I'm getting rid of this blog. I set up two new ones:
At the End of All Things
and
I keep finding myself
one is strictly music, one is totally random.
So this one will be disappearing.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Now I'm wondering why the floor has suddenly become a moving target
(February 16, 2009 Pittsburgh, PA - Club Zoo)
I have to start by being perfectly honest: never have I considered myself a “fan” of Ben Folds, per say. I absolutely respect him as a musician, his following is faithful, his tunes are solid, and his staying power is solidified. That said, before Valentine’s Day, I had never delved much further than his (hilarious) cover of Dr. Dre’s “Bitches Ain’t Shit” and the Ben Folds Five staple “Army.” But when I got the call Saturday morning that I had a ticket and a ride to see him at Club Zoo on the approaching Monday with a girl I can’t deny being into, I jumped at the opportunity, and the standard pre-concert buildup ensued.
I placed Way to Normal, Folds’ 2008 album, in frequent rotation after glimpsing a setlist on AbsolutePunk. It’s certainly an enjoyable album, though it has its dull moments. Of course, Rockin’ the Suburbs, Songs for Silverman, and Ben Folds Live were all played at least once throughout the course of the weekend. I wanted to be relatively familiar with the songs; I didn’t expect to know every word though.
President’s Day arrived, and my enthusiasm peaked. I arrived at my ride’s house, and soon enough we were on our way, a significantly polite mix of Ben songs in the minivan’s stereo. We reached the venue, and waited anxiously until we were let inside. After far too long of a wait (a typical experience at Club Zoo), Miniature Tigers took the stage.
A short but sweet indie-pop set ensued. A cross between of Montreal and, as my female friend pointed out, I’m From Barcelona, certainly made my night a whole lot more lighthearted. Had I any money in my wallet, I would have left the venue with the vinyl copy of Tell It to the Volcano, an album that very well could have cracked my top ten of 2008 had I given it the chance sooner. Definitely an enjoyable live show, worth whatever the price may be. Also, Charlie Brand, the band’s chief frontman, is far too comfortable on stage (not a bad thing), and a very genuine guy, grateful for any appreciation he is shown.
When their set ended, Charlie announced, to the audience’s surprise, that they would be followed by an acapella group. Confusion and mild anticipation showed all across the crowd’s collective face. When 15 or so college-aged boys took the stage overdressed, as an assembly of their kind should be, our surprise was met head first, with a downright good rendition of Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero.” The Originals, from Carnegie Mellon University, as they introduced themselves, followed that up with a very well arranged version of the Plain White T’s “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You).” After that they did Ben Folds’ “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” a bizarre decision considering the crowd observing. I think it’s safe to say everyone was impressed.
So following an acapella group, you would imagine the set up would be quick, and Ben would be quick to get on stage. Not the case, but I blame the venue. When Ben finally did take the stage, the audience lost it, and the band blasted through “Effington,” “Brainwascht,” and “You Don’t Know Me,” all of which translate very well live. Ten more songs followed and I couldn’t help but feel like I was on a cloud, at one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Staples of this third of the set were “Landed,” “Cologne,” and “Free Coffee” (a song that proves incredibly impressive live).
Another staple in a Ben Folds live show is a few solo songs, and the four he played did not disappoint. “Brick” and “Fred Jones Part 2” were without question the highlights of the show for me. He followed those with six more outstanding songs with the band. For whatever reason, “Kylie From Connecticut” is probably my favorite song on the new album (something a lot of people don’t understand), and I couldn’t help but love it live. “Zak and Sara” was rousing, as was “Kate,” the perfect way to end the set. “ONE MORE SONG” chants ensued, and of course Ben and the band came back and gave us a classic encore, closing the show with “Not the Same,” and composing the audience in a choral singalong.
All in all, this is the best show I can remember going to. It’s not my typical crowd, the average age was probably 23-25, but that maturity only added to the experience. Folds’ is an unbelievable pianist, something you cannot agree with until you’ve seen him. The band though, was flawless. As the set started, I was a little worried about the mix (way too much bass), but that can also be blamed on the venue. In the end though I was stunned by the talent the stage held. Definitely go see Ben Folds & co. if you ever get the chance.
