Anberlin (Official Thread)

[ThisIsNotDan]

instead of needless thread after thread on Anberlin, I've taken the liberty to make an official one, so post away.

i'm buying cities tomorrow, is the special edition really worth it?

[buysoap]

This isn't the music forum, tard.

[Joe DeAndrea]

:shrug:
There's an official Anberlin thread in the music forum.

[Drew Beringer]

moved to music forum

[ThisIsNotDan]

i couldn't find one when i used the search function ;-)

[ThisIsNotDan]

someone should make a Brand New-type thread and sticky it so the morons won't keep posting.

[Brokenhill]

So i'm finishing up Cities for the first time...

Is it just me, or does the guy's vocals seem really overproduced?

[Judge'sDaughter]

It seems like he trys really hard, but I'm still an Anberlin fan.

Cities was a bit dissapointing, but the lyrics were catchy, so I'm good.

[hailthewarrior]

His voice may sound overproduced... but once you see him live, he really can sing that well live, I thought so too after Cities came out, then I saw them a month later and wow the man can sing, even better than when they were touring off Never Take Friendship Personal.

[Brokenhill]

I haven't heard that friends album yet...so maybe i'll start there.

[hailthewarrior]

Many people would argue it's better, but I really like Cities more, but just by a tiny ammount.

Blueprints For The Black Market is definitely good for what it is.

[Chris Reynolds]

I saw them live with Reliant K years ago, and they weren't very good when I saw them (this was right after BPFTBM came out). I honestly can't remember why I went to that show, as I don't like Reliant K and wasn't a huge fan of Anberlin. I can't remember the other band playing, and I think I went for them.

[hailthewarrior]

They've gotten much better live since then, Chris.

[Chris Reynolds]

I would assume so, naturally. I just never got into them, they were a little too poppy for my tastes. Not that I question their talent or ability. And didn't they recently move from Tooth and Nail to a mainstream label?

[Genuma]

I like Cities best.

[icyeyes26]

I like Cities but I still think that Paperthin is the best song the have.

[guitarhead913]

cities was a much more powerful album than the other two
for me, anberlin always has just standout tracks that i listen to all the time, and not the whole album

i was able to listen to cities much more intently than friendship

for one, i love anything that aaron sprinkle produces, i think he does a great job

[Genuma]

The Unwinding Cable Car FTW.

[guitarhead913]

The Unwinding Cable Car FTW.

i really can't get into that song

hello alone and dismantle.repair are gold

[Genuma]

i really can't get into that song

hello alone and dismantle.repair are goldWhole album is gold. Unwinding... is one of my faves, though.

[icyeyes26]

i really can't get into that song

hello alone and dismantle.repair are gold
Dismantle. Repair is good.

[duhpunk]

Day Late Friend ftw

[zooyorker182]

im still enjoying NTFP, i haven't gotten around to listening the new album yet

[Kid B]

i'm buying cities tomorrow, is the special edition really worth it?

no

i wish they would make more songs like godspeed.

[Brokenhill]

Thank you sir.

[Kid B]

:nod:

[Brokenhill]

;-)

[bowl of oranges]

i never really got into anberlin

[Deartragedy88]

I love their music. They are such a great live band too.

[Kid B]

absolutely amazing live.

sooo much energy.

on the mcs tour they got stuck with co support.

sucked.

mae sucked.

they are not good live.

[Deartragedy88]

Yeah. I have seen Mae twice and didn't really like them. On the tour Anberlin did with Bayside, Stephen was outside talking to fans like 5 minutes after their set. They are all really nice guys as well. I can't wait to see them at Cornerstone again this year.

[handlikesecret]

ive seen em twice as well, and i personally think theyre fantastic.
but u cant really compare em to Mae, cuz like they focus on different aspects.
thats just my personal opinion tho, me being a pretty big Mae fan lol.
but the MSC tour definitely pwnd.
they were all solid, especially Anberlin.

Cities has to be one of my favorite albums of all times.
and the other 2 records totally built it all up for Cities.
i love both BFTBM and NTFP, and without em, u have no Anberlin today.

[Deartragedy88]

I wasn't comparing the 2, I just think that Mae didn't do anything for me. They were very plain.

[Deartragedy88]

Also, has anyone picked up Anberlin's Lost Songs? I like the covers and the acoustic songs on it.

[AP_Punk]

I've had most of the songs from Lost Songs for a while, but I still wanna pick up the CD.

[allhourcymbals]

I keep meaning to get it, but I always forget when I'm there for some reason. :shrug: maybe today.

[AP_Punk]

I keep meaning to get it, but I always forget when I'm there for some reason. :shrug: maybe today.

Buy a copy for me too. :-D

[allhourcymbals]

Buy a copy for me too. :-D
:pet: I would! If I had any money to spare haha. The holidays... :stars:

[AP_Punk]

:pet: I would! If I had any money to spare haha. The holidays... :stars:

Haha. Darn.

I like Anberlin's cover of "Like A Rolling Stone". Thought it turned out pretty good.

