Showbread double disc hype

I have high expectations from Showbread for their next release, a double disc set called "Anorexia Nervosa". They exploded with "No Sir..." but have been quietly touring and defending themselves after "Age of Reptiles". This is a release that cuold put them back on top. They're smart, they're creative, and I see no reason why they can't blow people away.

It has little to do with the amount of screaming, so before you start telling me I'm too scene for AOR, don't. Look at the personality, the wild glam attitude of No Sir, then look at the streamlined AOR.

I dont know maybe Im just a hater.

Rap

Anyone have any favorite hip-hop artists? Talking about indie/hardcore all day can be a total burn-out.

The Maine is my new best friend

Awesome = The Maine covering Akon. Here.

Best three minutes of my day.

The Nail Podcast

In case anyone is interested, a new Tooth and Nail podcast emerged last week featuring a new song from Ivoryline, and some chit chat from Josh of Emery. Also on the podcast is A Dream Too Late, Far Less, and some other stuff.

New records abound!

So today, Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007, marks one of the single greatest days in music history, for me at least.

Six, count 'em, SIX new records are out today, all of which I am interested in.

They go as follows:

Say Anything-In Defense Of The Genre

Coheed and Cambria-Good Apollo I'm Burning Star Volume II: No World For Tomorrow

Far-Less-A Toast to Bad Taste

The Glorious Unseen-

Cobra Starship-Viva La Cobra!

Oh, Sleeper-When I Am God

Out of that six, like four of them I am downloading currently. Rhapsody didn't have the new Far-Less or Glorious Unseen's debut, so I'll have to purchase hardcopies of those.

Tell me, which one's would you like me to review? Or would you rather I just review all of them?

UPDATE: My headphones blew out. Reviews will be delayed a few days until I can get a new pair.

Radiohead.

Unless you live in an information-age cave, you've probably heard that Radiohead has released their latest record, In Rainbows, completely free from a label, only on their website, and with giving you the ability to choose how much YOU want to pay for the right to download it.

I've never been a big Radiohead fan, but this idea is something I wish EVERY BAND adopted, mainly because they rarely see alot of money from cd sales and downloads, they get more cash from merch sales at shows, which more kids would be able to go to if they had easier access to the bands music.

Think about it.

anyway, I haven't been able to download the cd yet, but I'll tell you what I think of it when I do, and maybe try for yourself.

Go here.

Love and kisses.

UPDATE: I downloaded it and am currently listening to it. Without having a background to compare it with any review would be unsatisfactory, but I have to say it's pretty rocking for a band I often get mixed up with Pink floyd.

Does this resolve it for you?

You're welcome.

I love you.

Twelve Gauge can't be breaking up because

THEY ARE MOVING TO TAMPA FLORIDA OH YEAH!!

Seriously, they are.

So...yeah.

Oh, I guess you could say I'm back.

Circa Survive

I am listening to the new Circa Survive CD, and I didn't think it would be that great, considering I thoroughly resented a live show I saw a few years back. But I'm enjoying it.

I dont know why im posting this nonsense

And the traffic goes down.

jk - playradioplay

Good news / bad news

I don't know how famliiar you are with the various clothing companies out there specializing in scene-related hotness. Well one of my faves, The Black Sea, recently got their myspace hacked. Kinda sad.

The good thing is, they have a new line of some legit stuff. No they didn't pay me for this post. But Demon Hunter pays me to make polls about them. Too bad the poll's not in their favor so far. GOTCHA DXH!

Sufjan Stevens expected to live to 300

I'm just gonna put this out there -
Unless Sufjan Stevens is expecting to live well into triple-digits, I don't think he's gonna make it to his 50 state, 50 CD goal.

In 4 years he's released 2 states. Meaning all 50 states will take 100 years at this rate.

Dont Poll Me, Bro

Our last poll recently closed by indicating that the majority of you are in As Cities Burn.

Our new poll tests your opinion of the coming Demon Hunter album.

That time of year...

With it being mid October and no amazing records within sight of the rest of the year, I thought it might be a good time to bring up some Album of The Year contenders.

Some records that come to mind right away include (top 5, in order)-
Lovedrug - Everything Starts Where It Ends
Brighten - King VS Queen
As Cities Burn - Come Now Sleep
Haste The Day - Pressure The Hinges
Neon Horse - Ne... wait did he just say Neon Horse???1wtf?!?

