Staff Recommendations (02/05/06)

[Ryan Imhof]

The staff recommendations for this week are below; click "Read More" to view them all and make sure to keep an eye on this thread as other staff members will add their recs for this weekend. Post your recs in the replies!

Ryan: My recs can be read here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2556613#post255661 3).
Gabe: Great music found here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2556758#post255675 8). Go HAWKS!!
Tony: You can read my recs, along with Matt from Tamerlane Recordings, right here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2556828).
Scott: Go Seahawks!!! I recommend checking out this ripping punk band on Nitro called No Trigger. Their new album Cayoneer hits stores March 21st, and I can't get the advance out of my profile. I also heavily recommend The Lawrence Arms, whose new album is also excellent.
Greg: Allow me to show off my outrageously hip taste in music here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2557185#post255718 5).
Rick: Latterman and Sigur Ros. I don't care if everyone already knows about both bands, they've owned my rotation this week.
Jonathan: Sherwood! I just discovered these guys (I know, I know, I'm a late bloomer!) I love their full-length "Sing, But Keep Going." So far my favorite discovery of 2006. Also, the new Saves The Day record is amazing. Yes, it really is worth all the hype going around.

[slickwataris]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=141#e1643

[reductiondesign]

The new Fall Out Boy b-side is good.

[byebyebeautiful]

slowreader - this was a side project for two of the members in the impossibles, and it sounds like elliott smith. i cannot even begin to tell you how good they are.
animal collective - i actually just started listening to them after hearing all about them. why? i have no idea. but i like it.
i am a bolt of lightning - listen to "all state make out champ." it's good.
the like young - i think they just got signed to polyvinyl records.
richard buckner - haven't heard much of him, but "blue and wonder" is an amazing song.

xoxo conor

[Nate_RAWKS]

I recommend Beer, Pizza and Football all day.

[Gabe Gross]

I recommend Beer, Pizza and Football all day.
You, sir, get a milliion scene points for your recs and for your avatar.

GO HAWKS!!!!!

[Nate_RAWKS]

GO HAWKS!!!!!


Agreed.

and thanks, i lost all my imaginary scene points last night for telling SLADE Mae sucks.

[IcedOpethBlind]

Tilly and The Wall - They use tapdancing for percussion. And they're infectiously upbeat.

Watashi Wa - I wasnt expecitng much when I got Eager Seas but since they're on Tooth & Nail, I figured I'd still give it a chance, and by golly, I do enjoy alot of this record.

This Day Forward - In Response is one of those solid records I feel is often overlooked. An Amazon reviewer sets the mood of this record pretty well, stating, "Conceptual, illustrious dreamscapes of love, hate, regret and fear cocooned in scream soaked deliveries, and racy mood fluctuations." Though the band is now defunct, a couple of the members continued their musical endeavors into another band I love, Circa Survive.

The American Analog Set - Set Free is one of the chillest records I own. It's perfect for a nostalgic mid-afternoon pause.

Misery Signals - So sexy even Fall Out Boy loves them (I swear, FOB's drummer is always wearing a Misery Signals shirt everytime I see them on TV or live). Anywho, Of Malice and The Magnum Heart is another record I feel isn't heard from enough. Pretty frantic metal-core with the occasional meltdown.

[fortyparachutes]

MC Lars: Just for fun.
Mute Math: When I play it in the showers, everyone loves it.
The Format: They never get old.

[TJ Wells]

Agreed.

and thanks, i lost all my imaginary scene points last night for telling SLADE Mae sucks.
As you should have.

GO STEELERS!

[Tony Pascarella]

I have updated with my recs for this week.

[Kelley Nicole]

the like young - i think they just got signed to polyvinyl records.
have you ever seen them live? they're pretty good.


i recommend emily haines solo stuff, metric, stars, broken social scene, jason collett, apostle of hustle and feist. i've been on a big arts & crafts and friends kick the past couple weeks.

[Bruycker]

Aberdien : So underrated , I really love their sound , their new album will be great

[Low Level Owl]

my bloody valentine
seahawks

[GlassyLight]

'Hawks
A Wilhelm Scream - Mute Print
Less Than Jake - Losing Streak
Aerosmith - Pump <-- GREAT fucking record
Greenwheel - Soma Holiday

[Mitch]

My rec's

Watashi Wa - Eager Seas

The Lawrence Arms - Oh! Calcutta!

Portugal. The Man - Waiter: You Vultures!.

[vegasbabyvegas]

Portugal. The Man - Waiter: You Vultures // Sweet mix of Blood Brothers (minus the screaming), Mars Volta and a pinch of Gatsbys American Dream. I was shocked by how much I liked this record because I was about to write them off as the next incarnation of Anatomy Of A Ghost.

Forgive Durden - Get ready for this band to take over your stereo... Huge in '06

Bright Eyes - Motion Sickness // Great set list. Perfect execution.

Like Lions // This is another band I can't stop listening too. Their newest demos are flawless and I can't put my finger on what it reminds me off. This is another band that I see big things for in '06.

I'm from Chicago but LET'S GO SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!