[allhourcymbals]

Haha. Darn.

I like Anberlin's cover of "Like A Rolling Stone". Thought it turned out pretty good.
Mm-hmm. I was surprised to see Cadence on there, I love that song, and it sounds great acoustic.

[AP_Punk]

Mm-hmm. I was surprised to see Cadence on there, I love that song, and it sounds great acoustic.

Mmhmm.

[allhourcymbals]

Mmhmm.
mmm, Creep is good. I think i have most of the album :-( I'm bad. But I'm buying it, so it doesn't matter anyway... I hope haha.

[AP_Punk]

I'm going to buy it eventually. Haha.

[allhourcymbals]

Pssh. 0:-)

[AP_Punk]

Pssh. 0:-)

:efu:

[allhourcymbals]

:efu:
Haha, I'm just as bad.

[AP_Punk]

Haha, I'm just as bad.

Yay.

I still don't own Blueprints for the Black Market too.

[allhourcymbals]

Yay.

I still don't own Blueprints for the Black Market too.
I do. :biggrin:

[handlikesecret]

Lost Songs totally suprised me, i thought it wouldnt be all that great cuz i heard a lot of the demos.
but then they released the actual track list, and there was a lot more stuff on it.
i love the Naive Orleans acoustic, actually i love all of the acoustics lol.

[AP_Punk]

I do. :biggrin:

Not fair!

[handlikesecret]

http://web.thejoyfm.com/cruise/lightforce/steveninterview.mp3
u dont find many musicians like that nowadays

[jenny_ell]

why hasent this thread been alive in the past month? ahh. anberlin is seriously one of the most underrated bands out there.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

i think the new album is going to be great
how this band doesn't get huge is beyond me

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

ha
i always overlook that for some reason

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

i completely see your point. the Christian niche is only so big. But perhaps the combination of major label support as well as a solid album would get them attention?

[jenny_ell]

lol. i was just thinking about that. im listening to cities right now and i just got this in the mail and its amazing

https://www.shopbenchmark.net/shop/images/anberlin_m_cities_ls.gif

:D

[micahistheballs]

I never like this band unless I'm actually in the act of listening to them in which case, I really do. It's odd.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

I never like this band unless I'm actually in the act of listening to them in which case, I really do. It's odd.

Seems like thats when it counts :shrug:

[micahistheballs]

Seems like thats when it counts :shrug:
I guess so, but even though they're usually in the top 5 on my last.fm, I would never say they're one of my 5 favorite bands.

[jenny_ell]

i love how people post that they are shit, if you dont like them then dont post here....

come onnn i know a ton of people like anberlin here on ap.net

[zubinmoosa]

Anberlin is amazing! Can't wait for their next album! But if you had to rank their first 3 records, in what order would you put them? Mine is

Never Take Friendship Personal
Cities
Blueprints

[Fin.]

I love Anberlin. Stephen has a great voice and they're alot of fun live. I seem to be able to relate to their music more than any other band out there.

Cities is my favorite album. "Fin." is probably my favorite song, but I think all of their songs are excellent.

I can't wait for the new stuff!

[duhpunk]

i was listening to Never Take Friendship Personal this morning. they're definitely one of those bands i don't go out of my way to listen to. but i do enjoy them, when i am listening to them.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

i love how people post that they are shit, if you dont like them then dont post here....

come onnn i know a ton of people like anberlin here on ap.net

if we all only entered threads to agree with each other then this forum would have about half as many posts and be quite boring most of the time.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

I guess so, but even though they're usually in the top 5 on my last.fm, I would never say they're one of my 5 favorite bands.

i actually get what your saying completely. although it seems weird, i know i do the same thing.

[xdylanx]

i just recently got into this band. they're honestly amazing.

[Fin.]

i actually get what your saying completely. although it seems weird, i know i do the same thing.

It's probably because Anberlin isn't extremely obscure or experimental. They don't do a whole lot to make themselves stand out. They just write really good songs.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

It's probably because Anberlin isn't extremely obscure or experimental. They don't do a whole lot to make themselves stand out. They just write really good songs.

great point

[Mskillet90]

Anberlin is amazing! Can't wait for their next album! But if you had to rank their first 3 records, in what order would you put them? Mine is

Never Take Friendship Personal
Cities
Blueprints


Completely agree. Cities, was sorta a let down for me, especially after the stellar release Never Take Friendship Personal. The melodies and choruses and writing and stuff were pretty much perfect for that album.

[Kid B]

It's probably because Anberlin isn't extremely obscure or experimental. They don't do a whole lot to make themselves stand out. They just write really good songs.

this is true

[zubinmoosa]

or they just suck complete ass. which they do.

Good input. I think we all really know who sucks ass around here:nod:

[thisisit]

if you're a fan of aneberlin you would probably like CRASH ROMEO too. their new cd "gave me the clap" come out on the 25th! it should be a good cd! check it out!

www.myspace.com/crashromeo

[acratertocoffin]

We recently interviewed Stephen Christian and Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin, you can listen to it hear:

http://nightofthelivingfred.podbean.com/

We talk about their favorite albums, favorite superhero, and old Tooth & Nail bands. Ridiculously nice guys.