Ben Folds’ setlist:
Effington
Brainwascht
You Don’t Know Me
Annie Waits
Alice Childress
Way to Normal
Lovesick Diagnostician (fake Dr. Yang)
Dr. Yang
Before Cologne/Cologne
You to Thank
Landed
Free Coffee
Hiroshima
Where’s Summer B.?
*solo set*
Fred Jones Part 2
Brick
Lullabye
Emaline
*full band returns*
Kylie From Connecticut
Zak and Sara
Rockin’ the Suburbs
Bitch Went Nutz (fake)
Army
Kate
*encore*
Fair
Not the Same
Full credit for the setlist goes to this guy, he also has a great review of the very same show.
I have to start by being perfectly honest: never have I considered myself a “fan” of Ben Folds, per say. I absolutely respect him as a musician, his following is faithful, his tunes are solid, and his staying power is solidified. That said, before Valentine’s Day, I had never delved much further than his (hilarious) cover of Dr. Dre’s “Bitches Ain’t Shit” and the Ben Folds Five staple “Army.” But when I got the call Saturday morning that I had a ticket and a ride to see him at Club Zoo on the approaching Monday with a girl I can’t deny being into, I jumped at the opportunity, and the standard pre-concert buildup ensued.
I placed Way to Normal, Folds’ 2008 album, in frequent rotation after glimpsing a setlist on AbsolutePunk. It’s certainly an enjoyable album, though it has its dull moments. Of course, Rockin’ the Suburbs, Songs for Silverman, and Ben Folds Live were all played at least once throughout the course of the weekend. I wanted to be relatively familiar with the songs; I didn’t expect to know every word though.
President’s Day arrived, and my enthusiasm peaked. I arrived at my ride’s house, and soon enough we were on our way, a significantly polite mix of Ben songs in the minivan’s stereo. We reached the venue, and waited anxiously until we were let inside. After far too long of a wait (a typical experience at Club Zoo), Miniature Tigers took the stage.
A short but sweet indie-pop set ensued. A cross between of Montreal and, as my female friend pointed out, I’m From Barcelona, certainly made my night a whole lot more lighthearted. Had I any money in my wallet, I would have left the venue with the vinyl copy of Tell It to the Volcano, an album that very well could have cracked my top ten of 2008 had I given it the chance sooner. Definitely an enjoyable live show, worth whatever the price may be. Also, Charlie Brand, the band’s chief frontman, is far too comfortable on stage (not a bad thing), and a very genuine guy, grateful for any appreciation he is shown.
When their set ended, Charlie announced, to the audience’s surprise, that they would be followed by an acapella group. Confusion and mild anticipation showed all across the crowd’s collective face. When 15 or so college-aged boys took the stage overdressed, as an assembly of their kind should be, our surprise was met head first, with a downright good rendition of Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero.” The Originals, from Carnegie Mellon University, as they introduced themselves, followed that up with a very well arranged version of the Plain White T’s “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You).” After that they did Ben Folds’ “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” a bizarre decision considering the crowd observing. I think it’s safe to say everyone was impressed.
So following an acapella group, you would imagine the set up would be quick, and Ben would be quick to get on stage. Not the case, but I blame the venue. When Ben finally did take the stage, the audience lost it, and the band blasted through “Effington,” “Brainwascht,” and “You Don’t Know Me,” all of which translate very well live. Ten more songs followed and I couldn’t help but feel like I was on a cloud, at one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Staples of this third of the set were “Landed,” “Cologne,” and “Free Coffee” (a song that proves incredibly impressive live).
Another staple in a Ben Folds live show is a few solo songs, and the four he played did not disappoint. “Brick” and “Fred Jones Part 2” were without question the highlights of the show for me. He followed those with six more outstanding songs with the band. For whatever reason, “Kylie From Connecticut” is probably my favorite song on the new album (something a lot of people don’t understand), and I couldn’t help but love it live. “Zak and Sara” was rousing, as was “Kate,” the perfect way to end the set. “ONE MORE SONG” chants ensued, and of course Ben and the band came back and gave us a classic encore, closing the show with “Not the Same,” and composing the audience in a choral singalong.
All in all, this is the best show I can remember going to. It’s not my typical crowd, the average age was probably 23-25, but that maturity only added to the experience. Folds’ is an unbelievable pianist, something you cannot agree with until you’ve seen him. The band though, was flawless. As the set started, I was a little worried about the mix (way too much bass), but that can also be blamed on the venue. In the end though I was stunned by the talent the stage held. Definitely go see Ben Folds & co. if you ever get the chance.
