The Academy Is....

[dukeboy1986]

I am ready for a new TAI... album. Is anyone else?

[preppyak]

I am...if it's like "The Fever", I like it...fairly similiar style, but still good. I'd like them to keep sticking with focusing on the poetry in their lyrics...maybe even advance it a little by adjusting formula a little...

But yeah, I'd like a new album at some point

[dukeboy1986]

Yeah, I think for a FBR band, they are pretty catchy.

[bass ampss]

Can't wait for some new TAI. It sucks, though.. my favorite song by them is Memento Mori, and they only have a shitass quality version of that.

[fedhed7]

I like them mucho. Unfortunately, I haven't listened to Almost Home in a long time. And their EP was hella bad.

[nivek87]

a new album is def due. i really dont think we will hear a new one to 2007 though.

heres a a couple pics i took at warped thursday

http://www.absolutepunk.net/gallery/files/3/5/4/4/9/0615061251.jpg


http://www.absolutepunk.net/gallery/files/3/5/4/4/9/0615061552.jpg

[piaffeprncess98]

I'm ready for a new album. They sounded pretty awesome at Warped on Thursday.

[OveriseFan]

I am...if it's like "The Fever", I like it...fairly similiar style, but still good. I'd like them to keep sticking with focusing on the poetry in their lyrics...maybe even advance it a little by adjusting formula a little...

But yeah, I'd like a new album at some point

Um...

What?

[fedhed7]

a new album is def due. i really dont think we will hear a new one to 2007 though.

heres a a couple pics i took at warped thursday
William is such a girl. How was warped?

[zizou1790]

I like them mucho. Unfortunately, I haven't listened to Almost Home in a long time. And their EP was hella bad.
yeah i agree the most recent stuff they have put out sucks.

and the cd is called Almost Here, but you were close

[FOBPrettyNPunk]

I like them mucho. Unfortunately, I haven't listened to Almost Home in a long time. And their EP was hella bad.
I didn't mind the EP, "The Fever" and the different version of "Down and Out" were my favorites. I would really like to hear some new stuff. Is "The Fever" the only new song they're playing at Warped?

[nivek87]

I didn't mind the EP, "The Fever" and the different version of "Down and Out" were my favorites. I would really like to hear some new stuff. Is "The Fever" the only new song they're playing at Warped?

yup and sounded the best out of all the songs they played too

[nivek87]

William is such a girl. How was warped?

he really is. it was pretty fun. it was a very poppy warped for me. i saw std, tai, cartel, mcs, paramore, and hellogoodbye.

went to go watch armor for sleep and they almost put me to sleep

met william from tai, travis from gch, and kevin from cartel.

up front for every set. good times.

whens your warped coming

[forgetdecember]

I'd love to see an new album from TAI... but I'm willing to wait because I still love Almost Here and have yet to get tired of it.

[Chriz2z]

Haha, I just put on some The Academy Is...

It is definitely time for a new album. The only song I enjoyed from the EP was "The Fever", and William does act too much like a girl (plus thewilliambeckett.com is very egotistical). The music is excellent though.

[love2hateme]

i like them i cant wait for it and they are really fun guys

[Dan CiTi]

20 songs I heard.

[preppyak]

Um...

What?
yeah...that was poorly phrased...taht they actually use poetic techniques to create their harmony at times...like alliteration, (and I can't remember the poetic term, but the reliance on more pleasing softer consonant sounds), etc

I meant poetic technicques...as in they had a good teacher in high school and they took notice, not as in they are great poets.

I like them mucho. Unfortunately, I haven't listened to Almost Home in a long time. And their EP was hella bad. True

[fedhed7]

he really is. it was pretty fun. it was a very poppy warped for me. i saw std, tai, cartel, mcs, paramore, and hellogoodbye.

went to go watch armor for sleep and they almost put me to sleep

met william from tai, travis from gch, and kevin from cartel.

up front for every set. good times.

whens your warped coming
That is very poppy.

Really? I love Armor, I think they put on a great show.

Sweet.

August :(

[simonz]

are TAI releasing a new album this year?

i woulda fort that From The Carpet EP was a "we're not releasing anything anytime soon, so in the mean time..." kinda thing

[Santa Claus]

Yeah, I think for a FBR band, they are pretty catchy.

I believe they're with Atlantic now..

[ticklemyfancy]

i cant stand william beckett

[AdamG]

Their EP and Demo were the best things they put out.

[preppyak]

Their EP and Demo were the best things they put out. hahaha...

Listen to "Judas Kiss" or "The Author" and tell me you don't want to kill yourself quickly. Lyrically, vocally, they are a shell of a talentless/cliche pop-punk band, let alone what they realized with "Almost Here"

For example:

"He may seem familiar because he looks like your mirror.
You've lied like a lawyer, but don't deny it when you're face to face"

Moreover, to know that William can actually sing with pitch changes, unlike what he uses on that atrocious EP, is alone what makes you a fucking idiot

[irthesteve]

Their EP and Demo were the best things they put out.
you are far from right

[mybreakingpoint]

The Aacademy Is...

Fucking awful.

Less Than Jake, Lifetime, and Days Away are the only bands worth listening to on that label.

[irthesteve]

The Aacademy Is...

Fucking awful.

