Transit (Official Thread)

[jay_klinkhammer]

There hasn't been any official threads on this great band.

Please, go find the STAY HOME EP if you can and also their previous full length, "THIS WILL NOT DEFINE US" for the great song, For The World, especially.

Here are some samples:

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F9DY1cB0MLY


Also, December 8th, a split with Man Overboard will be released!

[gr33ndayfr3ak]

Such an awesome band. Them and Man Overboard both have so much potential.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Band is so good. Seeing them with Man Overboard on Sunday.

[ThisIsNotDan]

band rules. they kill live and the new EP is fantastic

[shit stroll]

they wear normal clothes they so good!

[more heart]

Love this band so much. Can't wait for their split with Man Overboard.

[TheBestBet]

Playing LI December. Stoked.

[cshadows2887]

Wow. I didn't realize these guys had a following now. Good for them. Played with them before in MA and used to work with their singer. Good guy. Best of luck!

[theycallmedenny]

band is awesome, very surprised by there maturity in their sound for how young they all look. there cover of get up kids is awesome too

[terror_91]

I love the Stay Home EP. Such an awesome band

[ThisIsNotDan]

they wear normal clothes they so good!

lolwut

[duffe]

like the band but i'm not a fan of the "sound" of the last ep.

[terror_91]

Every time I see this thread, I have to go listen to the ep :-)

[jay_klinkhammer]

like the band but i'm not a fan of the "sound" of the last ep.


hhhh-what

[jay_klinkhammer]

Every time I see this thread, I have to go listen to the ep :-)


Every time I wake up or am about to go to sleep...or am off work....or on break at work....or before work.

[duffe]

hhhh-what
i don't like the production.

[jay_klinkhammer]

The split is streaming.

The 2nd song that was unheard is UNREAL. SO GOOD.

[jay_klinkhammer]

i don't like the production.


I like the production on it...but I think you'll like the Split's production...more raw.

[FueledByFrodo]

So awesome. I love their TGUK cover.

[dancelukedance]

Sweet band. This older style pop punk rocks my world.

[goodarmcindy]

Band is incredible. Plus, through them I got into Man Overboard. Happy days

[ikikwe]

I've been on a huge transit binge as of late. So fucking good!

[DejaGuy89]

amazing

[strat1428]

this band fucking owns. my band http://www.myspace.com/strongheld played with these guys last week in oneonta. fucking awesome set.

[jay_klinkhammer]

Band is incredible. Plus, through them I got into Man Overboard. Happy days


si.

[aradiantsunrise]

Have to check this band out soon to find out what all the buzz is about.

[forget_december]

The new record is coming out August 17th, I believe, and it's called Keep This To Yourself. "Living Diary" is on the Run For Cover Records Summer Sampler that's being passed out at Warped Tour, and someone recently uploaded it to YouTube. Sounds absolutely fucking incredible:

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[FueledByFrodo]

The new record is coming out August 17th, I believe, and it's called Keep This To Yourself. "Living Diary" is on the Run For Cover Records Summer Sampler that's being passed out at Warped Tour, and someone recently uploaded it to YouTube. Sounds absolutely fucking incredible:

CtnjtuKkpKU

<3 I went two days of Warped and didn't get one, but fuck I love Transit and this song.

[Miss Heartcore]

Subscribing because I enjoy this band very much.

[prefix-core]

I didn't even think to check for a thread on these guys. It's been true love since the first time I heard This Will Not Define Us. Amazing live band too. Fully backed.

[aloneatlastnj]

band is fucking incredible - all this solid music coming from guys just graduated from HS. new song is unreal.

[jay_klinkhammer]

Anyone have the mp3 of the new song?

[caitlynsayshey]

dope band full of legit guys.
i could listen to their shit all day.

[hiya]

new song and album pre-order up, which comes with an instant d.l. of the new song: http://www.runforcoverrecords.com/keepthistoyourself
also the entire concept of this album seems amazing.

[seraph1214]

Love this band and I'm loving the new song. This record will be fantastic.

[GnihtynayaS]

just pre-order the cd/tshirt/dvd package

so pumped!

hopefully will see them again at the palladium in august

[evanbythebay]

Check this out if you live in Northern California

http://i25.tinypic.com/2d0rhe.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5767/fireworks.jpg

[wuduprod]

new song is dope. best pop punk band out right now, no contest.

[blissfulrain]

New song is so good. Love them so much. Been rocking the Stay At Home EP a lot.

[seraph1214]

new song is dope. best pop punk band out right now, no contest.

In terms of the "new school" of pop punk bands, I'd say The Swellers just edge these guys out as my favorite.

[FueledByFrodo]

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5767/fireworks.jpg

Fuck me for living in Jersey. That is an incredible show.

[TheNewBlack88]

TONIGHT

http://i25.tinypic.com/2d0rhe.jpg

Transit was amazing at Sound n Fury yesterday

[evanbythebay]

http://i25.tinypic.com/2d0rhe.jpg

[Grad]

Check this out if you live in Northern California
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5767/fireworks.jpg
I'll have to make the drive down to see this.

[evanbythebay]

I'll have to make the drive down to see this.

Word. You can save $2 by buying a presale @ www.bayareashows.bigcartel.com

[Grad]

Nice, thanks.

[hiya]

put up another new song "Footwork". man this album is going to be fantastic.

http://www.myspace.com/transitma

[prefix-core]

put up another new song "Footwork". man this album is going to be fantastic.

http://www.myspace.com/transitma

Agreed! I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before this band blows up. So ridiculously great.

[hiya]

Agreed! I'm hoping it's only a matter of time before this band blows up. So ridiculously great.

I know! and it seriously bums me out they're the opening band on the Fireworks tour because they totally deserve to do a longer set, at least longer than MO. At least I've seen them before and they come around a lot.

[FueledByFrodo]

I so want to pre-order this album on vinyl, but I don't trust RFC.

[jay_klinkhammer]

Anyone have an .mp3 of it?

