Set Your Goals - This Will Be The Death Of Us

[Drew Beringer]

Set Your Goals – This Will Be The Death Of Us
Release Date: July 21, 2009
Record Label: Epitaph

Crunkcore (http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/imgx/8/2/2/0/8/3/1/orig-8220831.jpg). Bad haircuts (http://hangout.altsounds.com/attachments/news/309d1195132396-the-maine-signs-to-fearless-records-themainenewphoto.jpg). Neon clothes (http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/music/img/25430_cobra%20starshhip.jpg). These are a few of the major ingredients that are causing the death of our scene, and, at the very least, causing the death of many fans. And even though bands of this nature continue to regurgitate the latest trend into something generic, I feel fine because bands like Set Your Goals continue to exist and shift through all the bullshit. And with their second album, and Epitaph debut, This Will Be The Death Of Us, the Orinda, CA, sextet continue to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.

In a year jokingly referred to as “the pop-punk resurgence” by a few users, there aren’t many bands within the genre that will release an album as good as “This Will Be The Death Of Us.” Produced by Mike Green (Paramore, The Matches), the twelve track album is like Power Rangers – the tracks are awesome individually, but become unstoppable when listened to together.

Set Your Goals displays an explosiveness that many bands cannot match. The title track sets the tone with its gritty guitar work, as vocalists Matt Wilson and Jordan Brown harmonize nicely throughout. Vinne Caruana adds a powerful verse to close out the track. Songs like “Look Closer” and “Like You To Me” pack a powerful punch with a delicious crunch, while “Summer Jam” is a sing-along anthem, chronicling the band’s early tour memories.

The brawn of the album comes in the form of the next few tracks. “The Fallen” keeps the soul of the early demo while making it a bit sharper. The call and return between Wilson and Brown shines, while drummer Michael Ambrose sets the pace. “The Few That Remain” features huge breakdowns and a killer cameo by Hayley Williams, thus ensuring this track as a sure-fire fan favorite. John Gula lends his brutal voice to “Gaia Bleeds (Make Way For Man),” which is the heaviest song SYG has ever written.

Other than busting your chops with their musicianship, Set Your Goals also takes a stance with their lyrics, tackling real issues and questioning authority. “Flawed Methods of Persecution & Punishment” sends out some socially conscious lyrics wrapped into incredibly catchy gang vocals. “Our Ethos: A Legacy To Pass On” channels some ‘90s skate punk (thanks to guitarists Audelio Flores and Daniel Coddaire), creating a raucous track that features Chad Gilbert yelling his lungs out. The song closes out the album with Set Your Goals primary message of positivity.

This Will Be The Death Of Us is the return of the pop-punk you know and love. Never taking a moment to slow down, Set Your Goals has improved in every way from their 2006 debut, Mutiny!. It has the edge that has been missing in the genre for a few years, as the band is spectacular at writing a catchy hook without it sounding glossy and overproduced. Folks, this is what you’ve been waiting for all summer, maybe even in all of 2009, as This Will Be The Death Of Us is the ultimate jam. Summer officially begins on July 21st, 2009, and you better believe Set Your Goals will keep you moshing into 2010 and beyond.

Track Listing:
1. This Will Be The Death Of Us feat. Vinne Caruana
2. With Hoffman Lenses We Will See The Truth
3. Look Closer
4. Summer Jam
5. Like You To Me
6. The Fallen
7. The Few That Remain feat. Hayley Williams
8. Equals
9. Gaia Bleeds (Make Way For Man) feat. John Gula
10. Flawed Methods of Persecution & Punishment
11. Arrival Notes
12. Our Ethos: A Legacy To Pass On
Produced by: Mike Green

Set Your Goals is:
Matt Wilson – vocals
Jordan Brown – vocals
Joe Saucedo – bass
Michael Ambrose – drums
Audelio Flores – guitar
Daniel Coddaire – guitar

Official Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/setyourgoals); Official AP.net Profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/setyourgoals)

[Piss]

definitely gonna listen to this

[WhoSaidThat?]

Wow, this should be the best half-birthday present I'll ever buy for myself.

Great review, Drew.

[stereokiller]

drew giving an 87...

excited as hell.


Summer officially begins on July 21st, 2009, and you better believe Set Your Goals will keep you moshing into 2010 and beyond.

this line is the best.

[jco3]

Yes, yes and YES!! I'm now officially eager to hear this.

[Paulb-182]

Great review, well written.

I don't like this band though, so I probably wont bother checking it out.

The part about the resurgence of pop punk too I don't think will come to fruition. A big blink tour won't make all the crappy bands suddenly become good

[saysmydoctor]

Wouldn't it be "Summer officially began June 21st...." as it's July 2nd now?

/grammarperfectionist

[batmannj]

Stoked on this record right now, awesome review Drew.

EDIT: The Power Rangers reference was great and holy effing lol at the bad haircuts photo.

[DanEmo]

Wouldn't it be "Summer officially began June 21st...." as it's July 2nd now?

/grammarperfectionist
see release date...it's July he's talking about

[saysmydoctor]

Oh, snap. Good call dudebro.

Disregard. Still am not a huge fan of this band. :shrug:

[diehtc0ke]

"the twelve track album is like Power Rangers – the tracks are awesome individually, but become unstoppable when listened to together."
^^ Reason enough to buy this album.

[newfoundmichael]

ah, i want to hear this so bad.

[applesandcyanid]

This review gave me chills, I am so stoked.

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Gahhhhhhhhh July 21st can;t come soon enough.

[mht]

No Warning called...

[owiseone35]

I can't wait to listen to this.

[josepablo32]

Great review Drew. Loved the Power Rangers reference.

[mymomsapanda]

i want this so baddd

[hiya]

very nicely written, makes me even more stoked for this album to come out.

[cscwell107]

I want this ridiculously bad

[untitled94]

No Warning called...

BUST

[11:11]

Never listened to this band, but I guess this will be a good time to start.

[imtellingseb]

nice review! i dont think ive ever been this excited for an album (until the new blink comes), come on july 21st!

[Burn That Shit]

Bad hype band.

[klawansie7]

lol @ the pictures.
this review kinda makes me feel like i need to listen to these guys.

[deezee]

Great review Drew, can't wait to get my hands on this...

[ffadam]

the twelve track album is like Power Rangers – the tracks are awesome individually, but become unstoppable when listened to together.

That is way excellent. Amazing review Drew, you have got me even more stoked for this album.

[tait]

i want to hear this so badddd

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Great start, awesome Power Rangers reference, and an excellent review. I can't wait to finally hear this.

[superBMRuth]

and i thought i couldn't get more excited...

[brokenwings]

yeah, definitely one of the best reviews i've read from you so far. and i can't wait to listen to this. i'm sure this isn't just any ordinary pop-punk release.