Less Than Jake, Lifetime, and Days Away are the only bands worth listening to on that label.
that is where you are wrong.

the academy is... are a good band. gym class heroes and the hush sound are both spectacular. forgive durden is far from bad, same with paramore. this providence shows alot of promise. and weather you like to admit it or not, fall out boy make good, quality music

[trustmeimokay]

Their song on the Superman soundtrack? That can't be Will....

[Branevember31]

Yeah, I think for a FBR band, they are pretty catchy.


fueled by ramen is all about catchiness

[trustmeimokay]

fueled by ramen is all about catchiness
They bring the pop.

[joeshmoe909]

Yeah I was thinking about this the other day.

[fedhed7]

They seriously used to be one of my favorite bands. Listen to Black Mamba and tell me you don't sing along.

[Ratherbedead22]

Can't wait for some new TAI. It sucks, though.. my favorite song by them is Memento Mori, and they only have a shitass quality version of that.

thats because memento mori was only recorded as a demo and that was before the first ep.

[Ratherbedead22]

hahaha...

Listen to "Judas Kiss" or "The Author" and tell me you don't want to kill yourself quickly. Lyrically, vocally, they are a shell of a talentless/cliche pop-punk band, let alone what they realized with "Almost Here"

For example:

"He may seem familiar because he looks like your mirror.
You've lied like a lawyer, but don't deny it when you're face to face"

Moreover, to know that William can actually sing with pitch changes, unlike what he uses on that atrocious EP, is alone what makes you a fucking idiot


his lyrics really arent that bad. and how are those lyrics bad? they are nothing special but what is so bad about them?

[Ratherbedead22]

They seriously used to be one of my favorite bands. Listen to Black Mamba and tell me you don't sing along.

ive seen them way too many times hahah. good band.

[trustmeimokay]

his lyrics really arent that bad. and how are those lyrics bad? they are nothing special but what is so bad about them?
Yeah, honestly. He's not a bad lyricist at all. I'd even say he's one of the better lyricists in a band whose that popular with the kids today.

[Dan CiTi]

Yeah the only bad that isn't really catchy is Kane Hodder. I can't wait for their Truckstops & Statelines DVD/EP. As for the new full-length it was in the Alt. Press 100 most antcipated albums and they said they want to have 20 songs on it.

[preppyak]

his lyrics really arent that bad. and how are those lyrics bad? they are nothing special but what is so bad about them?
Yeah, honestly. He's not a bad lyricist at all. I'd even say he's one of the better lyricists in a band whose that popular with the kids today. I think you guys missed my point, that being that their EP was not good, but their LP was...

I like his lyricism in Almost Here, not so much in the EP. Add in the fact that he actually utilizes his voice in Almost Here and you'd have why I think that EP was one of the worst things released that year in pop-punk, because it didn't show their talent, and it was underwhelming. Almost Here is basically the opposite of their EP, it hooks you in early, and to the last word of the last song, holds you. I turn off their EP 15 seconds in now becuase its uninteresting.

I love Almost Here, it was the only album that held for most of the year last year...and I love TAI. I just hated the EP

[fedhed7]

My eyes can't believe what they have seen.
In the corner of your room you've stockpiled millions of my memories.
Oh Doctor, Doctor, I must have gotten this sick somehow.
I'm going to ask you a series of questions,
And I want them answered on the spot, right now.
Is it serious?
I'm afraid it is.
Am I gonna die?
Well son, death is gonna catch up to all one day,
But yours is coming quicker than ours, than ours.

[Chancetobe]

I just started listening to them, and I think thier AMAZING. I listend to Almost here 4 times today. Plus, the lyrics are really original. I mean, the first time I heard Classifieds, i'm like "wow, that's new, never heard someone do that before".

[Branevember31]

I just started listening to them, and I think thier AMAZING. I listend to Almost here 4 times today. Plus, the lyrics are really original. I mean, the first time I heard Classifieds, i'm like "wow, that's new, never heard someone do that before".

yeah, when the cd came out it didnt come out of my cd player for like 2 months


20 songs I heard.

woahh!??! whered you hear that?

[Gilsteryo!]

They are my favorite band right now. They are really good, & they arent getting no play. FUCKING GAY!

[konstantine94]

i love this band, and they are all really nice guys.

[koala72]

Love these guys but the lead singer is a lil too weird for my liking

[soccermiles09]

they were solid at warped.

[Cue the Sun]

They're always as fun as hell. I love William Beckett.

[Kid B]

I love this band.

[chipdip18]

Almost Here dominated Santi. Fun and catchy pop-punk. I like it.

[Kid B]

I agree, but I still think Santi was a good album.

[chipdip18]

You know, Santi has been growing on me, but i don't know... It still makes me curious for a third album.

[fadedmemories]

I am ready for a new TAI... album. Is anyone else?

I'm ready.... "santi" was decent but it pales in comparison to "almost here"

[Anthony Lutz]

Can't wait for some new TAI. It sucks, though.. my favorite song by them is Memento Mori, and they only have a shitass quality version of that.

I haven't heard that song, where did you find it?

[ssunset83]

I'm looking forward to the new release. From what I've read, it should be a fun album.

[Protested Hero]

The new clip I heard was great.

[fly_guy]

You know, Santi has been growing on me, but i don't know... It still makes me curious for a third album.

It grew on me the last two days I made an effort to get my 12 dollars out of it. Its pretty good

[Protested Hero]

Santi is a decent album, but it just wasn't the album they needed to make at the time.

