O'brother (Official Thread)

[JoeLovesMO]

Official Thread for O'brother since we were missing one.

The Death Of Day really is great, you can stream it on their myspace (http://www.myspace.com/obrothermusic)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IAa2-5GD6sE/SycDTxeeWYI/AAAAAAAAAAk/dVoiJWSCRmo/s320/death+of+day.JPG

They also have a new song up on their myspace atm called Lay Down.

Discuss!

[happie]

Are they opening for Manchester Orchestra in the spring?

[awakeohsleeper]

Great band, really loved The Death of Day.

[ggolden91]

Are they opening for Manchester Orchestra in the spring?

Yes they are and it's going to be an amazing show. I've seen the band 3 times already and each time blew me away more than the one before. This will open a lot of peoples eyes to this band thankfully because they're truly amazing.

[I am Mick]

Does anyone have their demo they released before Tanner joined the band? Their drummer was singing. I can't remember the song name but I loved it and really want to listen to it

[I am Mick]

The song was called Being Perishable Sometimes Makes A Man Strange and it's on "What We've Done At Home vol 2"

it'd be huge if someone can hook me up with even a stream of this song

[JoeLovesMO]

Are they opening for Manchester Orchestra in the spring?

Yeah, you can see all the tour dates they are opening for Manchester on O'brothers myspace.

[InExile]

Just discovered this band. I WANT MORE...when are they releasing a new record?

[underdawg1119]

Bring back DayAfterDay!

[Alex1410]

Just got The Death Of A Day. Its amazing, love it.

[JoeLovesMO]

Bring back DayAfterDay!

What's DayAfterDay?

[underdawg1119]

What's DayAfterDay?
Several of the dudes from O'Brother's old pop-punk band..lol. I saw them open for Cartel a few times.

[JoeLovesMO]

Several of the dudes from O'Brother's old pop-punk band..lol. I saw them open for Cartel a few times.

Got links? :)

[underdawg1119]

Got links? :)
I think their MySpace only has a couple of songs on it now. I believe the link is http://www.myspace.com/dayafterday though.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Bring back DayAfterDay!

holy shit I remember this band. Saw them once, too.

[Thomas Balkcom]

RIYL with this band? I am going to one of the MO/Thrice shows next month and I'd be interesting in checking them out beforehand.

[JoeLovesMO]

RIYL with this band? I am going to one of the MO/Thrice shows next month and I'd be interesting in checking them out beforehand.

Erm not to sure really. I like them myself and I'm a big Manchester fan (Andy Hull helped out with 'The Death of Day'). Their songs are quite dark and tend to build up steadily then explode. Quite long songs as well (9:32, 7:29, 5:53). Just give The Death of Day a listen, people seem to give it very mixed reviews, same with their live performances.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Erm not to sure really. I like them myself and I'm a big Manchester fan (Andy Hull helped out with 'The Death of Day'). Their songs are quite dark and tend to build up steadily then explode. Quite long songs as well (9:32, 7:29, 5:53). Just give The Death of Day a listen, people seem to give it very mixed reviews, same with their live performances.

thanks, man.

[JoeLovesMO]

A little bump for this great band

[DriftingNAndOut]

Was "In Comparison to me" ep done by these guys? doesn't sound like them at all...

[JoeLovesMO]

Was "In Comparison to me" ep done by these guys? doesn't sound like them at all...

Yeah I think so, maybe they had a different singer back then.

[DriftingNAndOut]

Yeah I think so, maybe they had a different singer back then.

Ah. That makes sense. Favorite Gentlemen lists it as one of their releases. They do refer to The Death Of Day as their debut EP, though.

[InExile]

Awesome band.

[DriftingNAndOut]

Apparently they have some new/unreleased songs on facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/OBrotherMusic

[InExile]

Not really a huge fan of the non Death of Day EP songs but this band is gooooood

[bolgy99]

Shows with Circa Survive, The Felix Culpa, The Dear Hunter and Look Mexico. Now I know why I like them.

[I am Mick]

Was "In Comparison to me" ep done by these guys? doesn't sound like them at all...

Yeah I think so, maybe they had a different singer back then.

Yeah, they had a different guitarist/singer. He left and joined the band Irreversible. They also didn't have Aaron, one of their guitarists, on that EP.

Anyway, seeing these dudes in Pittsburgh tonight with The Felix Culpa. Super excited

[DriftingNAndOut]

Yeah, they had a different guitarist/singer. He left and joined the band Irreversible. They also didn't have Aaron, one of their guitarists, on that EP.

Anyway, seeing these dudes in Pittsburgh tonight with The Felix Culpa. Super excited

Yeah, I'm gonna see them in Saint Louis. Wish I coulda made the chicago show.

