listened to any of the recorded songs in over a year, I still know pretty much every word to every song from those 4 albums.
This got me thinking, even though my tastes my change and there types of music I get really interested in for a while and everything else kind of falls on the back side, there are always certain albums that I will probably be able to put in at any time in my life and be able to sing along to. I am not talking songs here, I am talking full albums. But, why? What is it about these albums that just hold on so well. Is it because they are catchy? Is it because they are played on the radio? Is it striking lyrics? I would have to say no. Mostly, it is because the total combination of song and lyrics have just the perfect balance of what was needed at that time in my life. Now, this is going to be a completely selfish post, because what works for me and what works for you are probably 2 completely different things. But when it comes down to it, that is what music is all about. What WE feel about it as a person, not what others tell us to feel about it. There are ALOT of people out there that just go to shows to hear that one radio hit, that one song that EVERYONE thinks is cool. Those people do not understand music. They do not get it. These are the people that go to shows so they can tell someone else that they were there, they were a part of it. They get the t-shirt because it is "cool" to have been there. Not because they like it. Case in point, there was this rather drunk girl standing by the bar at the end of Chris Carrabba's set, which consisted of "The swiss army romance" start to finish as well as a bunch of older songs basically playing the 4 albums I mentioned at the start. Well, anyway, this rather drunk chick was on the phone, as soon as the lights went on, after an hour straight of music, and she is YELLING at someone "have you ever heard of Dashboards Confessions?" (close, but just not DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL) well her friend or whoever did not know who she was talking about so she continues "well whatever, i just got done making out with him and it was awesome."
I stood and watched the whole show, I don't remember any wasted slutty girl being on stage with him, but apparently, she felt it would help make her look cooler by telling someone that this took place. These are the people that do not appreciate what they just saw. With the exception of this drunk chick and the people who talked the WHOLE FUCKING TIME...the show was amazing, everyone sang along to every song. Which brings me back to the start of this thing, what makes an album have that effect on people?
Thinking back at what i know i could sing with, to me it is that perfect balance between lyrics, song structure, feeling and passion. The albums have that mix of happy and sad. There is a feeling of importance to what you are listening to. Sometimes they just come at the right time. Sometimes, they come when you least expect it. Maybe you have been waiting for it to come in the mail, so you check every day, happy with the anticipation. Then, there are others that hit you before you realize it and you cannot get them out of your head.
Along with "The Swiss Army Romance"
there are quite a few albums that no matter how long I go without listening to them, i can still sing along.Emery "The Weak's End"
The Lawrence Arms "The Greatest Story Ever Told"
Coheed and Cambria "The Second Stage Turbine Blade"
Saves the day "Stay What You Are"
Rise Against "revolutions per minute"
Alkaline Trio "S/T"
The Gaslight Anthem "The '59 Sound"
Against Me! "As The Eternal Cowboy"
Sparta "Porcelain"
Now, this is in NO WAY a definitive list, just things that I have had ingrained to often into my brain that they may always be there. And there is not a damn thing wrong with it
Friday, December 17, 2010
song of the day, day off of work edition
today I decided on American Steel's "Old Croy Road"
Consistently awesome, American Steel never disappoints
Consistently awesome, American Steel never disappoints
Thursday, December 16, 2010
song of the day, December 16
Hey hey, sweet home CHICAGO. That is right. Today, after purchasing the new Buddy Guy Album, I decided to choose the first song off it, "74 years young" (buy the whole album off amazon.com MP3 for $7.99)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
song of the day, December 15th
Smoking Popes "Megan" this song has some of the best lyrics i have ever heard. Plus, Bayside did an amazing cover/tribute of it. Enjoy.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
song of the day, December 14
So i pretty much gave up with Christmas, it was starting get to cliche, because, well, alot of the songs I like about and around Christmas are a little cheesy, but I love them.
Today, I pick a somewhat older song, but an absolute amazing piece of art. Today's song is "Alastika" by Moving Mountains. There are not many words that describe something so moving as this outside of inspiring.
Today, I pick a somewhat older song, but an absolute amazing piece of art. Today's song is "Alastika" by Moving Mountains. There are not many words that describe something so moving as this outside of inspiring.
Monday, December 13, 2010
another new week song of the day
hey hey, over the weekend, Seth Walker was my band to listen to. Not sure why or how it happened, but hot damn, this was a satisfying listen on a cold, rainy, snowy weekend.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
but i wanna know
do you like good music? Is there something you think i should know about that you want to share. Send me something.
Friday, December 10, 2010
bonus song
This is just an amazing song, "Symmetry" by Chuck Ragan. But the intro that Jon Gaunt provides on this is just one of the most beautifully sounding things i have ever heard.
back to christmas for Friday's song of the day
Who has heard "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues and does not LOVE IT?
Thursday, December 9, 2010
meh, not Christmas again
today, i give you "Chapter 13:the hero appears" by the Lawrence Arms from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" my personal favorite album of theirs and one of my top albums ever.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
late post, so i am skipping Christmas today
it is late, I kind of forgot about posting, today is "I'da Called You Woody Joe" by The Gaslight Anthem, because that is what i am listening to right now and I really like this song
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Christmas Song of the day, December 7
Did you enjoy the Bayside track yesterday? I did. Today I have The Almost's "Amazing, Because it is" this is not technically a Christmas song, but it puts me in the spirit. Plus, it also has a bit of "amazing grace" in it which was my grandfather's favorite song. He passed away suddenly about a week before Christmas when I was in high school and it was during his funeral that I found out Amazing Grace was his favorite song because of "That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see." line. This song is a modern take on it and, to me at least, makes a moving song have a more powerful impact.
This is a great song and reminds me of a great person who I always remember around this time of year. Enjoy.
This is a great song and reminds me of a great person who I always remember around this time of year. Enjoy.
Monday, December 6, 2010
I dropped the ball on Friday for the song of the day
I was off of work on Friday and tried to spend the day not on the computer. So I missed the boat for songs. I think today I will give you something, a free Christmas track from Bayside for Christmas.