Ben Folds’ setlist:
Effington
Brainwascht
You Don’t Know Me
Annie Waits
Alice Childress
Way to Normal
Lovesick Diagnostician (fake Dr. Yang)
Dr. Yang
Before Cologne/Cologne
You to Thank
Landed
Free Coffee
Hiroshima
Where’s Summer B.?
*solo set*
Fred Jones Part 2
Brick
Lullabye
Emaline
*full band returns*
Kylie From Connecticut
Zak and Sara
Rockin’ the Suburbs
Bitch Went Nutz (fake)
Army
Kate
*encore*
Fair
Not the Same
Full credit for the setlist goes to this guy, he also has a great review of the very same show.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Wow
It's been really really really long. Since we last spoke I had some really awful nights and one really great night. Last night me and a wonderful girl went to see Ben Folds and Miniature Tigers. I go to a lot of shows, but this one was hands down the best one in a very long time. Hopefully soon enough I can write a review of it.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Anthony Raneri - To Write Love On Her Arms Presents: Heavy and Light: Live In Orlando
Artist: Anthony Raneri (of Bayside)Album: To Write Love On Her Arms Presents: Heavy And Light.
Notes: Ripped from here using Audacity, tracks split using Kristal. All free and legal software. Heavy and Light was a concert put together by To Write Love On Her Arms, and held at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL on January 11th, 2009.
Download : http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xmhaxmjmd3y
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Well
I know I haven't posted in probably over a week. There's not much to talk about. I set up a last.fm, so that keeps track of what I listen to. Thus, I shall not post a whole list anymore. Instead I'll summarize my most listened to one or two artists.
1. Patton Oswalt: Yes, my most played artist is a stand up comedian. So be it, laughter and music are therapeutic, they go hand in hand. Anyway, this dude is hilarious, just look him up on Youtube.
2. Rocky Votolato: Folky musician that I listen to when I really need to be brought up. Makers is the perfect record for the snow.
3. Saves the Day: Mmmmmmmm Chris Conley in six days :). I can't wait. I love these guys, I learned like 12 of their songs Friday.
Yesterday I borrowed a Vox Satchurator pedal from my local guitar store, and I must say, I can't stand it. I'm much happier with Channel 2 of my amp. It's a Vox amp anyways.
1. Patton Oswalt: Yes, my most played artist is a stand up comedian. So be it, laughter and music are therapeutic, they go hand in hand. Anyway, this dude is hilarious, just look him up on Youtube.
2. Rocky Votolato: Folky musician that I listen to when I really need to be brought up. Makers is the perfect record for the snow.
3. Saves the Day: Mmmmmmmm Chris Conley in six days :). I can't wait. I love these guys, I learned like 12 of their songs Friday.
Yesterday I borrowed a Vox Satchurator pedal from my local guitar store, and I must say, I can't stand it. I'm much happier with Channel 2 of my amp. It's a Vox amp anyways.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Today
has been amazing. But it hurts to type lol. I'm so incredibly sore. I woke up at 5, was at the mountain by 7, on the mountain by 9, and I didn't take a break til after 1. Then I went back out from 2 to 3. Ridiculous. Anyway, today I landed a stalefish, a seatbelt, buttloads of 180s (I've been working on landing switch). On boxes (where I spent most of the day) I started just 50-50s but stepped up to boardslides pretty quick. There were four boxes, one REALLY easy, one easy, one pretty tough (it was a long one) and one that was hard (kinked and on a hill). Anyway, I've never landed a frontside board (I know, weak) until today, but I managed to get wicked comfortable with them. So I started to do 180 - 50-50 - switch outs and I got comfortable enough to land those on the long box. I just got wicked smooth today :]. I took my boardslides onto the kinked box and people were having trouble just 50-50ing it. So I felt pretty damn good.
