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Jared Kaufman
01/03/07, 06:28 AM
The Starting Line (www.absolutepunk.net/thestartingline) will be spending January in a Hollywood studio recording the follow-up to Based On A True Story with Howard Benson (Head Automatica, All-American Rejects, My Chemical Romance, Saosin, Relient K). FYI, the band is heading in with 15+ demos.
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SwishMX48
01/03/07, 06:30 AM
anyone know when this is expected to be released, late spring/early summer would be sick
i wonder if its gonna be any good....
Salomonbz90
01/03/07, 06:49 AM
Demos should be out soon.
Burnout2888
01/03/07, 07:00 AM
Didn't they record Based On a True Story with Benson as well?
CLARIFY THIS
01/03/07, 07:02 AM
I could fuck the desk I'm sitting at right now,I'm so happy
I honestly can't see this album as a huge flop,
I think the label is going to push them into a poppier sound but encourage to keep their artistic values and i honestly love all of Bensons work the sound he gets in his studio off everything from vocals to drums is solid. I think he is going to make Ken shine on the mic.....can't wait
Matt_Dizzle
01/03/07, 07:17 AM
yessss
Didn't they record Based On a True Story with Benson as well?
Recorded majority of BOATS with Tim Ohair.
lassise
01/03/07, 07:25 AM
its been so long, i was hoping i just missed the news that they were recording like 6 months ago and now it'd be like omg heres the cd. they haven't been touring have they? last i heard from them was screaming is for babies tour and that was in january last year i think.
harryCane
01/03/07, 07:35 AM
Didn't they record Based On a True Story with Benson as well?He did two songs on Based on a True Story. Bedroom Talk and The World. The ones that Geffen thought needed a more radio-ready spin... :rolleyes:
He did two songs on Based on a True Story. Bedroom Talk and The World. The ones that Geffen thought needed a more radio-ready spin... :rolleyes:
well then he fucked up The World...
Tim O'Heir's "The World" >>>>>>>>>>> Howard Benson's "The World"
AFSjulian
01/03/07, 07:49 AM
Benson makes things sound awesome, no doubt. I'm excited to hear what this sounds like ... TSL have made two albums -- one was kind of "eh" for me (Say It Like You Mean It) and the other one made my Top 10 for that year (BOATS). I hope they don't backtrack on this one.
r3wind74
01/03/07, 08:01 AM
well then he fucked up The World...
Tim O'Heir's "The World" >>>>>>>>>>> Howard Benson's "The World"
The only version of TO'H's "the world" I heard was on purevolume and I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the BOATS version, but thats just me & perhaps the PV version was only a demo?
I don't think the label will "push" them into a particular direction. TSL has kept saying that the label likes where they are going and not pushing them to spit out SILYM part II or sound like "x" band.
I've heard only 4 new songs (at concerts) and I am really excited about the direction(s) they are headed.
GO TSL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blimpcityhero11
01/03/07, 08:26 AM
TSL + Howard Benson = :thumbup:
I've loved what I've heard from the new songs so far with "Direction," "Somebody's Gonna Miss Us," and "Do You Need To Love?" I'm hoping they push TSL in the same manner as 30 Seconds to Mars and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus because these guys could be huge.
Sp00ner
01/03/07, 08:44 AM
thank god...i've been waiting for this album for SOO long
Rest_Easy
01/03/07, 08:48 AM
why only mention the 2 albums? Why is there no love for the acoustic ep? Make Yourself at Home was great. I hope they incorporate some acoustic into this new cd.
I don't think this band can disappoint me. It's the same with SoCo (or jacks) everything they have released I like.
I see good times ahead.
(also technically there was the s/t and with hopes of starting over)
TheArdentLove
01/03/07, 08:52 AM
why only mention the 2 albums? Why is there no love for the acoustic ep? Make Yourself at Home was great. I hope they incorporate some acoustic into this new cd.
I don't think this band can disappoint me. It's the same with SoCo (or jacks) everything they have released I like.
I see good times ahead.
(also technically there was the s/t and with hopes of starting over)
Yeah, I think the acoustic EP was one of their best. I'm excited for this.
fenderkid212
01/03/07, 09:03 AM
I can't wait for this. awesome!
artishardmgmt
01/03/07, 09:29 AM
hey this is matt from tsl...thanks for all the positive words, we start pre-production tomorrow and we're really excited to start working on this record...we'll keep you all updated with how everything's going! word.
Jared Kaufman
01/03/07, 09:51 AM
hey this is matt from tsl...thanks for all the positive words, we start pre-production tomorrow and we're really excited to start working on this record...we'll keep you all updated with how everything's going! word.
I love you.
TheAtlantic
01/03/07, 10:17 AM
Everyone's working with Benson now, and he definitely has a very distinct sound. I'm wondering when bands are gonna start taking steps to sound different than other bands he's produced, while working with him
bradyreier
01/03/07, 10:20 AM
cannot wait to hear what they come up with.
luvmusic1017
01/03/07, 10:24 AM
this put a BIG smile on my face :]
chuck_3000
01/03/07, 10:24 AM
Gonna be a sick a record. I've been waiting for this for a year and a half.