[4N6 science]

Anberlin is amazing! Can't wait for their next album! But if you had to rank their first 3 records, in what order would you put them? Mine is

Never Take Friendship Personal
Cities
Blueprints


I'm going with

Cities: they're best work yet, hopefully the new album changes that
NTFP: great album, showed a lot of growth from blueprints
Blueprints: good first releases, I never really liked this album much but with every listen I like it more and more.


Lost Songs: its ok, but could've been better..

[White Noise]

Blueprints and Friendship are their best albums.

[Praetor]

We recently interviewed Stephen Christian and Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin, you can listen to it hear:

http://nightofthelivingfred.podbean.com/

We talk about their favorite albums, favorite superhero, and old Tooth & Nail bands. Ridiculously nice guys.
Stephen confused "Everything In Its Right Place" with "Kid A" but other than that it was a good interview.

[Chris Fallon]

Never Take Friendship Personal = best Anberlin album. Blend of their heaviest material and has the their best song ("dance, dance Christa Paffgen") to date.

[xxemo_kittyxx]

I heard a couple of thir songs a few years ago and I thought some (such as A Day Late) were mediocre. Then last week my friend was asking me about them and I was kinda bored so I downloaded Cities and I was absolutely blown away by it. I'm going to save up for my own copy.

[alice+interiors]

Time for a bit of discussion on the new album.

New Surrender was originally scheduled for a 5th August release, but has now been moved back to September 30th (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=321717").

What are your expectations for this album; do you think they will press on with a similar vein to Cities or will we see a whole new style?
Also, what is your opinion on the band's plan to re-record "The Feel Good Drag" (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=313158)?

Discuss.

[alice+interiors]

pretty annoyed I spent a fair while putting the above post together and nobody has replied.
>_>

[Colorblind!]

Never Take Friendship Personal = best Anberlin album. Blend of their heaviest material and has the their best song ("dance, dance Christa Paffgen") to date.

Since when are you staff?
Congrats!

I don't know, songs like Dismantle Repair is possibly their heaviest song and it's on Cities.
I have high hopes for New Surrender to be heavy. has anybody heard anything about the direction of the CD?

[micahistheballs]

I think they'll keep on with the style they've been doing as they've always had the same sort of formula through all three cds thus far, they've just made slight progressions and do it better than just about anyone else.

[Colorblind!]

They're exceptional at what they do.
I just hope its more aggressive then past efforts.

[AP_Punk]

looking forward to the new album.

if it ever comes out. haha.

[alice+interiors]

looking forward to the new album.

if it ever comes out. haha.
it's been delayed 2 months, it's still less than 2 years since the last one.
:-p

[AP_Punk]

:hammer:

[zubinmoosa]

I am really pumped for this. Sad about the push back though. I am apprehensive about the re-recorded Feel Good Drag, because it's my favorite Anberlin song, and I hope they don't change it up too much and butcher it.

[Colorblind!]

They're re-recording that song?
Amazing!
and I doubt the band could butcher their own song.

[googirl8907]

I can't wait to hear the new album. One of my most anticipated for 2008.

[zubinmoosa]

They're re-recording that song?
Amazing!
and I doubt the band could butcher their own song.

yeah probably not. But I love that song so much, I don't know that I would like any revisions that they make. I trust them though...

[Fin.]

I'm pretty bummed about the push back. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait, though.

[chipdip18]

Never Take Friendship Personal is good, i never checked out cities however. Link me?

[GuitarR0cker1]

I am so stoked about Anberlin's new album!!! I hope it actually does have the harder guitar parts, like they say it will...

[zubinmoosa]

Yeah they said there will be many "potential Guitar hero songs"
Should be fun.

[GuitarR0cker1]

Yeah they said there will be many "potential Guitar hero songs"
Should be fun.
Awesome, I already love their guitar melodies and all of their solos, but if they made them even harder I would love them more.

[AP_Punk]

:music:

[alice+interiors]

i think harder/more aggressive might perhaps be a step too far for Anberlin.
I quite like the tone and the style they use at the moment, and "Inevitable" is my favourite song of theirs.

[AP_Punk]

anberlin thread is anberlin.

[alice+interiors]

it's anberlin' along....

yes/no?

[AP_Punk]

"and berlin" :-D

[alice+interiors]

anne boleyn?

[xxemo_kittyxx]

i really hope the new record will be at least as good as cities.

[Fin.]

Now that they're on a major label, does that mean I'm going to have to buy imports and such to get rarities? I hate that.

[anonymousgirl]

it's anberlin' along....

yes/no?

My dad made that joke yesterday.
I didn't get it, probably because he thinks the name is Amblin' as in ambling.