[Debut_Fin]

i feel like i might need a new pair of pants once this album comes out
syg + vinnie caruana + hayley williams is unbeatable

[NateFoundGlory]

Amazing review. Need to get this soon as possible.

[MattDennis]

I wasn't really excited or even intrigued about new SYG until reading this. Good review.

[2hxc4you]

cant wait for this, so stoked.

[eskaparate]

looking forward to this

[yoyostring]

awesomee..cannot wait to have this

[bloodyr0mance87]

good review. can't wait to hear this album.

[fieldbelow]

Fuck yes. I'm so excited. Great review.

[INFEARANDFAITH2]

awesome review. cant wait for my pre-order to come!

[scottwh]

great stuff. Can't wait to see them in Seattle with Fireworks in August!!

[denissuxx]

Wow, this should be good. I will check it out.

[cory-182]

Can I be even more excited for this?

[champman1010]

Has It Leaked Yet!!!

[Yellowcard2006]

Oh man can't wait to get this on the 21st!! I felt like this would surpass mutiny! Sounds like I was right.

[TheGreatHoudini]

holy shit i am sooo fucking stoked to hear this

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Has It Leaked Yet!!!
No

[holybuble]

Wouldn't it be "Summer officially began June 21st...." as it's July 2nd now?

/grammarperfectionist
more like Perfect Idiot..

[carramrod2005]

Gahhhhhhhhh July 21st can;t come soon enough.
For sure

[manican sex]

How much better are these guys then all time low?

Cant fuckin wait for this

[WakingTheMisery]

Huge doubts about this album.

[zubinmoosa]

Great review Drew. Can't wait to hear this

[PowerCorps1985]

i dont think this review mentioned enough about how much heavier this album is than mutiny or reset. And i would give it higher than an 87%. Album is damn near perfect as far pop punk goes, and an 87% translates into a B+. I give it 99% by your guys standards comparing it to some of the albums i watch getting 90% and above on here. Plus you didnt touch on the badass composition flow tracks like "Hoffman Lenses" or "Arrival notes" that show the bands growth. Its these tracks that turn the album from a slew of songs into a bonafide composition.

Neither of the guitar players on this album were present for the recording of mutiny. Its basically Set Your Goals 2.0 and its a very exciting change.

also you kids should really be excited for the 21st for the four year strong cover album. massachusetts is about to show you punk goes so and so kids how things are done.

[Brissona]

aw god aw god aawww godd.

[yodandy]

Holy crap, sounds great!

[Brett3]

Sounds great. Can't wait to hear this.

[Sanchez]

Bad hype band.
wrong.

[David J Bendeth]

The band and Mike did a great job with this record. Get ready to jump high.

[mms13]

so stoked for this

[anamericangod]

I guess I need to check these guys out.

[Heroin Robot]

Great review!

[jimjam32]

want this so so bad.

[Mattylikesfilms]

i cant wait.

[Mattylikesfilms]

sidenote: i think you write some good stuff on here drew BUT when i clicked on the "bad haircuts" link it was the maine and you have a simular style hairwise. thats seems hipocritical to me.... correct me if im wrong. i think bad haircuts are more like these metal bands that have hair longer than any woman should imo hah

[sweepthenation]

I am so buying this

[friskycurtain]

The band is ok....I respect them for keeping the REAL genre of pop-punk alive....more than likely be checking this out

[allisterkid]

Summer actually started on my birthday, June 21st. ;-)

[YeahRiight]

I got wood.

[something.monic]

eeeeeeeeeeee!

[tipoftheiceberg]

I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT.
awesome review btw

[Nick Le]

Power Rangers reference ftw. So stoked.

[kabir]

Necesito escuchar esto

[SanePsychotic]

Whoa, nice review. I might need to pick this up.

[muttley]

This album is going to kick so much ass.
I can't wait to get my hands on it.

[*crying stars*]

So excited.

:drew:

[bobby runs]

Drew writes my favorite reviews and has all the albums I want.

[The Summer Ends]

SO excited for this

[Protested Hero]

I want this so so badly.

[thisgetupkid]

i want to hear this so badddd
I love set your goals. I also love the squirtle squad.

[turbo>thanlaser]

more like Perfect Idiot..
dug deep down for that one huh.

great set every day at warped a few years back, never much cared for the recorded version. very big fan of mike green though. ill probably check it out.

[PlanetDahmz]

Can. Not. Wait.

[Stankewich]

July 21 will be one of the most epic days in music history. How can FYS and SYG drop on the same day!? Which to listen to first?! Dilemmmma!

[Schmidty Says]

I still listen to Mutiny! on a daily basis...can't wait for my preorder to come. July 29 needs to be here soon, too, so I can watch these guys show Four Year Strong how to put on a show.

[Thomas Nassiff]

this review got me pretty stoked. my favorite part is the stupid links though

[yayitsjoe]

this review gave me goosebumps.

[AlexAllTimeLow]

Great review. Great album. Love these dudes.

[youngfresh]

syg will never get big. there music feels very generic to me.

[Shrillex]

I like it better than the 1st album.

[John Collins]

The band and Mike did a great job with this record. Get ready to jump high.

Posi jumps all fucking night july 25th @ Worcester Palladium. I'm so fucking excited.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

Awesome. I can't wait to hear this. I started listening to them last summer and I thought Mutiny was pretty good stuff. Sounds like this should be fantastic.

[everybirdsnest2]

I can not wait for this record, please be there on time HMV cause this is the most anticipated record of 2009 hands down. Love live Pop punk/Skate punk and Hardcore.

[fireandice31]

Can't say I've ever given this band a listen before today. This review made me check these guys out, and I have to say that I like what I hear!

[brenByah]

This band gives me faith in the shit this music world's become. SYG are the real deal.

[maker_break]

This band gives me faith in the shit this music world's become. SYG are the real deal.
Could not have put it better myself.

Also...

...the twelve track album is like Power Rangers – the tracks are awesome individually, but become unstoppable when listened to together.

Are you trying to say this album is like a MegaZord? Because if that's the case... I'm so in.

[iwasahero]

I am beyond stoked for this record.

[mms13]

Drew,
What are the song lengths like? I love Mutiny, but it's full of those 1 minute songs which make the album as a whole seem so short.

[Shawn at RRR]

Spot on review. Can't wait to hear the new album.

[Readyfuels]

want. now.

[goodnews]

Definitely NOT the best pop-punk album of the year. Dream Homes > This Will Be the Death of Us.

[ATL182fan]

Great review

[riseagainstfan]

great review cant wait to pick this up

[Alexx Miller]

Great review!

[StartAngry&Mad]

So stoked for celebrating my b-day with FYS and SYG in 2 weeks!
I've really been looking forward to the new album and after reading the review, I don't expect to be disappointed

[Tian]

I really look forward to this.

[more heart]

I'm definitely ready for this record.

[ilovesofie]

Oh fuck, this makes so so siked, this will be so great!