[fly_guy]

Santi is a decent album, but it just wasn't the album they needed to make at the time.

Mmhmm. A more popier album wouldve took them in a different direction, most likely for the better

[Protested Hero]

Mmhmm. A more popier album wouldve took them in a different direction, most likely for the better

Which is basically what Fast Times seems like it's going to be. TAI are an actually talented pop band, unlike most of the newer bands out there (FTSK, The Maine, etc.).

[ThisIsNotDan]

I really want to hear "About A Girl" now. sounds very catchy. it seems like they are pulling a Yellowcard/A Static Lullaby and quickly making a new album that is more akin to their old style after an unsuccessful branching-out

[fly_guy]

Which is basically what Fast Times seems like it's going to be. TAI are an actually talented pop band, unlike most of the newer bands out there (FTSK, The Maine, etc.).

Agree. Though Santi is a decent album, they shouldve done somthing more along the lines of Fast Times for their second album

[ThisIsNotDan]

Which is basically what Fast Times seems like it's going to be. TAI are an actually talented pop band, unlike most of the newer bands out there (FTSK, The Maine, etc.).

agreed

[hockeyguitar99]

That new clip was catchy as fuck.

[Dagless]

I thought Santi was a solid album. I don't have any preference for either of the albums, they're different and each have their own merits.

[googirl8907]

I really liked the clip. Hopefully the new album will be better than Santi.

[kuggy91]

That new clip was catchy as fuck.

is fuck really that catchy?

[HelpMeSleep]

I agree, but I still think Santi was a good album.
i feel the same way.

Which is basically what Fast Times seems like it's going to be. TAI are an actually talented pop band, unlike most of the newer bands out there (FTSK, The Maine, etc.).
i agree. i like FTSK alright, and i tried to listen to The Maine last night and i couldn't really get into it. a lot of the poppier bands out there seem so generic and like copies of eachother. i've never gotten that from TAI though.

That new clip was catchy as fuck.
QFT. can't wait to hear the whole thing.

[hockeyguitar99]

is fuck really that catchy?

yes.

[kuggy91]

yes.
ok

[3mpire]

Where can I hear this new clip?

[WakeUpBlondie]

Santi> almost here

[chipdip18]

Santi> almost here


I disagree. May i hear your reasoning?

[Kid B]

Santi was jammier. It wasn't as poppy. A lot rockier of an album. That might be it.

[LV03]

I dont really like the album art or the name...but I'm still pretty stoked to hear it

[chipdip18]

What is the name of the album? And what is the album art? What is the release date? (I'm in a bit in the dark)

[Kid B]

It's called Fast Times at Barrington High (that's where Beckett and Siska (bass) went to high school. I am very excited for the album, but the artwork sucks.

[fly_guy]

Yeah, the artwork isnt the best. I was hoping the artwork was cartoonish :-D

[VinceHotline]

im excited to hear their new album

[Kid B]

Same. And yes, cartoon artwork ftw.

[VinceHotline]

agreed

comparing TAI to bands like the maine and the other ones is just wrong. not saying TAI is the best band ever omgz, but they are definetly a hell of a lot better than that garbage

[glasscase501]

i love them, although i'd have to agree w/ most that almost here>santi but i still love them both

also, i'm really curious to see the lyrics to #9 on the new cd

[Kid B]

comparing TAI to bands like the maine and the other ones is just wrong. not saying TAI is the best band ever omgz, but they are definetly a hell of a lot better than that garbage
I agree. The Maine only got big from that cover of a rap song that they did. I can't remember what it is.

[fly_guy]

I agree. The Maine only got big from that cover of a rap song that they did. I can't remember what it is.

lucky.

[VinceHotline]

lucky.

i dont either. i try to avoid it whenever possible when certain bands names come up. try not to stumble onto the gayness that is their jams

[fly_guy]

i dont either. i try to avoid it whenever possible when certain bands names come up. try not to stumble onto the gayness that is their jams

lucky. :-D

[Kid B]

Hehe.

Favorite track off Almost Here anyone? Mine would be either Checkmarks or the Title Track. It used to be the Phrase That Pays, but I've heard that song too much. I still love it though.

[fly_guy]

Checkmarks. deff.

[VinceHotline]

being on tour with them and watching them every night behind the merch table having not paid much attn to them before the tour was cool. i dig their jams and their hardwork to make the band something awesome.

[Kid B]

You toured with them? Thats fucking awesome.

[googirl8907]

I really want to see them live. I keep missing them when they come through New Mexico.

[HelpMeSleep]

being on tour with them and watching them every night behind the merch table having not paid much attn to them before the tour was cool. i dig their jams and their hardwork to make the band something awesome.
dude thats awesome. were you doing merch for them or who?

[Kid B]

I really want to see them live. I keep missing them when they come through New Mexico.
I just saw them on the first and they were really really great.

[ThisIsNotDan]

comparing TAI to bands like the maine and the other ones is just wrong. not saying TAI is the best band ever omgz, but they are definetly a hell of a lot better than that garbage

exactly

[strtfrd7]

after hearing forever young at warped tour and that little clip of their upcoming single, i am really really excited for this album.

[x togepi x]

i'm going to fight this band

[NoSurprises]

I'm a huge fan of the band... and I honestly believe that Fast Times will not disappoint.

[Chris Fallon]

I really liked Almost Here and Santi was okay ... but I have literally no desire to hear the new album.

