As Cities Burn has broken up

[_><_]

As Cities Burn has broken up. We are happily moving on after 6 good years. Our lives and our wives have called us in different directions. Thanks to anyone who has come out to a show, had words to say, or bought a cd to help us fill the tank.


It was officially announced on july 15.


Sad, that they have decided to break up after releasing 2 stunning albums.

[thespearkid]

good.

[The Raine]

:-(

Thanks for three great albums, guys.

[AnchorBraille]

thats crazy....

[Jefferson Rank]

Where are the underage girls and cocaine that are supposed to accompany this?

[thesafeword]

good.
You took the words right out of my mouth.

[Losing Streak]

Didn't they make three albums?

[anthonydarko]

Eh....

[danielineffigy]

:(

Thanks guys, for three amazing albums.

[11:11]

This really sucks, but it's not like we didn't see it coming.

[deanster321]

I actually downloaded one of their albums the other day and was going to listen to it. This is too bad.

[x togepi x]

who cares? they'll get back together in like three days.

[weaz45]

I feel shocked

[TotalCollapse]

:-(

[thesafeword]

who cares? they'll get back together in like three days.
Publicity stunt.

[Mesthead!]

D=
They are good.

[kemichels]

good.

that's a dick thing to say when any band besides some crunkcore shit breaks up, man,

[jtsnazzy]

After their most recent release this is somewhat disappointing since it was actually enjoyable.

[weaz45]

I hate it when people talk shit about bands that break up when that band means a lot to some people.
Dick move.

[thespearkid]

that's a dick thing to say when any band besides some crunkcore shit breaks up, man,
:shrug:

[achassi]

who cares? they'll get back together in like three days.

Thought the same thing haha

[Regards]

Old news.

[Regards]

good.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

lol. Have you even ever listened to their later work? For example not seeing they were on Tooth and Nail and thinking they were some generic band?

[thespearkid]

lol. Have you even ever listened to their later work? For example not seeing they were on Tooth and Nail and thinking they were some generic band?
haven't heard their latest.

[jay_klinkhammer]

Jonny Craig 1, As Cities Burn 0.


I KID!

[TheSkyline]

haven't heard their latest.

Then I wouldn't say anything. Album is awesome.

[thespearkid]

Then I wouldn't say anything. Album is awesome.
unless it is a near complete 180 degree flip on the band's ridiculously bad lyrics, do not want.

[TheSkyline]

unless it is a near complete 180 degree flip on the band's ridiculously bad lyrics, do not want.

I don't listen to old As Cities Burn much, because it's so generic. But the new stuff was a 180 flip at least musically. I like the lyrics a lot on the new album. I really think you should give it a chance.

[ArmedROBery]

That's a shame. Just got into these dudes a few months ago.... good luck to them.

[thespearkid]

I don't listen to old As Cities Burn much, because it's so generic. But the new stuff was a 180 flip at least musically. I like the lyrics a lot on the new album. I really think you should give it a chance.
:shrug: why the hell not? i'll download it.

[liar23]

Meh. Does not care.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I never really listened to ACB much for the lyrics, but the instrumentation is always sweet.

[GuitarR0cker1]

I never cared for this band.

[Colorblind!]

unless it is a near complete 180 degree flip on the band's ridiculously bad lyrics, do not want.

...LOL

[DickHolcum]

Jonny Craig 1, As Cities Burn 0.


I KID!
haha

[TheSkyline]

:shrug: why the hell not? i'll download it.

Sweet, let me know what you think. It's not like totally groundbreaking, but it's definitely enjoyable, and I think it was the Deja Entendu of this band. It's too bad they broke up after putting out such a solid album.

[NativeRokkr]

I liked the old singer better.

[AndrewIcex]

Sad.. :-(

[Jake Denning]

Bloodsucker pt.2 ftw

I remembered my best friend bought Darkest when it came out and it got lodged in his car CD player for an entire year, so it was pretty safe to say we listened to that CD often.