GO HERE
GO HERE
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Hey Hey, did your local record store not have the Gaslight Anthem "Tumbling Dice" album?
Mine did, but I got one online from a different record store. I don't have it yet, but I found this. It sounds good and I like it.
Song of the day December 2
The song I wanted to do today was by a band called Blondfire, but i cant seem to find anywhere online that has it.
SOOOOOOOO here is Dustin Kensrue, "Christmas (baby please come home)" if this does not get your toes tapping, you might want to check your pulse
SOOOOOOOO here is Dustin Kensrue, "Christmas (baby please come home)" if this does not get your toes tapping, you might want to check your pulse
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
song of the day December 1st
Should i do christmas songs? For the next 25 days, i will try to do some Christmas songs.
One of the most unexpectedly awesome Christmas songs I have ever heard. Emery's "(Ho Ho Hey) A Way for Santas Sleigh" off Happy Christmas (you can link to it below"
One of the most unexpectedly awesome Christmas songs I have ever heard. Emery's "(Ho Ho Hey) A Way for Santas Sleigh" off Happy Christmas (you can link to it below"
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
song of the day, November 30th
"Great Expectations" by The Gaslight Anthem
What a perfect song to open an album. I remember hearing this song for the first time on my way home from the post office picking up my Gaslight Anthem '59 Sound pre-order. I remember getting chills. Physically goosebumps rose on my arms at how great this song is. I still get that feeling when that little guitar intro kicks in.
and acoustic, for fun
What a perfect song to open an album. I remember hearing this song for the first time on my way home from the post office picking up my Gaslight Anthem '59 Sound pre-order. I remember getting chills. Physically goosebumps rose on my arms at how great this song is. I still get that feeling when that little guitar intro kicks in.
and acoustic, for fun
Monday, November 29, 2010
Song of the day, November 29
The day after Thanksgiving, I was lucky enough to go see Matt Skiba and Brendan Kelly play acoustic. Derek Grant (drummer of alkaline trio) also showed up and played. Let me tell you, the show was great. It really felt like it was just a group of friends taking turns playing songs, jumping in and out of each other's sets and having as much fun as we (the audience) were watching it. Bredan Kelly's new songs, which he played a few of, really kicked some ass. I can't wait to see what he does with them.
Today's song is from Brendan Kelly's acoustic solo album he split with Joe McMahon from Smoke Or Fire called, "wasted potential." The song is called "there is no place like a stranger's floor" which was originally performed on the Lawrence Arms/Chinkees splot "Present day memories" and then again on "Cocktails and Dreams" and was originally a Chris McCaughan sung song.
Today's song is from Brendan Kelly's acoustic solo album he split with Joe McMahon from Smoke Or Fire called, "wasted potential." The song is called "there is no place like a stranger's floor" which was originally performed on the Lawrence Arms/Chinkees splot "Present day memories" and then again on "Cocktails and Dreams" and was originally a Chris McCaughan sung song.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
song of day, November 24
"Mr Chainsaw" from the Alkaline Trio.
"From Here to Infirmary" was the first Alkaline Trio album I owned. I bought it off the then drummer's wife. It is not that I did not like the band before then, i did. I just had no access to getting my own copies of them at the time. This was during my formative music years, like I have discussed before. This was before the internet was "the" way to get music. Before contacting a label and ordering online was an easy way. Back then you had to send "well-hidden" cash to most labels to get stuff you wanted. Best Buy carried some music, there was a record store kind of near my house that I had never heard of so I was kind of stuck. Anyway, my lady and i were listening to this album this morning and sometimes i forget how much this album influenced me at that time. I remember hearing unfinished, raw recordings of the songs in the photo lab in college thanks to his wife bringing them in. it was pretty cool.
This might be the last post this week, or it might not. I dunno. Friday i have tickets to see Brendan Kelly and Matt Skiba play, that should be rad.
"From Here to Infirmary" was the first Alkaline Trio album I owned. I bought it off the then drummer's wife. It is not that I did not like the band before then, i did. I just had no access to getting my own copies of them at the time. This was during my formative music years, like I have discussed before. This was before the internet was "the" way to get music. Before contacting a label and ordering online was an easy way. Back then you had to send "well-hidden" cash to most labels to get stuff you wanted. Best Buy carried some music, there was a record store kind of near my house that I had never heard of so I was kind of stuck. Anyway, my lady and i were listening to this album this morning and sometimes i forget how much this album influenced me at that time. I remember hearing unfinished, raw recordings of the songs in the photo lab in college thanks to his wife bringing them in. it was pretty cool.
This might be the last post this week, or it might not. I dunno. Friday i have tickets to see Brendan Kelly and Matt Skiba play, that should be rad.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Song of the day, Novebmber 23
today sucks at work. Basically, i work with some of the laziest people i have ever met. They are "too busy" and they do not seem to understand that the reason their department is almost completely gone is because they have been "too busy" and complaining so long that almost all of their work is completed by other people and they still complain about being "too busy"
today, because of this, i pick "dropjaw" by the broadways. This song may show up many times in my song of the day posts as it is one of my all time favorite songs.
"Fuck the whole world!!!!!"
seems like another wasted day
sometimes i think i think too much
my heart just seems to run away
i thought of you
fuck the whole world
i just want to sit and cry tonite in the arms that make me happy
i never thought a smile could change my life, my whole life
what a pretty girl on such a cloudy day
and i don't care about anything
every night i make a wish that i'll see you tomorrow.
sugar, i've never tasted anything so sweet
never felt something so beautiful
this ugly world needs more beauty like yours
my star, my love
today, because of this, i pick "dropjaw" by the broadways. This song may show up many times in my song of the day posts as it is one of my all time favorite songs.
"Fuck the whole world!!!!!"
seems like another wasted day
sometimes i think i think too much
my heart just seems to run away
i thought of you
fuck the whole world
i just want to sit and cry tonite in the arms that make me happy
i never thought a smile could change my life, my whole life
what a pretty girl on such a cloudy day
and i don't care about anything
every night i make a wish that i'll see you tomorrow.
sugar, i've never tasted anything so sweet
never felt something so beautiful
this ugly world needs more beauty like yours
my star, my love
Monday, November 22, 2010
song of the day, Nov 22
Did you like covers week? It was kind of fun for me to dig around in my head each day. Of course, I had Friday's "Kiss The Bottle" in my mind all week.