As for the CDs...Cities is definately my favorite CD of theirs. I think it's more complex than their other CDs, plus I just like the songs better. Even though I usually like older CDs from bands better.
Generally I like heavier music than Anberlin, like Bullet For My Valentine, A Skylit Drive, etc. Screamo is awesome. But for some reason Anberlin is my favorite.

[anonymousgirl]

Now that they're on a major label, does that mean I'm going to have to buy imports and such to get rarities? I hate that.

Yeah...it's annoying. Like how you have to pay at least $30 on Amazon to get Origin by Evanescence.

[Kid B]

Yeah...it's annoying. Like how you have to pay at least $30 on Amazon to get Origin by Evanescence.
:hitself:

[AP_Punk]

lol

[micahistheballs]

B-sides thread ftw.

[ThemChains]

:hitself:

Don't give yourself a headache over it.

[anonymousgirl]

Don't give yourself a headache over it.

it's an awesome CD though

[Klatzke]

i really can't get into that song

hello alone and dismantle.repair are gold
Dismantle. Repair. is an amazzzzing song.

[DRUMMERGIRL121]

Bump.

If anyone's interested, the lyrics to Dissapear are posted in TWLOHA's latest Myspace blog.

Awesome song, btw.

[Hamlet]

Lyrics to "Disappear" (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=61976377&blogID=414019008)
With some copyediting
-----------------------

We're the last of the sleepless ones
Left behind by those we left behind tonight
Quiet now let our poison take
Were we always just your lost cause mistakes

Wait for me, will you wait for me
Need you on my side
Way for me, make way for me
With arms wide

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left behind

Dark lit streets are no place for kids
But it gives us more of a home than you ever did
We're the silentists left to our own demise
You're still our last chance to get out of this place alive

Wait for me, will you wait for me
With arms wide

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left behind

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear in time

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left
Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left behind

[AP_Punk]

i like those remixes from that USB thing.

[drudo182]

Been listening to Anberlin on shuffle but can't get past Cold War Transmissions. So good.

Nate Young is still easily my favorite drummer. Dude owns.

[Chris Fallon]

Yeah...it's annoying. Like how you have to pay at least $30 on Amazon to get Origin by Evanescence.
:faint:

[anonymousgirl]

Bump.

If anyone's interested, the lyrics to Dissapear are posted in TWLOHA's latest Myspace blog.

Awesome song, btw.



Lyrics to "Disappear" (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=61976377&blogID=414019008)
With some copyediting
-----------------------

We're the last of the sleepless ones
Left behind by those we left behind tonight
Quiet now let our poison take
Were we always just your lost cause mistakes

Wait for me, will you wait for me
Need you on my side
Way for me, make way for me
With arms wide

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left behind

Dark lit streets are no place for kids
But it gives us more of a home than you ever did
We're the silentists left to our own demise
You're still our last chance to get out of this place alive

Wait for me, will you wait for me
With arms wide

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left behind

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear in time

Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left
Alone, left alone
Watch us slowly disappear with time
Unknown, still unknown
Forgotten, lost, and left behind

oh.
haha, i thought i was the first one to try and post them online. but i did it on plyrics and it's slow.

[airik625]

I really wish I could get into this band.

[Mskillet90]

Just get into them. Start off with theri album "Never Take Friendship Personal". It's one of the best Rock albums of all time, by faaar.

[AP_Punk]

haha. i like these guys and that album, but that's a biiiiiiiig statement to make about NTFP. :-D

[Chris Fallon]

Never Take Friendship Personal is a good album ... but not that good.

[Mskillet90]

"i like these guys and that album, but that's a biiiiiiiig statement to make about NTFP."

Not really. I said it's one of, not exactly "the best, hands down".

[Chris Fallon]

Still ... "one of" means it's up there with the best. Which it is not.

It's a very good alternative rock album. That's it.

[Mskillet90]

It all winds down to a matter of opinion, I guess. There are actually people out there who don't like mewithoutYou, The Beatles, or As Cities Burn. How, I don't understand.

[Chris Fallon]

How can you put As Cities Burn in with the fucking Beatles?!

That is blasphemy.

[AP_Punk]

lol

[ThisIsNotDan]

funny. I have not listened to Anberlin for months, but after the new song yesterday I've been on a huge Anberlin kick. I suddenly can't wait for New Surrender. I hope they get big. it would be a shame after Christian's experience with Acceptance for Anberlin to flop on a major

[micahistheballs]

Yeah for hyperbole!

[bencoles]

Opinions on "Disappear"?

[anonymousgirl]

i really liked it, i actually thought that the synth went well with it and the subject matter is fairly creative. at least, i've never heard a song about homelessness before.

[CatDiesel]

Just get into them. Start off with theri album "Never Take Friendship Personal". It's one of the best Rock albums of all time, by faaar.

How fucking stupid are you?

[windmillninja]

I like Anberlin. Also, hi.

[Protested Hero]

They did a great job at Warped yesterday.

[bulls2213]

i'm not a big fan of disappear for some reason... i do like the new version of the feel good drag though. should be a good album.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I think dismantle repair is one of the best songs they've written.