[EyeSouvannarath]

so you praise all time low but bash the maine, doesnt make much sense

but whatever i guess i'll check this out

[Chellebellx0210]

Can't wait for this to come out!

[Jake Denning]

Brew Deringer for the win!

[David J Bendeth]

I am giving Drew a solid 10 on the review.

[more heart]

so you praise all time low but bash the maine, doesnt make much sense

but whatever i guess i'll check this out
All Time Low and The Maine are very different bands.

[YouSmellExcited]

the vocals rating is too generous
the midgets voice gets annoying after a few seconds
All Time Low and The Maine are very different bands.
but both are very overrated & suck badly. wasted hype
How can FYS and SYG drop on the same day!? Which to listen to first?! def FYS

[more heart]

but both are very overrated & suck badly. wasted hype
I highly disagree.

[birtcho]

wow gonna have to check this out

[Yellowcard2006]

the vocals rating is too generous
the midgets voice gets annoying after a few seconds



I don't mind you complaining about the vocals...but what do you mean by "midgets"?

[Imperfektion]

I'm excited for this.

[TreyForest]

this album will be bitchin

and im sick of all this talk about the vocals not being good
when has punk rock ever been about the vocals

[brenByah]

Why are people talking about ATL and The Maine here??????

SYG >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ATL and The Maine.

[brenByah]

July 21 will be one of the most epic days in music history. How can FYS and SYG drop on the same day!? Which to listen to first?! Dilemmmma!
More ironically the two bands sound pretty similar.

[Goat01]

Can't wait.
Gonna be amazing.

Plus, that's the same day Season Three of Psych is released on DVD!
Great day.

[YouSmellExcited]

I don't mind you complaining about the vocals...but what do you mean by "midgets"?the singer that isn't the fat one

[Yellowcard2006]

the singer that isn't the fat one
Do you recognize every band member in all bands by their physical appearance?

[stereokiller]

Definitely NOT the best pop-punk album of the year. Dream Homes > This Will Be the Death of Us.
it's early 2009!! we'll let december decide on that.

[chelseaxsmilexD]

i'm glad that a pop-punk band can still be original. It doesn't ahve to be acoustic jam before sensitive upbeat anthem time after time.

[YouSmellExcited]

Do you recognize every band member in all bands by their physical appearance?not always, but it's fun in syg's case. does it matter if i do or not?

[chelseaxsmilexD]

Why are people talking about ATL and The Maine here??????

SYG >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ATL and The Maine.
exactly

[ZachMadeMeOdd]

Really hoping all this build up isn't a let down. I was also really glad to hear that Gaia Bleeds is the heaviest that they go, since that song though still great just didn't sound like set your goals to me.

[lifeintherye]

first off....... best opening to this. completely true.

and i cannot wait for this cd.

[rushmorerocks1]

Hahaha. love how the maine is the link to bad haircuts.

[mickmadethelist]

one of the few bands that helps me still care/ have faith in the scene.

[CarouselBoy]

really good review. I usually won't buy a cd unless i'm really familar with the band or i've heard enough songs off the cd to know it's worth it, and i've only ever heard a few songs by SYG but I think I'll take the risk on this one. Plus the artwork is awesome.

[UnderMyDreams]

I wouldn't say that neon clothes are causing the death of the scene... It's real hard for clothes to have that big of an impact really.

[Gumbyjag]

i'm pretty interested in this record.

[just-in.]

Great review, and I'm so excited for this record. My most anticipated of 2009 by far.

[Broden Terry]

I'm really looking forward to this. Great review :nod:

[sofaraway]

I cannot think of any other band that does punk like this now. They sound like Good Riddance without the edge, although some of the cuts off this latest album seem a little harder. I miss the days of Good Riddance, Bigwig, etc.

[fadedmemories]

I want to hear this, but I really doubt it would have much lasting value. All these hardcore influenced pop punk bands have little lasting value for me.

[Piss]

Definitely NOT the best pop-punk album of the year. Dream Homes > This Will Be the Death of Us.
whos that by?

[xcarlupanddiex]

i only heard 2 songs and there are meewww - diocore

[Brissona]

I want to hear this, but I really doubt it would have much lasting value. All these hardcore influenced pop punk bands have little lasting value for me.
and cartel does?

check the rhime son.

[johnnylcd]

Want

[Broclee]

I wouldn't say that neon clothes are causing the death of the scene... It's real hard for clothes to have that big of an impact really.
Actually, clothing can be a huge part of culture, especially in a culture that's ALWAYS been obsessed with imagine, and is now even more than ever.

[goodnews]

whos that by?
Dear Landlord.

[goodnews]

it's early 2009!! we'll let december decide on that.
Right...but as of July, Dream Homes is still better than TWBTDOU. Which means that this album can't possibly be the best pop punk album of the year.

[goodnews]

I want to hear this, but I really doubt it would have much lasting value. All these hardcore influenced pop punk bands have little lasting value for me.
Cartel aren't pop-punk.

[Mattylikesfilms]

Actually, clothing can be a huge part of culture, especially in a culture that's ALWAYS been obsessed with imagine, and is now even more than ever.

I actually think the "scene" is just changing.. It always does. Look back to 1998 and the ska and skate punk scene.. Then fast forward to 2001 and you got all these (what were pegged as) emo bands blowing up. To me, that's what's happening now and no I'm not stoked on it for the most part (I think 3OH!3 is just some no substance fun) but the most important thing we can all do is support the artists out there that's still doing it strong like thrice and syg and thursday and others that aren't doing what's considered "trendy". If we don't support them enough they ill just die out and soon enough a majority of the "scene" will consist of the bands this site hates cause all the good ones had to break up cause their records aren't selling and the tours they put on aren't selling enough tickets but tours with "crunk core" bands are..


Catch my drift people?

[Burn That Shit]

wrong.
Nope, I'm absolutely correct.

[brenByah]

I actually think the "scene" is just changing.. It always does. Look back to 1998 and the ska and skate punk scene.. Then fast forward to 2001 and you got all these (what were pegged as) emo bands blowing up. To me, that's what's happening now and no I'm not stoked on it for the most part (I think 3OH!3 is just some no substance fun) but the most important thing we can all do is support the artists out there that's still doing it strong like thrice and syg and thursday and others that aren't doing what's considered "trendy". If we don't support them enough they ill just die out and soon enough a majority of the "scene" will consist of the bands this site hates cause all the good ones had to break up cause their records aren't selling and the tours they put on aren't selling enough tickets but tours with "crunk core" bands are..


Catch my drift people?
Kids are morons, that's what it all boils down to.

[fakejazz]

This is an awesome review i want to listen to it rightnow!!!

[EyeSouvannarath]

All Time Low and The Maine are very different bands.
i wouldn't say very different, i like both bands though

[brenByah]

I cannot think of any other band that does punk like this now. They sound like Good Riddance without the edge, although some of the cuts off this latest album seem a little harder. I miss the days of Good Riddance, Bigwig, etc.
...Four Year Strong, the two bands sound pretty similar imo.