Friday, January 9, 2009
iTunes on Shuffle
Because I have nothing better to do and I'd really like you to hear some new music:
1. The Glass Ocean - "Canary In a Coal Mine" (RIYL: mewithoutYou, La Dispute)
2. Bear vs. Shark - "The Great Dinosaurs With Fifties Section" (RIYL: mewithoutYou, glassJAw)
3. Park - "Irukandji" (RIYL: Panic at the Disco, Bayside)
4. Days Away - "You Were Right" (RIYL: Circa Survive, Good Old War)
5. Edison Glass - "End of You" (RIYL: Brand New, Muse)
6. Saves the Day - "Radio (Live Acoustic)" (RIYL: Brand New, Bayside)
7. Nightmare of You - "My Name is Trouble" (RIYL: I Am the Avalanche, The Format)
That's all I even feel like doing. Not even that good recommendations.
1. The Glass Ocean - "Canary In a Coal Mine" (RIYL: mewithoutYou, La Dispute)
2. Bear vs. Shark - "The Great Dinosaurs With Fifties Section" (RIYL: mewithoutYou, glassJAw)
3. Park - "Irukandji" (RIYL: Panic at the Disco, Bayside)
4. Days Away - "You Were Right" (RIYL: Circa Survive, Good Old War)
5. Edison Glass - "End of You" (RIYL: Brand New, Muse)
6. Saves the Day - "Radio (Live Acoustic)" (RIYL: Brand New, Bayside)
7. Nightmare of You - "My Name is Trouble" (RIYL: I Am the Avalanche, The Format)
That's all I even feel like doing. Not even that good recommendations.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
BLAH
Nothing feels good anymore. Fo rizzle. I don't want to do anything. This week is turning out to be terrible, as was last, and midterms are next week :|. Life is not looking to great from here.
Don't give me pity either.
Don't give me pity either.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
This week I listened to...
Right Away, Great Captain! - The Eventually Home (indie folk)
Kevin Devine - Split the Country, Split the Street (acoustic rock)
Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost to Rest (acoustic rock)
.moneen. - The Red Tree (alternative rock)
Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance (post-hardcore)
Bayside - The Walking Wounded (rock)
Bayside - Sirens & Condolences (rock)
Brand New - The Devil & God Are Raging Inside Me (rock)
Emarosa - Relativity (post-hardcore)
The Early November - The Room's Too Cold (rock)
Valencia - We All Need A Reason To Believe (pop rock)
Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (hip hop)
Park - Building A Better _____ (rock)
Motion City Soundtrack - I Am the Movie (pop rock)
City & Colour - Live (acoustic/folk)
City & Colour - The Death of Me EP (acoustic/folk)
City & Colour - Bring Me Your Love (acoustic/folk)
Darling, You Should Be Ashamed - Nostalgia EP (metalcore)
It's been quite a week, to say the least.
Kevin Devine - Split the Country, Split the Street (acoustic rock)
Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost to Rest (acoustic rock)
.moneen. - The Red Tree (alternative rock)
Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance (post-hardcore)
Bayside - The Walking Wounded (rock)
Bayside - Sirens & Condolences (rock)
Brand New - The Devil & God Are Raging Inside Me (rock)
Emarosa - Relativity (post-hardcore)
The Early November - The Room's Too Cold (rock)
Valencia - We All Need A Reason To Believe (pop rock)
Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (hip hop)
Park - Building A Better _____ (rock)
Motion City Soundtrack - I Am the Movie (pop rock)
City & Colour - Live (acoustic/folk)
City & Colour - The Death of Me EP (acoustic/folk)
City & Colour - Bring Me Your Love (acoustic/folk)
Darling, You Should Be Ashamed - Nostalgia EP (metalcore)
It's been quite a week, to say the least.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
BEST ALBUMS of 2008
Here we go the big reveal:
Honorable Mentions: Anthony Green - Avalon, The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound, Russian Circles - Station, Thrice - The Alchemy Index Volumes 3 & 4: Air & Earth, United Nations - United Nations
10. Once Nothing - First Came The Law
9. Copeland - You Are My Sunshine
8. Dance Gavin Dance - Dance Gavin Dance
7. Good Old War - Only Way To Be Alone
6. Bayside - Shudder
5. Underøath - Lost In The Sound of Separation
Unquestionably my favorite UO record to date. I can't think of a single complaint about it.
4. Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, and Curse
Every time I listen to this record I find a new song to love.
3. City and Colour - Bring Me Your Love
The beauty of this one lies in it's sheer simplicity.
2. La Dispute - Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair
One of the most emotional records I've ever heard in my life. Legitimate screamo is still alive and kicking.