I know - what about Anberlin. Im also considering Drop Dead Gorgeous and Falling Up.

Anyway, enough about me. How about you? I want some input for when we compile or Top Records of '07 (according to this ridiculous blog) list.

100th ob-scene post and other lowlights

In a series of flat out low points for music as we know it, some hormonal teenagers have come up with some concept based on having sex in honor of acoustic Sullivan songs.

Ever thought of self control? Personal integrity? Self respect?

Or is that too much work for you?

How about Tell Me I'm WrooOOOOOOOOoooong acoustic.
That'd be perdy damn hawt.
And if it sounds as beautiful as I think it will,
I'll bang the next decent looking girl I come across, and make her write
"You're Wrong Brooks" across her chest, after I've done the deed.

Sullivan makes tons of songs about romance and following your heart, heart-break, and dedication. But for Brooks to partake in this is nothing less than hypocritical. Calling out ladies to forsake their purity for a few extra myspace hits is ridiculous.

Ever thought of promoting purity? Chivalry? Romance? Well they did in theory, through their songs. But I guess the truth comes out eventually.

Yes I did see the disclaimer "this shouldn't be taken seriously". Ok so let me get this straight. You want pictures of people as described in the above statment, with lyrics on their bodies, but at the same time, we shouldn't do it cause you're not serious? Which one is it?

I'm not overreacting. Yes I expect a backlash of comments from B4B followers. Yes, I expect B4B to tell ME that I'M wrong. God forbid someone make a statement in this world promoting something positive.

I dont even know what to say

Eavesdropping: Colour Revolt

Colour Revolt recently gave Pause magazine an interview discussing their wacky music and wacky personalities and celebrity status -

We had our first rock star thing yesterday, at Lollapalooza. We all got free shoes.

Demon Hunter freaking video

Here ya go. "Fading Away" is the song. Thoughts? The new CD hits stores next month.

WFT EPs?

So after a few decades of waiting for the sophomore full-length from The Myriad, we finally have the next best thing - an ep called "Prelude to Arrows". It'll have 4 songs off that full-length and two other exclusive tracks.

Koch Records will be releasing this alleged full-length. Check the myspace for info on this ep, unless you're like me and youre tired of the ridiculousness and just want the freaking CD.

The Showdown also has an EP available called "Feel Like Hell EP". It features 3 b-sides from Temptation Come My Way. What were your thoughts on the latest Showdown CD?

If you're thinking about robbing a band - dont.

Does anyone know why it is that bands are getting their belongings robbed/vandalized/broken into so much?

Edison Glass recently has gone through some troubles with having their belongings stolen and van broken into. They lost a ton of stuff totalling $8,000 and you can get more info including a donations link here. The tour with Blindside is still going on ;)

Impending Doom in Decibel

Check out a recent write-up on Impending Doom and their Christian foundation here.

They’ve played with popular offshoots like Job for a Cowboy and experience the same things that every other death metal band goes through: sore throats before and after shows (“On tour, Brook usually won’t speak until he is onstage”)

The Eavesdropping Murders

From Brian of The Handshake Murders:

[Please comment on the following words]
God - cool in my book, but believe what you want.
Emo - Guilty as charged. Doesn't mean I have female parts. Our drummer has an acoustic side project called Land of Tears. We all dig 'emo'. It did turn into something kind of lame nowadays.
Drugs - We're totally un-party... so no? Well, Jeff rides the ganja-train quite a bit.. and likes it. a lot. but is very responsible about it.
Heidi Klum - Didn't she just have Seal's baby? I rarely go a week without listening to a Seal record. Hah, she had a baby Seal.
HSM fans - Better and generally smarter on the IQ scale than Dave Mathews fans. Those who like both are still cool, but one day, they'll have to choose. There can be only one.

New musics.

Solid State signs Once Nothing. We look even stupider than we did two posts ago.

The Classic Crime and Oh, Sleeper have new songs online.

I've been praying about this and..

I'm leaving being a full-time member of the blog.

It's gonna be tough to say good-bye, since I've been a part of the movement since Taking Refuge was still around.

I just don't like the way the music industry is looking, and I don't want to be a part of it this way anymore.

I love Kevin and all you guys still, this has nothing to do with you.

And for once I won't blame Toby Mac...I promise.

Please still support Ob-SCENE. Kevin is trying to do some good.