[_><_]

Jonny Craig 1, As Cities Burn 0.


I KID!

Fuck Jonny Craig.

[Regards]

haven't heard their latest.
I'm not suprised.
...LOL
Exactly.

[thespearkid]

sounds like a group of teenage Thrice wannabes but even more generic in their attempt to be "different". :shrug: And the lyrics are still terrible.

[TotalCollapse]

sounds like a group of teenage Thrice wannabes but even more generic in their attempt to be "different". :shrug: And the lyrics are still terrible.
:eyebrow:

[thespearkid]

:eyebrow:
maybe what they do is impressive to the typical tooth & nail listener. i give them credit for at least trying to expand their sound, although i feel as though it falls flat.

[TotalCollapse]

maybe what they do is impressive to the typical tooth & nail listener. i give them credit for at least trying to expand their sound, although i feel as though it falls flat.
:shrug: It's one of my favorite albums so far this year.

[Regards]

sounds like a group of teenage Thrice wannabes but even more generic in their attempt to be "different". :shrug: And the lyrics are still terrible.
Hahaha, that's the worst comparison I think I've ever heard

[thespearkid]

Hahaha, that's the worst comparison I think I've ever heard
Both bands do the same thing poorly.

[x togepi x]

thrice is pretty awful.

[Regards]

"I don't like Thrice nor As Cities Burn therefor they're terrible"

I respect both of you as users, but because you don't enjoy a certain genre of music does not constitute them as terrible or awful.

[x togepi x]

"I don't like Thrice nor As Cities Burn therefor they're terrible"

I respect both of you as users, but because you don't enjoy a certain genre of music does not constitute them as terrible or awful.

actually it does in fact constitute them as terrible and awful, since they generate the same "ugh" feeling that brokencyde or whatever the current cool to hate on band does.

[Regards]

actually it does in fact constitute them as terrible and awful, since they generate the same "ugh" feeling that brokencyde or whatever the current cool to hate on band does.
Seems like a personal problem then :shrug:

Not attempting to be funny either.

[x togepi x]

i don't think the fact that i don't like boring rehashed bastardizations of genres that i actually like instead of pretending to like on the internet is a personal problem.

[oddwithoutend]

Seems like a personal problem then :shrug:

Not attempting to be funny either.

haha Did you really just tell him that thinking Thrice is awful means he has a problem? hahaha

[thespearkid]

i think he's trying to say that people on this site call brokencyde terrible everyday because they don't enjoy them (not saying you do) but thrice and as cities burn are somehow above this?

[x togepi x]

i think he's trying to say that people on this site call brokencyde terrible everyday because they don't enjoy them (not saying you do) but thrice and as cities burn are somehow above this?

this plus thrice sucks.

[thespearkid]

haha. that they do.

[batmannj]

I think Kris (Regards) is saying that one or two user's personal opinion doesn't mean it is fact. You guys don't like Thrice or ACB and that is totally cool, it doesn't mean that they 'suck.'

[Regards]

haha Did you really just tell him that thinking Thrice is awful means he has a problem? hahaha
If that's how you plan on taking a round trip around what I really said then sure.
i think he's trying to say that people on this site call brokencyde terrible everyday because they don't enjoy them (not saying you do) but thrice and as cities burn are somehow above this?
I used to say bands were awful all the time. I then took a nice hiatus from ap and realized that it was childish and not uplifting for anyone. and revamped my mind set on music and this site. I know where you are both coming from, and I know I've seen togepi argue this til I'm sure his fingers fell off. But music is subjective to the listener.

[x togepi x]

seems like a personal problem

[thespearkid]

If that's how you plan on taking a round trip around what I really said then sure.