1. Lydia - ...Illuminate
Some of the most beautiful sounds ever put to record. This has been my number one since January, and nothing has been able to come close.
Again, if I'm missing any lists you'd like to see, please let me know. Also, read these on my Myspace, the formatting is better there. This list also may change as soon as next week, with every listen I find something new to love in all of these albums. Please, give these artists a chance.
Honorable Mentions: Anthony Green - Avalon, The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound, Russian Circles - Station, Thrice - The Alchemy Index Volumes 3 & 4: Air & Earth, United Nations - United Nations
10. Once Nothing - First Came The Law
9. Copeland - You Are My Sunshine
8. Dance Gavin Dance - Dance Gavin Dance
7. Good Old War - Only Way To Be Alone
6. Bayside - Shudder
5. Underøath - Lost In The Sound of Separation
Unquestionably my favorite UO record to date. I can't think of a single complaint about it.
4. Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, and Curse
Every time I listen to this record I find a new song to love.
3. City and Colour - Bring Me Your Love
The beauty of this one lies in it's sheer simplicity.
2. La Dispute - Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair
One of the most emotional records I've ever heard in my life. Legitimate screamo is still alive and kicking.
1. Lydia - ...Illuminate
Some of the most beautiful sounds ever put to record. This has been my number one since January, and nothing has been able to come close.
Again, if I'm missing any lists you'd like to see, please let me know. Also, read these on my Myspace, the formatting is better there. This list also may change as soon as next week, with every listen I find something new to love in all of these albums. Please, give these artists a chance.
Best EPs of 2008
10. La Dispute - Untitled 7"/Here, Hear I/Here, Hear II
9. Jon Foreman - Winter EP/Spring EP/Summer EP
8. The Narrative - Just Say Yes EP
7. Deas Vail - White Lights EP
6. All Get Out - All Get Out EP
5. The Glass Ocean - Put On the Wooden Overcoat EP
4. Manchester Orchestra - Let My Pride Be EP
3. Eye Alaska - Yellow & Elephant EP
2. You, Me, and Everyone We Know - So Young, So Insane EP
1. Person L - Initial EP
Note:
There's a very good chance that unless you follow what I type very closely, you haven't heard all of these artists. Well I would very strongly recommend give every single one of them a chance, they're all outstanding and hardworking people.
9. Jon Foreman - Winter EP/Spring EP/Summer EP
8. The Narrative - Just Say Yes EP
7. Deas Vail - White Lights EP
6. All Get Out - All Get Out EP
5. The Glass Ocean - Put On the Wooden Overcoat EP
4. Manchester Orchestra - Let My Pride Be EP
3. Eye Alaska - Yellow & Elephant EP
2. You, Me, and Everyone We Know - So Young, So Insane EP
1. Person L - Initial EP
Note:
There's a very good chance that unless you follow what I type very closely, you haven't heard all of these artists. Well I would very strongly recommend give every single one of them a chance, they're all outstanding and hardworking people.
Best Albums of 2007 in Retrospect
10. Thrice - The Alchemy Index Volumes 1 & 2: Fire & Water
9. Shad - The Old Prince
8. Dance Gavin Dance - Downtown Battle Mountain
7. The Receiving End of Sirens - The Earth Sings Mi Fa Mi
6. Bayside - The Walking Wounded
5. Every Time I Die - The Big Dirty
4. Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison Trees
3. Circa Survive - On Letting Go
2. Big D and the Kids Table - Strictly Rude
1. Radiohead - In Rainbows
9. Shad - The Old Prince
8. Dance Gavin Dance - Downtown Battle Mountain
7. The Receiving End of Sirens - The Earth Sings Mi Fa Mi
6. Bayside - The Walking Wounded
5. Every Time I Die - The Big Dirty
4. Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison Trees
3. Circa Survive - On Letting Go
2. Big D and the Kids Table - Strictly Rude
1. Radiohead - In Rainbows
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Best Live Bands I Saw in 2008
Honorable Mentions: Alkaline Trio, Bayside, The Dear Hunter, Norma Jean
10. Chiodos
9. Eye Alaska
8. Person L
7. Manchester Orchestra
6. Lydia
5. All Get Out
4. Circa Survive
3. Once Nothing
2. Kevin Devine
1. Thrice
Do yourself a favor and go pick up Thrice's Live at the House of Blues DVD
10. Chiodos
9. Eye Alaska
8. Person L
7. Manchester Orchestra
6. Lydia
5. All Get Out
4. Circa Survive
3. Once Nothing
2. Kevin Devine
1. Thrice
Do yourself a favor and go pick up Thrice's Live at the House of Blues DVD
Bands I Don't Dig in 2008
These are all bands that have received generally positive promotion from people whose opinions I respect, thus I expect to enjoy the band, yet I don't. Not saying they're bad.