[Circa1628]

I just got all of Anberlin's cds and I am addicted, they are really really solid, what everyones fav. album/song by them?

[guitarpickheart]

(*Fin)- Cities.

Also, basically everything but (the symphony of) blase.

[Kid B]

By the looks of Disappear, it won't be as good as Cities.

[GuitarR0cker1]

Disappear is good but not good compared to most of Anberlin's stuff.

[GuitarR0cker1]

I just got all of Anberlin's cds and I am addicted, they are really really solid, what everyones fav. album/song by them?
Probably Godspeed, just because it is a fun song. It is on par with Paperthin Hymn, the Feel Good Drag and Fin though.

[Kid B]

Adelaide is great too. Dismantle, Repair is my favorite song from them.

[Chris Fallon]

I really like the new mix of "Feel Good Drag." Should be a big hit for them - the only real difference is the intro and honestly, the song fucking hits and deserves to be huge.

[GuitarR0cker1]

Adelaide is great too. Dismantle, Repair is my favorite song from them.
Forgot about those two, also killer songs. Damn, I like all of them really.

[njg418]

my vote counts as two for cities. I LOOOOVE IT. I think its by far their best.

[Amen Amen]

"disappear" took me a few listens but i now i dig it. anxious for the new album

[guitarpickheart]

I really like the new mix of "Feel Good Drag." Should be a big hit for them - the only real difference is the intro and honestly, the song fucking hits and deserves to be huge.

I miss the screaming on "Discourse your saving song".

[drudo182]

Picking a favorite is tough.

I love Adelaide, A Day Late, Time and Confusion and The Undeveloped Story the most (among many).

[handlikesecret]

Naive Orleans, Fin, A Whisper and a Clamor, Adelaide, The Feel Good Drag, Paperthin Hymn, and Dimantle.Repair a my favorites.

in case anyone didn't realize, my user name comes from the chorus of Dismantle.

[tacosforcharles]

Disappear is pretty good. I like it as much as Godspeed which is the first song I heard off of Cities, and it ended up being one of the worst songs on the album, so I'm super excited for New Surrender. I'd be happy if they went in the direction of NTFP, even though Cities is my favorite of theirs by far.

[handlikesecret]

Disappear is pretty good. I like it as much as Godspeed which is the first song I heard off of Cities, and it ended up being one of the worst songs on the album, so I'm super excited for New Surrender. I'd be happy if they went in the direction of NTFP, even though Cities is my favorite of theirs by far.
in my opinion, Mathematics was the worst one, but i agree about comparing it to Godspeed.

[Marty_s]

Anberlin is freaking amazing. I love everything they do. I want to meet them. Especially Nate.

[handlikesecret]

Anberlin is freaking amazing. I love everything they do. I want to meet them. Especially Nate.
Stephen ran his hand through my hair while i was crown surfing at their show last November. i haven't showered since!

[guitarpickheart]

Disappear is pretty good. I like it as much as Godspeed which is the first song I heard off of Cities, and it ended up being one of the worst songs on the album, so I'm super excited for New Surrender. I'd be happy if they went in the direction of NTFP, even though Cities is my favorite of theirs by far.

in my opinion, Mathematics was the worst one, but i agree about comparing it to Godspeed.

I think Adelaide was the worst. It was by far, in my opinion, the most mindless song on the CD. I enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as the other songs.

[Marty_s]

Stephen ran his hand through my hair while i was crown surfing at their show last November. i haven't showered since!

...ew? lol. we saw Stephen walking to his bus i think after their set at warped. last friday.

[tacosforcharles]

I think Adelaide was the worst. It was by far, in my opinion, the most mindless song on the CD. I enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as the other songs.
I know that song gets a lot of shit, but I enjoy it. It's definitely not one of the best on the album, but I like it a lot more than Mathematics.

Anberlin had a great set last week at Warped, although they didn't play any new songs.

[handlikesecret]

...ew? lol. we saw Stephen walking to his bus i think after their set at warped. last friday.
jokes jokes jokes!

I think Adelaide was the worst. It was by far, in my opinion, the most mindless song on the CD. I enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as the other songs.
i like it a lot. :shrug: though i agree that it is somewhat mindless in comparison to the other songs. but they're allowed a mindless song every now and then! ;-)

[Marty_s]

I know that song gets a lot of shit, but I enjoy it. It's definitely not one of the best on the album, but I like it a lot more than Mathematics.

Anberlin had a great set last week at Warped, although they didn't play any new songs.

yeah i was a little upset they didn't play new stuff but they were still phenomenal.

[guitarpickheart]

I know that song gets a lot of shit, but I enjoy it. It's definitely not one of the best on the album, but I like it a lot more than Mathematics.

Anberlin had a great set last week at Warped, although they didn't play any new songs.

jokes jokes jokes!


i like it a lot. :shrug: though i agree that it is somewhat mindless in comparison to the other songs. but they're allowed a mindless song every now and then! ;-)

of course they are, haha.
I think Adelaide should have been a single for Cities. It would've gotten a lot of radio play.

