The Dangerous Summer (Official Thread)

[fadedmemories]

Reach For The Sun is almost here. Anyone else stoked?

[ThisIsNotDan]

prediction: people will love this upon leak/release, but about a month later hipster doofuses (hipster doofi? I dunno you tell me) will come out of the woodwork to shit all over this band.

regardless I am excited

[fadedmemories]

Just like what happened with Folie a Deux

[ThisIsNotDan]

really? I figured it had its equal amount of haters and fans

[Chris Fallon]

Even if the love dissolves into hate, I will still keep this as one of my current favorites in 2009. Albums that hit me upon first listen like this one did keep getting better with each rotation.

[fadedmemories]

Even if the love dissolves into hate, I will still keep this as one of my current favorites in 2009. Albums that hit me upon first listen like this one did keep getting better with each rotation.
I read your blog entry about RFTS being your favorite pop record since The Graduate's Anhedonia. Which do you like more atm?

[ThisIsNotDan]

I am really excited. from all I've heard, theres no way I won't love it

[fadedmemories]

I take back what I previously said about Where I Want To Be. Didn't like it too much initially, but the song grew on me exponentially.

[Chris Fallon]

I read your blog entry about RFTS being your favorite pop record since The Graduate's Anhedonia. Which do you like more atm?
Tough one. Still have to go with Anhedonia, but talk to me in a couple months after I've worn through this album and it might change haha

I think I do like the lyrics on Reach for the Sun a bit more though. They speak to me more in a general sense.

[fadedmemories]

Bump. It's not yet late to jump on the bandwagon.

[TSLROCKS]

Band is fucking awesome. Been hearing about them for a while and finally listened to their EP a week or so ago and it's awesome. Reach For The Sun is just on a whole other level than the rest of the scene at the moment. It really is like We All Need A Reason To Believe x10. This band is becoming an instant favorite of mine

[dancelukedance]

Finally caved to downoad reach for the sun, everyone's been banging on about on ap so i'll give it a go! I've heard a few songs off their ep years ago.

[more heart]

Bump. It's not yet late to jump on the bandwagon.

Been on the bandwagon since 2007.

[Ailite]

Reach For The Sun is fantastic

[fadedmemories]

Band is fucking awesome. Been hearing about them for a while and finally listened to their EP a week or so ago and it's awesome. Reach For The Sun is just on a whole other level than the rest of the scene at the moment. It really is like We All Need A Reason To Believe x10. This band is becoming an instant favorite of mine
Backed. RFTS is way, way ahead of WANARTB for me.
Been on the bandwagon since 2007.
Really? I only found out about them earlier this year.

[Laur3l]

:-d

[more heart]

Really? I only found out about them earlier this year.

I first heard of them when I downloaded "Ther Permanenet Rain" from the Hopeless website back then. I knew they were something special when I first heard that song.

[dancelukedance]

Reach for the sun is good, i like it. In my opinion it sounds like a cross betwen valencia and the maine

[cscwell107]

They are really good but they are no Valencia.

[fadedmemories]

I first heard of them when I downloaded "Ther Permanenet Rain" from the Hopeless website back then. I knew they were something special when I first heard that song.
I've never heard of them until I found out that they were recording their full length with Paul Leavitt. Checked out their Myspace immediately and became stoked for RFTS.
Reach for the sun is good, i like it. In my opinion it sounds like a cross betwen valencia and the maine
You must've downloaded the wrong album if you think they sound like The Maine.

[Skees]

Waiting on my Pre-Order to arrive. Pretty stoked, resisting temptation to find/download a leak.

[jfork]

Valencia is trash. This band sounds faintly decent.

[dancelukedance]

I've never heard of them until I found out that they were recording their full length with Paul Leavitt. Checked out their Myspace immediately and became stoked for RFTS.

You must've downloaded the wrong album if you think they sound like The Maine.

Na, got the right one. I mean the vocals, to some extent, sound like john o of the maine. Nonetheless, valencia is way better than dangerous summer

[fadedmemories]

Na, got the right one. I mean the vocals, to some extent, sound like john o of the maine. Nonetheless, valencia is way better than dangerous summer
I see what you mean. The vocals very reminiscent of Direction/BOATS era TSL (which is what John O is trying to do by the way) I have to disagree, WANARTB blends together after Safe To Say, and Valencia's first album is really lame. TDS lyrics are ten times as intense and personal as Valencia's, but I admit that Valencia has the bigger hooks.

[dancelukedance]

I see what you mean. The vocals very reminiscent of Direction/BOATS era TSL (which is what John O is trying to do by the way) I have to disagree, WANARTB blends together after Safe To Say, and Valencia's first album is really lame. TDS lyrics are ten times as intense and personal as Valencia's, but I admit that Valencia has the bigger hooks.

Yeah so true, i agree with you. But yeah i've only listened to reach for the sun twice, so i must rotate it a few more times. it's good isn't it? i can't explain the feeling of the album, it's just a really nice listen. I like valencia's first album...

