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E. Clectic
04/17/10, 06:16 PM
Poll Question: Which one of these bands, that were founded in New York, do you enjoy the most?


1) The Gay Blades
2) Gabriel the Marine
3) The Republic of Wolves
4) Envy on the Coast
5) Fang Island


Also consider: Who has the most potential to reach the top of the scene?



note: GO SOX!!
InvisibleImage
04/17/10, 06:44 PM
EOTC, Fang Island, or The Gay Blades......republic of wolves has yet to even play a live show, kinda skeptical about that band.
HometownHero
04/17/10, 11:35 PM
They're all good
flks511
04/18/10, 09:51 AM
Gabriel the Marine will be huge.
hitormiss92
04/18/10, 10:08 AM
Gabriel the Marine will be huge.

I have yet to listen to them, can you give me a RIYL?

I went with Fang Island their sound is so happy :D
PunkHearted
04/18/10, 10:15 AM
Gay Blades, theyre amazing
flks511
04/18/10, 10:25 AM
I have yet to listen to them, can you give me a RIYL?

I went with Fang Island their sound is so happy :D
Hmm, maybe Lydia or a more poppy Person L?
E. Clectic
04/18/10, 10:41 AM
I have yet to listen to them, can you give me a RIYL?

I went with Fang Island their sound is so happy :D

Hmm, maybe Lydia or a more poppy Person L?

I'd say The New Pornographers, and As Tall as Lions. I don't hear Lydia of Person L at all.
And I think GTM have the ability to put out amazing albums, but I don't see them being "huge" in terms of popularity.
flks511
04/18/10, 10:45 AM
I'd say The New Pornographers, and As Tall as Lions. I don't hear Lydia of Person L at all.
The melodic sense is very similar to Lydia and Person L. You want to say TNP and ATAL because they're both in that indie/power-pop niche, but in the sense of songwriting, they're more similar to Lydia and Person L.
E. Clectic
04/18/10, 10:57 AM
The melodic sense is very similar to Lydia and Person L. You want to say TNP and ATAL because they're both in that indie/power-pop niche, but in the sense of songwriting, they're more similar to Lydia and Person L.

I must say that I respectfully disagree with you, sir. I think it's also a stretch to say that Lydia and Person L are notably similar.

And I want to say TNP and ATAL, because their overall sound is very similar. Especially As Tall as Lions, a noted influence on the band.


note: And I have never heard anyone refer to As Tall as Lions as "Power-Pop."
flks511
04/18/10, 11:21 AM
I must say that I respectfully disagree with you, sir. I think it's also a stretch to say that Lydia and Person L are that similar.

And I want to say TNP and ATAL, because their overall sound is very similar. Especially As Tall as Lions, a noted influence on the band.


note: And I have never heard anyone refer to As Tall as Lions as "Power-Pop."
That's what I said. Genre-wise, As Tall as Lions and TNP are closest to Gabriel the Marine. But in the sense of songwriting, melody and the arrangements in general, Gabriel the Marine is much closer to Lydia, or Person L. And you're saying that Lydia and Person L aren't very similar because you're only hearing genres, you're not hearing the songwriting styles that these writers have.
E. Clectic
04/18/10, 11:39 AM
That's what I said. Genre-wise, As Tall as Lions and TNP are closest to Gabriel the Marine. But in the sense of songwriting, melody and the arrangements in general, Gabriel the Marine is much closer to Lydia, or Person L. And you're saying that Lydia and Person L aren't very similar because you're only hearing genres, you're not hearing the songwriting styles that these writers have.

We are talking about a RIYL, not writing a thesis about song structure and music theory.
I understand what you mean about similarities in melody and arrangements, but using that logic you could say a person would like the Avett Brothers if they like Alesana, because they both use the same type of verse-repeating strophic form in a many of their songs.
flks511
04/18/10, 11:42 AM
We are talking about a RIYL, not writing a thesis about song structure and music theory.
I understand what you mean about similarities in melody and arrangements, but using that logic you could say a person would like the Avett Brothers if they like Alesana, because they both use the same type of verse-repeating strophic form in a many of their songs.
So I'm wrong if I say someone who likes Leighton Antelman's pop sensibility would enjoy Gabriel the Marine?
Indoor Living
04/18/10, 12:09 PM
I absolutely adore the Gay Blades.
E. Clectic
04/18/10, 12:09 PM
So I'm wrong if I say someone who likes Leighton Antelman's pop sensibility would enjoy Gabriel the Marine?