Anberlin
Bon Iver
Closure In Moscow
Fleet Foxes
Foxy Shazam
The Hold Steady
House of Heroes
Love You Moon
The Matches
These Arms Are Snakes
Anberlin
Bon Iver
Closure In Moscow
Fleet Foxes
Foxy Shazam
The Hold Steady
House of Heroes
Love You Moon
The Matches
These Arms Are Snakes
Most Disappointing Albums of 2008
5. Norma Jean - The Anti-Mother
4. The Sound of Animals Fighting - The Ocean and the Sun
3. Dear and the Headlights - Drunk Like Bible Times
2. Bring Me the Horizon - Suicide Season
1. Fear Before - Fear Before
Note:
All of these albums followed my personal favorite releases from these bands. I don't like a single one of these albums, but every album (i.e. Redeemer, Lover..., Small Steps Heavy Hooves, Count Your Blessings, The Always Open Mouth) that preceded it are personal favorites.
4. The Sound of Animals Fighting - The Ocean and the Sun
3. Dear and the Headlights - Drunk Like Bible Times
2. Bring Me the Horizon - Suicide Season
1. Fear Before - Fear Before
Note:
All of these albums followed my personal favorite releases from these bands. I don't like a single one of these albums, but every album (i.e. Redeemer, Lover..., Small Steps Heavy Hooves, Count Your Blessings, The Always Open Mouth) that preceded it are personal favorites.
Best Guest Appearances of 2008
5. "I Can Get Back Up Now" - You, Me , and Everyone We Know
Featuring Max Bemis of Say Anything
4. "Hospital" - Lydia
Featuring Aaron Marsh of Copeland
3. "Weak Man" - Good Old War
Featuring Anthony Green of Circa Survive
2. "Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" - Dance Gavin Dance
Featuring Nic Newsham of Gatsbys American Dream
1. All of Razia's Shadow: A Musical as performed by Forgive Durden
Featuring Casey Crecenzo of The Dear Hunter, John Gourley of Portugal. The Man, Kris Anaya of An Angle, Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou, Danny Stevens of theAUDITION, Chris Conley of Saves the Day, Daniel Young of This Providence, Max Bemis of Say Anything, Greta Salpeter of The Hush Sound, Brendon Urie of Panic at the Disco, Nic Newsham of Gatsbys American Dream, Shawn Harris of The Matches, and Lizzie Huffman of Man in the Blue Van
Featuring Max Bemis of Say Anything
4. "Hospital" - Lydia
Featuring Aaron Marsh of Copeland
3. "Weak Man" - Good Old War
Featuring Anthony Green of Circa Survive
2. "Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most" - Dance Gavin Dance
Featuring Nic Newsham of Gatsbys American Dream
1. All of Razia's Shadow: A Musical as performed by Forgive Durden
Featuring Casey Crecenzo of The Dear Hunter, John Gourley of Portugal. The Man, Kris Anaya of An Angle, Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou, Danny Stevens of theAUDITION, Chris Conley of Saves the Day, Daniel Young of This Providence, Max Bemis of Say Anything, Greta Salpeter of The Hush Sound, Brendon Urie of Panic at the Disco, Nic Newsham of Gatsbys American Dream, Shawn Harris of The Matches, and Lizzie Huffman of Man in the Blue Van
Monday, December 29, 2008
Best Songs of 2008
10. "The Dust of a Town" - Once Nothing - First Came the Law
9. "Storms" - Person L - Initial EP
8. "Wolves At Night (Live on WBRU-FM)" - Manchester Orchestra - Let My Pride Be EP
7. "You've Already Been (iTunes Bonus Track)" - Bayside - Shudder
6. "Breathing In A New Mentality" - Underøath - Lost In The Sound of Separation
5. "One More Day" - Lydia - ...Illuminate
4. "New Storms For Older Lovers" - La Dispute - Somewhere At the Bottom of The River
Between Vega and Altair
3. "Moses of The South" - Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, and Curse
2. "Water and God" - All Get Out - All Get Out EP
1. "I, The Swan" - The Sound of Animals Fighting - The Ocean and the Sun
Unfortunately I couldn't find all of these songs on Myspace, otherwise I'd have a playlist of them. Just a few notes:
"Wolves at Night (WBRU-FM)" is VERY different from the version featured on I'm Like A
Virgin Losing a Child. It's worth buying though. "You've Already Been" is the iTunes bonus track to Shudder, but would have been the best song on the record. "I, the Swan" just makes me dance.