[fadedmemories]

Yeah so true, i agree with you. But yeah i've only listened to reach for the sun twice, so i must rotate it a few more times. it's good isn't it? i can't explain the feeling of the album, it's just a really nice listen. I like valencia's first album...
You must listen to it more. Liked it the first few times I listened to it, and after thoroughly listening to it the past few days, I absolutely love it. It's really dark for a pop punk album.

Valencia's first had a couple of good songs, but the rest were forgettable. The album blended together to much.

[dancelukedance]

You must listen to it more. Liked it the first few times I listened to it, and after thoroughly listening to it the past few days, I absolutely love it. It's really dark for a pop punk album.

Valencia's first had a couple of good songs, but the rest were forgettable. The album blended together to much.

I definitey will, yeah it is dark and it's emotional too. I just felt it was missing some hooks upon first few listens, but im sure i'll love it....

[doppelganger]

i have pretty high expectations for the new cd

[dancelukedance]

The track 'a space to grow' is great

[fadedmemories]

i have pretty high expectations for the new cd
Those expectations will be met.

[handlikesecret]

this album is amazing.

i was reading A Farewell to Arms yesterday and i came across "the permanent rain" in the first chapter. any band that names their band after a Hemingway book and their song titles after phrases from his books has so much respect from me.

[TSLROCKS]

I see what you mean. The vocals very reminiscent of Direction/BOATS era TSL (which is what John O is trying to do by the way) I have to disagree, WANARTB blends together after Safe To Say, and Valencia's first album is really lame. TDS lyrics are ten times as intense and personal as Valencia's, but I admit that Valencia has the bigger hooks.

I loved WANARTB. I do prefer this album but WANARTB was one of my favorites of 08. Listen Up is such a fucking awesome song (which features Kenny)

[handlikesecret]

fixed
M-(

[handlikesecret]

:-pthey are pretty bad
you little instigator.

what don't you like about them exactly?

[handlikesecret]

boring band, bad vocals. yukky music
ultra mehz.

to each their own, i suppose.

[handlikesecret]

mehz to me?
not really. just mehz to your comment in relation to mine. we obviously have different views on these guys.

[hailthewarrior]

i still cant get over how much his voice sounds like kenny and the music sounds like the graduate. not bad things, but i think about it every time i listen to them.

[fadedmemories]

I loved WANARTB. I do prefer this album but WANARTB was one of my favorites of 08. Listen Up is such a fucking awesome song (which features Kenny)
I loved WANARTB as well, the only problem with it, in my opinion, is that the album blends together after Safe To Say.

[fadedmemories]

This deserves a bump.

[c_rob2700]

I don't think he sounds that similar to Vasoli. His delivery maybe but definitely not his voice.

[ikikwe]

Loving the new album. In my mind, it's like if Direction-era Starting Line had sex with Name Taken's Hold On, Reach for the Sun would be their baby. It's so so good. So far Surfaced is my favorite track.

[fiercetown]

New album is fucking legit. Love it.

[Me & My Arrow]

Solid album, but a lot of the songs start to sound the same after a while.

[handlikesecret]

i think A Space to Grow, Symmetry, and Where I Want to Be are my favorites.

[CellarGhosts]

Reach For the Sun is solid, but I fail to see why people are flipping their shit every which way over it. Enjoyable pop rock and that's it.

[handlikesecret]

Reach For the Sun is solid, but I fail to see why people are flipping their shit every which way over it. Enjoyable pop rock and that's it.
i would think it's for that reason exactly. it's nice to see solid pop rock being released. kind of for the same reasons why everyone liked We All Need a Reason to Believe. :shrug:

[GuitarR0cker1]

Reach For the Sun is solid, but I fail to see why people are flipping their shit every which way over it. Enjoyable pop rock and that's it.
Agreed, I think it is good but there have been quite a few other releases in the past year or two that accomplish the same thing well.

[CellarGhosts]

Agreed, I think it is good but there have been quite a few other releases in the past year or two that accomplish the same thing well.
I feel the same way. I mean, Chase This Light only came out two years ago and as far as melodic/pop rock goes, it's leaps and bounds ahead of this album. We All Need a Reason to Believe is solid too, and I'd put it ahead of this album as well.

If people enjoy it that's fine. I like it too. But some people need to settle the hell down.

[GuitarR0cker1]

I feel the same way. I mean, Chase This Light only came out two years ago and as far as melodic/pop rock goes, it's leaps and bounds ahead of this album. We All Need a Reason to Believe is solid too, and I'd put it ahead of this album as well.

If people enjoy it that's fine. I like it too. But some people need to settle the hell down.
Yeah, there have been plenty of other releases too. I wish that Punchline got this much attention because of their new release.

I hope that other bands that do pop punk this well will get as much attention. It doesn't make any sense that The Dangerous Summer gets more attention than new Cursive.

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah, there have been plenty of other releases too. I wish that Punchline got this much attention because of their new release.

I hope that other bands that do pop punk this well will get as much attention. It doesn't make any sense that The Dangerous Summer gets more attention than new Cursive.
I haven't listened to the new Punchline much yet but from what I remember it was pretty good too.

Agreed. Oh well, I guess.

[more heart]

Yeah, there have been plenty of other releases too. I wish that Punchline got this much attention because of their new release.

I hope that other bands that do pop punk this well will get as much attention. It doesn't make any sense that The Dangerous Summer gets more attention than new Cursive.