Today, I am going to take it to Chuck Ragan and "God Deciding."
My first real experience wiht Hot Water Music was when they did the split album with Alkaline Trio. I was definitely interested in what I heard, but I let the opinions of the fellow members of my then "ok sounding" band influence me away from them too much. I hate how people slag something because it takes what they consider to be "punk" and changes it. It was not until after Hot Water Music broke up that I really started becoming interested again. That all changed in November of 2006 when for my birthday i got tickets to 2 shows on the same night, and both for my birthday. I parked at the McDonald's on Clark street, go in a cab, went to the congress theater to see EMERY on the nintendo fusion tour. After Emery Played, I got into a cab to go back to the car and back to Metro to see the Lawrence Arms. Chuck Ragan was the second band on the bill that night and we got there just as he was going on stage, this was the night my opinions changed and I really go into Chuck and what Hot Water Music had created. Today, i have bee lucky enough to have seen Chuck a few times as well as the reformed Hot Water Music a few times. They are just so freaking good. Had I not made it back to Metro in time, i may never have known.
"God Deciding" was a Hot Water Music song. Full band, kinda shouty, definitely driving. But, this is an example of a good song becoming a great song when it is stripped down, slowed down and you can really hear the lyrics and feel the emotion. It changes the dynamic of the song in such a powerful manner. The Chuck solo version has become one of my favorite songs.
Today, I am going to take it to Chuck Ragan and "God Deciding."
My first real experience wiht Hot Water Music was when they did the split album with Alkaline Trio. I was definitely interested in what I heard, but I let the opinions of the fellow members of my then "ok sounding" band influence me away from them too much. I hate how people slag something because it takes what they consider to be "punk" and changes it. It was not until after Hot Water Music broke up that I really started becoming interested again. That all changed in November of 2006 when for my birthday i got tickets to 2 shows on the same night, and both for my birthday. I parked at the McDonald's on Clark street, go in a cab, went to the congress theater to see EMERY on the nintendo fusion tour. After Emery Played, I got into a cab to go back to the car and back to Metro to see the Lawrence Arms. Chuck Ragan was the second band on the bill that night and we got there just as he was going on stage, this was the night my opinions changed and I really go into Chuck and what Hot Water Music had created. Today, i have bee lucky enough to have seen Chuck a few times as well as the reformed Hot Water Music a few times. They are just so freaking good. Had I not made it back to Metro in time, i may never have known.
"God Deciding" was a Hot Water Music song. Full band, kinda shouty, definitely driving. But, this is an example of a good song becoming a great song when it is stripped down, slowed down and you can really hear the lyrics and feel the emotion. It changes the dynamic of the song in such a powerful manner. The Chuck solo version has become one of my favorite songs.
Friday, November 19, 2010
end of covers week, Friday, November 19
I am going to end this week of cover songs with a song that I have always loved, and continue to love with each version i hear. The song is Jawbreaker's "Kiss the bottle"
there are 2 versions of the song below, Lucero and Brendan Kelly and then in the links you can check out SPARTA's version of it. Honestly, I cannot tell you which one is my favorite. Listen to the lyrics, this song is special. It tells a story, one we have probably all lived.
there are 2 versions of the song below, Lucero and Brendan Kelly and then in the links you can check out SPARTA's version of it. Honestly, I cannot tell you which one is my favorite. Listen to the lyrics, this song is special. It tells a story, one we have probably all lived.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Song of the day, cover week song #4
I can respect Tegan and Sara for what they do, but i find their singing kind of painful. Regardless, Alkaline Trio did some role-swapping (Dan on Guitar and Vocals, Matt on bass) and Tegan joined them in a cover of "wake Up Exhausted"
This version is another example of a cover adding so much more than the original represented.
This version is another example of a cover adding so much more than the original represented.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Song of the day, cover week song #3
The Counting Crows were/are one of those bands that radio loved for some songs, fans loved for others and everyone kind of knew about. To this day, they are still popular and make music. Punk bands have put out covers of their work for a while now, but Dustin Kensrue from Thrice performs solo and his version has the most impact i feel. So here it is (i was almost at this show, but i had the weekend wrong)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
inspiration for the senor and the queen
According to Brian Fallon, this was one of the influences for "Senor and The Queen" and it makes it that much better
song of the day, cover week song #2
if you do not know of any of these bands, i feel sorry for you. Check out the Replacements "bastards of young" as performed by The Cardinal Sin, but since i cannot easily find a sample of that here, BONUS Against Me! version included.
JBTV Gaslight Videos
so if you want to watch the whole episode, check out yesterday's post. I was screwing around last night trying to get the songs on my ipod and there are 3 more songs that did not air as well as more between songs banter on JBTV online.
My absolute favorite thing about the whole show was the little stories told by Brian between songs. I usually cannot stand that stuff, but he reminds me of how my lady and I talk. Just bustin' people's chops, talking about nothing and everything all at once. My favorite quote is probably "this is a baby-makin' song. Just listen to the lyrics. So, if you are susceptible to babies, LOOK OUT."
I love the band and honestly, i just kind of want to hang out with them. The interviews prove that they are just as much fans of music as I am. Brian even mentions his "default" Lawrence Arms tattoo and how he knew he "made" it when Chuck Ragan from Hot Water Music sent him a song to get his opinion. That is pretty awesome.
My absolute favorite thing about the whole show was the little stories told by Brian between songs. I usually cannot stand that stuff, but he reminds me of how my lady and I talk. Just bustin' people's chops, talking about nothing and everything all at once. My favorite quote is probably "this is a baby-makin' song. Just listen to the lyrics. So, if you are susceptible to babies, LOOK OUT."
I love the band and honestly, i just kind of want to hang out with them. The interviews prove that they are just as much fans of music as I am. Brian even mentions his "default" Lawrence Arms tattoo and how he knew he "made" it when Chuck Ragan from Hot Water Music sent him a song to get his opinion. That is pretty awesome.
