On Fire on March 6th

[Jason Tate]

The Higher (http://www.thehigher.com)'s new album On Fire hits stores March 6th (http://www.absolutepunk.net/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2092&day=2007-3-6).

Tracklisting
01. Insurance?
02. Guts
03. Rock My Body
04. Weapons Wired
05. Histrionics
06. Movement
07. Can Anyone Really Love Young
08. Darkpop
09. DARE
10. 31 Floors
11. Our Movie Rules
12. Pace Yourself (Patrick Stump Remix)

[Ruggiero2oo8]

I'm excited for this.
I don't like how there are so many songs from the old cd though.

[YourMusicSucks]

I already paid for 1/3rd of that CD.

9 new tracks isn't bad, so I won't complain that much. And I'd appreciate a re-recording of Histrionics.

[yo la tengo!]

Why would they rerecord so many songs?

[Jason Tate]

Pretty good CD, absolutely the closest thing we have in this "scene" to a boy band though. If it wasn't coming out on Epitaph, you'd think it was a Jive release.

Not bad harmonics and melodies - great production (Mike Green rules) - but the lyrics and backbeats are childish. Over all - first impression: 6.6/10.

[mikeyxxcore]

as much as I hate this, I know the new version of histrionics is going to be so overproduced that itll ruin the old.
the PS remix is very bad.

9 new songs...we'll see.
I think they should do a cover album.

[Joe DeAndrea]

Well that tracklisting was disappointing.

[Joe DeAndrea]

Pretty good CD, absolutely the closest thing we have in this "scene" to a boy band though. If it wasn't coming out on Epitaph, you'd think it was a Jive release.

Not bad harmonics and melodies - great production (Mike Green rules) - but the lyrics and backbeats are childish. Over all - first impression: 6.6/10.

So in that case, it will be a 10/10 for me?

[Jason Tate]

So in that case, it will be a 10/10 for me?
It'll be your album of the year.

[singlexsorrow]

i just checked them out just now. they seem pretty good.

[straythumb]

as much as I hate this, I know the new version of histrionics is going to be so overproduced that itll ruin the old.
the PS remix is very bad.

9 new songs...we'll see.
I think they should do a cover album.

yeah i hope the new histrionics won't be terrible, by the pace yourself remix was so incredibly bad. still looking forward to this cd

[TheGoodnightMoon]

Still looking forward to this depsite all the re-do's. Whatever.

[YourMusicSucks]

Why's everyone saying the new histrionics will be overproduced/bad? The re-recording of In The Set fucking slays. But yeah, the remix is fucking terrible and It's going to be the second time I pay for it, adding insult to injury.

[Mr. Intelligent]

What the hell to only 9 new songs.

Oh well, I hope I like this. The album Histrionics is one of my favorites.

Weapons Wired - Alright song

Movement - Good song

Pace Yourself Re-mix - Fucking horrible

[DreamOfUnity]

I'm so excited

[YourMusicSucks]

I'm so excited

You love Anna.

[mikeyxxcore]

Why's everyone saying the new histrionics will be overproduced/bad? The re-recording of In The Set fucking slays. But yeah, the remix is fucking terrible and It's going to be the second time I pay for it, adding insult to injury.

its usually the case.
I mainly said it because there is so much they could do to that song but I know most people, including me, would like it the other way.

[life101]

The reason for all the rerecordings is because Histrionics sold 10 copies or something like that and everyone else downloaded it. So they wanted to put some of the old songs on, On Fire so that people could hear them since they're on a label that's actaully going to push them now. Good call with the boy band thing Jason but I think it's more of a JT vibe and they are way better than any boy band ever was or will be. This album has potential to be everyone's album of the year. It's catchy, it's fun, it makes you wanna dance and it'll get your girl wet so just prepare. And it's going to blow Fall Out Boy out of the water because the Higher's been R&B way before FOB ever fathomed going that direction but of course they wont get nearly enough props as they deserve since infinity on high comes out before on fire. But everyone should get ready to see the higher get atleast some of the attention they deserve. Predictions- The higher will own 2007 and really put Vegas on the map. With the Epitaph tour 07 getting them attention, then when Motion city soundtracks new album drops they go on tour with them, that'll shoot them"higher" then on to tour with Panic, then they hit the road with FOB and then it's MTV so take it for what it is. And these guys deserve it all for all of their hard work over the past few years and being some of the coolest dudes to kick it with constantly. The 9 new tracks are more than enough and it's easy to look past the cliche' lyrics because the jams just make you wanna groove. It's just one of those feel good records of the year, a little less serious and alot more fun. And the rerecordings are amazing, personally I didnt like them at first but just give it time. If you liked histrionics you're going to be absolutely enfatuated with On Fire.
P.S. there's a hidden track at 4:20 past the last song hahaha leave it to THE "HIGHER" to do that.

[Joe DeAndrea]

It'll be your album of the year.

:excited:

[C.R.U.X]

I kinda get the feeling this is the album they wanted Histrionics to be.

[CalmerThanYou]

R & B dance songs are inherently childish. It's perfectly acceptable.