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM

[aloneatlastnj]

incredible song. this band seriously does no wrong and gets nowhere near enough love they deserve.

[aloneatlastnj]

I so want to pre-order this album on vinyl, but I don't trust RFC.

RFC has its problems, but don't let the label hold you back from supporting the band. people that bitch and bitch about having issues with run for cover have legit cases to be made, some of them bitch just to bitch, and most others just don't get in touch with guy/can't accept problems arise in getting records pressed.

[FueledByFrodo]

RFC has its problems, but don't let the label hold you back from supporting the band. people that bitch and bitch about having issues with run for cover have legit cases to be made, some of them bitch just to bitch, and most others just don't get in touch with guy/can't accept problems arise in getting records pressed.

I know there are problems, but they seem to have them a lot. And that reminds me, I need to get in touch with them. I'll probably buy the record when they play around here on that tour with Man Overboard, Fireworks, and the Swellers.

[wall e]

Love Transit, good local boys

[forget_december]

finally got a chance to preorder the vinyl/shirt/dvd package. i'm so excited for this record...i'm sure it'll make my top 5 of the year. stoked to see them again in springfield next month, too.

and i am so unbelievably jealous of everyone going to the record release show.

[So-Crates]

I know there are problems, but they seem to have them a lot. And that reminds me, I need to get in touch with them. I'll probably buy the record when they play around here on that tour with Man Overboard, Fireworks, and the Swellers.

man I'm exactly in yours shoes, I mean I want to support the band and label but I'm still waiting for my wonder years vinyl pre-order! I've been in contact with Jeff alot but I get the feeling I'm just being strung along, I'm hoping it will get sorted because I do want to support the band and label but at the same time I cant really afford to just throw money away.

[gjpinizz]

you can buy the digital download on run for covers bandcamp now
http://runforcoverrecords.bandcamp.com

[Dre Okorley]

Anyone else think that the new track on their Myspace sounds kinda Polar Bear Club-esque?

[prefix-core]

Anyone else think that the new track on their Myspace sounds kinda Polar Bear Club-esque?

Yup! But I've always picked up a slight PBC vibe from these guys, anyway. Throaty vocals, poppy yet interesting guitar work, etc.

[Dre Okorley]

Yeah. But they also have their own original sound. I cant really place it. It sounds like... heavy hardcore meets Hot water music.

It's really cool too because they're getting over 2000 music hits a day at the moment.

[aloneatlastnj]

fucking love this band. so incredibly underrated, under appreciated, and get nowhere near enough love from this site.

[hamish.]

Album is incredible.

[prefix-core]

Yeah. But they also have their own original sound. I cant really place it. It sounds like... heavy hardcore meets Hot water music.

It's really cool too because they're getting over 2000 music hits a day at the moment.

You don't think Polar Bear Club has a bit of Hot Water Music/Small Brown Bike in them? ;-) Those are two of the bands who come to mind for immediate comparison. But I definitely get what you're saying.

It's awesome that these guys seem to be getting a bit more recognition. They played a show here in MA a few months back, opening for the Wonder Years. A few other local bands were on the bill--who shall remain nameless--and I was duly impressed because, while kids were "moshing" and "fucking shit up" to the other bands? The same amount of kids seemed to be into Transit...

...But they weren't just running around hitting each other. They had fists in the air, singing along. It was fuckin' rad! I just hope they stay together. They're so young, with so much potential!

[mynameisgeneric]

This is just my opinion, and maybe I'm really high. But when I laid in my room, lights off, headphones on it felt like the first time I listened to TAYF. In terms of everything just being exactly how you expected/wished it would be

[forget_december]

loving all of the reviews for this so far. i'm hoping to get my download code from my preorder soon...the suspense is killing me!

[Dre Okorley]

You don't think Polar Bear Club has a bit of Hot Water Music/Small Brown Bike in them? ;-)

:rolleyes: of course, but I'm gonna name the source first. Hot Water Music came first, not PBC. ;-) Just like when PBC came out everyone compared them to HWM. I've been listening to music in the hardcore punk scene for as long as I can remember ('99), I'm not by any means an "oldhead", but I know music enough, haha.


Those are two of the bands who come to mind for immediate comparison. But I definitely get what you're saying. Yeah, I'm still gonna go with heavy hardcore added, because there's a darker and grittier sound in their amps and guitars in the low notes at the beginning of Footwork than I hear in PBC's songs.


It's awesome that these guys seem to be getting a bit more recognition. Yeah, I'm glad to finally be a fan. I'd see them posted in around the site a lot, but never bothered to listen to but a song or two--and I wasn't really phased at the time. Footwork finally made me come around.


...But they weren't just running around hitting each other. They had fists in the air, singing along. It was fuckin' rad! I just hope they stay together. They're so young, with so much potential!

Sweet. They're coming here to Philly with Fireworks, the Swellers, Man Overboard. So I'd definitely like to see that shit put to the test live.

[prefix-core]

:rolleyes: of course, but I'm gonna name the source first. Hot Water Music came first, not PBC. ;-) Just like when PBC came out everyone compared them to HWM. I've been listening to music in the hardcore punk scene for as long as I can remember ('99), I'm not by any means an "oldhead", but I know music enough, haha.

Yeah, I'm still gonna go with heavy hardcore added, because there's a darker and grittier sound in their amps and guitars in the low notes at the beginning of Footwork than I hear in PBC's songs.

Touche! Haha. But for my money? Transit is more Polar Bear Club than Hot Water Music. Sorry if I came off as a turd. Haha. I was just making a point in a playful manner. That being said: It's nice to meet someone on this site who draws the comparison between HWM and PBC. :beerbros:

Sweet. They're coming here to Philly with Fireworks, the Swellers, Man Overboard. So I'd definitely like to see that shit put to the test live.