Well Cursive and TDS are very different bands now...

[GuitarR0cker1]

Well Cursive and TDS are very different bands now...
I never said they weren't different bands but Cursive is much more talented and deserves more attention than TDS.

[more heart]

I never said they weren't different bands but Cursive is much more talented and deserves more attention than TDS.

Personally, I don't see what's the big deal with Cursive. I haven't listened to them much but being a fan of genres other than indie, I tend to find most bands in that genre far overyped. I don't know, preferences I guess.

[fadedmemories]

Loving the new album. In my mind, it's like if Direction-era Starting Line had sex with Name Taken's Hold On, Reach for the Sun would be their baby. It's so so good. So far Surfaced is my favorite track.
I back this post so much.
Reach For the Sun is solid, but I fail to see why people are flipping their shit every which way over it. Enjoyable pop rock and that's it.
RFTS is that good. I only really appreciated it by my 4th listen, by now though I can't stop listening to it.
i would think it's for that reason exactly. it's nice to see solid pop rock being released. kind of for the same reasons why everyone liked We All Need a Reason to Believe. :shrug:
This, but RFTS is WANARTB x 10

[TachyonEvan]

Ahhh Jay I figured you'd have made this.

[TachyonEvan]

Reach For the Sun is solid, but I fail to see why people are flipping their shit every which way over it. Enjoyable pop rock and that's it.

QFT.

[fadedmemories]

Ahhh Jay I figured you'd have made this.
Haha of course :-)

[jtsnazzy]

My favorite pop-rock album since phantoms.

[AP_Punk]

Reach For the Sun is solid, but I fail to see why people are flipping their shit every which way over it. Enjoyable pop rock and that's it.

agreed.

it sounds pretty cool. but not really as mind-blowing as some people are making it out to be.

[CellarGhosts]

agreed.

it sounds pretty cool. but not really as mind-blowing as some people are making it out to be.
For sure. The biggest turn-off for me is the vocals, which sound like every other pop-rock band out there at the moment. That being said it is a nice album, and I like it - but all the hype is ridiculous.

[ikikwe]

I love the acoustic version of "Where I Want To Be." So good.

[luckyboy611]

im pretty sure if you took that second starting line album, took out half the songs at random and replaced them with songs from this cd, and played it for random person x, it would never even occur to them that there were different bands. and i mean, that was a pretty alright cd and all, and this is probably as good, but ive already heard it. this shit is perfectly acceptable pop music though, and i know if i was 16 i would be all about it. but i mean, realistically, its only slightly above average.

[TachyonEvan]

Haha of course :-)

Yeah. Well done.

Anyway, I've listened to the first half of the album like three times, and there's some really good songs, but it's not WANARTB.

[dancelukedance]

I'm loving "This is war" at the moment

[c_rob2700]

agreed.

it sounds pretty cool. but not really as mind-blowing as some people are making it out to be.

For sure. The biggest turn-off for me is the vocals, which sound like every other pop-rock band out there at the moment. That being said it is a nice album, and I like it - but all the hype is ridiculous.

Generally, I'd agree that it's nothing extremely original or mind-blowing but I really feel most of the "hype" it's getting is from people who share a really strong connection with the lyrics.

[fadedmemories]

Yeah. Well done.

Anyway, I've listened to the first half of the album like three times, and there's some really good songs, but it's not WANARTB.
For me it's WANARTB x 10. Soooo good :-)

[doppelganger]

im pretty sure if you took that second starting line album, took out half the songs at random and replaced them with songs from this cd, and played it for random person x, it would never even occur to them that there were different bands. and i mean, that was a pretty alright cd and all, and this is probably as good, but ive already heard it. this shit is perfectly acceptable pop music though, and i know if i was 16 i would be all about it. but i mean, realistically, its only slightly above average.
eh. maybe. im biased because i never really liked the starting line's BOATS, mainly because bedroom talk had probably the worst lyrics ive heard from a pop punk band

[XSTAYGOLDX]

IMO this album is pretty good. i like it alot. Its nothing amazing but all the songs are clearly heartfelt and better than half these overdone neon anthems alot of bands are putting out.

[fadedmemories]

eh. maybe. im biased because i never really liked the starting line's BOATS, mainly because bedroom talk had probably the worst lyrics ive heard from a pop punk band
One silly line does not negate the witty, accessible lyrical content of the album.

[doppelganger]

One silly line does not negate the witty, accessible lyrical content of the album.

the whole song had pretty bad lyrics imo.

"My arm's the hose and you're the fire, out of control
And I've got to put you out before there's nothing left at all"
"She said I'll chew you up and spit you out like all them
I'm gonna put you right back in my mouth"
and the chorus.

eh the cd is decent. surprise, surprise and autography were my favorites. im just not into pop punk as much as you, honestly. im biased, im sorry. i like reach for the sun much more than based on a true story.

[TreyForest]

bought it yeaterday
record is fucking good
got super high at the beach and just blasted it on my portable cd player with some friends
songs transition great and its definatly meant to be listened to all the way through without stopping
potential for sure

[fadedmemories]

the whole song had pretty bad lyrics imo.