Monday, November 15, 2010
The Gaslight Anthem on JBTV
so this was supposed to be on my local NBC 5, but it did not happen, at least not at my house.
Anyway, JBTV is probably the best independent music shows out there. Consistently awesome. Well, The Gaslight Anthem are featured in this episode and you can watch it yourself HERE
I am watching this as I type this, so far so good.
edit: i have been skipping the dan black stuff, just not my speed.
but damn, Brian Fallon just said what i am calling Quote of the day "It's a baby-makin' song" ~Brian Fallon~talking about "senor & the queen"
Anyway, JBTV is probably the best independent music shows out there. Consistently awesome. Well, The Gaslight Anthem are featured in this episode and you can watch it yourself HERE
I am watching this as I type this, so far so good.
edit: i have been skipping the dan black stuff, just not my speed.
but damn, Brian Fallon just said what i am calling Quote of the day "It's a baby-makin' song" ~Brian Fallon~talking about "senor & the queen"
Song of the days...COVER WEEK
So, after my Johnny Cash post last week, I decided that this week should be dedicated to cover songs. To start it off, I am giving you HOT WATER MUSIC's cover of Alkaline Trio's "Bleeder." Now, below, there is a video of Chuck Ragan from Hot Water Music performing the song on his own, which is pretty much how it was released.
This is one of my favorite Alkaline Trio songs, but there is something to be said for how much more impactful it sounds on acoustic guitar with Chuck's signature raspy growl. This is such a great song, I do not know what else to say other than "enjoy"
This is one of my favorite Alkaline Trio songs, but there is something to be said for how much more impactful it sounds on acoustic guitar with Chuck's signature raspy growl. This is such a great song, I do not know what else to say other than "enjoy"
Friday, November 12, 2010
song of the day, Friday, November 12
Today is my birthday. I have had the joy of working all day as well. Wa-freakin-hoo, I should have taken the day off.
Oh well, today's song is Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down" This is just a fantastic song that I wish Mr. Cash had been around to hear everything that follows it. Gaslight did a cover of it for the Johnny Cash Tribute that is pretty freaking great too.
Oh well, today's song is Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down" This is just a fantastic song that I wish Mr. Cash had been around to hear everything that follows it. Gaslight did a cover of it for the Johnny Cash Tribute that is pretty freaking great too.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
song of the day, Thursday, November 11
Today's song is kind of an odd one. Today, i bring you "use somebody" by kings of leon. However, today is the Paramore acoustic cover. Which honestly, I think is about 10xs better. Hayley needs to embrace the smokey, raspy vocalist she has inside. I would buy a bluesy album of her music any day
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
song of the day, Wednesday, November 10
is there anyone who actually knows how to spell Wednesday that does not go "WED-NES-DAY" in their head each time they spell it? I think not.
Today's song is "breaking the broken" from Sparta's Album "Porcelain." This is hands down one of the best songs i have ever heard. Probably a desert island type song if you catch my drift. There is excellent music, a great flow to the song and an outstandingly catchy chorus that is not poppy at all. Such a great song.
BONUS! I had no idea they had a video for it
Today's song is "breaking the broken" from Sparta's Album "Porcelain." This is hands down one of the best songs i have ever heard. Probably a desert island type song if you catch my drift. There is excellent music, a great flow to the song and an outstandingly catchy chorus that is not poppy at all. Such a great song.
BONUS! I had no idea they had a video for it
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
want to hear a new social distortion song? of course you do
Social Distortion - Machine Gun Blues by KROQ
Thanks go KROQ for posting "Machine Gun Blues" which is coming out next week on itunes as a single and the album "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes" comes out early next year. I have been getting into Social D a lot more lately as they seem to fit my musical mood.
there is an interview with mike ness on KROQ as well as the track, so you can read it by going HERE
Thanks go KROQ for posting "Machine Gun Blues" which is coming out next week on itunes as a single and the album "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes" comes out early next year. I have been getting into Social D a lot more lately as they seem to fit my musical mood.
there is an interview with mike ness on KROQ as well as the track, so you can read it by going HERE
song of theday, Tuesday, November 9
Today's song is from Tiger Army, "Cupids Victim" it is a fun song and a great example of old and new styles coming together to create a great song.
i cannot embed it but the link is here for youtube and below for amazon.
YOUTUBE
i cannot embed it but the link is here for youtube and below for amazon.
YOUTUBE
Monday, November 8, 2010
song of the day, monday, Nov. 8
"Walls" by EMERY
"The Weak's End" is the first Emery album and helped me get through one of the darkest times in my life. While being considered a Christian band, you would probably never know it. The songs deal with various emotions and feelings and basically have a positive, "getting through it" vibe. The whole album is great and while "Walls" is not my absolute #1 track on the disc, it was the first one I heard.
I was watching JBTV, which is a local music video/interview show on late-night Wednesday, in 2004 and was wide awake. See, when I am depressed. I can't sleep. Most people lay around in bed and do nothing but sleep. But not me. I lay there and cannot shut down. But, then I heard "Walls." That song got me so pumped up that I went in search of the album the next day. That album pretty much did not leave my cd player for a month straight. Such well written songs. Somewhat uplifting but NEVER preachy. I had never heard music like this be executed so well.
If you are not into the screaming, give it 30 seconds and the whole song changes.
"The Weak's End" is the first Emery album and helped me get through one of the darkest times in my life. While being considered a Christian band, you would probably never know it. The songs deal with various emotions and feelings and basically have a positive, "getting through it" vibe. The whole album is great and while "Walls" is not my absolute #1 track on the disc, it was the first one I heard.
I was watching JBTV, which is a local music video/interview show on late-night Wednesday, in 2004 and was wide awake. See, when I am depressed. I can't sleep. Most people lay around in bed and do nothing but sleep. But not me. I lay there and cannot shut down. But, then I heard "Walls." That song got me so pumped up that I went in search of the album the next day. That album pretty much did not leave my cd player for a month straight. Such well written songs. Somewhat uplifting but NEVER preachy. I had never heard music like this be executed so well.
