Ameris (Official Thread)

[xJesusFreakx]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/94/l_b0ad77ab4f122a5bf11bc497351286f5. jpg

Ameris was an alternative/indie rock band from the Beaver County area. Active from 2005 until the summer of 2007, they self-released one full length self-titled album, recorded and produced by guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Drew Howell. The album, their demo EP, and some b-sides can be downloaded for free here (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZPJRUBM9), and three songs from the album, including piano-led highlight "Alice," can be streamed here on their MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/theamerisparty). Recommended for fans of Copeland, Thrice, and the Receiving End of Sirens.

[Brand-new-123]

good stuff. downloading as I type.

[xJesusFreakx]

good stuff. downloading as I type.

Sweet. Thanks for giving them a try. Let me know your thoughts, favorite track(s), etc. when you're done.

[Brand-new-123]

Sweet. Thanks for giving them a try. Let me know your thoughts, favorite track(s), etc. when you're done.
definitely. I must have missed your post about them in the Christian Music thread when my hard drive was broken and just noticed it tonight. I love free music.

[Regards]

And I think we've reached the people who will post in this thread... now! Haha kidding. I'm going to procrastinate and check them out real quick.

Edit: Wow, I really enjoy these dudes. Will be downloading.

[xJesusFreakx]

definitely. I must have missed your post about them in the Christian Music thread when my hard drive was broken and just noticed it tonight. I love free music.

Especially good free music.

And I think we've reached the people who will post in this thread... now! Haha kidding. I'm going to procrastinate and check them out real quick.

Edit: Wow, I really enjoy these dudes. Will be downloading.

I'm glad you enjoy them. Definitely come back and let me know your thoughts after you get a chance to listen to the whole album. Thank you for ignoring lame homework for the sake of good music. ;-)

[Brand-new-123]

Especially good free music.

Exactly. Even though I do accept less than quality music sometimes if it's free.

[xJesusFreakx]

This thread inspired me to listen to "Alice." Such a great song.

[Brand-new-123]

Sweet. Thanks for giving them a try. Let me know your thoughts, favorite track(s), etc. when you're done.
the screaming in And In Hushed Voices They Conspire took me completely off guard. Upon my first listen I think that's my favorite track but that'll likely change. Thanks for cluing me into these guys.

[xJesusFreakx]

the screaming in And In Hushed Voices They Conspire took me completely off guard. Upon my first listen I think that's my favorite track but that'll likely change. Thanks for cluing me into these guys.

Yeah, it's probably my favorite after "Alice," though I also love "Voyage."

You're welcome. I loved these guys, so it feels great to share their music with others.

[Brand-new-123]

Yeah, it's probably my favorite after "Alice," though I also love "Voyage."

You're welcome. I loved these guys, so it feels great to share their music with others.
In return I will rec you one of my all time favorite bands that I created a thread about ages ago and never got any attention.
http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1233192
I recommend starting with the 3rd video as it's their best song imo. Also you can get their record 100 Grim Reapers from emusic for free if you sign up for the trial offer. Just make sure that you cancel your subscription before it ends so you don't get charged money you don't want to pay.

[xJesusFreakx]

In return I will rec you one of my all time favorite bands that I created a thread about ages ago and never got any attention.
http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1233192
I recommend starting with the 3rd video as it's their best song imo. Also you can get their record 100 Grim Reapers from emusic for free if you sign up for the trial offer. Just make sure that you cancel your subscription before it ends so you don't get charged money you don't want to pay.

Ha, I'm about to go to bed, so please quote this post so I remember to check them out tomorrow. Goodnight.

[Brand-new-123]

Ha, I'm about to go to bed, so please quote this post so I remember to check them out tomorrow. Goodnight.
Quoted for remembrance

[awakeohsleeper]

Downloading this. I'll check it out soon.

[Regards]

definitely. I must have missed your post about them in the Christian Music thread when my hard drive was broken and just noticed it tonight. I love free music.
speaking of free music... you can check out my bands album in my sig if you want ;-)

/shameless plug

I d/l'd this album and I'm going to check it out later.

[Brand-new-123]

speaking of free music... you can check out my bands album in my sig if you want ;-)

/shameless plug

I d/l'd this album and I'm going to check it out later.
haha I got that a while ago when I made that joke thread in the classifieds to see how much hate I could get.

[Regards]

haha I got that a while ago when I made that joke thread in the classifieds to see how much hate I could get.
That's right! I'm having an off day, so just disregard(half pun) me and carry on.

[Brand-new-123]

Now here I stand in silence!

[Brand-new-123]

I decided to listen to their S/T album tonight and I couldn't help but notice that my Zune software decided that the cover art for their "Chapter 1" ep looks like:
http://cover7.cduniverse.com/CDBABY/Large/81/796873060981.jpg

[xJesusFreakx]

:-d That's great. Here (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPictu re&friendID=58481112&albumId=660164) are some MySpace pics to choose from if you want a more legit artwork (if, of course, any art could be more legit than that). I think the third one is the one they used for that EP, but it's pretty poorly drawn, lol, so maybe one of the photos would be better.

Oh, and quality bump. "Alice" is still awesome, as is "Voyage."

[Brand-new-123]

I like that Probable Cause art better than those other choices. I might just creep on some FB friends' art photos to use.

[xJesusFreakx]

But, dude...

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/135/l_9849838191534dc5987d218c7c0841c2. jpg

...you can totally see my friend rocking the five-string in this pic! He was, like, the BOOM of the band or something. So, uh, yeah.

[Brand-new-123]

LOL. Nobody cares about bassists!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs466.ash1/25591_1158659786653_1832521026_3147 22_1220061_n.jpg
I'm thinking of using this. I just wish it was a better photograph of the piece itself.

[xJesusFreakx]

Former Ameris members Drew (recording/guitar/keyboard/some vocals, most prominently on "Alice"), Troy (bass), and Austin (their original guitarist) have started a new band called Melbourne. You can stream and download two songs on their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Melbourne/193502457357248). Drew's on vocals and recording/production, so it's a similar sound, but much more stripped down. Check it out, y'all.