[tacosforcharles]

I kind of hope they put a song or two on iTunes like they did with Cities to tide us over. Two months is a long time to wait. September will be a glorious month for music.

[Marty_s]

I kind of hope they put a song or two on iTunes like they did with Cities to tide us over. Two months is a long time to wait. September will be a glorious month for music.

i agree. i liked being able to get like a sneak preview of Cities. you'd think it would ruin the CD for you but it actually made me want it even more.

[handlikesecret]

I kind of hope they put a song or two on iTunes like they did with Cities to tide us over. Two months is a long time to wait. September will be a glorious month for music.
here here!

[tacosforcharles]

i agree. i liked being able to get like a sneak preview of Cities. you'd think it would ruin the CD for you but it actually made me want it even more.
Yeah like the new Jack's Mannequin EP is just making me all the more excited for The Glass Passenger.

[Marty_s]

Yeah like the new Jack's Mannequin EP is just making me all the more excited for The Glass Passenger.

i should check that out. i haven't heard much Jack's Mannequin but what i have i like

[tacosforcharles]

i should check that out. i haven't heard much Jack's Mannequin but what i have i like
One of my favorite bands for sure.

[Marty_s]

One of my favorite bands for sure.

what are your top 5 favorite bands?

[handlikesecret]

One of my favorite bands for sure.
same here, dude. Andrew's one of my favorite songwriters.

[tacosforcharles]

what are your top 5 favorite bands?
In no particular order...

Jimmy Eat World
Copeland
Anberlin
Jack's Mannequin
Ben Folds

[handlikesecret]

In no particular order...

Jimmy Eat World
Copeland
Anberlin
Jack's Mannequin
Ben Folds
good stuff man, i like all of them.

[Marty_s]

In no particular order...

Jimmy Eat World
Copeland
Anberlin
Jack's Mannequin
Ben Folds

Anberlin
Emery
Mae
Copeland
Relient K

also no particular order

[handlikesecret]

might as well...

Say Anything
Jimmy Eat World
Anberlin
Goo Goo Dolls
The Starting Line

(Jack's Mannequin and FTSK follow.)

[tacosforcharles]

might as well...

Say Anything
Jimmy Eat World
Anberlin
Goo Goo Dolls
The Starting Line

(Jack's Mannequin and FTSK follow.)
Great list, but FTSK shouldn't be in anyone's top 10. :-p Haha.

[Marty_s]

Great list, but FTSK shouldn't be in anyone's top 10. :-p Haha.

Agreed. FTSK should not be anywhere near the rest of those bands.

[handlikesecret]

Great list, but FTSK shouldn't be in anyone's top 10. :-p Haha.

Agreed. FTSK should not be anywhere near the rest of those bands.
haha there's a story behind it, FTSK just has a lot of sentimental value for me. odd, i know.

but don't worry, they're the only band like that that i would put in my favorites list, haha.

[Deartragedy88]

Well since everyone else is doing it

Bayside
Say Anything
Anberlin
Relient K
Motion City Soundtrack/New Found Glory

[handlikesecret]

Well since everyone else is doing it

Bayside
Say Anything
Anberlin
Relient K
Motion City Soundtrack/New Found Glory
i like.

[chipdip18]

Bright Eyes
The Format
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Gatsbys American Dream
Radiohead or Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground

[GuitarR0cker1]

Fall Out Boy(pre-Infinity On High)
Anberlin
Saves the Day
Nirvana
Midtown

[micahistheballs]

Radiohead
mewithoutYou
Bob Dylan
Sufjan Stevens

[bassdrummer2333]

I think Adelaide was the worst. It was by far, in my opinion, the most mindless song on the CD. I enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as the other songs.

the drums are so fun in this song to it's defense.

[Marty_s]

Ok guys, I get one free ringtone for my phone. I'm thinking Anberlin but can't decide which song. Anyone got any ideas?

[Circa1628]

depends what album you get it off of

Blueprints:

Foreign Language
Change The World

Never:

Never Take Friendship Personal
Paperthin Hymn
A Day Late
Feel Good Drag

Cities:

Godspeed
Whisper & A Clamour
The Unwinding Cable Car
Hello Alone
Dismantle. Repair
Fin


it's too bad you don't have 12 free ringtones

[Marty_s]

depends what album you get it off of

Blueprints:

Foreign Language
Change The World

Never:

Never Take Friendship Personal
Paperthin Hymn
A Day Late
Feel Good Drag

Cities:

Godspeed
Whisper & A Clamour
The Unwinding Cable Car
Hello Alone
Dismantle. Repair
Fin


it's too bad you don't have 12 free ringtones

yeah tell me about it.

I kinda want a fast drum and guitar heavy song. Godspeed would be good but Paperthin Hymn and A Day Late are two of my favorites.

Oh! Maybe Glass to Arson?