"My arm's the hose and you're the fire, out of control
And I've got to put you out before there's nothing left at all"
"She said I'll chew you up and spit you out like all them
I'm gonna put you right back in my mouth"
and the chorus.

eh the cd is decent. surprise, surprise and autography were my favorites. im just not into pop punk as much as you, honestly. im biased, im sorry. i like reach for the sun much more than based on a true story.
Okay. Fair enough.

[more heart]

im pretty sure if you took that second starting line album, took out half the songs at random and replaced them with songs from this cd, and played it for random person x, it would never even occur to them that there were different bands. and i mean, that was a pretty alright cd and all, and this is probably as good, but ive already heard it. this shit is perfectly acceptable pop music though, and i know if i was 16 i would be all about it. but i mean, realistically, its only slightly above average.

Age does not hinder the enjoyment factor of this band.

[Broden Terry]

For me it's WANARTB x 10. Soooo good :-)

I didn't think it was as good as We All Need a Reason To Believe. :shrug: I really enjoy it though. It's a good record.

[fadedmemories]

I didn't think it was as good as We All Need a Reason To Believe. :shrug: I really enjoy it though. It's a good record.
WANARTB blends together after Safe To Say. That's probably my biggest issue with it. This record is so consistent however.

[TachyonEvan]

I didn't think it was as good as We All Need a Reason To Believe. :shrug: I really enjoy it though. It's a good record.

I agree with this post.

[live.]

I think this record came out at the right time. It's an awesome awesome album, but some peeps are overdoing it.

[fadedmemories]

I think this record came out at the right time. It's an awesome awesome album, but some peeps are overdoing it.
In what way? This is probably one of the album where the hype is just right.

[live.]

In what way? This is probably one of the album where the hype is just right.

I just feel like if AJ's voice wasn't as unique as it is, this would be an average album at best. His sound and lyrics are making people put the musical aspects of this album on a pedestal. It's a solid album musically, but 9-10 in creativity/musicianship? Not in my opinion. Still listen all of the time, though. Maybe I haven't spun the record as much as the next guy and I'll be screaming CLASSIC in about a week, lol.

[CellarGhosts]

The hype is not justified at all. It's good pop rock but there's absolutely nothing groundbreaking about it.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

like every band doing the exact same sound. am i right, 'kilo?

[CellarGhosts]

Hah, pretty much. I just don't understand the bukkake-firestorm clusterfuck going on over this band. Maybe I'm just slow and old.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

lol just watching fadedmemory or whoever drool over all these shitty bands makes me uncomfortable.

'kilo, check out maria taylor (http://www.myspace.com/mariataylor). sexy voice, sexy lady.

[CellarGhosts]

lol just watching fadedmemory or whoever drool over all these shitty bands makes me uncomfortable.

'kilo, check out maria taylor (http://www.myspace.com/mariataylor). sexy voice, sexy lady.
I like. I listened to a couple songs of hers a while ago and enjoyed 'em, so I've been meaning to check out some more.

[TachyonEvan]

Hah, pretty much. I just don't understand the bukkake-firestorm clusterfuck going on over this band. Maybe I'm just slow and old.

Good phrase.

[fadedmemories]

Hah, pretty much. I just don't understand the bukkake-firestorm clusterfuck going on over this band. Maybe I'm just slow and old.

lol just watching fadedmemory or whoever drool over all these shitty bands makes me uncomfortable.

lol

[TheSkyline]

I'm loving "This is war" at the moment

That's my favorite.

[TreyForest]

think im gonna check out there show tomorow night in toronto with like secret handshake etc(haha actually hate all the other bands on the tour)
anybody whos seen them on this tour know what time there set is as the show starts at 6:30???

[fadedmemories]

Can anyone PM me their first EP? I only have the original version of Permanent Rain.

[airik625]

Moving back home tomorrow, going to be blasthing this for the trip.

[theguilt engine]

They were great live. Here's what the played last night:

Where I Want To Be
Of Confidence
Surfaced
Disconnect
Settle Down
The Permanent Rain

[SubrosaSeductiv]

I've never actually listened to these guys, but I'm in the studio where they recorded at. Baltimore has been so coincidental.

[Adamjk]

Hah, pretty much. I just don't understand the bukkake-firestorm clusterfuck going on over this band. Maybe I'm just slow and old.

I agree - it's a "nice" enough album but I feel like I'm just listening to something that I've already pretty much heard before.

[SubrosaSeductiv]

Damn if there is a bukkake firestorm clusterfuck about this album, I guess I really missed out?

[Helpless]

I agree - it's a "nice" enough album but I feel like I'm just listening to something that I've already pretty much heard before.

Mozart's compositions sounded similar to stuff at the time, didn't make them any less brilliant, though.
I'm not saying TDS is the next mozart, It's just an analogy.

[JordanLML]

this album fucking rules, hands down one of the best of 2009. while the hooks arent huge, AJ's voice and lyrics are fantastic and carry the band as a whole. his voice does sound a lot like kenny's, but if anyone has listened to millencolin, A/B Kingwood and RFTS and you'll see how much MORE his voice sounds like that singer. great album though, 8/10, cant listen to anything else since i got it in january.