[Stankewich]

i wouldn't say very different, i like both bands though
Well, I would say that All Time Low used to be able to set themselves apart... but with the recent release, I feel as though they share the same intentions as the Maine (a poppy, sugar-coated summer album about getting ripped and having sex and all the rest) Not that it's a bad thing. Different music for different times, different places... it's all good.

As for Set Your Goals... that's the type of thing you can listen to everyday and be completely amped about... Hoping this new record does not disappoint... guessing it won't. The review is great, and I can't wait to get my shaking hands on this monumental record!

[mmmhayleymmm]

the vocals rating is too generous
the midgets voice gets annoying after a few seconds


If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.

On another note, this band rules and the record does too.

[Stankewich]

...Four Year Strong, the two bands sound pretty similar imo.
Ha. Amen to that. Sometimes I still have to second-guess when I am listening on shuffle.
(Yes, I realize this makes me a horrible person... and one who cannot be given any credibility as a music-enthusiast... but at least I can admit it... haha)

[brenByah]

If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.

On another note, this band rules and the record does too.
you should definitely be giving this high marks, ha ha. Stoked to hear the record and your cameo.

[TSTLSOOM]

Great review. Great album. Love these dudes.
GL on 3 shows in 3 time zones lol

[TSTLSOOM]

...Four Year Strong, the two bands sound pretty similar imo.
eh the singers do ( a little) but FYS has synthy stuff added

[TSTLSOOM]

If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.

On another note, this band rules and the record does too.
PWND OH HAI THER HAYLEY

[thecomedown]

21st cant come fast enough.

[brenByah]

eh the singers do ( a little) but FYS has synthy stuff added
Aside from the synth the two bands make similar music. I'm not saying that to disrespect either band, I love them both, but they do sound similar. Personally I prefer SYG.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

All these new pop-punk bands do nothing for me.

Listen to Coaster.

[prettymucharobo]

My only exposure to Set Your Goals before this review was their cover of Put Yo Hood Up, but I think I'm gonna check out this album when it comes out. Great review, Drew.

[zubinmoosa]

If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.

On another note, this band rules and the record does too.
agreed 100%

[maker_break]

Aside from the synth the two bands make similar music. I'm not saying that to disrespect either band, I love them both, but they do sound similar. Personally I prefer SYG.
I love both bands. I was first introduced to FYS, but then I heard everyone drawing comparisons to SYG, so I had to check them out. I personally like SYG more.

And yes, FYS do use quite a bit of synth. Another thing that sets them apart is their use of breakdowns. The breakdowns are almost thrown in just to be funny. But they are usually short and sweet. They aren't overdone and the band knows how to implement them without playing it out and making it annoying. The vocalist in FYS was the former vocalist of Bury Your Dead. So there will be this random breakdown and the vocalist will go into rough vocals/growls. It's such a contrast to the upbeat poppiness of the songs that it's just funny.

This is really nothing new, as a lot of bands out there are trying to do that hardcore/pop hybrid these days. But I think that FYS and SYG both integrate the hardcore elements a hell of a lot better than bands like... say... A Day to Remember. ADTR sounds like a band who can't make up their mind whether they want to be a metal band or a pop band, what with their schizophrenic back and forth of metal and pop instrumentation and the same vocalist doing both singing and growling. FYS and SYG manage to stay rooted in pop punk, while giving slight nods to the hardcore crowd. The bands do so tastefully, skillfully, and without feeling like a gimmick. They just feel...real. And I like that a lot.

[M.C COB]

Dang, I need a lot of preparation before this cd comes out.

[jco3]

I love when an artist posts in here and suddenly opinions just start to change quite quickly... funny huh?

[Shatter_Glass]

cannot wait for this.

[alexcreate]

boo album

[Shatter_Glass]

who's John Gula?

[thecomedown]

who's John Gula?
former vocalist for Turmoil.

[MILFCORE]

So fucking stoked!!!

[xdillonjamesx]

I'm really excited for this cd, like i didn't really like their first cd all that much but i heard Gaia Bleeds and i almost flipped shit, so amazing!! August 18th i get to see them!! =)

[vicrattlehead56]

cant wait for this

[queenofcrouton]

Set Your Goals will definitely keep me raising the roof into 2010.

I'm so excited for this album.

[Albert R.]

Been stoked for this for months. Can't wait. And I'm going to see them like two weeks after it come out at culture room in Ft. Lauderdale. Not to mention warped 4 days later. awesome summer.

[Albert R.]

Set Your Goals will definitely keep me raising the roof into 2010.

I'm so excited for this album.

"raising the roof"? Do you listen to digital underground and live in 1993? Nah, I'm kidding. But if I see you at a show doing that for more than two seconds, I'll sic a mosh pit on you.

[Albert R.]

now I wanna listen to digital underground. And now I'm gonna do my dance.

[maker_break]

All these new pop-punk bands do nothing for me.

Listen to Coaster.
Okay, while I consider myself a bit of a NOFX fan, you can't deny the band has been doing the same exact shit for over 20 years now. The only variation their music ever has in it is if it's more or less political. I listened to Coaster, and quite frankly... it didn't do it for me. The only song that I really appreciated was the song Mike wrote about his dad. The rest of the album was just... eh... Maybe you really liked it. That's your opinion, but mine is that I'm really getting tired of hearing the same album from NOFX like 20 times in a row.

Bands like Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong are a breath of fresh air in such a stale genre. The world could use more bands like them. Bands without a ridiculous image or a really lame gimmick. While NOFX isn't really gimmicky at all and they do just look like regular dudes, it's annoying to hear the same hate on the government and anti-war songs over and over and over. Yawn...

I, for one, could not be more stoked for the This Will Be The Death Of Us. I'm already a huge fan of the band and I mean... fuck... look at all those guest vocalists! It's this year's quintessential summer album, IMO.

[YouSmellExcited]

If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.
On another note, this band rules and the record does too.
hayley ...spoke...to...me? :-0

[Mattylikesfilms]

Kids are morons, that's what it all boils down to.

This is true. But the same was probably said about us when we were 15 or 16 blasting thrice and all the (older) old school pop punks were shaking their heads at us. Not saying its the same of us compared to all the crunkcore kids but I'm jus sayin' .. . .

[brenByah]

This is true. But the same was probably said about us when we were 15 or 16 blasting thrice and all the (older) old school pop punks were shaking their heads at us. Not saying its the same of us compared to all the crunkcore kids but I'm jus sayin' .. . .
No denying that, but at least our music had substance, and lasting value.