You're not wrong, but its like saying (baseball reference alert!) that Mark Teahen is most comparable hitter in the league to Albert Pujols because they have a similar OBP (On-base %). It's one metric of comparison, but it's not necessarily the best in terms of giving someone an idea of how similar two hitters are.
(No matter what Billy Beane says.)
greenteaallday
04/18/10, 04:18 PM
Jesus this thread is fucked.
cajuncork
04/18/10, 07:37 PM
Jesus this thread is fucked.

amazing.
xapplexpiex
04/19/10, 07:25 AM
Envy on the Coast...but I still love Gay Blades.
runningohfive
04/19/10, 07:25 AM
My favorite is The Gay Blades.

But didn't Fun. start in NY as well?
JordanBuell
04/20/10, 08:15 AM
We are talking about a RIYL, not writing a thesis about song structure and music theory.
I understand what you mean about similarities in melody and arrangements, but using that logic you could say a person would like the Avett Brothers if they like Alesana, because they both use the same type of verse-repeating strophic form in a many of their songs.


bitch got owned! lol

either way i voted fang island. i think they have the most break out potential
provethatIexist
04/21/10, 01:11 PM
tgb4n
GamEin
04/21/10, 02:41 PM
Tgb4n.
Emoidiot187
04/22/10, 11:59 AM
i used to work at a venue that the gay blades played at..never heard of them but they put on a super nice show ..their great!
songydarko
04/22/10, 01:42 PM
The Gay Blades. More people need to love them.
ChelseaRiane
04/22/10, 02:01 PM
Envy
hip323480
04/22/10, 08:30 PM
Just wait until Republic of Wolves releases their full length and does some touring, you all will see.
Yellowcard2006
04/22/10, 09:19 PM
Envy

Then Republic
LastDeclaration
04/22/10, 09:38 PM
pwnage
steve187
04/22/10, 11:55 PM
Fang Island easily
mitchellyoung
04/25/10, 12:31 AM
Fang Island is so so good!
fflash
04/25/10, 06:08 AM
I absolutely adore the Gay Blades.

I enjoy your avatar.
Indoor Living
04/25/10, 10:04 AM
I enjoy your avatar.
Why, thank you. I like it as well.
Curtis&BemisRok
04/25/10, 12:00 PM
I think The Gay Blades are really fucking awesome. Eotc is a close second though, some of them are from my town. Gabriel the marine is pretty cool too
IWasaCamera
04/25/10, 02:21 PM
What the fuck.
Meeze
04/25/10, 06:42 PM
went w/ Envy, but TROW was a close 2nd
ZurichIsStained
04/25/10, 11:18 PM
Why exactly isn't Fang Island dominating this poll?
simplejack
04/26/10, 11:37 AM
Fang Island, AWK indie amazingness
Alex DiVincenzo
04/27/10, 06:54 AM
Envy
CollectiveConfusion
04/27/10, 10:39 PM
fuck envy on the coast, and i refuse to pick any of the other bands. just fuck envy on the coast.
Burn_Burn_Burn
04/28/10, 06:06 AM
In considering who has the potential to rule the scene..I chose Envy.
However, I saw GTM over the summer and they were incredible..just no widespread acclaim coming their way (soon)
Fang Island will always be Pitchfork's favorites.
bfro
04/28/10, 10:46 PM
If you've never seen The Gay Blades live, do it
lifeofaspectatr
04/29/10, 07:22 AM
booo down with the sox hhaha
but i love you for having silent majority as your avatar. you get 1000000 cool points.
envy all the way. best kids ever. republic of wolves shouldnt even be on this list. they dont even play shows. boo to that as well. i can yell into a mic in my closet too.