[TachyonEvan]

This is a great summer blasting album.

(I still like Valencia more)

[dancelukedance]

This is a great summer blasting album.

(I still like Valencia more)

This.

[TachyonEvan]

Ohman.

[DejaNew]

Checking these guys out. I hope they're not anything like The Rocket Summer. I don't need another band that just pisses me off.

[TachyonEvan]

Checking these guys out. I hope they're not anything like The Rocket Summer. I don't need another band that just pisses me off.

They're not.

[DejaNew]

They're not.
Good. Now I can most likely enjoy them. Any comparisons?

[TachyonEvan]

Good. Now I can most likely enjoy them. Any comparisons?

Erm...
Valencia. YMAEWK. Good pop-punk.

[fadedmemories]

Good. Now I can most likely enjoy them. Any comparisons?
The Graduate, Name Taken, BOATs/Direction era The Starting Line

[TachyonEvan]

:thumbup:

[more heart]

Just saw these guys for the second time last night and I was able to pick up Reach For the Sun(maybe my current AOTY). It was great during "Disconnect" because Sergio of Thieves and Villains came on to do some guest vocals.

[dancelukedance]

Just saw these guys for the second time last night and I was able to pick up Reach For the Sun(maybe my current AOTY). It was great during "Disconnect" because Sergio of Thieves and Villains came on to do some guest vocals.


How were they!

[more heart]

How were they!

Nothing short of amazing.

[dancelukedance]

Nothing short of amazing.

nice.

Who else played? so lucky to see them! hope they play soundwave 2010!

[zonto]

Can't wait to see these guys with Ace Enders and Person L!!!!!!!

[TachyonEvan]

TDS has been blasting from my stereo recently.

[more heart]

nice.

Who else played? so lucky to see them! hope they play soundwave 2010!

The Secret Handshake, The Morning Of, and The Bigger Lights.

[theguilt engine]

i burned out on this quick--though.

[fadedmemories]

Much needed bump :-)

What do you all think should be their first single?

[SwiftSilentDead]

All this hype has gotten me interested. I'll be checking them out once I get home from school.

[TachyonEvan]

I think every song should be the single.

[fadedmemories]

I think Where I Want To Be, Symmetry or The Permanent Rain should be the first single.

[TachyonEvan]

This whole album is full of viable singles.

[yoyostring]

this entire album is gold, but weathered and northern lights are fucking incredible.

[TachyonEvan]

I don't even know which are the standout tracks.

[fadedmemories]

Because every track stands out on it's own.

Btw, nice avatar Evan

[TachyonEvan]

Because every track stands out on it's own.

Btw, nice avatar Evan

:-d!

Thanks.

And I agree, every single song is so good.

[fadedmemories]

:-d!

Thanks.

And I agree, every single song is so good.
Can't go wrong with a Fall Out Boy avatar haha

I wouldn't skip a song on the album. It's that good.

[TachyonEvan]

Can't go wrong with a Fall Out Boy avatar haha

I wouldn't skip a song on the album. It's that good.

I haven't heard the 2nd half as much as the first half, because I ALWAYS start from the beginning, and sometimes I don't have time to finish it, though.

[TachyonEvan]

On iTunes alone:
10
10
11
9
9
8
6
5
5
5
5

So.... yeah.

[Piss]

ughh

[dancelukedance]

You settled for the pencil days. I'm a paint brush in a way.
I'm simple, yeah, I'm plain. I'm colored all the same.
I have meaning if you find it in yourself. I'll sell myself or not,
like I really give a fuck I'm just an artist on a shelf.

[TachyonEvan]

:-d

[dancelukedance]

Yes! our store finally got in Reach for the sun, i'm purchasing it. Fuck yeah.

[Indoor Living]

The title track blows me the fuck away. The way he says "I Belong To You Until I Die." It just takes my breath away. No homo.

That and Surfaced are my two favorites.

[TachyonEvan]

This is in my top 5 for the year.

[allisonnnnn]

yeah, the new album is definitely in my top albums of the year so far.
I think I'm going see them this summer, very stoked.

[TachyonEvan]

I wish I could see them this summer.

[sean-reid]

Click here (http://www.alterthepress.com/2009/07/interview-dangerous-summer.html) to read an (e-mail) interview I did with Cody from The Dangerous Summer.

[zubinmoosa]

AOTY so far

BTW great interview Sean

[TheSkyline]

This is in my top 5 for the year.

Same here. Such a good album. The last two songs are particularly awesome, but they are all good.

[dancelukedance]

Such a great album. It's been on rotation for months

[fadedmemories]

For the first time, I actually agree with you.

[TachyonEvan]

My order finally came. I like the artwork a lot.

[pennie]

Erm...
Valencia. .
they sound nothing like valencia

[xxxjessicaxx255]

They sound more like The Starting Line then Valencia

[pennie]

They sound more like The Starting Line then Valencia
Yea pretty much this.

[xxxjessicaxx255]

I love the new album, but i like the first version of The Permanent Rain.

Is it just me?

[zonto]

I love the new album, but i like the first version of The Permanent Rain.

Is it just me?

New one has better detail and recording quality. I like nuances, so I like this version. Old version has the opening guitar more on the right side, new one is more on the left, etc...