[Broclee]

I actually think the "scene" is just changing.. It always does. Look back to 1998 and the ska and skate punk scene.. Then fast forward to 2001 and you got all these (what were pegged as) emo bands blowing up. To me, that's what's happening now and no I'm not stoked on it for the most part (I think 3OH!3 is just some no substance fun) but the most important thing we can all do is support the artists out there that's still doing it strong like thrice and syg and thursday and others that aren't doing what's considered "trendy". If we don't support them enough they ill just die out and soon enough a majority of the "scene" will consist of the bands this site hates cause all the good ones had to break up cause their records aren't selling and the tours they put on aren't selling enough tickets but tours with "crunk core" bands are..


Catch my drift people?

I was just saying that clothing is a very important part of culture...
:shrug:

If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.

On another note, this band rules and the record does too.

A wild Hayley appears!

My only exposure to Set Your Goals before this review was their cover of Put Yo Hood Up, but I think I'm gonna check out this album when it comes out. Great review, Drew.

I was like that, then I heard their first record and realized I had it all wrong.

[rollerman4221]

If you are referring to the shorter of the two singers... you should call him Matt.

On another note, this band rules and the record does too.
solid first post!

stoked to hear this album

[tossit]

sounds like this is worth checking out

[UnderMyDreams]

Actually, clothing can be a huge part of culture, especially in a culture that's ALWAYS been obsessed with imagine, and is now even more than ever.
Yea, but it's not the clothes that are doing anything to the scene.

[maker_break]

Yea, but it's not the clothes that are doing anything to the scene.
I'd like to quote the great Alexisonfire in response to this one.

Here's an excerpt from one of the best songs ever written, "Get Fighted:"

So make sure you love like you've never been hurt
And when you dance, dance like there's no one watching you

Because this shit's not about pants
And this shit's not about shirts
And this shit's definitely not about hair
This shit is about having a good fucking time
Maybe the music isn't dead
Maybe the music isn't dead
Maybe we all just forgot what it fucking sounded like

The problem is that people are more concerned with image than substance.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Okay, while I consider myself a bit of a NOFX fan, you can't deny the band has been doing the same exact shit for over 20 years now. The only variation their music ever has in it is if it's more or less political. I listened to Coaster, and quite frankly... it didn't do it for me. The only song that I really appreciated was the song Mike wrote about his dad. The rest of the album was just... eh... Maybe you really liked it. That's your opinion, but mine is that I'm really getting tired of hearing the same album from NOFX like 20 times in a row.

Bands like Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong are a breath of fresh air in such a stale genre. The world could use more bands like them. Bands without a ridiculous image or a really lame gimmick. While NOFX isn't really gimmicky at all and they do just look like regular dudes, it's annoying to hear the same hate on the government and anti-war songs over and over and over. Yawn...

I, for one, could not be more stoked for the This Will Be The Death Of Us. I'm already a huge fan of the band and I mean... fuck... look at all those guest vocalists! It's this year's quintessential summer album, IMO.
Didn't read any of this. Skip to the end.

[maker_break]

Didn't read any of this. Skip to the end.
Skip to the end?

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Skip to the end?
Skip to the end.

[maker_break]

Skip to the end.
Oh. I see.

[everybirdsnest2]

This is true. But the same was probably said about us when we were 15 or 16 blasting thrice and all the (older) old school pop punks were shaking their heads at us. Not saying its the same of us compared to all the crunkcore kids but I'm jus sayin' .. . .
There isnt actual crunkcore kids are there? God help us I guess Ill find out at Warped tour this year if Ill find out at all. Ive really want to get into Four Year Strong cause I like the dedication to the scene their trying to to represent but every time I sample their shit I just think "this stuff just isnt very catchy, its almost there but not quite."

[i_am_near_main]

With a review like that, I'm gonna have to pick this up.

[Brandao]

ahaha loved the Power Rangers analogy

[queenofcrouton]

"raising the roof"? Do you listen to digital underground and live in 1993? Nah, I'm kidding. But if I see you at a show doing that for more than two seconds, I'll sic a mosh pit on you.
Haha, don't worry--it's a facetious roof-raising.

[maker_break]

Haha, don't worry--it's a facetious roof-raising.
Hahaha... How does one "sic a mosh pit" anyway? Don't people usually just toss someone into the pit?

[queenofcrouton]

Hahaha... How does one "sic a mosh pit" anyway? Don't people usually just toss someone into the pit?
Hah, also a good point

[thedondeluge]

Summer officially begins on July 21st, 2009, and you better believe Set Your Goals will keep you moshing into 2010 and beyond.


also, Portugal. The Man on July 21st, 2009. Even more fuel to the fire.

[maker_break]

Summer officially begins on July 21st, 2009, and you better believe Set Your Goals will keep you moshing into 2010 and beyond.


also, Portugal. The Man on July 21st, 2009. Even more fuel to the fire.
How this has anything to do with Set Your Goals or pop punk... I have no idea. Also, The Satanic Satanist has to be one of the most retarded album names I've ever seen.

No hate towards the music though.

[TSTLSOOM]

Okay, while I consider myself a bit of a NOFX fan, you can't deny the band has been doing the same exact shit for over 20 years now. The only variation their music ever has in it is if it's more or less political. I listened to Coaster, and quite frankly... it didn't do it for me. The only song that I really appreciated was the song Mike wrote about his dad. The rest of the album was just... eh... Maybe you really liked it. That's your opinion, but mine is that I'm really getting tired of hearing the same album from NOFX like 20 times in a row.

Bands like Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong are a breath of fresh air in such a stale genre. The world could use more bands like them. Bands without a ridiculous image or a really lame gimmick. While NOFX isn't really gimmicky at all and they do just look like regular dudes, it's annoying to hear the same hate on the government and anti-war songs over and over and over. Yawn...

I, for one, could not be more stoked for the This Will Be The Death Of Us. I'm already a huge fan of the band and I mean... fuck... look at all those guest vocalists! It's this year's quintessential summer album, IMO.
wanna know a band that has been doing the same shit different day? mothing fucking Bloodhound Gang. and i love it lol

[BruisedxBroken]

AFAIC, this band sold out just like every other trendy neon band...they just did it in a different way. They completely deserted the local scene here and started writing watered down pop-hardcore way before their breakthrough, and this new record is just a continuation of that move to the mainstream center. Just like w/ Green Day, nobody from the bay area hardcore/punk scene really gives a shit anymore about SYG (assuming they ever did). I'm not taking away from what they do, but to treat them like the leaders of some sort of true-to-self, non-sellout movement completely misrepresents what they really are...

[Broden Terry]

This record is going to be absolutely amazing. Great review :nod:

[EyeSouvannarath]

Well, I would say that All Time Low used to be able to set themselves apart... but with the recent release, I feel as though they share the same intentions as the Maine (a poppy, sugar-coated summer album about getting ripped and having sex and all the rest) Not that it's a bad thing. Different music for different times, different places... it's all good.