If you are not into the screaming, give it 30 seconds and the whole song changes.
Friday, November 5, 2010
song of the day for friday and the weekend
today was busy, so i did not get a chance to post my song. But I am doing it now. So, my unexpectedly awesome song to show up on random today was "Sink Florida, Sink" by against me!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
How about i start something new today?
i am thinking of starting a song of the day. That seems easy enough. Probably write a little bit about it, include a clip or something and a link to buy it. Deal is, you go buy it, support these bands so they keep doing good things.
Today's song is "My Friend Chris" from the menzingers. I always liked this song, but seeing it performed live was amazing. This is an anthem to being young, trying things for the first time and missing someone or something that made things important. At least, that is my take on it.
best video i could find, sound kinda sucks. but this song is absolutely amazing
Today's song is "My Friend Chris" from the menzingers. I always liked this song, but seeing it performed live was amazing. This is an anthem to being young, trying things for the first time and missing someone or something that made things important. At least, that is my take on it.
best video i could find, sound kinda sucks. but this song is absolutely amazing
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
just go download this now
yeah, this song always blows me away, always. just came up on random. Go get it
Monday, November 1, 2010
The more things change...
There are always trends in music. Whole periods of time that kind of take up a similar audio space. Like how you can tell when a song was from the '50s or '60s and how horribly '80s music has held up. Even the, at times terrible, period of "alternative" music from the '90s. I wonder what will "sound" like the 2000-2009 period or the "'00s"?
I am not sure really. But I do know that when I go back and look at some of the things I was really in to 10 year ago, I kind of go "ugh, why?"
My tastes in music have changed. Evolved? Evolved. I have always been into music, finding what I liked out of whatever I had access to. When I was a kid, like elementary or younger, it was the '50s and '60 cassettes that you could get as a series at the gas station. I loved that shit. My mom was totally supportive of it. Of course, shitty '80s pop was there a little. "Thriller" was awesome. As I got older, I started getting into classic rock. Probably because that was what my dad always had going. Alternative was kind of a part of that, so bands like Nirvana and Green Day were around for me as well. I never really got into soundgarden, smashing pumpkins or bands like that. I had some of their music, but none of it really grabbed on to me.
It wasn't until I was in high school that I started getting into other forms of music. I was a jazz band and orchestra nerd. I was surrounded by older kinds that were really into music. I kept my ears open and found out as much as I could. This was pre-internet days, so I could not just go home and start finding out band after band and listen to and download them. No, I had to borrow cds and check out listening stations and ask around.
It was around this time that I started getting into ska and punk. Again, that was what I was surrounded by and I was curious. Also keep in mind that I graduated HS in 2000 so I am not Interestingly, PHISH also made its way into my collection at the same time. That is pretty varied tastes, but I was into music and anything new or different got my attention. Now, actual punk, what we now call "street punk" where dudes had sketchy tattoos and piercings and mohawks, this was not what I was exposed to. No, it was more of the blink 182 MXPX NOFX skate punk and ska. However, the more I listened to it,the more I started to like the music that sounded like ska, but without the horns. Like, the songs still had the beat and what not of ska, but not that stupid trombone "burruurr urr urr urr" over and over. Electronic music was huge with my friends, and still is today, and i got into bands like the chemical brothers, underworld, prodigy and the future sound of london.
This then morphed into emo, and not the stupid shit emo now, but Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, get up kids etc. Then that ended up as just the punk sounds like Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Fall Out Boy...interstingly enough, a lot of Chicago bands as they all seemed to somewhat support each other. Most of my musical meandering came from compilation discs, usually free of cheap from the record labels.
The internet was starting to be a way to discover things when I started college and not just a way to find dirty cartoon pictures, boobs, or term paper information. Then there was a huge jump between chat rooms and IM and the web as we know it today. This same time was when I really got into the music that I still somewhat listen to today. More and more alkaline trio, the lawrence arms, the broadways, coheed and cambria, dashboard confessional. The whole genre of "punk" was exploding and getting more diverse. I still got a lot of influence from those around me. As a college freshman, I just kind of started hanging around other music fans and people that knew people in bands etc, and the more I did, the more I learned. I never stopped playing music all the way through college and still play today. Whether in bands or just picking around once and a while, i never stopped playing.
I bought a ton of music. 2 or 3 albums a week at times. I just wanted to listen to and absorb as much as I could. Bands like jawbreaker were noticed for their contribution to current music. However, this was also when I started to break away from my friends. At the time, they were still into the power pop sounding stuff and ska type things and I was getting into the heavier, more hardcore screaming and sing/scream bands. The fusion of metal and punk was starting to take place again and it was really interesting to me. But, i was having a hard time finding great music still. Listening stations were disappearing, well-written reviews were hard to find, the internet had not yet truly reached me as a way to explore and learn beyond what was right there in front of me.
After college, these same bands and trends in my listening stuck with me. However, what followed out of school was a drop in friend involvement. I kind of just cut myself off from everyone I knew. Sure, I was depressed at times, I was just down and felt stuck. This was the time in my life where my love of music became a part of who I am. I found the better part of who I was through music. I cut out the outside influences and just went with what felt right.
I started really getting into bands like Thursday and Underoath. But the one band that really pulled me out of that slump was Emery. "The Weak's End" was and still is one the best albums I own in my opinion. Going to see Emery then opened me up to many different other bands and I have just kept going on and on, learning and finding as much as possible. I started getting into Hot Water Music and bands like that. Bands that make music for themselves, not to fit into a genre.
Sadly, I got into Hot Water Music after they broke up, but I have seen them 2 times now since they reformed, which has been awesome.
Today, i listen to lots of things, punk, rock, americana, folk-punk, electronic, rockabilly...i am all over the place.
But, one thing that I have always said during all of these taste shifts, is that if i was ever in a band, it would not be about how amazing the guitar solos were, how fast we played, how loud we screamed, it would be rhythm, blues, old-school sounding guitar rock. Easy on the distortion, heavy on the "feeling." Bands like Lucero, The Gaslight Anthem, Social distortion, The Lawrence Arms, hot water music, Tiger Army, Against Me! and Cobra Skulls all match this sound.