[ilovebsb]

does anyone have any recomendations to any really good pop punk. its been hard to come across these days and i'm like craving new stuff so bad. also can anyone recomend me to some really good screamo, not like the generic stuff. like good screamo along the lines of old silverstein/beautiful mistake (even though that is a bit generic) or more older stuff like real i hate myself/saetia/7angels 7 plagues and some really chill emo like american football/hum/old modest mouse/american analog set/anathallo ect... it'd be great for your help because i love listening to new music. thanks alot guys
-smith

[Scott Weber]

does anyone have any recomendations to any really good pop punk. its been hard to come across these days and i'm like craving new stuff so bad. also can anyone recomend me to some really good screamo, not like the generic stuff. like good screamo along the lines of old silverstein/beautiful mistake (even though that is a bit generic) or more older stuff like real i hate myself/saetia/7angels 7 plagues and some really chill emo like american football/hum/old modest mouse/american analog set/anathallo ect... it'd be great for your help because i love listening to new music. thanks alot guys
-smith
1. Great pop-punk: Run Kid Run, debut album out in stores summer 2006.
2. Great screamo - Benton Falls. They broke up a while ago, but Guilt Beats Hate is an awesome record.
3. Chill emo/indie - Check out Discover America and Damien Rice.

Hope that helps!

[Mitch]

1. Great pop-punk: Run Kid Run, debut album out in stores summer 2006.
2. Great screamo - Benton Falls. They broke up a while ago, but Guilt Beats Hate is an awesome record.
3. Chill emo/indie - Check out Discover America and Damien Rice.

Hope that helps!

Good call on Discover America.

[fluke182]

Rooting for the Seahawks, drinking from my big keg of Rockford Island IPA, eating tons of pizza (From Papa Murphy's is a must, but wherever you are, get your local HUGE pizza deal, as in the 26 inch pizza we're getting), and for music, Portugal the Man, Sonata Arctica and Michael Jackson. Will someone do my homework for me also?

[startrans]

LISTEN TO: MC LARS

download the new album on i-tunes

[HazeLitRise]

as tall as lions (http://www.astallaslions.com)
saw them live last night
they freggin rocked

[resUrectMe617]

i've been listening to:

Mates of State
Bright Eyes (Lifted)
Men Women and Children

and for some recs for unsigned bands (all on purevolume):

Farewell Flight ...these guys have something and i like it. i've had some friends listen to them and they've said they see a resemblance in Death Cab, and for me I see a tiny hint of Brand New (in YFW vocals).

The Maple State ...Rohan has posted a few things on these guys before, but I think people should give them more listens. They are from the UK, have recorded some songs with Sean O'Keefe (Fall Out Boy) and are managed by a guy in Motion City Soundtrack. see them going somewhere? I sure do.

last but not least... Brighten. these guys are headed in the right direction. listen and see what the hype's about, then check them out on tour with Eisley.

[BrandFuckingNew]

have you ever seen them live? they're pretty good.


i recommend emily haines solo stuff, metric, stars, broken social scene, jason collett, apostle of hustle and feist. i've been on a big arts & crafts and friends kick the past couple weeks.
i know i've asked before, but marry me?

[Kelley Nicole]

i know i've asked before, but marry me?
YESYESYES

[rufio242]

1. Great pop-punk: Run Kid Run, debut album out in stores summer 2006.
2. Great screamo - Benton Falls. They broke up a while ago, but Guilt Beats Hate is an awesome record.
3. Chill emo/indie - Check out Discover America and Damien Rice.

Hope that helps!

aww..benton falls....how i miss thee. i lost my CD's from them a while ago, i need to find those.

if anyone is looking for good indie/acoustic look no further then corey crowder.

[Rich Duncan]

Q and Not U "No Kill No Beep Beep"
Fiona Apple "Extraordinary Machine"
Cursive "Domestica"
Minus The Bear "Highly Refined Pirates"

[Zinja]

i'll just add:

Minus The Bear - Menos El Oso

and

Paramore - All We Know Is Falling

[bankrom]

brandtson - send us a signal
the evan anthem - sens
moments in grace - moonlight survived
cave in - perfect pitch black
ben folds - live
desole - a story to tell
limbeck - hi, everything's great
sherwood - sing, but keep going
down to earth approach - another intervention
denison witmer - safe away

[poppa Q]

Jonathan's heard Sound the Alarm?

[Jonathan Lally]

Jonathan's heard Sound the Alarm?

shhhh.

[Fullcollapse3k]

I'm adding Burns Out Bright to mine. These guys are real nice.

[njkid54]

brandtson - send us a signal
the evan anthem - sens
moments in grace - moonlight survived
cave in - perfect pitch black
ben folds - live
desole - a story to tell
limbeck - hi, everything's great
sherwood - sing, but keep going
down to earth approach - another intervention
denison witmer - safe away
i haven't listened to the evan anthem in a long time

[romantic rights]

ricks choices are the best, hands down.

[Jonathan Lally]

ricks choices are the best, hands down.

your icon is cool.. which band is that.. is it a band?

[nateisawesome]

I want to hear the new saves the day so bad

[bankrom]

i haven't listened to the evan anthem in a long time

sens is one of my favorites from 2005... they're an underrated band, for sure.

[thisdecemberhop]

why isnt anyone recomending anathallo?

[Gleebo]

What Ive been listening to lately

Aqualung
Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
Criteria
INXS (new and old)
Arctic Monkeys
Silverchair (this is kind of an all the time thing....Diorama is never out of reach)
Bloc Party
Cornershop