As for Set Your Goals... that's the type of thing you can listen to everyday and be completely amped about... Hoping this new record does not disappoint... guessing it won't. The review is great, and I can't wait to get my shaking hands on this monumental record!
yeah absolutely i love that stuff, but hyping one band and then calling the other one a bad haircut band... just doesn't make a lot of sense, since atl admitted to being a haircut band.

[Cactus78]

"Yeah... I'll check this out".....
SET YOUR GOALS FIRIN MA LAZORS!!!
*Brain melts*

This is some very damn good music.

[popdisaster00]

God I love this band and can't wait to hear this cd.

[maker_break]

AFAIC, this band sold out just like every other trendy neon band...they just did it in a different way. They completely deserted the local scene here and started writing watered down pop-hardcore way before their breakthrough, and this new record is just a continuation of that move to the mainstream center. Just like w/ Green Day, nobody from the bay area hardcore/punk scene really gives a shit anymore about SYG (assuming they ever did). I'm not taking away from what they do, but to treat them like the leaders of some sort of true-to-self, non-sellout movement completely misrepresents what they really are...
I love how as soon as any band signs to a major label, people have to start talking shit about how they've gone and sold out. It's hilarious. Every punk band that ever manages to get popular and people actually know about are deemed "sellouts" by self-proclaimed "true punks." Whatever the fuck that's supposed to mean. We get it, you listened to them first back before anyone else even knew who they were. But guess what? Maybe no one else knew who they were because they were local! Ever think of that? You want to guess why bands leave their hometown to go tour or sign to a major label? Would it be to get a little exposure maybe?

Sorry that your favorite band didn't stay in your hometown and play shows for only you and your little local scene, bud. Sorry they went on tour and found a following, got signed, and are doing pretty well with their music. Sorry they didn't stay "punk" and keep underground where no one even knew of their existence. You know, because they really care about what you think of them.

Set Your Goals is a band that is aware of their long time fans feeling like that, and they lash right back out at them for being assholes about it.

"We Do It For the Money, OBVIOUSLY!"

Who are you to say what is real and what is fake - and who here matters anyway?
It's nothing that I haven't heard
We're all sellouts in your eyes, that's no surprise
Well, we never tried to disguise everything we want to be
But honestly...
Who cares what you have to say?
Why do you hate what you can't relate to?
(Well, it's not like it could lead us to our graves)
Exploitation is always having to be heard
(If we share the same stage why do you act this way)
Everyday
So what is real, and what is fake - and do you matter anyway?
It's nothing that I haven't heard

And there's this from "This Song Is Definitely Not About A Girl"

A catchy tune to you but I'm glad you're enjoying yourselves.
You fake like you know it so well, so tell me what this song is about.
Maybe girls? Maybe God?
Maybe how we all moved on and all sold out?
And I'm glad you got us figured out.

[BruisedxBroken]

I love how as soon as any band signs to a major label, people have to start talking shit about how they've gone and sold out. It's hilarious. Every punk band that ever manages to get popular and people actually know about are deemed "sellouts" by self-proclaimed "true punks." Whatever the fuck that's supposed to mean. We get it, you listened to them first back before anyone else even knew who they were. But guess what? Maybe no one else knew who they were because they were local! Ever think of that? You want to guess why bands leave their hometown to go tour or sign to a major label? Would it be to get a little exposure maybe?

Sorry that your favorite band didn't stay in your hometown and play shows for only you and your little local scene, bud. Sorry they went on tour and found a following, got signed, and are doing pretty well with their music. Sorry they didn't stay "punk" and keep underground where no one even knew of their existence. You know, because they really care about what you think of them.

Set Your Goals is a band that is aware of their long time fans feeling like that, and they lash right back out at them for being assholes about it.

"We Do It For the Money, OBVIOUSLY!"

Who are you to say what is real and what is fake - and who here matters anyway?
It's nothing that I haven't heard
We're all sellouts in your eyes, that's no surprise
Well, we never tried to disguise everything we want to be
But honestly...
Who cares what you have to say?
Why do you hate what you can't relate to?
(Well, it's not like it could lead us to our graves)
Exploitation is always having to be heard
(If we share the same stage why do you act this way)
Everyday
So what is real, and what is fake - and do you matter anyway?
It's nothing that I haven't heard

And there's this from "This Song Is Definitely Not About A Girl"

A catchy tune to you but I'm glad you're enjoying yourselves.
You fake like you know it so well, so tell me what this song is about.
Maybe girls? Maybe God?
Maybe how we all moved on and all sold out?
And I'm glad you got us figured out.

It has nothing to do with the fact that they gained some exposure or signed to a label. It has everything to do with how they knowingly plagerized other local band's music, completely shitted all over their local scene, disrespected their fans, altered their sound *and then* did everything to quote-unquote "sell out". Cool? This is a band that used to encourage bro-downs and sexual harassment for attention..please don't waste paragraphs defending them...

[maker_break]

It has nothing to do with the fact that they gained some exposure or signed to a label. It has everything to do with how they knowingly plagerized other local band's music, completely shitted all over their local scene, disrespected their fans, altered their sound *and then* did everything to quote-unquote "sell out". Cool? This is a band that used to encourage bro-downs and sexual harassment for attention..please don't waste paragraphs defending them...
Sounds like you have some severe personal problems with this band. When you say plagiarizing, do you mean stealing their lyrics verbatim? And what the hell is a "bro-down?"

[i2ockbotm]

It has required an unbelievable amount of restraint on my part to not listen to any of the songs or watch the video before release date, especially after all the positive reviews

[maker_break]

wanna know a band that has been doing the same shit different day? mothing fucking Bloodhound Gang. and i love it lol
While they definitely are not the deepest band in the world, they're fun. Some of their shit is just hilarious. And they haven't exactly been doing the same shit over and over. They've experimented with different sounds. Hefty Fine had some almost techno type music on it. It wasn't just straight punk type stuff. I love how they try to sound all serious. Like it sounds like you're listening to some really deep love song or something but the lyrics are totally not what you would expect from that type of song. Plus, dude can sing and rap faster than most give him credit for. I wonder if they're gonna make a new album any time soon...

[BruisedxBroken]

Sounds like you have some severe personal problems with this band. When you say plagiarizing, do you mean stealing their lyrics verbatim? And what the hell is a "bro-down?"

No, it's worse than that. There was a local band here that wrote a farily well known "bay area" song, I don't want to say which (band or song), but it was barely reworked for the national level and Set Your Goals took ALL the credit for it. If you remember back in 05, Jordan actually got punched in the face at a show in the south day by a skinny little scene kid for that very reason. Bro-downs are fist fights between "bros" at local shows, almost always instigated by bands when they're trying to come up and need some attention. Matt and Jordan used to scream out into the small crowds and get these brocore kids so wound up. One girl actually got her face slammed into the side of a chain linked fence just for being in the way. Which brings me to the borderline sexual harassment that used to go down, but we won't go there...