I used to say bands were awful all the time. I then took a nice hiatus from ap and realized that it was childish and not uplifting for anyone. and revamped my mind set on music and this site. I know where you are both coming from, and I know I've seen togepi argue this til I'm sure his fingers fell off. But music is subjective to the listener.
enjoyment is subjective. there are plenty of objective standards with which to judge all art. if there weren't, all english, art, music, and drama majors would be wasting their money. :shrug:

seems like a personal problem
i lol'd.

[oddwithoutend]

If that's how you plan on taking a round trip around what I really said then sure.

It's called paraphrasing. It's a good way of showing you how what you said is utterly ridiculous; I'm pretty sure I didn't misinterpret you.

[Regards]

seems like a personal problem
Touche'

To each their own I suppose.
enjoyment is subjective. there are plenty of objective standards with which to judge all art. if there weren't, all english, art, music, and drama majors would be wasting their money. :shrug:


i lol'd.
That's why it's so funny though.

[thespearkid]

Touche'

To each their own I suppose.

That's why it's so funny though.
I feel like a statement like that is really demeaning to artists. You're basically claiming it doesn't matter what an artist creates because art is subjective.

[Regards]

I feel like a statement like that is really demeaning to artists. You're basically claiming it doesn't matter what an artist creates because art is subjective.
I am an artist and a musician, so no, that's not what I'm saying. You definately make a good point though, and I'll have to sit on it for a while.

[thespearkid]

I think Kris (Regards) is saying that one or two user's personal opinion doesn't mean it is fact. You guys don't like Thrice or ACB and that is totally cool, it doesn't mean that they 'suck.'
So if only a few people think Thrice suck, they don't but since the whole site thinks Brokencyde sucks, they do?

http://www.bloggersblog.com/pics/wikiality.gif

[x togepi x]

I think Kris (Regards) is saying that one or two user's personal opinion doesn't mean it is fact. You guys don't like Thrice or ACB and that is totally cool, it doesn't mean that they 'suck.'

no, because if you want to make a claim that music is subjective, then it is a fact. You can't mix burdens like that. You can't go "oh well music is subjective", then get pissed off when i make a subjective statement.

[holyballs]

who cares? they'll get back together in like three days.

great, just great.

[n1asfan]

unless it is a near complete 180 degree flip on the band's ridiculously bad lyrics, do not want.

Bad lyrics!? Are you sure we are talking about the same band here??

[thespearkid]

Bad lyrics!? Are you sure we are talking about the same band here??
who do you think are good lyricists?

[GuitarR0cker1]

thrice is pretty awful.
I like them because shitty bells and lullaby noises mixed with yelling and "heavy" music appeals to me. :shrug:

I don't know I really do like Vhiessu and a few other scattered songs from Thrice. I don't really see the appeal The Alchemy Index stuff though.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I love As Cities Burn, but I'll admit that I'm not a huge fan of his lyrics.

[batmannj]

So if only a few people think Thrice suck, they don't but since the whole site thinks Brokencyde sucks, they do?

http://www.bloggersblog.com/pics/wikiality.gif

no, because if you want to make a claim that music is subjective, then it is a fact. You can't mix burdens like that. You can't go "oh well music is subjective", then get pissed off when i make a subjective statement.
I think you guys both misunderstood me. You can take a look at the merits of the music, or the musicianship, or the vocals and those can be interpreted as "good" or "bad," but I enjoy ACB and Thrice, that doesn't make them "good" in the same way that you don't like them and they "suck."

[Colorblind!]

I'm not suprised.

Exactly.

Since when, am i right?
If we're going to pick on a band lyrically, atleast choose one with bad lyrics.

[Regards]

Since when, am i right?
If we're going to pick on a band lyrically, atleast choose one with bad lyrics.
I've always enjoyed ACB's lyrics. Maybe they hit me on a more personal basis, but I always thought they were much better than alot of the bands lyrics out there.

[Animalhill]

Oh no. Music will never be the same.

[Colorblind!]

I've always enjoyed ACB's lyrics. Maybe they hit me on a more personal basis, but I always thought they were much better than alot of the bands lyrics out there.