[maxvsmaradona]

just downloaded The Death of Day ep... and holy shit, this band is amazing. people need to listen to these guys.

[I am Mick]

When I talked to them last month, they said after all their touring (November, I believe) they will go into the studio to record their first full-length and hopefully release it in the first half of next year.

[O'brotherfan47]

O'Brother are probably my favorite band ever. There should be more posts in this forum. They are heading into studio to record there first full length right after Thanksgiving. I have seen them live twice before. They have so much energy live. I cannot wait for the full length!

[I am Mick]

http://www.beneathyourgardenwindow.com/

[O'brotherfan47]

These guys are currently in Favorite Gentlemen studios rehearsing for the next couple days. They will be in studio until christmas recording there full length. Also you can go to the link above to see updates about the album. Also they are doing streaming live most days. Really really fun to watch. This band is so amazing.

[JoeLovesMO]

Yeah I watched and chatted for a while. I'm pretty excited for the album.

[O'brotherfan47]

There is a going to be a 14 minute song on Garden Window.....This could not be better.

[Circa1628]

I love this band so much! One of the best EP's I own

[awakeohsleeper]

Excited for the 14 minute song.

[O'brotherfan47]

Hopefully these guys will start streaming again soon, I read they had to take a while off so that Andy could work on an ep with The dear hunter. I'm not complaining....Favorite Gentlemen is always up to something good.

[JoeLovesMO]

Casey + Andy is going to be amazing. So is Garden Window.

[jpfbaccount]

O'Brother is a good band i was surprised when i heard them

[O'brotherfan47]

I was talking to Tanner (the frontman for o'brother) and he said that he will be releasing a solo album at some point!

[O'brotherfan47]

For my birthday, I asked my parents if they would give me the money to drive 5 hours to see O'brother live. It will be my third time seeing them!

[underdawg1119]

http://www.twitvid.com/OIIDH
Song's gonna be sick.

[PengusNiugnep]

I thought they were pretty good when they opened for Deas Vail. I think the singer was high, though.

[O'brotherfan47]

I thought they were pretty good when they opened for Deas Vail. I think the singer was high, though.
Yeah I saw them when they were touring with Deas Vail to. They were so good. And I enjoyed seeing them playing for 45 minutes instead of the 25 minutes they played when they were touring with Manchester orchestra. Haha, Why do you think he was high??

[PengusNiugnep]

Yeah I saw them when they were touring with Deas Vail to. They were so good. And I enjoyed seeing them playing for 45 minutes instead of the 25 minutes they played when they were touring with Manchester orchestra. Haha, Why do you think he was high??
He had a really vacant expression and was talking really slowly, lol. He still sounded really good, though.

[O'brotherfan47]

He had a really vacant expression and was talking really slowly, lol. He still sounded really good, though.
Haha! He probably was! Yeah they are ridiculous live. So good. When did you see them??

[PengusNiugnep]

Haha! He probably was! Yeah they are ridiculous live. So good. When did you see them??
I saw them last June when they came around to Richmond.

[O'brotherfan47]

I saw them last June when they came around to Richmond.
That is awesome! I am seeing them in Richmond next month!
Was that when they were touring with Deas vail?

[PengusNiugnep]

That is awesome! I am seeing them in Richmond next month!
Was that when they were touring with Deas vail?
Yeah, with a couple of local openers (Gills & Wings, Kids!Kids!Kids!). Who are they playing with in Richmond next month?

[O'brotherfan47]

Yeah, with a couple of local openers (Gills & Wings, Kids!Kids!Kids!). Who are they playing with in Richmond next month?
They are headlining a show at the Camel. The opening band is VESSEL, and instrumental band out of Richmond, I like them to.
But Yeah I am excited to see o'brother headline a show!! and I cannot wait for garden window!!

[O'brotherfan47]

I am seeing O'brother live tomorrow. I don't think I have ever been this excited for a concert.

[JoeLovesMO]

I am seeing O'brother live tomorrow. I don't think I have ever been this excited for a concert.

Was going to reply with: Really? but then saw the username and it all made sense. I have yet to see them but as great as they are I don't think they can live up to Manchester live.

[O'brotherfan47]

Was going to reply with: Really? but then saw the username and it all made sense. I have yet to see them but as great as they are I don't think they can live up to Manchester live.
Oh trust me, I have seen both Manchester and o'brother live 3 times now. And o'brother is just as intense live as manchester.

[underdawg1119]

If anything O'Brother is way more intense live. They are sooooo loud.

[InExile]

O'brother is a better band period. lol.

[brook183]

O'brother has the potential to be better than Manchester, which is a very good thing. We will know once Garden Window is released.