:-)

[alexa_ATL]

I love the new album, but i like the first version of The Permanent Rain.

Is it just me?


i like the first one better too. i didn't even download the newer one.

[zonto]

i like the first one better too. i didn't even download the newer one.

Did you buy the CD?

[alexa_ATL]

Did you buy the CD?

i got it on itunes

[zonto]

i got it on itunes

:-( iTunes makes me sad inside.

[alexa_ATL]

:-( iTunes makes me sad inside.


why?

[xxxjessicaxx255]

i like the first one better too. i didn't even download the newer one.

New one has better detail and recording quality. I like nuances, so I like this version. Old version has the opening guitar more on the right side, new one is more on the left, etc...

:-)

I still like the first one, even though the second on is better quality. :)

[sheisthewest]

Reach For The Sun is wonderful.
Definitely Top 3 of my Best Albums of 2009 list.

[zubinmoosa]

Reach For The Sun is wonderful.
Definitely Top 3 of my Best Albums of 2009 list.
yes. Right now it's my AOTY. But that will change once new Brand New, Thrice and Say Anything come out. But I still love it to death

[xxxjessicaxx255]

Reach For The Sun is defiantly in my top 5 summer albums

[sheisthewest]

yes. Right now it's my AOTY. But that will change once new Brand New, Thrice and Say Anything come out. But I still love it to deathhaha same with the Brand New.
I'm not a big fan of thrice or Say Anything tbh. but hopefully you're happy with the new albums :D

[b4u4get]

My order finally came. I like the artwork a lot.
I've been waiting for mine for about two months. And still it's not here!

The album is great.

[crowdofvoices]

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[CollectiveConfusion]

Reach For The Sun is wonderful.
Definitely Top 3 of my Best Albums of 2009 list.

agreed... i haven't found an album that seemed this honest in a few years.

[TheSkyline]

Pretty sure Reach For The Sun is going to be like my number 3 of the year right below Say Anything and Brand New.

[dancelukedance]

I still cant get enough of these guys. I have been listening to reach for the sun for months now. And i picked myself up a copy of their EP. It is also very good

[TachyonEvan]

I haven't related to an album like Reach For The Sun since 2007.

[Piss]

still cannot get into this album

[dancelukedance]

I haven't related to an album like Reach For The Sun since 2007.

I just can't explain how i feel whilst listening to it

[TachyonEvan]

It's perfect for what it is.

[panties_nz]

struck a chord with me on the first listen. pretty rare for me.
great, great band. saw them in SF. genuinely nice dudes too

[dancelukedance]

Hey, where woud be the best place to purchase TDS merchandise?

[muttley]

I need to start listening to these guys more. I've only listened to Reach For The Sun two or three times, but I think that's enough to say it's a good album.

[captainamazing4]

love this band and album

[TachyonEvan]

Listen to this band on the daily.

[CollectiveConfusion]

^^me too.

i just heard the permanent rain in the trailer for jennifer aniston's new movie. extremely weird... but cool

[narcoleptic953]

Never Feel Alone might be my song of the year right now.

[DejaNew]

In love with this. Not many pop-punk albums click with me like this one.

[CollectiveConfusion]

JB4NxGvd4kI

check it out.

[ThisIsNotDan]

one of the things I love about this album is AJ's blunt honesty. he's no Sam Beam or Bob Dylan by any stretch, but his delivery just really hits hard for me (i.e. "Settle Down", "Surfaced", "Never Feel Alone"). love this album

[dancelukedance]

i still cant find any merhcandise....

Reach for the sun could very well be my album of the year. We just have to wait for say anything...

[shimmyshakes]

Reach For The Sun has been my life anthem for the past 3 months. It never gets old.

[JordanLML]

Reach for the Sun = 2009 AOTY. Fantastic music, funny guys, overall timeless. Been a fan since 2007.

[goodarmcindy]

Listened to Reach For the Sun far too much. Best pop-punk album I have heard for a long time

[fadedmemories]

Good to see this thread bumped. Anyway, what would you guys like to see as the next single? My vote goes to Settle Down or The Permanent Rain.

[tpnations]

Just bought this tonight. Didn't hit me as hard as I expected it to after all the positive comments, but this:

You're not a machine, I'm sure of that.
You're every bit like me.
You gave up on your dreams and now you're stuck with that.
You settled for the pencil days.
I'm a paint brush in a way. I'm simple, yeah, I'm plain.
I'm colored all the same.
I have meaning if you find it in yourself.
I'll sell myself or not, like I really give a fuck.
I'm just an artist on a shelf.

Kills me every single time I listen to it. The way he sings the last two lines...fantastic. Hope the rest of the CD grows on me.

[narcoleptic953]

The end of Never Feel Alone still gives me chills every time.

[ThisIsNotDan]

The end of Never Feel Alone still gives me chills every time.

me too. I think the end of that and the beginning of "Settle Down" give me chills the most. his delivery is fantastic

[GuitarR0cker1]

Well the hype behind this band seems to have really died down.

