new Ts for the summer!

Write This Down

Write This Down - Write This Down

This is a spastic record in that each song has a completely different sound, tempo, and feel. This band sounds like several great bands all wrapped up into one, (old) Brandnew, (old) Taking Back Sunday, Comeback Kid, (old) Used, and The Receiving End of the Siren.

This record dynamics are so mixed up. You have no idea where the next song will take you. 34 minutes of not stop surprises. Their lyrics are straight forward and very understandable. Their are no poetic secrets here. After several spins this has become a fun album for me.

JBG.

What I'm listening to this week...

Volcano Choir

This is a super group of many folk artist including Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. Its a mix of Experimental Folk, Atmospheric, and a little Rock. Great for night drives, or chillin at the beach.

The Classic Crime

This album still has the same sound they've had since their first album, but more professional and fuller. I love the vocals on this time around, the range is so much more than we've heard before and its not over done, with some gang vocals thrown in. If you like any TCC record then you will like this one the best!

Secret and Whispers

I really like this album, but it sounds like its Saosin, if you can handle that, then give this record a spin.

Death Vessel

I found this band because I'm a huge Sigur Ros fan, and Jonsi the lead singer is going on his first solo tour. He picked Death Vessel to open up for him on tour. I have never heard of them, so I got it, and I love it. Its beautiful music, with surprises thrown in the background. If you like Sigur Ros, The Album Leaf, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, then you'll love album.

One Day Without Shoes

On April 8, 2010, Toms Shoes had a worldwide event "One Day Without Shoes." The event was to help raise awareness about people who walk around everyday with out shoes. It was also done to raise awareness about podoconiosis. Podoconiosis is a disease that forms with bad foot hygiene and not wearing shoes. With all this, a couple of us from ADP decided to join the fun.

We decided we wanted to be a little more extreme so we decided to walk 30 miles barefoot. We woke up at 6:30 a.m. but didn't get started until 8. The walk was grueling and very painful. Walking barefoot that far was a eye opener. Through the walk the little things gave us so much joy from finding a smooth part of the road to walk on to our silly songs we made to buy time. With everything that happened on this journey we gained a new appreciation for shoes. I don't know how they do it day in and day out without shoes.

Show Review: Young and Wreckless

This show feature Facedowns Records newest bands. Reminded me of Solid State Records Young Blood Tour

Onward to Olympas

This was the opening band who played as best they could to 7 people. They played 5 songs from their new Facedown album "This world is not my Home". It reminded me of older AS I Lay Dying stuff. Heavy and tight rifts, with some nice breakdowns. I think they need a few more tours under their belt, but could be headed the same direction as AILD.

A Hope for Home

I really wanted to see this band, their new record "Realis" just came out Tuesday. I liked their first record a lot as well. They had just moved up from Strikefirst Records to Facedown. Their set was intense and beautiful. Reminded me of Thrice and old Underoath. They used atmospheric effects, with over layering keys, and guitar effect. AHFH would be loud, screaming, and almost chaotic, then quickly return to clean guitars, singing, and ambient sounds. They played a powerful set, and all new songs. All the bands except AHFH spoke from the stage, I got the feeling these guys are really shy. I really want to see them on a bigger stage next time.

Hands

The Hands album "Creator" is an incredible album. So I was really antsy to see them play. Then I find out this is their last tour because they breaking up. Hands put on the most dynamic and diversified set of all the bands, I heard what sounded like Beloved, Hot Water Music, Futher Seems Forever, Sights and Sounds, and (heavy) Thrice. Every song and transition sounded so different but complementary to the song. Hands is a must see before they call it a day.

in the Mist of Lions

Their record is heavy, technical, and fast. They were the only metal band of the night, but fit well with the line-up of the other bands. I was hoping for more than what I got at the show. It was a good set, but looked like a rehearsal than "Bringing It". The lead singer did give a challenging message to the crowd about being fake, and giving Christ a bad name, but other than that just a metal set with LOTSSSSSS of leads and solos. They have potential to be better than Impending Doom.

Overal a fun night, and I home in time to watch LOST with my wife.

Bump

Show Review

This is a Photo Journal Brief Narrative Show Review. Its my personal opinion, so please feel free to leave your comments and opinions as well.

Marksman (formerly Glasgow)

Sound: Indie type

Compared to: As Cities Burns, old Manchester Orchestra

I enjoyed their set. Their lead guitarist layered my ears with massive amounts of effects. They had a amazing fill-in Drummer "Cannon" who did a great job with Marksman.

Quiet Science

Sound: Rock, Dance, and Loud

Compared to: old Killers, Lovedrug, And Then Their Were None, & Mute Math

I loved this bands set. I have never seen or heard of them until this show. They are not signed to a label, but if they keep this up, I can see these guys and gal going really far. http://www.myspace.com/quietsciencemusic

PReSON Philips

Sound: Acoustic, Folk, Worship

It was PReSON's album release show. Free download on Come and Live records. It was a great set with a lot of energy. The band faced each other and encouraged the crowd to surround the band. It was a powerful worship set with lots of sing-a-longs.

Cool Hand Luke

Sound: Mark and Piano

This was a very quiet intimate set. Mark played a variety of songs from the Cool Hand Luke library on the piano. He weaved his set with stories and in-depth descriptions of the meaning of his songs. I have seen many incarnations of Cool Hand Luke, and I decided that I like the full band as opposed to the solo piano set.

Overall

The show started out really rockin' but began to slow down towards the end. The crowd was great, no fights, and plenty of insightful conversations.

PReSON & Cool Hand Luke show tonight in Tampa