To me, even before i heard these bands, this was the kind of music that I wanted to be involved in. I would go to shows and say, "I love this band, but if i was ever in a band again, i would probably not play music like this."
Well, over the last few years, I have noticed something. I am less and less excited to find a new metallic scream-sing band than I am to find a band like Lucero and The Gaslight Anthem, which is really fucking hard to do.
See, the thing is, whether it is because I am getting older, or because I have refined what I really like to listen to, there is just not a ton of new music that is getting me super excited. Things have that "too compressed" sounding effect on their guitars, or they are double-bass drum kicking with heavy breakdowns blah blah blah. Give me musicianship, give me a song with a melody. I love having music that fits my mood. But if you can create something that works for every move, then PERFECT. I would rather listen to something that could be danced to, or sung along to or just foot-tapping but it has substance. Sometimes, slower songs, with an established groove, show me much strong playing ability that some stupid fast shredding guitar solo. Anyone make make noise, but establishing that foundation of feel and rhythm is what makes a good song great.
I have started getting into it more. The feel of the music. Looking backwards into 50's music, stuff from the 60's, old school punk like the misfits. Things that are pure. I have talked about Lucero and The Gaslight Anthem before. I mentioned that I went to go see Social distortion play live for the first time a few weeks back. I realized something at that show. Lucero and Social D play music that comes from a special place, not just being in a band. Mike Ness and Ben Nicols would be doing the same thing if they were just playing alone. Part of what makes me love gaslight, and what comes through in their music, is that they are having a blast playing these songs every night. Watch them play live, they never stop smiling. They make fun of each other, screw around during songs, they are having a blast. This level of love for music is what helps make their music stand out in a sea of sameness. Social D has been around forever, but seeing them live really made me appreciate something that I had never heard before on their albums.
It is surprising how much our tastes can change. looking back, i never realized how much the influence of others helped me find new things. I mean, i have always sought out music, through magazines or the internet or record labels, but not until I wrote this did i see such a strong correlation. I think the best thing I ever did was quit listening to what others liked and really found my own sound. I followed my heart without worrying about what would follow me. I think I would still enjoy music if I had kept following the previous paths, but what I have been doing now seems to have made it be much more to me. I really don't care if you like what I like, I will just go to the show alone and have a blast.
My Top bands recently in no order:
The Gaslight Anthem
Lucero
Social Distortion
The Lawrence Arms
The Misfits
The Menzingers
Cobra Skulls
The Broadways
Against me!
Hot Water music
Emery
alkaline trio
sundowner
tiger army
ps. This stream of consciousness was written over the course of 5 or 6 hours at work. In between reports, waiting for things to download or just taking a break. I am sorry that it probably reads that way. But really, this has been sitting in my head for a few weeks and needed to be put somewhere.
I am not sure really. But I do know that when I go back and look at some of the things I was really in to 10 year ago, I kind of go "ugh, why?"
My tastes in music have changed. Evolved? Evolved. I have always been into music, finding what I liked out of whatever I had access to. When I was a kid, like elementary or younger, it was the '50s and '60 cassettes that you could get as a series at the gas station. I loved that shit. My mom was totally supportive of it. Of course, shitty '80s pop was there a little. "Thriller" was awesome. As I got older, I started getting into classic rock. Probably because that was what my dad always had going. Alternative was kind of a part of that, so bands like Nirvana and Green Day were around for me as well. I never really got into soundgarden, smashing pumpkins or bands like that. I had some of their music, but none of it really grabbed on to me.
It wasn't until I was in high school that I started getting into other forms of music. I was a jazz band and orchestra nerd. I was surrounded by older kinds that were really into music. I kept my ears open and found out as much as I could. This was pre-internet days, so I could not just go home and start finding out band after band and listen to and download them. No, I had to borrow cds and check out listening stations and ask around.
It was around this time that I started getting into ska and punk. Again, that was what I was surrounded by and I was curious. Also keep in mind that I graduated HS in 2000 so I am not Interestingly, PHISH also made its way into my collection at the same time. That is pretty varied tastes, but I was into music and anything new or different got my attention. Now, actual punk, what we now call "street punk" where dudes had sketchy tattoos and piercings and mohawks, this was not what I was exposed to. No, it was more of the blink 182 MXPX NOFX skate punk and ska. However, the more I listened to it,the more I started to like the music that sounded like ska, but without the horns. Like, the songs still had the beat and what not of ska, but not that stupid trombone "burruurr urr urr urr" over and over. Electronic music was huge with my friends, and still is today, and i got into bands like the chemical brothers, underworld, prodigy and the future sound of london.
This then morphed into emo, and not the stupid shit emo now, but Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, get up kids etc. Then that ended up as just the punk sounds like Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Fall Out Boy...interstingly enough, a lot of Chicago bands as they all seemed to somewhat support each other. Most of my musical meandering came from compilation discs, usually free of cheap from the record labels.
The internet was starting to be a way to discover things when I started college and not just a way to find dirty cartoon pictures, boobs, or term paper information. Then there was a huge jump between chat rooms and IM and the web as we know it today. This same time was when I really got into the music that I still somewhat listen to today. More and more alkaline trio, the lawrence arms, the broadways, coheed and cambria, dashboard confessional. The whole genre of "punk" was exploding and getting more diverse. I still got a lot of influence from those around me. As a college freshman, I just kind of started hanging around other music fans and people that knew people in bands etc, and the more I did, the more I learned. I never stopped playing music all the way through college and still play today. Whether in bands or just picking around once and a while, i never stopped playing.
I bought a ton of music. 2 or 3 albums a week at times. I just wanted to listen to and absorb as much as I could. Bands like jawbreaker were noticed for their contribution to current music. However, this was also when I started to break away from my friends. At the time, they were still into the power pop sounding stuff and ska type things and I was getting into the heavier, more hardcore screaming and sing/scream bands. The fusion of metal and punk was starting to take place again and it was really interesting to me. But, i was having a hard time finding great music still. Listening stations were disappearing, well-written reviews were hard to find, the internet had not yet truly reached me as a way to explore and learn beyond what was right there in front of me.