Can't wait for that tour to hit up MA. I can't get enough of the Swellers live. And despite seeing Transit a few times, those guys as well! Have you had a chance to check out Make Do And Mend yet? If you dig all the bands in question, you might be a fan of them as well if you aren't familiar yet. Cheers!

[Dre Okorley]

Touche! Haha. But for my money? Transit is more Polar Bear Club than Hot Water Music.
Word. We both agree that they sound like PBC, although the way I like to draw comparisons is to draw from the band who did it first.

Sorry if I came off as a turd. Haha. I was just making a point in a playful manner. That being said: It's nice to meet someone on this site who draws the comparison between HWM and PBC. :beerbros:
Haha, gotcha. I prefer vodka, though. ;-) lol


Can't wait for that tour to hit up MA. I can't get enough of the Swellers live. And despite seeing Transit a few times, those guys as well! Have you had a chance to check out Make Do And Mend yet? If you dig all the bands in question, you might be a fan of them as well if you aren't familiar yet. Cheers!
Never seen the Swellers live. Do they seriously put on a great live show?
I'd heard them in the past before, but wasn't big on the singer's voice so I cut it short. Maybe I'll check them out again to see what they've come up with more recently.

[FueledByFrodo]

Sweet. They're coming here to Philly with Fireworks, the Swellers, Man Overboard. So I'd definitely like to see that shit put to the test live.

I must go to this show.

[fly_guy]

Its weird that not many people know this band. I thought they were bigger than that. Their new album will get them places

And also I was in MA when they had their record release show, but Im obviously not from their and dont know where Wakefield is. Would've loved to go, though

[prefix-core]

Word. We both agree that they sound like PBC, although the way I like to draw comparisons is to draw from the band who did it first. Haha, gotcha. I prefer vodka, though. ;-) lol

Touche. Well, when there's a Vodka Bros emoticon? I'll have to rock that! Haha.

Never seen the Swellers live. Do they seriously put on a great live show? I'd heard them in the past before, but wasn't big on the singer's voice so I cut it short. Maybe I'll check them out again to see what they've come up with more recently.

If the singer's voice was the reason you couldn't get into them, you might not be overly impressed still. His voice has improved, of course, over the years, but it's the same for all intents and purposes. Just stronger. He still sings like he wants to be in a No Use For A Name cover band. Hah! When was the last time you gave them a listen?

[Dre Okorley]

If the singer's voice was the reason you couldn't get into them, you might not be overly impressed still. His voice has improved, of course, over the years, but it's the same for all intents and purposes. Just stronger. He still sings like he wants to be in a No Use For A Name cover band. Hah! When was the last time you gave them a listen?

Yeah...it's more like his voice sounded real lazy and all over the place. Not quite sure how to explain it. Not lazy in a good way, either.
NUFAN is always good, haha.

Before the summer. Good to hear they've improved. Have they come out with anything new since?

[Miss Heartcore]

Yeah...it's more like his voice sounded real lazy and all over the place. Not quite sure how to explain it. Not lazy in a good way, either.
Excellent description.

[hiya]

Never seen the Swellers live. Do they seriously put on a great live show?
I'd heard them in the past before, but wasn't big on the singer's voice so I cut it short. Maybe I'll check them out again to see what they've come up with more recently.

I would say The Swellers are the most boring band I've ever watched and I have seen them twice. I tried giving them a chance, but they're so blah on stage and record, imo.

[Dre Okorley]

I would say The Swellers are the most boring band I've ever watched and I have seen them twice. I tried giving them a chance, but they're so blah on stage and record, imo.

I can see that. That's probably why I said "Are they really that good live?" I mean their record was decent, but it's more like a feelgood album. I dont exactly see them jumping around on stage and hyping shit up or anything.

Excellent description.

Thanks, I try. I kind of want to be a reviewer on this site of hardcore albums.

[prefix-core]

Yeah...it's more like his voice sounded real lazy and all over the place. Not quite sure how to explain it. Not lazy in a good way, either.
NUFAN is always good, haha.

Before the summer. Good to hear they've improved. Have they come out with anything new since?

Their latest is Ups And Downsizing which came out at some point last year. Forget the exact date but...As far as their live set goes, they're super tight. They don't jump around the stage like mad men or anything like that, but they put on a decent show. They hit the right notes at the right time and seem to legitimately give a shit about what they're playing. They have energy but aren't running all over the place. That sounded better in my head. Haha.

Worth checking out if you're going to the show anyway, but if you don't like them to begin with? Probably won't win you over.

[Dre Okorley]

Their latest is Ups And Downsizing which came out at some point last year. Forget the exact date but...As far as their live set goes, they're super tight. They don't jump around the stage like mad men or anything like that, but they put on a decent show. They hit the right notes at the right time and seem to legitimately give a shit about what they're playing. They have energy but aren't running all over the place. That sounded better in my head. Haha.

Worth checking out if you're going to the show anyway, but if you don't like them to begin with? Probably won't win you over.

The Swellers I've heard, of course. But we're actually talking about two different things. I was referring to your question about MD&M, haha. That's why I put it on two separate lines adressing two separate q's. Probably shoulda made that clear.

[prefix-core]

The Swellers I've heard, of course. But we're actually talking about two different things. I was referring to your question about MD&M, haha. That's why I put it on two separate lines adressing two separate q's. Probably shoulda made that clear.

Ah. Makes more sense now! Let's throw out that NUFAN comment then, eh? That was in reference to the Swellers.

As far as Make Do & Mend goes, though, I can agree to some extent. When he sings the clean vocals, he definitely sounds bored. But when the singing gets throaty? That's where he shines, in my opinion. They're in the studio right now, though, so we'll see what happens. :-d

[ThisIsNotDan]

Its weird that not many people know this band. I thought they were bigger than that. Their new album will get them places

And also I was in MA when they had their record release show, but Im obviously not from their and dont know where Wakefield is. Would've loved to go, though

all the way from Nebraska...some sort of vacation eh?

[fly_guy]

all the way from Nebraska...some sort of vacation eh?