[Protested Hero]

I'm starting to actually like the album art. It reminds me of the earlier 2000's pop-punk album covers. Except for the font glow.

[ThemChains]

I have never gotten into this band...but I imagine it is for the better.

[Kid B]

I don't care what you guys say. The new album will be great.

[Protested Hero]

Im notttt somethingggggg. aboutt a girlllll something.

No idea what he says, but it's catchy.

[Kid B]

It is quite catchy.

[WakeUpBlondie]

I disagree. May i hear your reasoning?

IMO, at the time of Almost here that genre was over populated with bands like fall out boy etc., and I think almost here was inspired by fall out boy. Santi was produced better and was more unique, but I still like almost here a lot.

[chipdip18]

IMO, at the time of Almost here that genre was over populated with bands like fall out boy etc., and I think almost here was inspired by fall out boy. Santi was produced better and was more unique, but I still like almost here a lot.

Hey good reasoning. I just feel that Santi was a bit watered down musically, and all my favorite songs are on Almost Here. Still enjoy Santi though.

[NoSurprises]

Im notttt somethingggggg. aboutt a girlllll something.

No idea what he says, but it's catchy.

I think it's something like

"I'm not in love, this is not that song, I'm not gonna waste these words about a girl"

The lyrics could be better...

[kraziivan23]

just curious
where can i find hi-resolution pics of TAI ?

[FayeQC]

New song is so catchy, wonder how the whole album will turn out to be

[fadedmemories]

stoked for the new album

[Kid B]

I don't like About A Girl, but the rest that I've heard is good. I'm just hoping Tate is wrong about this one. I have been loyal to TAI forever, and I really hope they didn't fuck up.

[AlternateToLife]

I saw their set at warped the other day and they played About A Girl. I think that song sounds much better live then it did recorded. Which is strange.

[LV03]

CS5Iew8q8FE
so funny. i love this band.

"remember maine...the academy was" lol

[AP_Punk]

apparently, FBR is going to release Fast Times on wax.

lulz

[stupid__kid]

just me or was Fast Times a huge letdown?

[LV03]

yea, i actually haven't bought the new album yet...didn't really like what i heard during the stream. I feel like i should maybe give it another listen.

[Chris Fallon]

Rolling Stone included this on their year-end best of list.... what a joke.

[stupid__kid]

Rolling Stone included this on their year-end best of list.... what a joke.

yeah i noticed. i just feel like i'm the only one who doesn't find Fast Times remotely interesting - its so generic.

[AP_Punk]

rollingonthefloorlaughing stones

[Chris Fallon]

yeah i noticed. i just feel like i'm the only one who doesn't find Fast Times remotely interesting - its so generic.
I hate it -- the band has become a parody of themselves. They unfortunately blend right in with all the other shiny, happy pop-dance scene bands out there.

[googirl8907]

Still haven't heard the new album.

[stupid__kid]

I hate it -- the band has become a parody of themselves. They unfortunately blend right in with all the other shiny, happy pop-dance scene bands out there.

well said. i have nothing to add.

[Laur3l]

just me or was Fast Times a huge letdown?

total let down.. I like rumored nights though.. I guess

[caLLmEnOoNe]

one of my favorites is sodium

[AP_Punk]

haha. i read that as "sodomy".

[caLLmEnOoNe]

illiterate lol

[AP_Punk]

:smackhim:

[Renee]

haha. i read that as "sodomy".
you wood. those poor little cats you have in your avys.

[AP_Punk]

that poor raccoon you had in your avatar.

all that secondhand smoke it breathes in.

[Renee]

that poor raccoon you had in your avatar.

all that secondhand smoke it breathes in.
why do you think it was falling off the log?

[AP_Punk]

now i know why that cat in your other avatar was stoned.

:nono:

[acfrue]

I hate it -- the band has become a parody of themselves. They unfortunately blend right in with all the other shiny, happy pop-dance scene bands out there.
wow you pretty much summed up half of my 6 page comparative analysis paper for my english class in about a sentence.

[boxingwithstars]

just me or was Fast Times a huge letdown?

one of the biggest letdown's of the year for me. i just had big expectations, i guess. they are one of those bands i really want to like, and their first album was so solid, but both santi and fast times fell flat for me.

[Renee]

now i know why that cat in your other avatar was stoned.

:nono:
I thought you already knew that. And the two little kids I used to have grew up into huge potheads.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

i disliked the video for winter passing.

[circatbs]

sweeeeeeet bump farrah

[caLLmEnOoNe]

:bow:

[alltimehoe93]

Whaaaaaaa?!

Dude, I thought the Winter Passing was a good home video...William has such a cute smile haha.
Sorry, I really had to add that in.

EDIT: Granted, it was nothing special but idk it was cute.
:shrug:
EDIT 2: Tash is rad again :biggrin:

[caLLmEnOoNe]

it was cute but i like the other guys too!! like sisky hahaha

yes you are!!

[circatbs]

almost here fucking rocks my socks

[alltimehoe93]

Damnit, lol Farrah, ignore what I said in the Paramore thread, then.

Sweeeeeeeeeeet...well duh, I love the other boys too but I liked Winter Passing. idk a little dose of William never hurt anybody ahah. He's cute in that but at the signing...hair cut...looked so fucking good...*dies*

lol Almost Here is pretty freaking amazing like that. What's your favorite off of the record, Adam?