JWS1986
01/03/07, 10:29 AM
ya know, the thing about the starting line is, is that they have some REALLY good songs BUT they cant make a good orginized, complete album to save their lives(hey! thats the name of my band) i still like em though
sweetforever
01/03/07, 10:34 AM
this makes me very happy. seeing them at their annual holiday concert last week made me realize that they are one of my favorite bands. the new songs sounded great live as well
shaki324
01/03/07, 10:49 AM
kenny vasoli = God. we have The Almost, Person L, AND new TSL?! heaven isn't as good as this.
noles05
01/03/07, 10:52 AM
I love this band.
iihungrieii
01/03/07, 11:07 AM
cannot wait
kenny vasoli = God. we have The Almost, Person L, AND new TSL?! heaven isn't as good as this.
Uhh... you do know that The Almost isn't Kenny, right?
get2sammyb
01/03/07, 11:34 AM
This has put me in a a TSL mood.
I'm gonna spin Say It Like You Mean It.
NameTaken69
01/03/07, 11:46 AM
im excited to hear
zizou1790
01/03/07, 11:52 AM
awesome
ilovebsb
01/03/07, 11:56 AM
ehh... i'm having my doubts about this record. I'm really excited to hear they started recording their new album but on the other hand i just dont want to be let down since i'm really not a fan of this mature pop punk sound with keys in it. I want to hear a starting line record, not another new found glory comming home which i may add i absolutley enjoyed but like i said i really dont like the keys.
halcyondaze429
01/03/07, 12:00 PM
i am stoked to hear what kenny has in store for us. while TSL have never released anything groundbreaking, they always put out enjoyable records to listen to. Their albums always put me in a good mood
The only version of TO'H's "the world" I heard was on purevolume and I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the BOATS version, but thats just me & perhaps the PV version was only a demo?
I don't think the label will "push" them into a particular direction. TSL has kept saying that the label likes where they are going and not pushing them to spit out SILYM part II or sound like "x" band.
I've heard only 4 new songs (at concerts) and I am really excited about the direction(s) they are headed.
GO TSL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think "The World" was better without the shouting in the chorus and the instrumental. It could have been a fun single, I think, if they went with O'Heir's version, and if Geffen didn't blow ass.
radxbandit
01/03/07, 12:02 PM
well then he fucked up The World...
Tim O'Heir's "The World" >>>>>>>>>>> Howard Benson's "The World"
I am going to have to disagree. Anyways it sounds like Benson does crack or something because he seems like he's always recording a band. Busy busy busy.
Did I meantion I cannot wait for this to come out? SILYMI was one of my favorite records at the time that it came out, and then BOATS made me a starting line fan for life. I'll support whatever they do.
Ruggiero2oo8
01/03/07, 12:10 PM
good to hear.
BuyMyIntention
01/03/07, 12:50 PM
Link is The Man, Burnout!
TSLROCKS
01/03/07, 01:19 PM
its been so long, i was hoping i just missed the news that they were recording like 6 months ago and now it'd be like omg heres the cd. they haven't been touring have they? last i heard from them was screaming is for babies tour and that was in january last year i think.
they jus toured with AAR about 2 months ago and screaming is for babies tour was around march-april last year
kenny vasoli = God. we have The Almost, Person L, AND new TSL?! heaven isn't as good as this.
yeeeeeah um Kenny isnt in The Almost
Cliff Diver
01/03/07, 03:47 PM
I wasnt a fan of his vocals in Based on a True Story. I'm really excited to hear this record because they put out one of my all time favorites Say it Like You Mean It. Based on a True Story only really had 3 or 4 good songs IMO (Suprise, Suprise. Stay Where I Can See You, Autography, The World) Some people really loved Based On A True Story, I just never got into it. I still love this band and am excited by this news.
shaki324
01/03/07, 03:58 PM
yeeeeeah um Kenny isnt in The Almost
then i know quite a few websites that owe me an apology...
k-murda
01/03/07, 04:14 PM
then i know quite a few websites that owe me an apology...
Kenny is the name of their drummer. It's confusing, I know.
mybreakingpoint
01/03/07, 05:36 PM
i would have sex with TSL, wouldn't i?
why yes, yes i would.
r3wind74
01/04/07, 05:41 AM
I wasnt a fan of his vocals in Based on a True Story. I'm really excited to hear this record because they put out one of my all time favorites Say it Like You Mean It. Based on a True Story only really had 3 or 4 good songs IMO (Suprise, Suprise. Stay Where I Can See You, Autography, The World) Some people really loved Based On A True Story, I just never got into it. I still love this band and am excited by this news.
People seem to either love BOATS or dislike it. I thought it was a great release and I was glad not to hear a "part II" of SILYMI. The band went through some tough times/drama w/the label and it shows in the songs/mood of BOATS.
They could have played it "safe" and given us more of the same but then you would have some people complain about that..dammed if you do..dammed if you don't.
I do notice how at TSL concerts a lot of people only really know SILYMI songs/get really excited for these as opposed to BOATS songs.
BOATS had a really really short self life. It came out in May '05 and by year end they were talking about a new cd already...it never got a chance thanks to Geffen. Anyone know how many copise BOATS sold? I think it moved like 45k in the first week no? SILYMI did +300,000k right?
I hope TSL gets the proper credit/support for the next release, these guys are talented as fauk.
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