Yeah, i was on vacation in Boston. Would've really liked to go, but yeah. Boston ruled though, would like to go back again

[ThisIsNotDan]

Yeah, i was on vacation in Boston. Would've really liked to go, but yeah. Boston ruled though, would like to go back again

Wakefield is only like 10 mins outside of Boston haha, but yeah, Boston rules

[fly_guy]

Wakefield is only like 10 mins outside of Boston haha, but yeah, Boston rules

That sucks! I was wondering if there were any shows going on when I was there, lame

[cshadows2887]

"I always knew I'd live and die in Boston."

Tell me about it.

Good for these guys. I haven't seen Joe in a long time, but he's a good guy and I've gotta root for a local band making good music.

[thefleetagency]

These dudes are awesome!

[evanbythebay]

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5767/fireworks.jpg

[Dre Okorley]

Weird that Transit is the 3rd band. I think they should be above if not the Story so Far, then at least Man Overboard

[blissfulrain]

Weird that Transit is the 3rd band. I think they should be above if not the Story so Far, then at least Man Overboard

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[hiya]

Weird that Transit is the 3rd band. I think they should be above if not the Story so Far, then at least Man Overboard

Tranist is playing 1st on the whole tour, before MO. I just think it's so strange.

[Yellowcard2006]

Does anyone know why the new album isn't on iTunes? I don't want to buy the whole thing from bandcamp.

[hiya]

Does anyone know why the new album isn't on iTunes? I don't want to buy the whole thing from bandcamp.

Because it's cheaper on bandcamp and this way the band gets more money than they would if they sold it on itunes and they get it right away. I think it's going to be up there eventually though.

[Yellowcard2006]

Because it's cheaper on bandcamp and this way the band gets more money than they would if they sold it on itunes and they get it right away. I think it's going to be up there eventually though.
Yeah I know they get more money, but it's been 2 weeks. Just wondering.

[zack-182]

They'll be headlining a tour this fall ps...with Hostage Calm, End Of A Year, and Aficionado.

http://propertyofzack.com/post/1071269877/propertyofzack-exclusive-transit-fall-tour

[jay_klinkhammer]

They'll be headlining a tour this fall ps...with Hostage Calm, End Of A Year, and Aficionado.

http://propertyofzack.com/post/1071269877/propertyofzack-exclusive-transit-fall-tour

Awesome, thanks.

I hope they come to MN on a weekend for work purposes. /selfish.

[njsuccessstory]

New album next year and acoustic material possibly too.

http://www.reviewrinserepeat.com/interview/transit/2010-09-08

[FueledByFrodo]

They'll be headlining a tour this fall ps...with Hostage Calm, End Of A Year, and Aficionado.

http://propertyofzack.com/post/1071269877/propertyofzack-exclusive-transit-fall-tour

Cool, now I won't feel to bad if I miss the Fireworks tour.

[hiya]

They're seriously my favorite band right now. I wonder if that tour with HC will hit here since Transit is playing a LI show and a NYC show here in 2 weeks.

[zack-182]

Cool, now I won't feel to bad if I miss the Fireworks tour.

http://propertyofzack.com/post/1087763841/propertyofzack-interview-transit

For more info

[deisel74]

can anybody thats has seen them on this current tour tell me what the setlist is? please

[ThisIsNotDan]

ooooooh man that sounds like a sick tour.

new album is incredibly good

[FueledByFrodo]

This is definitely my AOTY so far.

[Argentine]

I'm pissed I won't see them live. I've been listening to the Stay Home EP for the first time and these guys are damn good.

[alantbs]

Stay Home EP FTW! I missed my chance to see them live. Such a bummer. This band is so good.

[deisel74]

wish they played a longer set last night in DE or at least just threw nameless in there but they are incredible live and played awesome even though they were in a place like delaware a night after playing for philly. cant wait to see these guys get a headlining spot. great attitudes live

[justinitup]

Just saw them a couple nights ago. Such a good set, but didn't play much for this will not define us.

[symmetry]

boston tonight :D

[evanbythebay]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs604.snc4/58394_1506319892201_1060380072_3144 4392_1895813_n.jpg

[fly_guy]

Just interviewed their guitar player Tim for my blog! Look out for that

http://www.latenightsingalongs.com/

[ThisIsNotDan]

Just interviewed their guitar player Tim for my blog! Look out for that

http://www.latenightsingalongs.com/

followed :wave:

[fly_guy]

followed :wave:

Thanks so much man! We are in the middle of a site design, but once thats done I'll be posting a few interviews that I've done. I run it, along with More_Heart, if you've seen him around. Im sure you have haha

[ThisIsNotDan]

Thanks so much man! We are in the middle of a site design, but once thats done I'll be posting a few interviews that I've done. I run it, along with More_Heart, if you've seen him around. Im sure you have haha

yeah I've seen you guys around, looks good so far though keep it up

[GnihtynayaS]

my Transit "Don't Bury Me Away" sweatshirt arrived yesterday..love it!

[fly_guy]

Interview is up!

http://tinyurl.com/24zwfpl

[ThisIsNotDan]

really excited for new material. good interview, man!

[Illinoise2]

I know it's weird, but "Please Head North" is probably one of my favorite songs.

[Hand Solo]

Greatest band evar!?


Can't wait to see them dec. 8!

[Kyle Garchar]

I put up a bunch of videos from transits set the other night. The entire set is up in HD here. Also some FYS and TWY stuff as well.

http://dadsvideocamera.tumblr.com

Let me know what you think!

[xhandgunxheart]

I put up a bunch of videos from transits set the other night. The entire set is up in HD here. Also some FYS and TWY stuff as well.

http://dadsvideocamera.tumblr.com

Let me know what you think!
Awesome videos. I can't wait to see these guys again on the 30th

[phillycheese37]

I really really want to get into these guys, but no matter how hard I try, the singer's voice annoys me so damn much. Seriously. I don't mean to shit talk, but the music all sounds great, just the vocals kill it for me.