[narcoleptic953]

me too. I think the end of that and the beginning of "Settle Down" give me chills the most. his delivery is fantastic

Never Feel Alone is one of the best closing tracks I think I've ever heard. It just seems like the entire album has been building to those final 30 seconds and then he just lets it all out. It kills me every single time, and even after so many plays, I still sometimes rewind it and pump the volume at that part. It's just perfect to me. Easily my favorite song this year, and that's probably not changing.

[TachyonEvan]

This band's hype will never settle in my mind.

[CollectiveConfusion]

bumped, because this is easily my favorite album of the year.

[zack-182]

Does anyone have any questions for them? I'll be doing a short interview at a show in the next few weeks.
www.propertyofzack.com
Feel free to email at zzarrillo@yahoo.com

so excited for that

[CollectiveConfusion]

ask them when the next albums coming out.

[dancelukedance]

Im still having difficulties finding merch for them?

[TachyonEvan]

Tour with Mayday Parade unnecessary, but pumped anyway.

[CollectiveConfusion]

whose headlining that tour?

[dancelukedance]

Tour with Mayday Parade unnecessary, but pumped anyway.

Yeah they shouldnt tour with them

[TachyonEvan]

I believe MP is headlining.

[ThisIsNotDan]

who cares? it's well needed exposure, good for them

[TachyonEvan]

Hahaha, I wouldn't say "who cares?" to who's headlining, but I don't mind that they're not headlining. I'm stoked that they're on a tour that's getting them more attention.

[CollectiveConfusion]

who cares? it's well needed exposure, good for them

yeah, i guess it doesn't really matter. they wouldn't be able to do much longer of a set if they were headlining, since they only have the ep and one record. i'de still like to see them last, though.

[iloveblink182]

whats a good song to check out by these guys?

[TachyonEvan]

whats a good song to check out by these guys?

The entire album. They have a music video, though.

[iloveblink182]

i searched my itunes, out of my 12,000 songs, i actually have a song by them "The Permanent Rain" musta been a free download awhile ago er something..

[TachyonEvan]

That's a fantastic song.

[Crowe41]

Finally had a chance to listen to this album and I haven't been able to stop. Not only will this undoubtedly be album of the year for me, it will probably be in my top ten of all time. Amazing lyrics, the drummer is unreal.

I checked them out on youtube, looked nothing like I expected haha.

[TachyonEvan]

:nod:

[Crowe41]

What?

When I first watched their music video, the band didn't really fit the music to me. Not that that matters at all, it's actually wicked, just surprising.

Can't believe it took me this long to check these guys out though, I haven't been this excited about a band in a long, long time.

[TachyonEvan]

When I first watched their music video, the band didn't really fit the music to me. Not that that matters at all, it's actually wicked, just surprising.

Can't believe it took me this long to check these guys out though, I haven't been this excited about a band in a long, long time.
Note that I deleted my post, haha. I thought you were in the Weezer thread posting about Raditude, and I couldn't believe it, hahaha.

Now that I know you're talking about TDS, it's all good.

[glassjaw777]

Aoty

[TachyonEvan]

I'm so stoked to see them in December. I might cry.

[dancelukedance]

What do you think of the new merch designs? im not sure which tee to get?

http://thedangeroussummer.bigcartel.com/

[Readyfuels]

I hate when I call an album AOTY so early in the year but I've been saying it about Reach For The Sun a few weeks after first listening to it back in April and I'm still saying it. Such a great, solid album. Stoked to see them again in a few weeks.

[RecklessXRandy]

Listened to Reach for the Sun three times today. Such a good album, I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. I have no bad things to say about it. Best album of the year by far.

[CollectiveConfusion]

What do you think of the new merch designs? im not sure which tee to get?

http://thedangeroussummer.bigcartel.com/

i like that hoodie but i dont think i can pull it off.

[dancelukedance]

i like that hoodie but i dont think i can pull it off.

Yeah its cool hey.


I got the 'pin up girl' tee. Should arrive sometime this week:-)

[TachyonEvan]

looove this band.

[Sensez Fail]

Just heard the album & I really like it. I meant to check the album out a while back but just got occupied with giving other bands/albums looks, bad move. The album is so much more polished and a lot cleaner overall then their EP, a lot of growth from then until now, I'm surprised. I didnt think the EP was bad by any means but I certainly didnt like it as much as this record which I know I'll be listening to in heavy rotation

Really big "Starting Line" influence in here but I like it, lyrics are strong.

[muttley]

Been listening to these guys quite a bit lately. Really getting into it. The drums are so good.

[bladerdude360]

Just saw The Dangerous Summer for the first time tonight with Mayday Parade. I've been dying to see these guys and they put on a great show. The crowd didn't really know them so they weren't too into it, but I was rocking out haha. After their set I went to their merch table and talked to AJ for a few minutes and he signed my shirt. It was pretty sweet. Hopefully I'll get to see them again live soon.

[TachyonEvan]

Just saw The Dangerous Summer for the first time tonight with Mayday Parade. I've been dying to see these guys and they put on a great show. The crowd didn't really know them so they weren't too into it, but I was rocking out haha. After their set I went to their merch table and talked to AJ for a few minutes and he signed my shirt. It was pretty sweet. Hopefully I'll get to see them again live soon.