[Circa1628]

great song

[Marty_s]

great song

That song was my first Anberlin experience and I fell in love. lol.

[handlikesecret]

i want some new songs! :whine:

[googirl8907]

i want some new songs! :whine:
:nod: Me too.

[googirl8907]

Also have any sweet pre-order deals surfaced anywhere yet?

[handlikesecret]

not yet, but there most likely will be.

[nicolerork]

"Breathe" is epic. Best song Anberlin's written yet.

[handlikesecret]

"Breathe" is epic. Best song Anberlin's written yet.
wait, what? i didn't hear anything about that.

[hailthewarrior]

"Breathe" is epic. Best song Anberlin's written yet.

I have a hard time believing they will top "(*Fin)", "dance, dance Christa Paffgen" and "Dismantle.Repair."...

[Marty_s]

Any other ringtone ideas for me?

[nicolerork]

I have a hard time believing they will top "(*Fin)", "dance, dance Christa Paffgen" and "Dismantle.Repair."...

It tops "(*Fin)" by far.

[Marty_s]

It tops "(*Fin)" by far.

I disagree I think "(*Fin)" is way too epic. The new song is very good but it no Fin

[hailthewarrior]

It tops "(*Fin)" by far.

No way in hell it'll top (*Fin)

[Chancetobe]

Any other ringtone ideas for me?
I had Paperthin Hymn as my ringtone for a really long time, and it was great. Upbeat, so, I always heard it, and I never got sick of it. Plus, it has a sweet phone reference, which, I like, becuase I'm cheesy like that.

[Marty_s]

I had Paperthin Hymn as my ringtone for a really long time, and it was great. Upbeat, so, I always heard it, and I never got sick of it. Plus, it has a sweet phone reference, which, I like, becuase I'm cheesy like that.

Oh yeah it does. I didn't notice that. That's perfect for me cause I'm cheesy like that too. :upside:

[Circa1628]

nothing can top (*Fin) EVER

[Marty_s]

nothing can top (*Fin) EVER

Ok so I get really antsy when it comes to music. Which means I usually am not a fan of slower songs. When I first her (*Fin) I got bored and would skip it. Well then one day I was in my car driving home from school and listening to Cities. (*Fin) came on and I decided to let it play. I literally got chills from it. Rarely do I get chills. It's just such an epic song. The lyrics are so touching and the music is beyond belief.

[googirl8907]

nothing can top (*Fin) EVER
QFT

It's easily their best song.

[wtfmates]

QFT

It's easily their best song.

Definately. Usually bands in Anberlin's genre who try longer songs end up failing at making it good, but fin is amazing. It's been one of my favorites since cities came out.

[googirl8907]

I'm not a fan of most longer songs because artists can't keep the song interesting for that long but Fin keeps you listening for the entire time.

[Marty_s]

Paperthin Hymn, Godspeed, The Unwinding Cable, Adelaide, A Day Late, A Whisper & A Clamor, Reclusion, Ready Fuels

Out of the Above which do you think I should download for my ringtone?

[Chancetobe]

Oh yeah it does. I didn't notice that. That's perfect for me cause I'm cheesy like that too. :upside:

Awesome :highfive:!

[GuitarR0cker1]

Fin and Dance, Dance Christina Paffgen=win songs

[tomakebelieve]

Paperthin Hymn, Godspeed, The Unwinding Cable, Adelaide, A Day Late, A Whisper & A Clamor, Reclusion, Ready Fuels

Out of the Above which do you think I should download for my ringtone?

Either Unwinding Cable Car or Reclusion, imo.

[drudo182]

dance, dance Christa Paffgen is my favorite album closer.

[drudo182]

Paperthin Hymn, Godspeed, The Unwinding Cable, Adelaide, A Day Late, A Whisper & A Clamor, Reclusion, Ready Fuels

Out of the Above which do you think I should download for my ringtone?

Adelaide!

[handlikesecret]

Adelaide!
yes.

[Joey Mac]

IMO you can't go wrong with any of those songs as a ringtone

[Marty_s]

IMO you can't go wrong with any of those songs as a ringtone

I ended up getting Paperthin Hymn but now my phone is being a little bitch and won't retrieve the song. I have the text with the link but it won't actually put it on there. My dad is gonna call AT&T and see what's up.

[Joey Mac]

The crazy thing with my phone (I'm with at&t as well) is that I can put mp3's on there, but can't make them ringtones

[Marty_s]

The crazy thing with my phone (I'm with at&t as well) is that I can put mp3's on there, but can't make them ringtones

That's lame. I got one of the new LG Shines. It's a really nice phone. Do you need a special cable to put music on and how much is it if you do?

[Joey Mac]

That's lame. I got one of the new LG Shines. It's a really nice phone. Do you need a special cable to put music on and how much is it if you do?

I have a Pantech Duo and it came with a usb to put music on there, don't know about the LG Shine

[Marty_s]

I have a Pantech Duo and it came with a usb to put music on there, don't know about the LG Shine

hm. ok i'll have to do some research. Maybe my phone lets me use them as ringtones. We'll see.