[FueledByFrodo]

Playing Bamboozle this year.

[FueledByFrodo]

They dropped off Bamboozle. Anyone know why?

[correlations]

Transit are awesome dudes. The vocalist of my band made their most recent myspace layout and when we went to go see them live they gave us cds, shirts, and just were such down to earth guys. I started listening to them almost daily after that.

[wall e]

They played a new song from their upcoming acoustic EP last night. It sounded really good.

[Protested Hero]

Band rules hard. Best pop-punk band around right now.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Band rules hard. Best pop-punk band around right now.

seriously, I feel like they are so far above their peers it's not even funny

[Protested Hero]

seriously, I feel like they are so far above their peers it's not even funny

The only band I see on the same level as Transit are The Swellers. I definitely feel like this site needs to push Transit way more.

[ThisIsNotDan]

The only band I see on the same level as Transit are The Swellers. I definitely feel like this site needs to push Transit way more.

yeah I feel like they should be getting the same level of praise The Wonder Years are getting

[more heart]

They dropped off Bamboozle. Anyone know why?
Recording, new tour offer...who knows.

[prefix-core]

yeah I feel like they should be getting the same level of praise The Wonder Years are getting

I think the issue is that Transit didn't seem to strike the same amount of an "emotional" chord that the Wonder Years did. If that makes sense.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I think the issue is that Transit didn't seem to strike the same amount of an "emotional" chord that the Wonder Years did. If that makes sense.

I dunno I almost feel like it's the cold-weather equivalent to The Upsides...maybe "The Downsides" should have been the title-track :-d

/badpun

but seriously, so much potential for a band who's avg. age is like 18

[more heart]

but seriously, so much potential for a band who's avg. age is like 18
There are member(s) of Transit that are under 18? Damn.

[ThisIsNotDan]

There are member(s) of Transit that are under 18? Damn.

one of the guitarists is my age and their drummer is only 17 haha

[Protested Hero]

I think the issue is that Transit didn't seem to strike the same amount of an "emotional" chord that the Wonder Years did. If that makes sense.

See, I feel the exact opposite. I don't see TWY being an emotional band whatsoever. They're quirky/fun pop-punk, but to me the music has no emotional value. Transit is the opposite.

That's just my opinion though.

[prefix-core]

I dunno I almost feel like it's the cold-weather equivalent to The Upsides...maybe "The Downsides" should have been the title-track :-d

/badpun

but seriously, so much potential for a band who's avg. age is like 18

That definitely made me chuckle. I can see that as like, the Alternative Press sub-review heading that they put above all of the reviews. Haha. Well-played!

And I definitely agree--they're young, have a big buzz, etc. I'm stoked on 'em!

[prefix-core]

See, I feel the exact opposite. I don't see TWY being an emotional band whatsoever. They're quirky/fun pop-punk, but to me the music has no emotional value. Transit is the opposite.

That's just my opinion though.

...Have you read the lyrics? I feel like people get caught up in the fact that the music is fun/bouncy/whatever and just disregard the words behind it. I mean, read the lyrics to like, 75% of Less Than Jake's catalog and it's depressing as fuck.

I can see how if you took the music at face value it might sound happy and fun, but uh...The lyrics (admittedly, with the Wonder Years you have to focus just on The Upsides) are completely emotional.

Not to say that Transit isn't, but I think the Wonder Years hit home for a lot of people with that record, as far as the lyrics go. Which can help a band go from being "really great" to "favorite of all-time." At least, in my opinion.

EDIT: But if you base it all completely on music? I would agree with you, haha.

[Protested Hero]

...Have you read the lyrics? I feel like people get caught up in the fact that the music is fun/bouncy/whatever and just disregard the words behind it. I mean, read the lyrics to like, 75% of Less Than Jake's catalog and it's depressing as fuck.

I can see how if you took the music at face value it might sound happy and fun, but uh...The lyrics (admittedly, with the Wonder Years you have to focus just on The Upsides) are completely emotional.

Not to say that Transit isn't, but I think the Wonder Years hit home for a lot of people with that record, as far as the lyrics go. Which can help a band go from being "really great" to "favorite of all-time." At least, in my opinion.

EDIT: But if you base it all completely on music? I would agree with you, haha.

Lucky charms, soy milk, scrubs, hot pockets, burritos, etc. I'm not saying that some of their songs aren't emotionally based, but I mean...

[prefix-core]

Lucky charms, soy milk, scrubs, hot pockets, burritos, etc. I'm not saying that some of their songs aren't emotionally based, but I mean...

Take a look at the words surrounding the ones you highlighted. Just because there's a pop-culture references doesn't mean it's not a serious song. It just means they write from a literal standpoint.

But this is coming from a guy who thinks Taking Back Sunday has god awful, melodramatic lyrics that I was never able to relate to because it seemed too forced. Sometimes a point can be made when things are put literally, just as well as if they're bathed in seventeen layers of ironic metaphor and references to knives and blood. Because y'know, that's the only way to convey emotion through song...

It's all about what you relate to. And coming from a dude who doesn't like where he lives a lot of the time, feels like he doesn't fit in, and loves burritos? I get it. Haha.

[Protested Hero]

Take a look at the words surrounding the ones you highlighted. Just because there's a pop-culture references doesn't mean it's not a serious song. It just means they write from a literal standpoint.

But this is coming from a guy who thinks Taking Back Sunday has god awful, melodramatic lyrics that I was never able to relate to because it seemed too forced. Sometimes a point can be made when things are put literally, just as well as if they're bathed in seventeen layers of ironic metaphor and references to knives and blood. Because y'know, that's the only way to convey emotion through song...

It's all about what you relate to. And coming from a dude who doesn't like where he lives a lot of the time, feels like he doesn't fit in, and loves burritos? I get it. Haha.

What.

[prefix-core]

What.