After college, these same bands and trends in my listening stuck with me. However, what followed out of school was a drop in friend involvement. I kind of just cut myself off from everyone I knew. Sure, I was depressed at times, I was just down and felt stuck. This was the time in my life where my love of music became a part of who I am. I found the better part of who I was through music. I cut out the outside influences and just went with what felt right.
I started really getting into bands like Thursday and Underoath. But the one band that really pulled me out of that slump was Emery. "The Weak's End" was and still is one the best albums I own in my opinion. Going to see Emery then opened me up to many different other bands and I have just kept going on and on, learning and finding as much as possible. I started getting into Hot Water Music and bands like that. Bands that make music for themselves, not to fit into a genre.
Sadly, I got into Hot Water Music after they broke up, but I have seen them 2 times now since they reformed, which has been awesome.
Today, i listen to lots of things, punk, rock, americana, folk-punk, electronic, rockabilly...i am all over the place.
But, one thing that I have always said during all of these taste shifts, is that if i was ever in a band, it would not be about how amazing the guitar solos were, how fast we played, how loud we screamed, it would be rhythm, blues, old-school sounding guitar rock. Easy on the distortion, heavy on the "feeling." Bands like Lucero, The Gaslight Anthem, Social distortion, The Lawrence Arms, hot water music, Tiger Army, Against Me! and Cobra Skulls all match this sound.
To me, even before i heard these bands, this was the kind of music that I wanted to be involved in. I would go to shows and say, "I love this band, but if i was ever in a band again, i would probably not play music like this."
Well, over the last few years, I have noticed something. I am less and less excited to find a new metallic scream-sing band than I am to find a band like Lucero and The Gaslight Anthem, which is really fucking hard to do.
See, the thing is, whether it is because I am getting older, or because I have refined what I really like to listen to, there is just not a ton of new music that is getting me super excited. Things have that "too compressed" sounding effect on their guitars, or they are double-bass drum kicking with heavy breakdowns blah blah blah. Give me musicianship, give me a song with a melody. I love having music that fits my mood. But if you can create something that works for every move, then PERFECT. I would rather listen to something that could be danced to, or sung along to or just foot-tapping but it has substance. Sometimes, slower songs, with an established groove, show me much strong playing ability that some stupid fast shredding guitar solo. Anyone make make noise, but establishing that foundation of feel and rhythm is what makes a good song great.
I have started getting into it more. The feel of the music. Looking backwards into 50's music, stuff from the 60's, old school punk like the misfits. Things that are pure. I have talked about Lucero and The Gaslight Anthem before. I mentioned that I went to go see Social distortion play live for the first time a few weeks back. I realized something at that show. Lucero and Social D play music that comes from a special place, not just being in a band. Mike Ness and Ben Nicols would be doing the same thing if they were just playing alone. Part of what makes me love gaslight, and what comes through in their music, is that they are having a blast playing these songs every night. Watch them play live, they never stop smiling. They make fun of each other, screw around during songs, they are having a blast. This level of love for music is what helps make their music stand out in a sea of sameness. Social D has been around forever, but seeing them live really made me appreciate something that I had never heard before on their albums.
It is surprising how much our tastes can change. looking back, i never realized how much the influence of others helped me find new things. I mean, i have always sought out music, through magazines or the internet or record labels, but not until I wrote this did i see such a strong correlation. I think the best thing I ever did was quit listening to what others liked and really found my own sound. I followed my heart without worrying about what would follow me. I think I would still enjoy music if I had kept following the previous paths, but what I have been doing now seems to have made it be much more to me. I really don't care if you like what I like, I will just go to the show alone and have a blast.
My Top bands recently in no order:
The Gaslight Anthem
Lucero
Social Distortion
The Lawrence Arms
The Misfits
The Menzingers
Cobra Skulls
The Broadways
Against me!
Hot Water music
Emery
alkaline trio
sundowner
tiger army
ps. This stream of consciousness was written over the course of 5 or 6 hours at work. In between reports, waiting for things to download or just taking a break. I am sorry that it probably reads that way. But really, this has been sitting in my head for a few weeks and needed to be put somewhere.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
mid-afternoon post of procrastination
hello. How are you enjoying the new Sainte Catherines and Make Do and Mend albums? Yeah? Me too. I have not been able to pull the trigger on the none more black album, it is just not catching me in the right place yet. Tumbledown (at least the teasers) sounded too jokey to me.
Also, this week has brought me to finally buy some Misfits music, perfect for Halloween. I am kind of in a weird place for music, but more on that on another post. It is formulating in my head.
But, who likes free music? Punknews.org has some "Fest" related compilations as does free music abundant, Death To False Hope Records.
Take the time to check DTFH records, they have some good stuff.
Also, this week has brought me to finally buy some Misfits music, perfect for Halloween. I am kind of in a weird place for music, but more on that on another post. It is formulating in my head.
But, who likes free music? Punknews.org has some "Fest" related compilations as does free music abundant, Death To False Hope Records.
Take the time to check DTFH records, they have some good stuff.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
i forgot some
so tumbledown and none more black have albums out today too. I guess work is getting in the way of my music addiction.
stuff you should buy that is new today
2 albums are out today that you should pick up.
Make Do and Mend "End Measured Mile"
The Sainte Catherines "Fire Works"
there is some other stuff today you might like. Senses Fail have a new album, I listened to the samples on Amazon and it does not do anything for me. It is the same compressed sounding metal in the background and did not really have the substance i have been looking for lately. I feel like there are other albums out today that I missed, but really, the 2 i picked up (featured above) are 2 that i have been waiting for a while now.
Make Do and Mend "End Measured Mile"
The Sainte Catherines "Fire Works"
there is some other stuff today you might like. Senses Fail have a new album, I listened to the samples on Amazon and it does not do anything for me. It is the same compressed sounding metal in the background and did not really have the substance i have been looking for lately. I feel like there are other albums out today that I missed, but really, the 2 i picked up (featured above) are 2 that i have been waiting for a while now.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
head on over to alt press to check out the flatliners new video
The Flatliners have a new video and you can see it here
I saw Social Distortion and Lucero last night, i just have to find the time to write about it.