[allhourcymbals]

The new album is delicious.

[wtfmates]

Yeah, I downloaded it but I'm afraid to listen to it. I'm worried it'll be a let-down.

[allhourcymbals]

Trust me, it won't. I'm not even an Anberlin fan, really, I only like a few songs from various albums... and I'm loving this so much.

[murrich]

Not a bad album, good for the genre.

[Regards]

I loved Never Take Friendship Personal. Cities didn't really do it for me. New Surrender is worth it though?

[allhourcymbals]

I wasn't really a fan of Cities either, aside from one song. I'd say yeah, worth the listen.

[wtfmates]

Trust me, it won't. I'm not even an Anberlin fan, really, I only like a few songs from various albums... and I'm loving this so much.


Alright, since all I've seen are good things about it, I guess it's time for me to man up and give it a listen.

First song is playing now.

[Regards]

I have something to look for today now .

[wtfmates]

This album is awesome so far. I was so afraid that they wouldn't be able to make another album as good as cities, but this is kicking ass.

[weeberteeoatser]

Seeing as how I've listened to the whole thing almost twice so far, this is better than Cities for me.

[Young Machetes]

Seeing as how I've listened to the whole thing almost twice so far, this is better than Cities for me.

I feel that this album doesn't quite have the punch that Cities did, but I think New Surrender well surpasses Cities in almost every aspect. It'll take more spins to see if that opinion stays, but for now, I'm enjoying blasting this.

The Resistance is the perfect way to start this album!

[guitarpickheart]

Did you guys all get the USB wristband or something? How the frick are you all getting it early?

[Circa1628]

It must have leaked, I am going to wait til it comes out though, I don't know there is just something about having the CD with the lyrics booklet, ya know.

[somattrightnow]

got it. putting it on.
fuck ya anberlin.
they played a great acoustic set at warped on sunday.

[bassdrummer2333]

listened to the first few songs, not bad, needs time to grow on me.

[drudo182]

Ugh. This one leaked too? I'm waiting.

[allhourcymbals]

Did you guys all get the USB wristband or something? How the frick are you all getting it early?
Google.

[Throwback]

Just started listening. I've loved this band since before Blueprints came out then NTFP took over my ears for awhile. I'm probably in the minority when I thought Cities was pretty weak. I just hope they didn't make the same record for the fourth time though I can already see it its another album full of 3.5 minute songs.

[guitarpickheart]

Google.


Oh, you mean it leaked.

No thanks, I'll wait for the physical album ON THE RELEASE DATE.

[guitarpickheart]

Just started listening. I've loved this band since before Blueprints came out then NTFP took over my ears for awhile. I'm probably in the minority when I thought Cities was pretty weak. I just hope they didn't make the same record for the fourth time though I can already see it its another album full of 3.5 minute songs.

I thought their albums were very different from each other. Blueprints was more poppy and happy with some more punk or rock tracks. NTFP was harder rock than any of the albums, and seemed to have more tracks about love and breaking up than any album also. Cities seemed to be the most lyrically mature with some more pop tracks and rock tracks. I don't think Lost Songs counts when you're reviewing Anberlin as it was mostly different versions of their existing songs and covers that weren't on their regular CDs.

[allhourcymbals]

Oh, you mean it leaked.

No thanks, I'll wait for the physical album ON THE RELEASE DATE.
Oh, OKAY.

[wtfmates]

Oh, you mean it leaked.

No thanks, I'll wait for the physical album ON THE RELEASE DATE.

You suck.

This album, however, does not. I'm on my second listen now and I like it even more.

[White Noise]

I like it.

[GuitarR0cker1]

Woah The Resistance is massivley kick ass.

[handlikesecret]

my friend's gonna give it to me tonight, i'm looking forward to it.

[GuitarR0cker1]

my friend's gonna give it to me tonight, i'm looking forward to it.
Are you also getting the Glass Passenger?

[se1046]

great great great cd!

[Kid B]

Haight St is good. I don't think this album is quite living up to Cities. It's good though.

[reckoner]

so. fucking. good.

[googirl8907]

I feel so bad that it leaked. I'm going to wait until the release date to hear this.

[drudo182]

I want to wait too but it's hard. It's pretty far away.

[GuitarR0cker1]

I feel so bad that it leaked. I'm going to wait until the release date to hear this.
I felt bad too but it just feels so good when you listen to it. I promised myself I am either going to buy it when it comes out for me or a friend.

[ghsNICK!]

this album is amazing imo.

BUY IT PEOPLE!

or ill kill youM-( lol

[handlikesecret]

Are you also getting the Glass Passenger?
i already have it. my friend sent it to me, but it took forever, so i'm just gonna wait for New Surrender.

[Fin.]

I'm waiting for the CD to come out. I want to hear it for the first time with better sound than mp3 quality.

Just curious, to the people who downloaded it and like it, will you also be buying it when it comes out?