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! :)
October 02, 2007
10.02 reviews
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7 comments:
The first three are great cd's... haven't heard the other two.
Good reviews.
They are from Facedown Records. You should check them out, the best group from Facedown is War of Ages though ;)
I really only like DXC's "A Mark..." but I'll give the new one a shot.
Didn't they just release Dusk and Summer though?
yes it seems like this album was released kind of quickly, but i like it. waiting two and a half years for a cd gets old.
for me:
the places > dusk > a mark a mission > the shade
wow. i thought dashboard had lost it. i hated "heaven is here" and "rooftops" off dusk. this new album is way better.
for me, kevo:
the places > a mark > shade > swiss >>>>>>>>> dusk/summer
I think "A Mark" will always hold a place in my heart.
It sounds cliched, but it got me through some tough times.
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