Re-read what I wrote until you understand it. Haha. Basically, you pointed out the fact that they have references to things like burritos, soy milk, etc. in their songs and wrote them off as silly because of it. It's literal, not based on metaphor or hyperbole.

If you take a look at the line: "I've been drowning my sorrows in Lucky Charms and soy milk." I mean, the word "sorrow" is in there. I'm not saying it's going to reduce you to tears. Or that it's brilliant lyricism -- but to say it's not emotionally-based is kind of silly.

[wall e]

TWY's lyrics are more "heart on your sleeve" I guess you could say, while Transit seems to put more thought into making them more "poetic". There's emotion in each, it just depends on what you personally draw emotion from.

[prefix-core]

TWY's lyrics are more "heart on your sleeve" I guess you could say, while Transit seems to put more thought into making them more "poetic". There's emotion in each, it just depends on what you personally draw emotion from.

So, exactly what I said. Haha. But y'know, put through a more logical filter. Well played!

[more heart]

one of the guitarists is my age and their drummer is only 17 haha
I'm always amazed to find out how young some bands are. I just recently found out that most of Balance and Composure are 19 or 20.

[FueledByFrodo]

I'm always amazed to find out how young some bands are. I just recently found out that most of Balance and Composure are 19 or 20.
Title Fight is really young too.

[SincerelyMe]

one of the guitarists is my age and their drummer is only 17 haha

mind=blown

[more heart]

Title Fight is really young too.
Them too. I think Jamie is like a month older than me.

[FueledByFrodo]

I feel worthless realizing that the drummer for a band I love is only a year older than me.

[SincerelyMe]

I feel worthless realizing that the drummer for a band I love is only a year older than me.

Your avatar makes me laugh every time I see it.

[FueledByFrodo]

Your avatar makes me laugh every time I see it.
Haha thanks. I should change it though, Hanukkah has been over for more than a month.

[yayitsjoe]

Haha thanks. I should change it though, Hanukkah has been over for more than a month.

don't ever change it.



ever.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I'm always amazed to find out how young some bands are. I just recently found out that most of Balance and Composure are 19 or 20.

haha yeah and it's funny cuz he easily looks the oldest of the bunch too

[Illinoise2]

How are Transit live? I have the chance to see them twice in two weeks, but both times opening for artists I don't like (Death By Stereo and Senses Fail).

[xhandgunxheart]

How are Transit live? I have the chance to see them twice in two weeks, but both times opening for artists I don't like (Death By Stereo and Senses Fail).
Really really awesome, but if the crowd's not there for them, it might not be as fun.

[dashboardkid88]

I know I'm real late to the party but finally checked these guys out and definitely enjoy listening to them. Pretty stoked for the Man Overboard, Transit, Senses Fail show in April.

[Illinoise2]

Really really awesome, but if the crowd's not there for them, it might not be as fun.

I'll probably go to the Senses Fail show, because Man Overboard is there too, but the fact that I'll see MOB and Transit at that show makes me less inclined to go to the Death By Stereo show two weeks before...

How long of sets do they usually play?

[ThisIsNotDan]

How are Transit live? I have the chance to see them twice in two weeks, but both times opening for artists I don't like (Death By Stereo and Senses Fail).

I saw them twice in the past two months. they're good, Joe (vocals) gets really into it. if it's a venue without barriers or whatever I'd definitely go no question

[prefix-core]

It's been a while since I"ve seen them, but Death by Stereo slayed live when I saw them years ago. As far as Senses Fail goes--I would think most of those kids would be able to "get into" Transit...

But it still wouldn't compare to seeing them in Massachusetts, amiright ThisIsNotDan? :-d

[prefix-core]

How long of sets do they usually play?

I've never kept track, but they tend to play 20-30 minute sets I would think. And they're an amazing live band--the vocals are dead-on, the rest of the band is tight, etc.

I'm an old fart by "punk/hardcore" show standards and they blow me away live whenever I see them. Just sayin'.

[Illinoise2]

Sounds like I should go to both shows. Both are without barricade. I'm gonna be the only kid screaming his head off to "Please Head North," but sounds like it'll be worth it.

[ThisIsNotDan]

But it still wouldn't compare to seeing them in Massachusetts, amiright ThisIsNotDan? :-d

hah yeah true...I keep forgetting there's a reason so many people go off when they play.

gotta say though...Death By Stereo, Senses Fail, Less Than Jake...interesting tours they've been doing lately, some crowds might be weird

[prefix-core]

hah yeah true...I keep forgetting there's a reason so many people go off when they play.

gotta say though...Death By Stereo, Senses Fail, Less Than Jake...interesting tours they've been doing lately, some crowds might be weird

I feel like they'll have the best luck with Senses Fail out of those three. Less Than Jake always has interesting openers but more often than not it doesn't go over so well. I remember seeing the Loved Ones and Set Your Goals opening for them--and while it was a cool tour for me? 75% of the audience didn't care about either of them, me and five others got into the Loved Ones, and most of the kids there for SYG left immediately after they played.

Because y'know, Less Than Jake are like totally not hardcore, bro. And hardcore is what college kids listen to. Ska is like totally high school, man. I listen to mature music with mature lyrics and mature breakdowns. None of the silliness. I mean, come on "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" is just a happy, summer song. I need heart in my music! And complex, lyrical metaphors for me to take it seriously.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I feel like they'll have the best luck with Senses Fail out of those three. Less Than Jake always has interesting openers but more often than not it doesn't go over so well. I remember seeing the Loved Ones and Set Your Goals opening for them--and while it was a cool tour for me? 75% of the audience didn't care about either of them, me and five others got into the Loved Ones, and most of the kids there for SYG left immediately after they played.