[thehigherstar]

Pretty good CD, absolutely the closest thing we have in this "scene" to a boy band though. If it wasn't coming out on Epitaph, you'd think it was a Jive release.

Not bad harmonics and melodies - great production (Mike Green rules) - but the lyrics and backbeats are childish. Over all - first impression: 6.6/10.

the lyrics on the new cd are at times somewhat... odd, but i wouldnt call them childish, i would more so call them unorthodox. and you say mike green rules but most of the backbeats made on the semi-R&B tracks were made my mike green.

seth's voice is fucking amazing. you got to give him that.

the thing i like most about this cd is that the "scene emo" kids are trying something different unlike the million other bands who sound alike. no other bands sound like this new cd. and thats saying something.

[ceelove]

give this album a chance, if you're into having fun
it'll grow on you for sure

hidden track at 4:20 - you'll be suprised at that song, dig it

[xDinoCorex]

Why would they rerecord so many songs?

because no one heard the last record but like 5000 people....

[jusscali]

i heard the last cd and i loved it. and i'm excited for this. it is somewhat upsetting i'll know some of the songs already, but i'm sure the reworking of them will just improve some of the vocal and what not. the ep has really grown on me, and i dont care what anyone says...pace yourself (any version of the song) is fucking awesome

[AreTwoKay]

that remix is horrible, such a great song that was butchered too.

[meonthereal88]

.
I think they should do a cover album.

I agree with you on this 100 percent. i was just at a Higher show in Vegas and they did a cover of a new justin timberlake song. it was pretty funny. fyi..

[hackscutter]

i wanna hear the 4 20 secret song.
boy band-riffic!

i think the higher made an album that refelcts them

goodlooking
sweet
and out of the ordinary.

i think tate had it in for the higher ever since they were called TATE-core on punknews.org.

see thats how long ive been a fan.

[Cali Dreaming]

Definitely one of my most anticipated albums of 2007.

[Jason Tate]

i wanna hear the 4 20 secret song.
boy band-riffic!

i think the higher made an album that refelcts them

goodlooking
sweet
and out of the ordinary.

i think tate had it in for the higher ever since they were called TATE-core on punknews.org.

see thats how long ive been a fan.
Or I just never liked their music. Why would I "have it in" for a band because of something some idiot says on a message board?

That's fucking stupid.

[hackscutter]

cause you werent there first,tate.

[boldt_action]

I liek them./

[Chris Fallon]

I still really like Histrionics, but I'm a tad weary of this sounding "boy bandish". I'm not down with that sound and image. Not so sure about this one...

[nottheonlyone23]

breath of fresh air. i really like it :D

[bubblebobble]

Or I just never liked their music. Why would I "have it in" for a band because of something some idiot says on a message board?

That's fucking stupid.


I think tate has terrible taste. You are dead off with pretty much every review. Sweet site though bro. See you at a higher show.one love

[Rami2ndDayCrush]

All I Have To Say Is Insurance, Bitches!

Just you all fucking wait. it will shred all of you.

[histrionics22]

I still really like Histrionics, but I'm a tad weary of this sounding "boy bandish". I'm not down with that sound and image. Not so sure about this one...
I wouldnt worry so much about it. Pat doesn't write bad songs. The guitar hooks and what not will still be there, even if it is so over produced that it sounds boy bandish.

[1000shadesofred]

does anyone else feel patrick freakin ruined pace yourself on the new "pace yourself EP"????? cause i certainly do

[together]

pace yourself remix is terrible. i hope they put it on there out of obligation and not because they liked it.

[Straylight_Run5]

I love this band. Histrionics was an awesome album and so was the Star Is Dead Ep. I can't wait for the new album.

[hackscutter]

one of the best bands ive seen live

and recorded!

[bonefacekillah]

Pretty good CD, absolutely the closest thing we have in this "scene" to a boy band though. If it wasn't coming out on Epitaph, you'd think it was a Jive release.

Not bad harmonics and melodies - great production (Mike Green rules) - but the lyrics and backbeats are childish. Over all - first impression: 6.6/10.

I've also had a chance to check out the full record and I totally agree. there's a huge boyband vibe to it. I don't know if kids will totally fall for it and may pass it off as another click five, I guess it depends on what they choose as their singles, there are some really catchy tracks on this disc though.

[Jacktheskipper]

Hmmm, I think they rerecorded a lot of the stuff since a lot of people didn`t get to hear it the first time around and will now for sure since Epitaph is "a little bit" different distributionwise compared to Fiddler and co. ... but I also never got into them, but when it comes to Fiddler I still think it`s a shame Salem broke up before releasing a full-length ...

[xDinoCorex]

one of the best bands ive seen live

and recorded!


agreed

[CountMeOut923]

the ep is amazing and i cant wait for the full length


for anyone who doesn't like this or can't admit to liking this, i feel bad for you. let down your 'scene' guard a little bit and just enjoy the music. we can all admit to loving justin timberlake but not this..come on now?!

[.Jase.]

I don't mind them.
I'll give the new CD a listen when it comes out.

[piaffeprncess98]

I'm a little disappointed that they re-did some older songs. I'm not really a fan of the Pace Yourself remix either. But the two new songs sound good.