[maker_break]

No, it's worse than that. There was a local band here that wrote a farily well known "bay area" song, I don't want to say which (band or song), but it was barely reworked for the national level and Set Your Goals took ALL the credit for it. If you remember back in 05, Jordan actually got punched in the face at a show in the south day by a skinny little scene kid for that very reason. Bro-downs are fist fights between "bros" at local shows, almost always instigated by bands when they're trying to come up and need some attention. Matt and Jordan used to scream out into the small crowds and get these brocore kids so wound up. One girl actually got her face slammed into the side of a chain linked fence just for being in the way. Which brings me to the borderline sexual harassment that used to go down, but we won't go there...
I have seen bands tell people to get crazy just to pump the crowd up. But they encourage the hardcore dancers to get rowdy in the process. I really hate those kids because they don't even pay attention to anybody around them. I saw a girl get kicked right in the face on time. Seems like most people really don't care about hurting people anymore. It's all just about how "brutal" you can be. There are still some good people out there who care though. Some really huge guy knocked me down at a show once, and a dude reached out to pick me up. It's good to know that there are people looking out for each other.

I've never actually been to one of SYG's shows, so I wouldn't know about them encouraging fights. But yeah, the way some guys treat girls at shows is downright wrong. I've seen guys deliberately push girls into a mosh just because they think it's funny.

I was at a ADTR show with my old roommate and there was this one hardcore dancer kid who kept getting close to people on purpose. He was really being an asshole, just causing trouble for people, almost trying to hit them. So my roommate went up to him and punched him in the face. He got kicked out of the venue, but at least the kid got the point. Everyone should be able to enjoy a show however they want, but no one should be allowed to get away with causing others harm. People should make room for whoever wants to dance, and dancers should not get close to people on purpose.

[BruisedxBroken]

I have seen bands tell people to get crazy just to pump the crowd up. But they encourage the hardcore dancers to get rowdy in the process. I really hate those kids because they don't even pay attention to anybody around them. I saw a girl get kicked right in the face on time. Seems like most people really don't care about hurting people anymore. It's all just about how "brutal" you can be. There are still some good people out there who care though. Some really huge guy knocked me down at a show once, and a dude reached out to pick me up. It's good to know that there are people looking out for each other.

I've never actually been to one of SYG's shows, so I wouldn't know about them encouraging fights. But yeah, the way some guys treat girls at shows is downright wrong. I've seen guys deliberately push girls into a mosh just because they think it's funny.

I was at a ADTR show with my old roommate and there was this one hardcore dancer kid who kept getting close to people on purpose. He was really being an asshole, just causing trouble for people, almost trying to hit them. So my roommate went up to him and punched him in the face. He got kicked out of the venue, but at least the kid got the point. Everyone should be able to enjoy a show however they want, but no one should be allowed to get away with causing others harm. People should make room for whoever wants to dance, and dancers should not get close to people on purpose.

I'm pretty much an average sized guy. Not super skinny, not overly large, just somewhere in between. Most those fucking brocore kids and hardcore dancers are easily bigger than I am, both in height and weight, and they're out there knocking around skinny scene kids who weigh less than I do. It's a scary thought. I've seen girls and guys leave shows with cuts and bruises, fucked up arms, legs, ankles etc...

[xjulianx89]

Any idea on how long this album is? I hope it's longer than Mutiny!.

[TSTLSOOM]

While they definitely are not the deepest band in the world, they're fun. Some of their shit is just hilarious. And they haven't exactly been doing the same shit over and over. They've experimented with different sounds. Hefty Fine had some almost techno type music on it. It wasn't just straight punk type stuff. I love how they try to sound all serious. Like it sounds like you're listening to some really deep love song or something but the lyrics are totally not what you would expect from that type of song. Plus, dude can sing and rap faster than most give him credit for. I wonder if they're gonna make a new album any time soon...
ya thats what i meant you know their funny shit. lol that band is funny as hell. some of their shit i just dont understand lol

[brenByah]

Any idea on how long this album is? I hope it's longer than Mutiny!.
Agreed. That's my only complaint with Mutiny!, not long enough.

[mymomsapanda]

I have seen bands tell people to get crazy just to pump the crowd up. But they encourage the hardcore dancers to get rowdy in the process. I really hate those kids because they don't even pay attention to anybody around them. I saw a girl get kicked right in the face on time. Seems like most people really don't care about hurting people anymore. It's all just about how "brutal" you can be. There are still some good people out there who care though. Some really huge guy knocked me down at a show once, and a dude reached out to pick me up. It's good to know that there are people looking out for each other.

I've never actually been to one of SYG's shows, so I wouldn't know about them encouraging fights. But yeah, the way some guys treat girls at shows is downright wrong. I've seen guys deliberately push girls into a mosh just because they think it's funny.

I was at a ADTR show with my old roommate and there was this one hardcore dancer kid who kept getting close to people on purpose. He was really being an asshole, just causing trouble for people, almost trying to hit them. So my roommate went up to him and punched him in the face. He got kicked out of the venue, but at least the kid got the point. Everyone should be able to enjoy a show however they want, but no one should be allowed to get away with causing others harm. People should make room for whoever wants to dance, and dancers should not get close to people on purpose.
i know what you mean. i went to TOC where BMTH played and i was forced into a mosh pit where i was punched in the face.

[brenByah]

I'm pretty much an average sized guy. Not super skinny, not overly large, just somewhere in between. Most those fucking brocore kids and hardcore dancers are easily bigger than I am, both in height and weight, and they're out there knocking around skinny scene kids who weigh less than I do. It's a scary thought. I've seen girls and guys leave shows with cuts and bruises, fucked up arms, legs, ankles etc...
I once saw a hardcore punk dude in a jean vest at Warped with a shaved head start pushing everyone to make a mosh pit. Then he got taken down and kicked by 5 or 6 skinny, pale emo kids in girl jeans. It's the coolest thing I've ever seen, ha ha. They kicked his ass and then helped him up afterwards. I agree with you guys though, when people go crazy at shows they need to be respectful of those around them. I know some get carried away, but they need to keep in mind that they're not the only ones that paid to watch their favorite band play.

[maker_break]

I'm pretty much an average sized guy. Not super skinny, not overly large, just somewhere in between. Most those fucking brocore kids and hardcore dancers are easily bigger than I am, both in height and weight, and they're out there knocking around skinny scene kids who weigh less than I do. It's a scary thought. I've seen girls and guys leave shows with cuts and bruises, fucked up arms, legs, ankles etc...
Yeah, people get too crazy sometimes. There was a kid who got thrown on the ground and stomped on at a Devil Wears Prada show I went to once. He had to get carried out by two security guys. He probably left on a stretcher. I thought it was kind of ironic that this guy got totally destroyed during a christian band's set. Like they were supposed to be sharing this message of love and peace, and here this guy is getting stomped on. To this day I wonder if he was okay or if he had any injuries. I mean from what I saw of it, it looked like it could have been bad.