[I am Mick]

I just want to hear a new song. So, so badly. It's so ridiculous listening to their first EP to Death of A Day, and then seeing them live. Constantly progressing, I'm sure Garden Window will knock our dicks in the dirt.

[MichaelShore]

Such a great band. They sound great live. Really excited about the new album.

[i-was-a-lid]

I just want to hear a new song. So, so badly. It's so ridiculous listening to their first EP to Death of A Day, and then seeing them live. Constantly progressing, I'm sure Garden Window will knock our dicks in the dirt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEiaAOCCkSc&feature=player_embedded#at=107

[JoeLovesMO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEiaAOCCkSc&feature=player_embedded#at=107

I don't think a live version was what he meant.

[i-was-a-lid]

just tweeted: Summer tour w/ @therealTDH! http://instagr.am/p/FLN0x/

hope they come to the UK some time!

[JoeLovesMO]

just tweeted: Summer tour w/ @therealTDH! http://instagr.am/p/FLN0x/

hope they come to the UK some time!

I asked them a few weeks ago on their fan thing and they said they're working on coming to the UK

[i-was-a-lid]

I asked them a few weeks ago on their fan thing and they said they're working on coming to the UK

ahh thank fuck! can imagine they are incredible live

Edit: check out their Facebook page to see their summer tour! all in USA mind :/
25 shows: http://artistdata.sonicbids.com/obrother/shows/

[i-was-a-lid]

Album update:
O'Brother's upcoming album is being mixed by Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday); also, Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra dropped guest vocals and harmonies on the album. Hopefully we'll see a August/September release.

Source: http://www.areyounoisysunshinestate.com/2011/06/obrother-update.html

[bernie16wb]

These guys are pretty damned good live.

[loudasallgetout]

They are coming to Ottawa. Thank god for that.

Why don't you open your mouth and let it out now

[kemichels]

Vinyl for Death of Day went up today.

[fifpb99]

would be amazing if their album would come out already, feels like ive been waiting decades

[spangler789]

http://c438342.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/OBrother-1.jpg

Garden Window Tracklist:
01. Malum
02. Lo
03. Sputnik
04. Poison!
05. Lay Down
06. Easy Talk (Open Your Mouth)
07. Machines Part-I (http://soundcloud.com/info-794-1/obrother-machines-part-1/s-KBmTX)
08. Machines Part-II
09. Bear
10. Cleanse Me
11. Last Breath

(Source) (http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/09/check-out-obrother-machines-part-1-cos-premiere/)

[mister fresh]

That artwork turned out amazing and this is a total beast of a song. This is easily my most anticipated for the rest of the year.

[brook183]

Can't stop listening to this track.

[phaynes1]

Excited for this.

[HenriettaFL]

i love this band so much! i first caught them when they toured with look mexico and i have made it a point to see them every chance I get, their live show never disappoints.

check this out if you haven't seen it already:

http://vimeo.com/27090047

[brook183]

They made me pee my pants on Tuesday in Grand Rapids. I felt bad for Moving Mountains for having to follow them.

[Likelinus]

These guys dont have a wikipedia page,
Someone who know how´s it work should create one i think! :P

[bedwettingcosmo]

fuck i can't get over that breakdown on machines part 2... there are so many outstanding moments throughout garden window. i can already tell this is going to be easily in the top 10 this year. the growth between this and the death of day is astounding

[phaynes1]

If you wanna read: http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/11/o...garden-window/ (http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/11/obrother-garden-window/)

[zephyrsong12345]

whole record is fantastic, but Machines Pt. II blows my mind. Absolutely ridiculous. So stoked to see them on Wednesday.

[phaynes1]

Need to buy the vinyl. Slept on it too long haha.

[Paulb-182]

Still loving this album. More and more too it seems the more I listen. Wish there was a UK release for it.

[brook183]

Oh hey, these guys rule. Fuck yeah.

[JoeLovesMO]

The Video for Lo:

http://www.mtvu.com/video/?vid=764936

[brook183]

https://twitter.com/#!/obrothermusic/status/199606044685635585

https://instagr.am/p/KVwDKeCfum/media/

[brook183]

Pretty cool shit right there.

[theagentcoma]

get to see these guys open for thrice in a few days. don't know much about them, but stoked nonetheless.

[O'brotherfan47]

Get to see them live for the 7th time on friday! So excited! I have been listening to "Poison" at least everyday since last November....

[O'brotherfan47]

get to see these guys open for thrice in a few days. don't know much about them, but stoked nonetheless.
You will love them. Their live show is so intense/loud!

[nowFace]

I'm gonna see them a second time with thrice in June. Can't fucking wait. These dudes kill it live.