9. "Storms" - Person L - Initial EP
8. "Wolves At Night (Live on WBRU-FM)" - Manchester Orchestra - Let My Pride Be EP
7. "You've Already Been (iTunes Bonus Track)" - Bayside - Shudder
6. "Breathing In A New Mentality" - Underøath - Lost In The Sound of Separation
5. "One More Day" - Lydia - ...Illuminate
4. "New Storms For Older Lovers" - La Dispute - Somewhere At the Bottom of The River
Between Vega and Altair
3. "Moses of The South" - Colour Revolt - Plunder, Beg, and Curse
2. "Water and God" - All Get Out - All Get Out EP
1. "I, The Swan" - The Sound of Animals Fighting - The Ocean and the Sun
Unfortunately I couldn't find all of these songs on Myspace, otherwise I'd have a playlist of them. Just a few notes:
"Wolves at Night (WBRU-FM)" is VERY different from the version featured on I'm Like A
Virgin Losing a Child. It's worth buying though. "You've Already Been" is the iTunes bonus track to Shudder, but would have been the best song on the record. "I, the Swan" just makes me dance.
Last week's list
I realize I'm a day late, and I'm not gonna put myspace links cuz there's gonna be A LOT:
Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now (rock)
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends (rock)
Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want to Be (rock)
Thursday - Thursday / envy Split (post-hardcore)
envy - Thursday / envy Split (screamo/post-rock)
La Dispute - Somewhere At the Bottom of The River Between Vega and Altair (screamo)
Every Time I Die - The Big Dirty (southern metal)
Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child (rock)
Darling, You Should Be Ashamed - The Weight of Days (metalcore)
Secret Lives! of the Freemasons - This Was Built To Make You Dance (post-hardcore)
You, Me, and Everyone We Know - So Young, So Insane EP (pop-rock)
Closure In Moscow - The Penance and The Patience EP (alternative rock)
Showbread - No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical (post-hardcore)
Further Seems Forever - The Moon Is Down (emo)
Uzi & Ari - Headworms (indie)
Chuck Ragan - Feast Or Famine (folk/acoustic rock)
Codeseven - Dancing Echoes/Dead Sounds (alternative rock)
Circus Circus - Brooklyn Nightlife (metalcore)
Chiodos - Bone Palace Ballet: Grand Coda (post-hardcore)
The Sound of Animals Fighting - The Ocean and the Sun (alternative rock)
Fear Before The March of Flames - The Always Open Mouth (metalcore)
City and Colour - Sometimes (folk/acoustic rock)
Sufjan Stevens - Songs For Christmas (holiday)
Alexisonfire - The Switcheroo Series (post-hardcore)
.moneen. - The Switcheroo Series (rock)
Moving Mountains - Foreword EP (post-rock)
Radiohead - In Rainbows (indie)
The Chariot - The Fiancée (metalcore)
Dance Gavin Dance - Dance Gavin Dance (post-hardcore)
House of Heroes - The End is Not The End (rock)
Uzi & Ari - It is Freezing Out (indie)
Shad - The Old Prince (hip hop/rap)
Eisley - Combinations (indie)
¡All-Time Quarterback! - ¡All-Time Quarterback! (indie)
Alexisonfire - Crisis (post-hardcore)
.moneen. - The Red Tree (rock)
Heavy Heavy Low Low - Fuck It?! EP (grindcore)
Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost To Rest (folk/rock)
Kevin Devine - Split The Country, Split the Street (folk/rock)
Copeland - Beneath Medicine Tree (alternative rock)
Copeland - Eat, Sleep, Repeat (alternative rock)
No, there's way too many to link em all. Maybe I'll go back and edit later.
Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now (rock)
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends (rock)
Taking Back Sunday - Where You Want to Be (rock)
Thursday - Thursday / envy Split (post-hardcore)
envy - Thursday / envy Split (screamo/post-rock)
La Dispute - Somewhere At the Bottom of The River Between Vega and Altair (screamo)
Every Time I Die - The Big Dirty (southern metal)
Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child (rock)
Darling, You Should Be Ashamed - The Weight of Days (metalcore)
Secret Lives! of the Freemasons - This Was Built To Make You Dance (post-hardcore)
You, Me, and Everyone We Know - So Young, So Insane EP (pop-rock)
Closure In Moscow - The Penance and The Patience EP (alternative rock)
Showbread - No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical (post-hardcore)
Further Seems Forever - The Moon Is Down (emo)
Uzi & Ari - Headworms (indie)
Chuck Ragan - Feast Or Famine (folk/acoustic rock)
Codeseven - Dancing Echoes/Dead Sounds (alternative rock)
Circus Circus - Brooklyn Nightlife (metalcore)
Chiodos - Bone Palace Ballet: Grand Coda (post-hardcore)
The Sound of Animals Fighting - The Ocean and the Sun (alternative rock)
Fear Before The March of Flames - The Always Open Mouth (metalcore)
City and Colour - Sometimes (folk/acoustic rock)
Sufjan Stevens - Songs For Christmas (holiday)
Alexisonfire - The Switcheroo Series (post-hardcore)
.moneen. - The Switcheroo Series (rock)
Moving Mountains - Foreword EP (post-rock)
Radiohead - In Rainbows (indie)
The Chariot - The Fiancée (metalcore)
Dance Gavin Dance - Dance Gavin Dance (post-hardcore)
House of Heroes - The End is Not The End (rock)
Uzi & Ari - It is Freezing Out (indie)
Shad - The Old Prince (hip hop/rap)
Eisley - Combinations (indie)
¡All-Time Quarterback! - ¡All-Time Quarterback! (indie)
Alexisonfire - Crisis (post-hardcore)
.moneen. - The Red Tree (rock)
Heavy Heavy Low Low - Fuck It?! EP (grindcore)
Kevin Devine - Put Your Ghost To Rest (folk/rock)
Kevin Devine - Split The Country, Split the Street (folk/rock)
Copeland - Beneath Medicine Tree (alternative rock)
Copeland - Eat, Sleep, Repeat (alternative rock)
No, there's way too many to link em all. Maybe I'll go back and edit later.
Most Anticipated of 2009
Well, being it's the last three days of 2008 I figure I should post all of my end of the year lists. Rather than overload you with one mega-post, I'll post all my lists in several separate posts.
Here's what I'm most excited for next year:
Brand New
Kevin Devine (expecting this to be AOTY, but who's to say)
Manchester Orchestra
As Tall As Lions
Gallows
Lupe Fiasco
Radiohead
Say Anything
mewithoutYou
Circa Survive (probably most anticipated)
Taking Back Sunday
Two Tongues
Saves The Day
The Snake The Cross The Crown
Silverstein
Thursday
Deas Veil
All Get Out (also going to be VERY good)
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Envy On The Coast
The Dear Hunter
.moneen.
Circle Takes The Square
Wale
Every Time I Die
glassJAw (in my dreams)
Once Nothing
Cassino
Arcade Fire
Person L
Isles & Glaciers
Dashboard Confessional
Portugal. The Man
Alexisonfire
Minus The Bear
Needless to say, it should be a good year.
Here's what I'm most excited for next year:
Brand New
Kevin Devine (expecting this to be AOTY, but who's to say)
Manchester Orchestra
As Tall As Lions
Gallows
Lupe Fiasco
Radiohead
Say Anything
mewithoutYou
Circa Survive (probably most anticipated)
Taking Back Sunday
Two Tongues
Saves The Day
The Snake The Cross The Crown
Silverstein
Thursday
Deas Veil
All Get Out (also going to be VERY good)
You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Envy On The Coast
The Dear Hunter
.moneen.
Circle Takes The Square
Wale
Every Time I Die
glassJAw (in my dreams)
Once Nothing
Cassino
Arcade Fire
Person L
Isles & Glaciers
Dashboard Confessional
Portugal. The Man
Alexisonfire
Minus The Bear
Needless to say, it should be a good year.
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