Because y'know, Less Than Jake are like totally not hardcore, bro. And hardcore is what college kids listen to. Ska is like totally high school, man. I listen to mature music with mature lyrics and mature breakdowns. None of the silliness. I mean, come on "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" is just a happy, summer song. I need heart in my music! And complex, lyrical metaphors for me to take it seriously.

hah I would figure it's more ska:college::hardcore:high school but you know, goddamn kids these days

[prefix-core]

hah I would figure it's more ska:college::hardcore:high school but you know, goddamn kids these days

You'd be surprised. I've been doing a lot of thinking about people who talk about how they "grew out" of punk rock. I just know that I tend to bump into people who refer to bands like Less Than Jake by saying, "I used to listen to them back in high school..." and now they listen to like, metal or the Arcade Fire. Haha.

But the point is pretty much the same. It's also worth noting that I was in junior high when ska was big ('97) so my perception is a bit skewed, haha.

[wall e]

It's been a while since I"ve seen them, but Death by Stereo slayed live when I saw them years ago. As far as Senses Fail goes--I would think most of those kids would be able to "get into" Transit...

But it still wouldn't compare to seeing them in Massachusetts, amiright ThisIsNotDan? :-d

Backed

[xhandgunxheart]

I'll probably go to the Senses Fail show, because Man Overboard is there too, but the fact that I'll see MOB and Transit at that show makes me less inclined to go to the Death By Stereo show two weeks before...

How long of sets do they usually play?
Usually 20/25 minutes. They play half old stuff and half KTTY stuff

[Protested Hero]

I got to see Transit play a half acoustic / half full band set with about 15 people a few weeks ago and you didn't. Good boys.

[more heart]

Usually 20/25 minutes. They play half old stuff and half KTTY stuff
I saw them last night and they only "old stuff" they played was "Stay Home" and "Stays The Same". The rest of the set was strictly KTTY with the exception of an Osker cover which they played as an encore of sorts.

[xhandgunxheart]

I saw the last night and they only "old stuff" they played was "Stay Home" and "Stays The Same". The rest of the set was strictly KTTY with the exception of an Osker cover which they played as an encore of sorts.
I'm jealous. Every time I've seen them they play almost literally half and half. I love their old stuff, but KTTY is so much better

[prefix-core]

"Yo! Every thursday we will be posting an acoustic cover of a band that has influenced us, or that we love. Transit Thursdays." Straight from Twitter. Talk about fun/cool/awesome news!

[SincerelyMe]

That's awesome. Interested to see what they'll cover.

[prefix-core]

That's awesome. Interested to see what they'll cover.

Ditto. Maybe it's because I have that Alkaline Trio tribute on the brain, these days, but I could definitely see them taking on an Alkaline Trio track. Hot Water Music might be another.

[Illinoise2]

Starting today?

[Mr_Madoff]

great news!

[prefix-core]

Starting today?

Not sure, but I'll keep my eyes peeled on Twitter! Haha.

[prefix-core]

Here it is! (http://www.twitvid.com/VMA0U) A cover of Archers of Loaf's "Web in Front." And it looks/sounds like they recorded it this morning in the middle of the snow storm, haha. If it weren't for the wind this would be perfect for an audio-rip.

[Illinoise2]

Oh, wow, so awesome.

Hope all their song choices are this awesome.

[Illinoise2]

Big question: Do they always play "Please Head North" live?

[xhandgunxheart]

Big question: Do they always play "Please Head North" live?
yes

[Illinoise2]

yes

Good. Probably one of my favorite songs ever.

[phaynes1]

just got into these guys....great band....i really like the "Web in Front" cover

[more heart]

I wrote a review for their show with Into It Over It. and Daytrader earlier this week if anyone wants to read it.

http://www.latenightsingalongs.com/post/2968283922/show-review-transit-into-it-over-it-daytrader

[ThisIsNotDan]

why the fuck did they think a snowstorm was a good environment to do a song in? good cover though

[ThisIsNotDan]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/transitmakesmusic?v=app_2405167945

new song on FB and Something Left Behind pre-orders here:

http://store.mtsrecords.com/

DO WANT

[wall e]

Song is short but sweet. I may preorder the white/red vinyl

[ThisIsNotDan]

if I wasn't broke I would definitely do the bundle haha

[prefix-core]

I'll definitely be pre-ordering this. Stoked! And I can't wait for Transit Thursdays!

[So-Crates]

New songs pretty good.Might pre order this

[fly_guy]

Yo, check out the new song on my and Alex's (More_Heart) pop punk site. Reblog and follow if you feel inclined to! ;-)

http://www.latenightsingalongs.com/post/3050971741/transit-just-go-just-leave-a-new-song-off-the

[GnihtynayaS]

just ordered the cd..pumped!

[fly_guy]

I preordered the big package. Costs a ton but whatever, band is awesome

[phaynes1]

checking out Osker after the latest Transit Thursday

[SSLYBY]

Was keep this to yourself released physically?

[GnihtynayaS]

Was keep this to yourself released physically?

Yes. I have it on cd and I believe it is also on vinyl. Great album!

[phaynes1]

cant wait to see these guys live March 15th with Senses Fail and Man Overboard!!!

[atrio]

If I could buy one album from these guys, which would it be? I've seen a lot of different answers.

[symmetry]

If I could buy one album from these guys, which would it be? I've seen a lot of different answers.

Stay Home [EP]

[CannonBall!]

Stay Home [EP]

This.

[wall e]

I was hanging out in their van last night and Joe Lacy said that the new stuff they're recording has a Brand New "Devil and God"-ish feel to it, so get stoked.

[mattyrocks]

I'll definitely be pre-ordering this. Stoked! And I can't wait for Transit Thursdays!


is this supposed to be like kanyes good fridays?

[phaynes1]

I was hanging out in their van last night and Joe Lacy said that the new stuff they're recording has a Brand New "Devil and God"-ish feel to it, so get stoked.
couldnt be more excited now!!!

[phaynes1]

is this supposed to be like kanyes good fridays?
they perform a cover song video every thursday

[fly_guy]

I posted a new Misser song on a site I run with Alex (More_Heart). It's Tim's side project, check it out!

http://tinyurl.com/4vqmrdt

[ThisIsNotDan]

apparently they've been tracking the past few days...