[brook183]

Holy shit! Detroit fans, check this out.

https://twitter.com/#!/WeAreFireworks/status/202847672300871682

I'll be listening to 89X voluntarily for the first time in years.

[JoeLovesMO]

Even though I made this thread I can't say I'm a massive fan of Garden Window. I liked the way the songs built and then exploded in Death of Day, which doesn't happen quite the same in Garden Window.

P.S. Brook, I love your dp.

[mattdefillippo]

Even though I made this thread I can't say I'm a massive fan of Garden Window. I liked the way the songs built and then exploded in Death of Day, which doesn't happen quite the same in Garden Window.

P.S. Brook, I love your dp.

I know what you mean. I have a special place reserved for Death of Day but I still enjoy Garden Window. I just don't listen to it as much as i did Death of Day. Really love the dudes in the band though.

[O'brotherfan47]

Has anyone seen them on the Thrice farewell tour so far? If so, what songs are in their set this time around?

[zephyrsong12345]

Has anyone seen them on the Thrice farewell tour so far? If so, what songs are in their set this time around?

Lo, Sputnik, Machines I, Machines II, Poison!, Easy Talk, Lay Down.

And I think Garden Window absolutely blows TDOD out of the water.

edit: I may or may not be imagining Easy Talk. Pretty sure I'm not. But that night is a blur.

[O'brotherfan47]

Lo, Sputnik, Machines I, Machines II, Poison!, Easy Talk, Lay Down.

And I think Garden Window absolutely blows TDOD out of the water.

edit: I may or may not be imagining Easy Talk. Pretty sure I'm not. But that night is a blur.
Wow....that is an incredible set!
I hope you are not imagining! haha, were you drunk or high?

[zephyrsong12345]

Wow....that is an incredible set!
I hope you are not imagining! haha, were you drunk or high?

Nope, I was just running on an hour of sleep. The more I think about it the less sure I am that it was in there, but the rest are definite. Really great set, as usual. I've seen the guys a gazillion times around town in the past few weeks, so it was nice to finally catch them on stage.

[SophGod]

Even though I made this thread I can't say I'm a massive fan of Garden Window. I liked the way the songs built and then exploded in Death of Day, which doesn't happen quite the same in Garden Window.

P.S. Brook, I love your dp.
Garden Window is a full album. If they did that every song it'd get stale. They still do the build ups and explosions.

[O'brotherfan47]

Machines Pt. II is a beautiful explosion.

[underdawg1119]

They didn't play Easy Talk in Atlanta. Everything else was there and in that order, haha.

[Likelinus]

I would love if they played Providence live. one of their best songs!

[loudasallgetout]

Usually they play Ascension.

[O'brotherfan47]

I would love if they played Providence live. one of their best songs!
They haven't played that one live in a long time. Apparently they don't like that song...But Yeah I wish they would to! Such a powerful song!

[O'brotherfan47]

Usually they play Ascension.
As great as Ascension is, I am glad they are taking a break from playing it.

[phaynes1]

Such a great show last night. Can't say enough good things about it. Really nice guys too.

[phaynes1]

The Great Release is the only one I'd like to hear. As great as that EP is, Garden Window just blows it out of the water, especially live.

[SophGod]

Providence is the only song from the EP i listen to regularly

[phaynes1]

Also, while it stinks Aaron left/got kicked out or whatever, I really really liked the new guy Jordan's parts in the band. Added a kinda dual-lead element with Johnny. And he still played the percussion parts too.

[underdawg1119]

Also, while it stinks Aaron left/got kicked out or whatever, I really really liked the new guy Jordan's parts in the band. Added a kinda dual-lead element with Johnny. And he still played the percussion parts too.
It was a mutual parting with Aaron. I asked about it a while ago on their fanbridge and Michael recently replied:

A: We were slowly headed in different directions and focuses in our lives. We still love each other and are buds. - Michael

[phaynes1]

It was a mutual parting with Aaron. I asked about it a while ago on their fanbridge and Michael recently replied:
Well that's good. Glad there's no bad blood.

[A7XXX]

I'm pretty sure this has already been discuss in here somewhere. I heard Andy Hull on several tracks. He has such a distinguishable voice that adds so much to the record

[phaynes1]

I'm pretty sure this has already been discuss in here somewhere. I heard Andy Hull on several tracks. He has such a distinguishable voice that adds so much to the record
Yeah. Him and Robert produced it. Andy sings on like 4 songs I think. Most noticeably on "Sputnik."

[O'brotherfan47]

Just saw them live tonight, they blew me away as usual. Ethan (tanner's brother) played guitar/percussion this show. Michael said that there new guitarist was at a wedding..
Setlist was:
Lo
Sputnik
Machines Part I & II
Poison
Lay Down