I would have to agree with you.l
The lyrics on Contact hit me real hard, but it's no Jesse Lacey apparently.

[thespearkid]

Jesse Lacey isn't good either... haha. I just prefer more subtlety in my lyrics. ACB is too overt.

[tottivillarossi]

I would have to agree with you.l
The lyrics on Contact hit me real hard, but it's no Jesse Lacey apparently.
Jesse Lacey is no Jordan Dreyer.


I'm gutted about this, I don't get why people suddenly feel the need to start with the "Lulz Brokencyde are better newayz" comments though.

[Colorblind!]

Jesse Lacey isn't good either... haha. I just prefer more subtlety in my lyrics. ACB is too overt.

Subjective I guess, but I just think if you're going to pick on the lyrics of a band this band is miles better then 80% of music discussed on this site.

[thespearkid]

Subjective I guess, but I just think if you're going to pick on the lyrics of a band this band is miles better then 80% of music discussed on this site.
not really. they're about your average AP band.

[tottivillarossi]

not really. they're about your average AP band.
Brand New is your average AP band, and Brand New are pretty great.

I'm not really surprised you're not an ACB fan though, considering your music taste.



"Hearts aren't really our guides.
We are truly alone.
'Cause God ain't up in the sky,
Holding together our bones.

Remember we used to speak.
Now I'm starting to think,
Your voice was really my own,
Bouncing off the ceiling back to me.

God, this can't be.
God, this can't be,
God, could it be that all we see is it?

Come down, heaven.
Won't you come down?
Won't you cut through the clouds?
Won't you come down?

Oh, my heaven, why do you have doors to close?
Do you have clouds to stop his voice on the way down?

God, this can't be.
God, this can't be,
God, could it be that all we see is it?
Is this it?

God, does grace reach to this side of madness?
'Cause I know this can't be,
The great peace we all seek.

Come down, heaven.
Won't you come down?
Won't you cut through the clouds?
Won't you come down?

Did your clouds stop his voice?

And brother have you found the great peace that we all seek?
You say take a look around.
If there's a God, then he must be asleep.
God, must be asleep
God, must be asleep
God, must be asleep
God, must be asleep"


those lyrics are hardly terrible.

[thespearkid]

Brand New is your average AP band, and Brand New are pretty great.

I'm not really surprised you're not an ACB fan though, considering your music taste.



"Hearts aren't really our guides.
We are truly alone.
'Cause God ain't up in the sky,
Holding together our bones.

Remember we used to speak.
Now I'm starting to think,
Your voice was really my own,
Bouncing off the ceiling back to me.

God, this can't be.
God, this can't be,
God, could it be that all we see is it? (Is what? Dangling modifiers...)

Come down, heaven.
Won't you come down?
Won't you cut through the clouds?
Won't you come down?

Oh, my heaven, why do you have doors to close?
Do you have clouds to stop his voice on the way down?

God, this can't be.
God, this can't be,
God, could it be that all we see is it?
Is this it?

God, does grace reach to this side of madness?
'Cause I know this can't be,
The great peace we all seek.

Come down, heaven.
Won't you come down?
Won't you cut through the clouds?
Won't you come down?

Did your clouds stop his voice?

And brother have you found the great peace that we all seek?
You say take a look around.
If there's a God, then he must be asleep.
God, must be asleep
God, must be asleep
God, must be asleep
God, must be asleep"


those lyrics are hardly terrible.
I went through and bolded the cliches (pretty much the entire song). These lyrics are pretty trite. Any 15 year old going through a faith crises could write them.

[tottivillarossi]

"I love you Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ I love you, yes I do
I love you Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ I love you, yes I do
and on the lazy days the dogs dissolve and drain
away the world it goes and all awaits the day we
are awaiting"


and your precious Neutral Milk Hotel's send shudders down Wordsworth's spine.

[DilesMavis]

Oh.