Is it worth 17 bucks to see TDS alone? Did they play a decent set length?

[bladerdude360]

Is it worth 17 bucks to see TDS alone? Did they play a decent set length?
I went for TDS and Mayday Parade. TDS probably played about 6 or 7 song I think, not positive though. Mayday played for over an hour, and a good amount of their songs were from the old album, which is obviously my preferred album from them. I think the $17 I spent seeing the 2 bands was pretty good. I could have done without There For Tomorrow and I only saw like 2 songs from City Lights so I don't know what to say about them. Overall, it was a pretty good concert, and especially since I haven't seen TDS before, I think it was worth it.

[TheSkyline]

Been listening to these guys quite a bit lately. Really getting into it. The drums are so good.

Dude, I know. Their drummer is so good. I saw them last night, and they sounded amazing. Everyone played extremely well. The drummer did some really technical stuff, it was really cool.
Reach For The Sun is still probably my favorite album this year, its just so good.

[nerdvglc]

i just had to come in and say that i was wathcing the cowboys vs redskins game today and right before a commercial i heard the intro to the permanent rain! i got so stoked on the 3 seconds of their music on national television i shrieked, turned it on via my laptop and made everyone listen to the song during commercials.

there's my cool story, bro.

[WordzandDreamz]

live performance of The Permanent Rain from the Starting Line Reunion Show (HD if you click through to the real page)

4U6O83ZlyLE

[fadedmemories]

live performance of The Permanent Rain from the Starting Line Reunion Show (HD if you click through to the real page)

4U6O83ZlyLE
Great choice for an avatar. I was supposed to change my avatar into that one haha

[more heart]

Really don't get how people can call this band "overrated".

[Montauk1222]

I love this band the more I listen to them.

[Cuddleworthy]

freak folking bore

[*Ro']

I'm going to interview them in a few days, if you're interested, feel free to send your questions at dailymusicreviews(at)hotmail.fr and I'll try my best to include them.

[Amour For Liars]

i love this band, i hope they stay true to thierselves as musicians, i expect them to catch a big break this year

[cshadows2887]

I'm going to be recording with their producer in the spring. I'm going to be such a fanboy. I want to know EVERYTHING about the making of that record.

[dancelukedance]

An australian tour would be nice

[spazma7ik]

Amazing band, one of my favorites. I saw them live on Saturday and the venue was absolutely terrible, it was in some church and there was hardly anyone there, but when TDS played, none of that even mattered, corny as it sounds, I had the time of my life.

Also, AJ is a great dude, very laid back.

[devzap516]

Reach for the Sun was my AOTY for 2009. Such a good band, AJ has such an amazing voice live. I don't get why this band hasn't gotten bigger yet they're so good

[aradiantsunrise]

Was my #2 for 2009 right behind As Cities Burn. And probably because people don't care unless they look like Boys Like Girls or some other super popular crappy band.

[HometownHero]

Was my #2 for 2009 right behind As Cities Burn. And probably because people don't care unless they look like Boys Like Girls or some other super popular crappy band.

Boys Like Girls is ugly

[aradiantsunrise]

Boys Like Girls is ugly
Agreed. Martin looks like a rapist.

[HometownHero]

Agreed. Martin looks like a rapist.

They all are creepy as fuck. Now if The Dangerous Summer looked like All Time Low, more people would be sweatin their nuts

[aradiantsunrise]

They all are creepy as fuck. Now if The Dangerous Summer looked like All Time Low, more people would be sweatin their nuts
You right, you right!

[cshadows2887]

All of a sudden I'm in love. Oh God, it's almost summer.

[aradiantsunrise]

No, I'm not afraid to watch you change me, I'm not afraid to watch you change me....anymore!

[Sarcasm]

But I can still see the birds and where they went this year...

[devzap516]

This was definitely my AOY for 2009. These guys are soooo good and awesome live too. I really hope they catch a break soon too they totally deserve it.
Also some people say they sound like the Starting Line but I don't really hear it they're way less pop punk sounding than The Starting Line.

[Sarcasm]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Czap

:lol:

[tpnations]

Listened to this for the first time in 2 months...still incredible.

[HoldThatSound]

When are dates announced

[deconstructing]

When are dates announced

there are a few dates up on last.fm

[HoldThatSound]

there are a few dates up on last.fm
mine wasn't there, but I just googled it and found it on the venue's site. gonna add it to last.fm now. thanks

[zubinmoosa]

If there's no Toronto date on this tour, I'm gonna have to make the trip up to New York to see it. Added bonus that TMO is playing

[Sarcasm]

Wow, there's a Toledo, Ohio date. Sadly, I am not sure if I will be close to Ohio at that time. :-(

[dancelukedance]

I wish for a new record soon and an Australian tour

[Sarcasm]

I wish for a new record soon and an Australian tour
An Australian/Asian tour would be awesome. I also wish for a new record..can't wait for it to come out.

[donwagenblast]

Doesn't get much better than Reach for the Sun.

[GreenJellyBean]

bump.

annnd they really need to announce summer tour dates like....soon. considering it starts in almost a month.

[shimmygirl]

TDS are such an underrated band, they really need to tour Australia already. promoters, get on it!