[circatbs]

hmm.... either Seasons, Down and Out, or Almost Here

[caLLmEnOoNe]

yeah but we already had a video with just William. why don't they do a video with just...........sisky! haha

my faves are classifieds, almost here, and black mamba. but it changes.

[circatbs]

oh yeah..black mamba's good too

[circatbs]

fuck it every song on that album is amazing!

[caLLmEnOoNe]

haha but my least fav would probably be seasons. you have to have a least fav Adam. pick one!!!

[circatbs]

okay....Almost Here

[circatbs]

but i really like the piano version of Down and Out on From The Carpet

[caLLmEnOoNe]

wow i was just going to ask about their EP, i never got them. should I?

[GuitarR0cker1]

Almost Here is alright.

[alltimehoe93]

hmm.... either Seasons, Down and Out, or Almost Here
All great songs.
yeah but we already had a video with just William. why don't they do a video with just...........sisky! haha

my faves are classifieds, almost here, and black mamba. but it changes.
hahaha, the bassist never gets much attention though lol. Well, not usually, Wentz is an awful exception.

lol also all great songs.
fuck it every song on that album is amazing!
TRUTH.
haha but my least fav would probably be seasons. you have to have a least fav Adam. pick one!!!
Why is it one of your least favorites? I love Seasons!
okay....Almost Here
Huh...I also love Almost Here lol

[circatbs]

wow i was just going to ask about their EP, i never got them. should I?

yes yes yes yes yes yes


this is basically how it goes down

Almost Here>>>>>>>>>>The Academy EP>>>>>>>>>>>From The Carpet EP>>>>>>>>Santi>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Fast Times

[Divinehand]

...Bad.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

Why is it one of your least favorites? I love Seasons!

NO i love it but if i had to choose one it would be that one. i don't know i just love that others a million times more. what's your least fav? Adam picked, so PICK!!!
yes yes yes yes yes yes


this is basically how it goes down

Almost Here>>>>>>>>>>The Academy EP>>>>>>>>>>>From The Carpet EP>>>>>>>>Santi>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Fast Times
cool. i'll get it when i'm not broke.......

[alltimehoe93]

Daaaaaamn, I think Seasons might be my least favorite too but it's still fucking great.

Oh and I don't think Fast Times is their worst release.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

i agree on both statements. i listened to Santi today. i forgot how much i loved seeds. that song is one of my faves.

[alltimehoe93]

I think that Santi is by far their weakest release but comparisons aside, I really love Santi. idk, I'm probably alone there but I liked it.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

uh i loved it! i love it more than fast times actually. With Santi i liked it right away. i had to give some songs more than one listen off of fast times.

[alltimehoe93]

Huh really? Santi took a while to grow on me, I completely dismissed most of the songs off of Santi at first and I had to give the Fast Times songs a couple of listens to appreciate them.
Actually...I think Santi=Fast Times.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

huh i don't know i'm weird. that's weird that you said that cause earlier i read that fast times and santi were huge letdowns for a lot of people.

[chipdip18]

Almost Here is my favorite song from Almost Here.

[alltimehoe93]

Well, after Almost Here, it's almost expected that Santi and Fast Times would be let downs. Almost Here was a fucking great debut. It took me time but idk there's something about Santi that is great and I think that Fast Times is such a great pop record, it's catchy and people love it even if they don't want to. lol

[alltimehoe93]

Almost Here is my favorite song from Almost Here.
It really is a great song.

What'd you think of Santi and Fast Times?

[caLLmEnOoNe]

Well, after Almost Here, it's almost expected that Santi and Fast Times would be let downs. Almost Here was a fucking great debut. It took me time but idk there's something about Santi that is great and I think that Fast Times is such a great pop record, it's catchy and people love it even if they don't want to. lol
agreed!!

[chipdip18]

It really is a great song.

What'd you think of Santi and Fast Times?

I've got mixed feelings on Santi, it's got some solid tunes, but most of it is forced and mediocre. Fast Times is a joke and desperate attempt for money by the label.

[alltimehoe93]

agreed!!
Who would've thought we'd agree right? :-d
I've got mixed feelings on Santi, it's got some solid tunes, but most of it is forced and mediocre. Fast Times is a joke and desperate attempt for money by the label.
I didn't think Fast Times was that bad...:shrug: It was, however, a huge change from where they stared. I think FBR needs to lay the fuck off. They should sign with someone else.

[chipdip18]

Who would've thought we'd agree right? :-d

I didn't think Fast Times was that bad...:shrug: It was, however, a huge change from where they stared. I think FBR needs to lay the fuck off. They should sign with someone else.


Well unfortunately the era that Almost Here was created is dead. We're never going to hear anything like that again. As far as exploring other genres to stay in the game, Pop-Punk, at least to me, is not the place to go for them, Fast Times shows that. Santi was an attempt at a more indie rock direction, and i think that they could do that. If they signed to a different label that allowed that kind of transition.

So yeah, i agree that they need to sign with someone else to give them freedom in another sound, where FBR is sort of desperate to keep to one sound that sells, but doesn't sell well with some of their bands on their current roster.