[thespearkid]

"I love you Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ I love you, yes I do
I love you Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ I love you, yes I do
and on the lazy days the dogs dissolve and drain
away the world it goes and all awaits the day we
are awaiting"


and your precious Neutral Milk Hotel's send shudders down Wordsworth's spine.
What's wrong these lyrics, exactly?

[silentstar1134]

1. I'm going to record me burping and farting on a snare drum
2. I will say I listen to the animal collective, mogwai, Islands and some other indie bands
3. Indie kids and hipsters will eat it up
4. Money

I thought acb have a few good songs

[thespearkid]

1. I'm going to record me burping and farting on a snare drum
2. I will say I listen to the animal collective, mogwai, Islands and some other indie bands
3. Indie kids and hipsters will eat it up
4. Money

I thought acb have a few good songs
you're an idiot.

[silentstar1134]

you're an idiot.

balls on chin ;-)

[Colorblind!]

I went through and bolded the cliches (pretty much the entire song). These lyrics are pretty trite. Any 15 year old going through a faith crises could write them.

You must've been pretty fucking awesome as a fifteen year old if you were speculating that God's voice was your own bouncing off the ceiling.
Also, pretty rad that a Christian band ends their song thinking that God must be asleep, you won't be seeing that everyday. That song is simplistic lyrically and I love it, it's just honest. He wants to know why God is so far away and he's not overcomplicating it with metaphors or whatever literary element you were hoping for.

They're steady, steady breathers,
Who won't lift a finger for the gasping weaker.
You just hoard your hollow completion,
Like it's something wearing thin.
Like it's gonna get you in, When heaven comes.

Love it.
`

[thespearkid]

You must've been pretty fucking awesome as a fifteen year old if you were speculating that God's voice was your own bouncing off the ceiling.
Also, pretty rad that a Christian band ends their song thinking that God must be asleep, you won't be seeing that everyday. That song is simplistic lyrically and I love it, it's just honest. He wants to know why God is so far away and he's not overcomplicating it with metaphors or whatever literary element you were hoping for.

They're steady, steady breathers,
Who won't lift a finger for the gasping weaker.
You just hoard your hollow completion,
Like it's something wearing thin.
Like it's gonna get you in, When heaven comes.

Love it.
`
you really need to listen to more music if you really think that. also, metaphors don't overcomplicate lyrics; they're what make lyrics beautiful. also, brah man had plenty of metaphors. they were just cliche.

[Jefferson Rank]

1. I'm going to record me burping and farting on a snare drum
2. I will say I listen to the animal collective, mogwai, Islands and some other indie bands
3. ???
4. Profit!


Edited list...

[Charles777]

http://www.shocked.org/images/posts/pour-some-beer-out-for-homies.jpg

[Colorblind!]

you really need to listen to more music if you really think that. also, metaphors don't overcomplicate lyrics; they're what make lyrics beautiful. also, brah man had plenty of metaphors. they were just cliche.

I listen to quite a lot of music.
I don't have a problem with metaphors in music obviously, I said I enjoy the simplistic nature of that song.

I can understand how people that don't have "faith" might not appreciate them because that is probably the main reason I connect with their lyrics. Musically they ain't so bad on the ears either.

Whatever, they will be missed.

[thespearkid]

I listen to quite a lot of music.
I don't have a problem with metaphors in music obviously, I said I enjoy the simplistic nature of that song.

I can understand how people that don't have "faith" might not appreciate them because that is probably the main reason I connect with their lyrics. Musically they ain't so bad on the ears either.

Whatever, they will be missed.
you need to get over to the God thread if you think i don't have "faith". also, avatar, dude. mewithoutYou is one of my favorite bands.

[Colorblind!]

you need to get over to the God thread if you think i don't have "faith". also, avatar, dude. mewithoutYou is one of my favorite bands.

There's a God thread? And nobody even bothered to invite this guy. Shucks.

Haha, I wasn't sure and that statement was more directed towards others hating on the band that probably can't relate to the lyrical content as much as some of us.
Oh well, to each his own I guess but I've connected quite a lot with CNS over the last while.