[xparkerx]

Tim Transit used to be a fat kid.

[gjpinizz]

anyone who pre-ordered slb lp know where to get the digital download today?

[NickIsI]

anyone who pre-ordered slb lp know where to get the digital download today?

I literally just now, got the email for my digital download. Bout to listen the crap out of this album.

[ThisIsNotDan]

fucking FINALLY haha can't wait to hear it

[sjb2k1]

must listen now

[gjpinizz]

I literally just now, got the email for my digital download. Bout to listen the crap out of this album.

haha yeah me too

[saturday_snow_squall]

I posted a new Misser song on a site I run with Alex (More_Heart). It's Tim's side project, check it out!

http://tinyurl.com/4vqmrdt
good song is fantastic.

[Lemmi!]

something left behind is sooo fucking good.

[ThisIsNotDan]

is that even Joe singing on the first track? vocals sound even more nasally

[fly_guy]

Cant wait to listen

[Protested Hero]

This is beyond good.

[ThisIsNotDan]

love the new "Hope This Finds You Well"...as expected this is REALLY good

one pet peeve though and I know its gonna sound stupid, I hate this type of drum sound. sounds like they're hitting a bunch of empty water cooler bottles

[maxvsmaradona]

So good. This band gets better and better.

[swimforthemusic]

This is just amazing. I'm especially loving 'Indoor Voicies'.

[wewascontenders]

awesome.

[wall e]

I had the biggest smile on my face the whole time listening to this

[phaynes1]

"Indoor Voices," is sooooo Brand New sounding. Love Something Left Behind. I've been dying for an acoustic take of "Stay Home." Man now I can't wait for the next full length!!!

[maxswellrevenge]

new acoustic cd is awesome just finished it, definitely a great listen.

[forget_december]

The new record is fucking fantastic. This band can do no wrong in my eyes.

[SincerelyMe]

I can't stop listening to SLB. So good.

[So-Crates]

Wow 1978 rules

[TachyonEvan]

Wow, this is really good.

[phaynes1]

check out my review of the new ep!!

http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/02/transit-something-left-behind/

[Jaimehere]

they have another release coming out aside from Something Left Behind this year right?

[phaynes1]

they have another release coming out aside from Something Left Behind this year right?
yeah they are recording their full length debut for Rise

[xBranx]

Something Left Behind is beyond anything they've ever done... Very emotional. If I remember correctly Joe and I had a super brief conversation about how he is slightly prouder of this than he is of KTTY. I can see it

[phaynes1]

Something Left Behind is beyond anything they've ever done... Very emotional. If I remember correctly Joe and I had a super brief conversation about how he is slightly prouder of this than he is of KTTY. I can see it
Agreed. I hope they continue on the route of "Indoor Living." Such a phenomenal song.

[Ryan Gardner]

Can't get into these guys for the life of me for some reason :-(

[xBranx]

Can't get into these guys for the life of me for some reason :-(

Me for the longest time. Their full length had me sold though. It was the 1st two songs, Dear Anyone and Please Head North

[Jaimehere]

yeah they are recording their full length debut for Rise

SWEET
Can't get into these guys for the life of me for some reason :-(

couldn't get into them since the 08 ep till 09's Stay Home, when Keep This To Yourself came out then I got hooked, then with this new acoustic ep it really justified why I should like this band

[dashboardkid88]

Can't get into these guys for the life of me for some reason :-(

Took me some listens to Keep This To Yourself to get into these guys and now since Something Left Behind came out, I can't get enough of Transit haha.

[ThisIsNotDan]

new 7" on April 16th and then new album in September. this band doesn't stop and I fucking love it

[punkDbass]

does anyone know a website where i can buy a physical copy of something left behind?

[NickIsI]

does anyone know a website where i can buy a physical copy of something left behind?

For LP:
http://store.mtsrecords.com/products/7773

For CD:
http://store.mtsrecords.com/products/7774

[aloneatlastnj]

said this in the general forum thread about something left behind, but i ABSOLUTELY LOVE the reworked for the world. the uptick in tempo is just what the song needs.

[ThisIsNotDan]

said this in the general forum thread about something left behind, but i ABSOLUTELY LOVE the reworked for the world. the uptick in tempo is just what the song needs.

agreed, I prefer this version

[FueledByFrodo]

said this in the general forum thread about something left behind, but i ABSOLUTELY LOVE the reworked for the world. the uptick in tempo is just what the song needs.
Absolutely.

[phaynes1]

Absolutely.
i feel the same about stay home

[phaynes1]

Gonna be interviewing the guys in about 2 weeks. Any questions you guys want asked??

[gjpinizz]

love the new "Hope This Finds You Well"...as expected this is REALLY good

one pet peeve though and I know its gonna sound stupid, I hate this type of drum sound. sounds like they're hitting a bunch of empty water cooler bottles

i can see how that'd be annoying but so far i've been loving that sound

[gjpinizz]

check out my review of the new ep!!

http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/02/transit-something-left-behind/

good review. this album is continuing to grow on me.

[AdamJL]

I just started getting into this band but I'm loving what I've heard!

[FueledByFrodo]

New song clip (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=175113202536049&oid=120690707494&comments) on Rise Records Facebook page.

[ThisIsNotDan]

anyone get their Something Left Behind pre-order yet?

[aradiantsunrise]

No

Because I didn't preorder it

[fly_guy]

Nope. Really, really tired of that label. Im usually not one to put the blame for getting stuff late on the label, but it literally seems to happen every time with MTS

[ThisIsNotDan]

I've heard the same about RFC but literally every order from them has gone smoothly. I don't bitch about how long an order takes to get either, but I feel like a pre-order should at least arrive the day of, not 3+ weeks after the release date

[DylanPPPP]

Slowly realizing Transit is one of my favorite bands ever. And I thought I was just witnessing a young local band that just happened to put on a good show when I saw them open for Your Best Friend two years ago. Never thought they would make it this far.