[alltimehoe93]

Wikipedia is telling me something muy interesante, I did not know that:
"The song "Crowded Room" features Gabe Saporta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabe_Saporta) from Cobra Starship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_Starship),and Mason Musso (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_Musso) from Metro Station (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Station_(band)). There is also additional piano playing from Blake Healy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Healy) from Metro Station (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Station) as well as Andrew McMahon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_McMahon) of Jack's Mannequin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack%27s_Mannequin)."
I need to listen to it again lol

[caLLmEnOoNe]

holy crap!! that's weird. i need to also listen to it again. Yay for Andrew <33

[alltimehoe93]

Well unfortunately the era that Almost Here was created is dead. We're never going to hear anything like that again. As far as exploring other genres to stay in the game, Pop-Punk, at least to me, is not the place to go for them, Fast Times shows that. Santi was an attempt at a more indie rock direction, and i think that they could do that. If they signed to a different label that allowed that kind of transition.

So yeah, i agree that they need to sign with someone else to give them freedom in another sound, where FBR is sort of desperate to keep to one sound that sells, but doesn't sell well with some of their bands on their current roster.
I agree with most of this. The only thing is that I thought Fast Times was a fairly enjoyable pop record. I liked it but I want them to head more in the direction of Santi or Almost Here except that I know that Almost Here isn't going to happen again which is such a shame. I agree with what you said about going the indie rock route that Santi was headed.

I don't like that FBR is so controlling, if a band wants variety, so be it, bring the variety. I don't like that they're trying to focus all of their sounds to be so similar.

[alltimehoe93]

lol it is weird. I just listened to it again and I heard Gabe in the background. I couldn't pick up on Mason though.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

in what direction should TAI go to with their fourth record?

[alltimehoe93]

I believe it is William's birthday, so Happy 24th to him!!!
:party:

/bump

[robat19]

Almost Here is the shit.

[alltimehoe93]

Almost Here is the shit.
QFT

[caLLmEnOoNe]

HAHA really?

Happy Birthday! William Eugene Beckett Jr!!! lol

[alltimehoe93]

I'm pretty sure. idk why but it makes me laugh that his initials are WEB Jr. Also his whole name makes me laugh, it's so nerdy but cute. lol I'm so weird.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

haha it's defintely cute! i wonder what's he doing to celebrate? probably getting drunk. he should write a song about his b-day lolz.

[alltimehoe93]

hahaha. He's getting Wasted :-d

[caLLmEnOoNe]

:-0 so true but that's something Broden would say lolz. sorry

[alltimehoe93]

hahaha, we're all full of Cartel references. I'm full of Paramore ones too.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

haha i'm not surprised. i wish i could make a good TAI reference....we are the same blood? lolz

[alltimehoe93]

:shrug: you might have noticed these references in unexpected places.


lol omg I'm so lame. :-d

[caLLmEnOoNe]

bahaha i love it!!!

[alltimehoe93]

I wonder if the TAI... boys ever lurk.

[acfrue]

If they do...I need some new TAI TV stat!!! NEEEOOOOOONNNN BOOODDDDDDYYYY STYYYYLLLLLEEEE!!!!

[caLLmEnOoNe]

seriously, what happened to TAI TV? they didn't even have that many episodes.....

[acfrue]

They usually only make them during the summer and fall and Jack takes the winter and spring off usually.

[alltimehoe93]

This is sisky business.

/Completely unnecessary and necessary post.

[acfrue]

seriously, what happened to TAI TV? they didn't even have that many episodes.....

And actually I have about 69 episodes of it in my iTunes, just subscribe to it under podcasts and DL them all, they're all free.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

This is sisky business.

/Completely unnecessary and necessary post.
Aww see, i miss hearing that.
And actually I have about 69 episodes of it in my iTunes, just subscribe to it under podcasts and DL them all, they're all free.
yeah i know but i want new one's haha

[alltimehoe93]

Aww see, i miss hearing that.
Leave it to me to pull out the corny TAI... phrases :-d
Well...band guy phrases, I don't only have TAI... ones.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

haha indeed.

i hope they give us an update soon. i want an awesome tour!

[alltimehoe93]

They're probably going to pull out a ridiculously incredible tour, there've been a lot of great tours announced coming up.

[acfrue]

I dedicate this post to my good friend Adam T. Siska.

[alltimehoe93]

I feel like being a loser and bragging. He high fived me twice =]

[caLLmEnOoNe]

They're probably going to pull out a ridiculously incredible tour, there've been a lot of great tours announced coming up.
truth. can't wait and winter's not even over
I dedicate this post to my good friend Adam T. Siska.
bahaha win!

[alltimehoe93]

truth. can't wait and winter's not even over
Well, Winter is passing.

Okay, I need to stop now.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

I feel like being a loser and bragging. He high fived me twice =]
that must have been so awesome! lol
Well, Winter is passing.

Okay, I need to stop now.
haha No. plz continue

[alltimehoe93]

that must have been so awesome! lol

haha No. plz continue
lol well one was for you, remember?

hahah well it's about three o'clock in the morning, you and I both should get some sleep or we'll have a big mess on our hands.

Now I'm getting on my own nerves haha.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

lol well one was for you, remember?

hahah well it's about three o'clock in the morning, you and I both should get some sleep or we'll have a big mess on our hands.

Now I'm getting on my own nerves haha.
psh do i remember? OF COURSE lol

lmao :-d

[acfrue]

I feel like being a loser and bragging. He high fived me twice =]

OHH YEEEAAAA!?!?! Well I talked to Jack the Cameraguy, so take that!!!