I just don't feel like my opinion is wanted anymore. I always assumed this was an OPINION blog, and that I could speak my mind.

But, lately especially, it hasn't been so.

So...

I don't want to be a part of it anymore.

Sorry.

Hopefully Kevin will allow me to stay on in some capacity, even if I only get to post once-a-month.

And in case you were wondering, Anberlin sold out.

xVarious news batchx

My Children My Bride signed to Solid State. OB-SCENE looks stupid for the Solid State post below.

*UPDATED* Anberlin "Lost Songs" tentative album tracklisting:
1. The Haunting
2. Uncanny
3. Like A Rolling Stone
4. Day Late Friend (acoustic)
5. Enjoy The Silence
6. Cadence (acoustic)
7. Downtown Song
8. There Is A Light
9. Dismantle Repair (acoustic)
10. The Promise
11. Nieve Orleans (acoustic)
12. Inevitable (AOL sessions)
13. Unwinding (AOL sessions)
14. Creep (AOL sessions)
15. Baby Please Come Back
16. Ready Fuels (demo)
17. Driving (demo)
18. Everywhere In Between (demo)

Number One Gun has new songs up.

I apologize for constantly posting T&N related bands, but to be honest, they make news *shrug*.

PlayRadioPlay posted a bunch of tour dates all over until mid-November.

From Gwen Stacy:

We'll be heading into the studio to record a brand new 12 song full-length with Paul Leavitt (The Bled, From Autumn To Ashes, Strike Anywhere, Circa Survive) and Brian Mcternan (Thrice, Converge, Hot Water music, The Movielife).

Underoath Movie EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!!!!

We could be boring and tell you what everyone else has already told you - that Underoath is making a movie. Instead we're gonna try and be cool by doing this:

We're gonna write the plot. Now, I know it's more of a documentary than a scripted film, but I guess while we're breaking news of UNDEROATH: THE MOVIE, we might as well have fun with it.

Here it goes. I'll start, you guys just add on...

It's early on Saturday morning. Aaron Gillespie is singing The Almost songs in the shower while the rest of the guys prepare for a long day on the road to the next venue...

Solid State new band recruiting going well

Today's biggest non-story -
Solid State is now working with Soul Embraced again after they've been on and off the roster over the past few years. Supposedly we'll hear new stuff in '08. recording has not begun. [IVM]

A brief little note...

I was just wondering, how many of you guys get an opportunity to go to local shows?

I'd like to consider myself a big supporter of unsigned/local groups, but I haven't been to any shows featuring local Florida bands.

However, I hope to soon.

I think you should to...

So, if you like local groups, tell us what that band is, maybe post their myspace.

Yeah.

10.02 reviews

Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison Trees
Chris Carrabba takes a step in a more light=hearted direction with this release. This isn't exactly a soundtrack to a Disney movie, but it's nonetheless nothing like the early simplistic melancholy tunes that we came to love, or hate, in the early years.

Emery - Im Only A Man
I miss The Weak's End, just like you probably do. But Emery isn't completely insane in putting out this CD. At first listen it's strange and a little dissappointing, but if you step back and give it a clean listen, I've found that it's surely got it's own magic to it. Only time will tell if this will become a classic like it's two predecessors, but for now, it's got enough to keep me singing it throughout the day.

Falling Up - Captiva
Out of all of Falling Up's CDs, this is probably the one I'd recommend to others the most. Like many bands with two albums beneath their belts, Falling Up begins putting out weirder and more experimental tracks. Nothing extreme, just more mature, more distinct songs. But Falling Up makes likable and thought-provoking rock songs in between Linkin Park and Thrice.

A Plea For Purging - A Critique of Mind and Thought
I'm not a fan of the production on this effort. There's nothing wrong really with the talent they've put into this disc, but it's nothing I'm going to put on replay. I feel that their EP had more personality. It's metal, ya know. Buy it if you're in need of doing some metal fingers to your stereo.

Inked In Blood - Sometimes We Are Beautiful
I think as far as generic hardcore goes, this is one of the better releases I'll come across. It's actually fulfills the promise of being diverse, emotional, melodic, etc. For fans of Life In Your Way and other melodic rock/hardcore. If you get a chance to see or hear this band, pay a little attention and you might find something you like.

These are condensed versions of the long ramblings I wish I could write about each album. If you have specific questions about songs or whatever, comment the post! :)