[doppelganger]

There's a God thread? And nobody even bothered to invite this guy. Shucks.

Haha, I wasn't sure and that statement was more directed towards others hating on the band that probably can't relate to the lyrical content as much as some of us.
Oh well, to each his own I guess but I've connected quite a lot with CNS over the last while.
i feel ive connected with CNS a lot in previous times. though as cities burn doesnt have the greatest of lyrics, i always loved cody's guitar work. as cities burn is probably the one of the only bands from tooth and nail that i liked

[x togepi x]

1. I'm going to record me burping and farting on a snare drum
2. I will say I listen to the animal collective, mogwai, Islands and some other indie bands
3. Indie kids and hipsters will eat it up
4. Money

I thought acb have a few good songs

the sad thing is, you probably think you're being witty with a post like this.

[ricky denim]

Without going into too much discussion, I just wanted to say I agree 100 percent with Colorblind.
I for one will definately miss acb and one of my favorite things about them were their lyrics and how emotive Cody sings them.
Clouds is an excellent example.

Come Now Sleep will always be in my top albums ever. I'm not a deeply religious person, but this album resonates on so many levels.

[Colorblind!]

Without going into too much discussion, I just wanted to say I agree 100 percent with Colorblind.
I for one will definately miss acb and one of my favorite things about them were their lyrics and how emotive Cody sings them.
Clouds is an excellent example.

Come Now Sleep will always be in my top albums ever. I'm not a deeply religious person, but this album resonates on so many levels.

Haha, I am not religious either, I think spiritual would be a better word for that band.

I think our God isn't God if he fits inside our heads.

[tottivillarossi]

Haha, I am not religious either, I think spiritual would be a better word for that band.

I think our God isn't God if he fits inside our heads.
That lyric is just so true. Cameron in a House episode said something similar, "If there is a higher power, it will be far more complex than anything or minds can imagine" or something along those lines. And that was in Season two, back when House was ridiculously awesome. Now it's just awesome.


I too, am not religious, but I love Cody's lyrics, battling with the doubts about God, then the "I think I'd rather believe in some imaginary place, made up to make children behave, so our souls are safe."

I've been on a bit of an ACB bender today, Daughter has been on near constant repeat.

[mutenameless]

They are never coming back , This is It (The End)


Hate to make it or break it to people , but this band was really good


Good for you , if you join and comment and don't like probably any bands on this site

[tottivillarossi]

ACB were from Louisiana, were you in ACB?

[Javs]

I dont think you have to be religious to enjoy ACB's powerful lyrics.

It sucks that I just got really into them last month and now they're breaking up.
I always thought they were some shitty pop punk band that was just another horrible band tooth and nail had on their roster.
After hearing hell or high water, I instantly turned and now its almost all that i listen to. Everything about their music is inspirational and amazing. To bad I can never see them live. :(

[Dicebox]

I was meaning to buy Hell or High Water. Once I heard they broke up, it reminded me I needed to get it. I absolutely love this album. I'm actually really surprised at all the negative comments about this band. I think there is a huge difference between a "terrible or awful" band and a band you don't like. You can not like this band and that's respectable, but to say that these guys don't have talent is a huge stretch!

There are bands that I don't like but I don't think they are terrible (Kings of Leon). Bands like BrokeNCYDE are terrible bands because they just don't have the talent there. They might have personal talent, but its not being expressed through the music they put out. Their music makes me not enjoy them but it is their lack of talent and horrible lyrics that makes me consider them a terrible band.

I love ACB lyrics on HOHW, though its the only album I've heard from them, I cannot see how you would think the lyrics are terrible. Is this by comparison to other lyricists or is your standard of excellence just really set that high? I'll agree that a lot of the lyrics can be repetitive and cliche but their are some real gems that make these songs brilliant to me.

[ThemChains]

Even God is stoked.