[caLLmEnOoNe]

OHH YEEEAAAA!?!?! Well I talked to Jack the Cameraguy, so take that!!!
:jawdrop: awesome but i still think she beats you haha

[acfrue]

:jawdrop: awesome but i still think she beats you haha

NEEEVVVVVVEEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!

[chipdip18]

The Academy Is.... dead to me.

[fadedmemories]

Almost Here is so good.

[Heart-A-Tact]

To be honest, I feel like the first 4 tracks of Fast Times... justifies the $10 I spent on it. I'm not into anything else on that album.

[fadedmemories]

Really? The only songs I liked from the first 4 are About A Girl and The Test, FTABH should have been an EP.

[Heart-A-Tact]

If it would've been an EP, it would've been a great one, had it had all of the songs we're talking about and none of the shit filler.

[fadedmemories]

If FTABH would be an ep, the tracklisting should be

1. The Test
2. Automatic Eyes
3. Coppertone
4. After The Last Midtown Show
5. One More Weekend
6. Beware! Cougar!
7. Winter Passing

[trappedintime]

What about About A Girl? :shrug:

[Undue Noise]

Really? The only songs I liked from the first 4 are About A Girl and The Test, FTABH should have been an EP.
I agree I think it would have made an amazing EP. Strangely enough, my favourite songs from that album are the singles which is not usual for me. I just thought a lot of that album was kinda meh.

[alltimehoe93]

psh do i remember? OF COURSE lol

lmao :-d
hahahah, I don't think you'll ever forget. I probably won't either hahah.
OHH YEEEAAAA!?!?! Well I talked to Jack the Cameraguy, so take that!!!
:-0 No way, Jose!
:jawdrop: awesome but i still think she beats you haha
ahahah only because there was physical contact with the boys.
...*AHEM*..............
The Academy Is.... dead to me.
Aw, why?
I agree I think it would have made an amazing EP. Strangely enough, my favourite songs from that album are the singles which is not usual for me. I just thought a lot of that album was kinda meh.
Wow, I don't think I've ever heard that about any record.

[Circa1628]

I think Paper Chase is great, I'm surprised it doesn't get mentioned a lot,same with Rumored Nights

[caLLmEnOoNe]

hmm i just can't get into paper chase but rumored nights is definitely great.

[alltimehoe93]

Rumored Nights and One More Weekend are standouts for me. One More Weekend is so damn catchy.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

yeah i loved one more weekend right away and automatic eyes. it took me awhile to like beware cougar. don't know why....

[alltimehoe93]

It's either been a really long time since I've listened to Fast Times or I'm realizing that this record really isn't that memorable because I can't remember how Beware! Cougar! goes...
Or maybe that's because I'm listening to The Test lol. I agree though, Automatic Eyes is another good one.

[bobby runs]

The Academy Is.... dead to me.
Same.

I CAN NOT get into Fast Times....

[Poe-tryGirl]

Same.

I CAN NOT get into Fast Times....
Exactly. I think it's an fun album with really catchy songs but nothing to be remembered. It's so sad.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

i would blame FBR.

[alltimehoe93]

i would blame FBR.
This.

EDIT: This is not to say that I didn't like Fast Times, I think it's fun and catchy, just not up to Almost Here standards, not by a long shot.

[Undue Noise]

It's either been a really long time since I've listened to Fast Times or I'm realizing that this record really isn't that memorable because I can't remember how Beware! Cougar! goes...
Or maybe that's because I'm listening to The Test lol. I agree though, Automatic Eyes is another good one.
Yep :-)
Haha that's why About A Girl and His Girl Friday are probably my favourites of that album. I gave it a lot of listens and those were the ones that stuck most, along with a couple of others. The rest were just filler to me.
Hate to do this (because FOB fans who always go on about TTYG piss me off) but I don't think TAI... will make a better album than Almost here.

Mine would go:
Almost Here > Santi > Fast Times

[alltimehoe93]

:-( :-( :-(
I hate to agree with you, but I do, Liv. Almost Here will probably always be their best, it was a fucking great debut.
My order would be Almost Here > Fast Times = Santi. I mean, the two latest records were no Almost Here but I still think they're great, idk I enjoyed them.

Sodium is not a very good track, it's making me sad.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

okay i think it's safe to say that we just can't compare them to almost here....
and i agree with Liv's order.

Sodium is also one of my faves

[alltimehoe93]

:shrug: I don't care for Sodium.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

ohhh well that makes me sad and the fact that this thread doesn't say "official thread" also makes me sad. lolz

[bobby runs]

Almost Here is an amazing album.

Santi had its moments.

and Fast Times has a hook that you'll sing for a week and that's it.

[alltimehoe93]

lol Farrah, years from now, when this thread hits a part two, you can make that and put 'Official thread' in the title.

[laurenbrooke]

Almost here will alwayssss be my favorite.

[bombsquadjunky]

I remember thinking when these guys came out that I wasn't sure how long they would last. Here it is 4 or 5 years later and they're still around, and still making good music. I haven't heard the new one, but I loved Almost Here, and was quite impressed with Santi as well.

How is the new album?

[Yellow]

How is the new album?
this is how i think of fast times.
tracks 1 - 6: all sound the same but they're catchy as fuck.
tracks 7 & 8: forgettable
track 9: good track. it's different to the rest of the album.
tracks 10 & 11: songs you would listen to every now and then...
track 12: good song.

and this is coming from someone who likes the new album.
the b-sides are a good listen though.