Someone either from the venue or a band memeber should give a safety announcement before shows. I've heard it done before, and there are plenty of bands that do it. They'll say something like "Now, if someone falls down, someone give them a hand. Help them back up." Just think about it like this... if you were the one who fell down and there were people stomping all around you, close to your head, your hands, your chest and stomach... you would want someone to help get you out of there. So if you see someone hit the ground, reach out and give them a hand.

You know, it might sound a little more than cheesy, but when I got knocked down and was having trouble getting back up because everyone around me was going apeshit, it was just kind of touching to see some guy I didn't even know reach down to give me a hand. Just this guy noticing and going out of his way to help me out... that was really cool of him.

I like when bands look out for their fans like that. It's pretty lame when band members actually encourage violence and getting crazy because some people just go to shows to enjoy the music and don't want to get kicked at, punched in the face or thrown down and stomped on.

[maker_break]

I once saw a hardcore punk dude in a jean vest at Warped with a shaved head start pushing everyone to make a mosh pit. Then he got taken down and kicked by 5 or 6 skinny, pale emo kids in girl jeans. It's the coolest thing I've ever seen, ha ha. They kicked his ass and then helped him up afterwards. I agree with you guys though, when people go crazy at shows they need to be respectful of those around them. I know some get carried away, but they need to keep in mind that they're not the only ones that paid to watch their favorite band play.
That's the thing. Most guys like that just want to get shit started, then they pussy out when someone actually tries to fight back. It's pretty stupid. Most guys run around at shows just pushing people trying to get them riled up, but then when it comes to an actual mosh or someone wanting to beat their ass, they back away.

It's really all this bro-core bullshit, trying to act like a hardass at shows. All those little scene kids throwing windmills and kicking the air think they look brutal or whatever, but wouldn't know how to hold their own if it came to an actual fight.

And that's pretty hilarious about the emo kids ganging up on the skinhead. That would have been a sight to see. I don't think anyone really deserves to get hurt at a show, but if someone's running around fucking with people just to try and start shit, then someone should put them in their place.

[AbsentTruth]

most anticipated cd this year

[Drew Beringer]

Agreed. That's my only complaint with Mutiny!, not long enough.
The new album is 10 minutes longer at 38 minutes.

[maker_break]

The new album is 10 minutes longer at 38 minutes.
Very nice. As long as it's a good half hour, I'm fine with that.

[duhpunk]

something about his voice bugs me. but i'll listen to it once it comes out

[maker_break]

something about his voice bugs me. but i'll listen to it once it comes out
There are two vocalists in SYG, not to mention quite a few guest vocalists on this album. To which vocalist are you referring?

[duhpunk]

There are two vocalists in SYG, not to mention quite a few guest vocalists on this album. To which vocalist are you referring?
i didnt realize til i just pulled up a video that they had 2 lead singers...the skinny one with the higher, off pitch voice

[maker_break]

i didnt realize til i just pulled up a video that they had 2 lead singers...the skinny one with the higher, off pitch voice
Ah... I would have assumed you meant him. Well... after years of listening to bands like Saves the Day and New Found Glory, high pitched vocalists are pretty much what I'm used to.

[fadedmemories]

and cartel does?

check the rhime son.

Cartel aren't pop-punk.
Cartel are neither hardcore influenced pop punk, nor do they suck.

[tanyanafosho]

Awesome review. I can't wait to pick this up on the 21st!

[Dannigtd]

I want to see Blake review this and see if it gets the same review..

Not impressed at all with the songs on their myspace.

[littlebeav]

This review gave me chills, I am so stoked.
Same. Wow, I really want this fucking CD today. I want it yesterday.

[littlebeav]

That's the thing. Most guys like that just want to get shit started, then they pussy out when someone actually tries to fight back. It's pretty stupid. Most guys run around at shows just pushing people trying to get them riled up, but then when it comes to an actual mosh or someone wanting to beat their ass, they back away.

It's really all this bro-core bullshit, trying to act like a hardass at shows. All those little scene kids throwing windmills and kicking the air think they look brutal or whatever, but wouldn't know how to hold their own if it came to an actual fight.

And that's pretty hilarious about the emo kids ganging up on the skinhead. That would have been a sight to see. I don't think anyone really deserves to get hurt at a show, but if someone's running around fucking with people just to try and start shit, then someone should put them in their place.
I'm sorry. I can't take this post seriously if you can't spell br00t4l correctly. Hahahaha. But seriously. I agree.

[zachff]

Summer officially begins on July 21st, 2009, and you better believe Set Your Goals will keep you moshing into 2010 and beyond.

That's because it's my motherf'in birthday.

[juanxbravo]

This is great, I can't wait. I believe every word

[maker_break]

I'm sorry. I can't take this post seriously if you can't spell br00t4l correctly. Hahahaha. But seriously. I agree.
Oh shit... how could I mess that up? Man... guess I'm just not br00tal enough... I'm gonna go practice my Attack Attack! moves.

[PopPunkMatt]

This will be an ealy birthday present for my ears.

[xjulianx89]

Cartel are neither hardcore influenced pop punk, nor do they suck.
You're right on the first part.

[FunkRock]

9th track rocked my socks.

[AussieBoy]

i like how already has 94% member score... fuckin siked for this though

[holybuble]

dug deep down for that one huh.

great set every day at warped a few years back, never much cared for the recorded version. very big fan of mike green though. ill probably check it out.
nah,it came pretty natural,y'know..

[tonighttonight0]

I can't wait for my pre-order to come.

[deanster321]

Good review. My favourite part was the Power Rangers analogy.

[MorningStar10]

Look forward to hearing this, any ideas on what the 'Single' will be?

[xjulianx89]

So, the new album is 36 minutes long. Damn, I wish it was longer.

[KidChameleon]

you only need to listen to "old book misread" to fall in love wth syg
unless youre christian, then go to church or something

and once you hear about their past label issues youre gonna love the wicked burn that is "the fallen"

[runningohfive]

This album has so much energy it's ridiculous, I like it a lot.

Oh and good review

[sdisticsquirrel]

Wouldn't it be "Summer officially began June 21st...." as it's July 2nd now?

/grammarperfectionist
actually that would be more like factspecialist...
you're right.

[tfar06]

you only need to listen to "old book misread" to fall in love wth syg
unless youre christian, then go to church or something

and once you hear about their past label issues youre gonna love the wicked burn that is "the fallen"
i am christian and i love that song

[iwasahero]

Nice review, Drew.

"the twelve track album is like Power Rangers – the tracks are awesome individually, but become unstoppable when listened to together."

agreeeeeeeed. Definitely one of those albums you will play from start to finish.

BEST BAND

[friskycurtain]

Listening to it now and it pretty lackluster...alot of the songs sound alike but each song seems to have a flaw be it laughable lyrics, lackluster drumming, or annoying unnecessary background vocals

[mymomsapanda]

all of the songs on this album are golden