I saw Social Distortion and Lucero last night, i just have to find the time to write about it.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
AltPress is hosting Sundowner's "In The Flicker" video
head on over to Alternative Press and watch Sundowner's new video. The embed code is junk, so you have to take a little trip over there.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
surprise of the week
(sorry for the lack of any real content lately, I pretty much hate my job right now and it is sucking my soul out)
So, I have talked, I think, about RED CITY RADIO and how great they are as a band. Well, yesterday, I got a cool surprise of finding out that they released an EP while we are waiting for their new full-length to come called "Spinning in circles is a gateway drug."
I downloaded it on my iphone before leaving work and I have since listened to the 3 tracks back to back every instant that I have listened to music today. It is that damn good. Think Hot Water Music if they started today. A little less dense sounding, more jangly, definitely awesome
Check out both of their albums by clicking the album covers below.
So, I have talked, I think, about RED CITY RADIO and how great they are as a band. Well, yesterday, I got a cool surprise of finding out that they released an EP while we are waiting for their new full-length to come called "Spinning in circles is a gateway drug."
I downloaded it on my iphone before leaving work and I have since listened to the 3 tracks back to back every instant that I have listened to music today. It is that damn good. Think Hot Water Music if they started today. A little less dense sounding, more jangly, definitely awesome
Check out both of their albums by clicking the album covers below.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Creepshow made a video
so the new album from The Creepshow that i talked about yesterday, and picked up this morning (it rocks) has a video for the title track. check it out below
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Hey, the Rise Against DVD came out today
consistently one of the best bands out there, Rise Against have released a DVD today entitled "Another Station:Another Mile"
check out some clips below
check out some clips below
There is a ton of new music this week
I am kind of having buyers remorse for buying the new Chiodos album, especially since there is so much good new music out today.
Don't get me wrong, it is a great album, but it is not really what I am into listening to right now. I dunno, they have a new singer, formally of Yesterday's Rising, which was a great band and it is definitely a step above anything they did with Craig Owens. It is a solid album that has more depth than what they have previously created. The vocals have much more power. Craig was a more soaring sound, while this has more impact. It sounds important, I just can't get into it today. Maybe today is just a bad day for that kind of music for me.
Below is a list of other things I want to check out/purchase
Corin Tucker Band
The Creepshow
J. Roddy Walston and the Business
Don't get me wrong, it is a great album, but it is not really what I am into listening to right now. I dunno, they have a new singer, formally of Yesterday's Rising, which was a great band and it is definitely a step above anything they did with Craig Owens. It is a solid album that has more depth than what they have previously created. The vocals have much more power. Craig was a more soaring sound, while this has more impact. It sounds important, I just can't get into it today. Maybe today is just a bad day for that kind of music for me.
Below is a list of other things I want to check out/purchase
Corin Tucker Band
The Creepshow
J. Roddy Walston and the Business
None More Black have a song up on Fat Wreck Chords' site
Go to this LINK and check out a new track from None More Black off of their upcoming new album "Icons." It sounds a lot like LaGrecia and None More Black had a baby. Makes sense considering they have some of the same members. Here is my "had to do it" moment, maybe they should call it LaGrecia None More.
that was dumb, i'm sorry.
that was dumb, i'm sorry.
Friday, October 1, 2010
As tall as lions are no more
i guess AS TALL AS LIONS are calling it quits:
After eight years of music, friendship, laughter, adventure, bliss, blood, sweat, tears, and everything else that goes along with it, As Tall As Lions are retiring for the foreseeable future. There is no sadness on our side, and we hope there is none on yours. We will be playing a handful of shows across the country to try and give everyone an opportunity to see us one last time. Our sincerest apologies to those who can't join us at these celebrations, but know you will be there in spirit. Much love to you all, and thanks again for everything.
this band was/is great. if you have not heard them, click the covers below and check them out.
After eight years of music, friendship, laughter, adventure, bliss, blood, sweat, tears, and everything else that goes along with it, As Tall As Lions are retiring for the foreseeable future. There is no sadness on our side, and we hope there is none on yours. We will be playing a handful of shows across the country to try and give everyone an opportunity to see us one last time. Our sincerest apologies to those who can't join us at these celebrations, but know you will be there in spirit. Much love to you all, and thanks again for everything.
this band was/is great. if you have not heard them, click the covers below and check them out.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Unoffical Brian Fallon Acoustic album for free download
edit: 12.4.2010 that album is gone, but there is a ton of stuff here:http://thegaslightanthem.bigforumpro.com/audio-f6/audio-rips-master-list-revised-t2784.htm
or go here: http://besidesasides.blogspot.com/2010/06/bootleg-gaslight-anthem-59-sound.html
Hey, check this out. Someone finally took all of the acoustic/cover Brian Fallon songs out there and put together an album worth of music.
I have been doing this for a year or more, finding youtube videos, live recordings other people have made etc and downloading them or using dvdvideosoft and audacity to make copies for my listening pleasure.
Well, now you don't have to. Because you can get them here
don't forget to check out Gaslight's other things, as well as This Charming Man and Lanemeyer which are Brian's previous bands:![American Slang [+Digital Booklet]](http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B003PWH4JA&tag=thetimeisneve-20)
![Señor And The Queen [Ep]](http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B0013H1OE0&tag=thetimeisneve-20)
If There's a Will: There's Still Nothing
or go here: http://besidesasides.blogspot.com/2010/06/bootleg-gaslight-anthem-59-sound.html
Hey, check this out. Someone finally took all of the acoustic/cover Brian Fallon songs out there and put together an album worth of music.
I have been doing this for a year or more, finding youtube videos, live recordings other people have made etc and downloading them or using dvdvideosoft and audacity to make copies for my listening pleasure.
Well, now you don't have to. Because you can get them here
don't forget to check out Gaslight's other things, as well as This Charming Man and Lanemeyer which are Brian's previous bands:
If There's a Will: There's Still Nothing
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