[Undue Noise]

:-( :-( :-(
I hate to agree with you, but I do, Liv. Almost Here will probably always be their best, it was a fucking great debut.
My order would be Almost Here > Fast Times = Santi. I mean, the two latest records were no Almost Here but I still think they're great, idk I enjoyed them.

Sodium is not a very good track, it's making me sad.
Yeah I think it would also be unfair of me to continually expect them to make another Almost Here (which I wouldn't want anyway) but I did think Santi was a pretty good album, although I know a lot pof people who hate it. What's your opinion of it?

[drcroc]

I think Santi is their best record. It has a grittiness to it that Almost Here doesn't have (but makes up for in terms of summertime feel-goodness), and the new one, well I only listened once. It sounded like a tightened up and very polished Almost Here, which while good in theory, didn't work as well as a finished product.

[fadedmemories]

I agree I think it would have made an amazing EP. Strangely enough, my favourite songs from that album are the singles which is not usual for me. I just thought a lot of that album was kinda meh.
The singles are not bad, but they get old quickly.

[alltimehoe93]

Yeah I think it would also be unfair of me to continually expect them to make another Almost Here (which I wouldn't want anyway) but I did think Santi was a pretty good album, although I know a lot pof people who hate it. What's your opinion of it?
That's true, it would be unfair. You have a good perspective on all of it, I think. I know what you mean, a lot of people really hate Santi which is weird to me. I mean, it is far from their best but to be fair, comparisons aside, it's still a really good record, in my opinion. Even with comparisons, it's not like an absurdly bad record like some people say it is, I think it's a good, solid record. I enjoy a number of tracks off of it.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

i honestly love Santi. yeah fast times is really catchy but when i put Santi on I feel like they went for a different sound. And it works out to be an awesome record.

[fadedmemories]

Santi is the better album, but I still think that Fast Times could have been a great EP.

[bombsquadjunky]

this is how i think of fast times.
tracks 1 - 6: all sound the same but they're catchy as fuck.
tracks 7 & 8: forgettable
track 9: good track. it's different to the rest of the album.
tracks 10 & 11: songs you would listen to every now and then...
track 12: good song.

and this is coming from someone who likes the new album.
the b-sides are a good listen though.

Huh. Sounds like an alright album to me, although I doubt it tops Almost Here. That one's my favorite.

[circatbs]

Almost Here is one of my favorite records...ever. SO GOOD! Fast Times was a disappointment though.

[blimpcityhero11]

Fast Times was such a let down... I only like "Rumored Nights", "After the Last Midtown Show", "Paper Chase", and "Coppertone." I feel like "Coppertone" especially would fit in well on Santi...

[fadedmemories]

FTABH should have been an EP.

[circatbs]

FTABH should have been an EP.

Yes. Definitely.

[alltimehoe93]

Hm, yes, I agree with Jay.

[fadedmemories]

Yes. Definitely.
If you took the best 5-6 song from that record, that would have be a mind blowing EP.

[fadedmemories]

Hm, yes, I agree with Jay.
:beerbros:
But since you don't drink, you get iced tea

[alltimehoe93]

:beerbros:
But since you don't drink, you get iced tea
I only like iced green tea from Panera Bread haha. Other than that, I'm not so into tea.


I really did not realize that Fast Times is as memorable as it is. It's making me sad.
EDIT: I meant to say that it's not memorable haha.

[fadedmemories]

I only like iced green tea from Panera Bread haha. Other than that, I'm not so into tea.


I really did not realize that Fast Times is as memorable as it is. It's making me sad.
The iced green tea it is!

Fast Times had it's moments. I just wish it was an EP or the other songs were as good.

[alltimehoe93]

The iced green tea it is!

Fast Times had it's moments. I just wish it was an EP or the other songs were as good.
haha gracias, buddy.

lol I edited, I can't type right apparently.

[fadedmemories]

haha gracias, buddy.

lol I edited, I can't type right apparently.
:bow:

It's all right buddy haha.

Favorite song from each TAI record?

[alltimehoe93]

:bow:

It's all right buddy haha.

Favorite song from each TAI record?
It's pretty impossible to pick a favorite track off of Almost Here. That record was fucking great. I love Same Blood and Neighbors off of Santi. Also, if I'm sad enough, I listen to Everything We Had like a madman. I also appreciate One More Weekend and Rumored Nights are great.

You?

[fadedmemories]

It's pretty impossible to pick a favorite track off of Almost Here. That record was fucking great. I love Same Blood and Neighbors off of Santi. Also, if I'm sad enough, I listen to Everything We Had like a madman. I also appreciate One More Weekend and Rumored Nights are great.

You?
It would really be hard to pick a favorite from Almost Here since it's one of my favorite records ever, but if I had to choose, it would be The Phrase That Pays and Skeptics and True Believers. Sleeping with Giants is definitely my favorite from Santi. After the Last Midtown show from FTABH.

[alltimehoe93]

It would really be hard to pick a favorite from Almost Here since it's one of my favorite records ever, but if I had to choose, it would be The Phrase That Pays and Skeptics and True Believers. Sleeping with Giants is definitely my favorite from Santi. After the Last Midtown show from FTABH.
All awesome songs. I'm headed off, bye bye Jay :wave: