Staff Recommendations (03/25/07)

[Scott Irvine]

Check out this week's staff recs.
Jason Tate: I went old school this week (http://www.absolutepunk.net/journal.php?do=showentry&e=13600); let me take you back....
Scott I.: Stand Up Get Down (http://myspace.com/standupgetdown) and Don Caballero (http://www.myspace.com/doncaballero) have been owning me.
Joe: Old New Found Glory (http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory), along with their b-sides, Timbaland (http://www.myspace.com/timbaland), Dance Gavin Dance (http://www.myspace.com/dancegavindance) and The Fold (http://www.myspace.com/thefold).
Nathan: Sage Francis (http://www.myspace.com/sagefrancis), Coconut Records (http://www.myspace.com/coconutrecords), Whetherman (http://www.myspace.com/whetherman), and Blonde Redhead (http://www.myspace.com/blonderedheadislove).
Jamie: Set Your Goals (http://myspace.com/setyourgoals), Modest Mouse (http://myspace.com/modestmouse), Dreams Are Essential DVD (http://www.myspace.com/dreamsthemovie).
Anton: Being my first staff recommendation, I will recommend Midtown (http://www.absolutepunk.net/midtown), seeing as how they are the only band I ever listen to.
Jon F: My recs can be found right here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=6041805#post604180 5).
Russ: Check out Look Mexico (http://www.myspace.com/lookmexico) and Band Marino (http://www.myspace.com/bandmarino).
Tom:The Lawrence Arms (http://www.myspace.com/thelawrencearms) and I'm with Scott on the Don Caballero (http://www.myspace.com/doncaballero)
Julia: The Morning Light (http://www.myspace.com/themorninglight).
Lueda: Plus/Minus (http://myspace.com/plusminusband), Andy McKee (http://myspace.com/andymckee2), Justin Rutledge (http://myspace.com/justinrutledge) and The One AM Radio (http://myspace.com/theoneamradio).
Jaime D: Search/Rescue (http://www.myspace.com/searchrescue), The Ruling Party (http://www.myspace.com/therulingparty), and James Morrison (http://www.myspace.com/jamesmorrisonmusic)
Louise: Shout Out Out Out Out (http://myspace.com/shoutoutoutoutout) because everyone needs to dance!
Brad: The Matches (http://myspace.com/thematches), Alexisonfire (http://myspace.com/alexisonfire), A Day To Remember (http://myspace.com/adaytoremember), Wax on Radio (http://myspace.com/waxonradio), and Go Crash Audio (http://myspace.com/gocrashaudio)

[Uncle Rico]

Do I do recs this week? Haha.

[ThatGuy]

you can be like all the other dorks that recommend stuff that no one really reads

[Uncle Rico]

you can be like all the other dorks that recommend stuff that no one really reads
So angry.

[Uncle Rico]

Whetherman (http://www.myspace.com/whetherman)
Aqualung (http://www.myspace.com/aqualung)
Everybody Else (http://www.myspace.com/everybodyelse)

[Scott Irvine]

you can be like all the other dorks that recommend stuff that no one really reads

I wanna hate you, but I tend to agree. I mean how many times do we need to hear "Check out PlayRadioPlay! and RadioPirateDJ!!!1"

[thatwasamoment]

I shall rec: PlayRadioPlay!

[girlsrgreat3]

A Skylit Drive (http://www.myspace.com/askylitdrive)

[Joe DeAndrea]

I wanna hate you, but I tend to agree. I mean how many times do we need to hear "Check out PlayRadioPlay! and RadioPirateDJ!!!1"

Haha is this about me?

[thebestkylever]

www.myspace.com/theactual (http://www.myspace.com/theactual)
www.myspace.com/thenewfrontiers (http://www.myspace.com/thenewfrontiers)

[takingbackrufio]

I don't know if anybody will check these out, but I have five minutes, so ..

The new Air Traffic (http://myspace.com/airtraffic) single, "Charlotte", has been rocking my world, as well as the new Good Shoes (http://myspace.com/goodshoes) album, and the demos for The Maccabees (http://myspace.com/themaccabees)' forthcoming effort. Also check out Ghosts (http://myspace.com/ghostsuk) new adorable single, "Stay the Night".

Oh, and I'm going to plug my journal, which now features track reviews (http://www.absolutepunk.net/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=608). So far, I've gone through Arctic Monkeys and Los Campesinos! recent singles.

[abusedcat]

Timbaland - Presents Shock Value
Set Your Goals - Mutiny!
Hot Cross - Risk Revival

[Finch076]

bright eyes, emily haines, and Peyton Manning hosting SNL.

[mortal soldier]

Dream State. These boys need to get signed already. And their album is streaming in full at this very website! Highly reccomended.

[Make Out Kid]

Good rec. with Sage.

[whyte39]

michael franti & spearhead (http://www.myspace.com/spearheadvibrations)
xavier rudd (http://www.myspace.com/xavierrudd)
john butler trio (http://www.myspace.com/johnbutlertrio)
state radio (http://www.myspace.com/stateradio)

[takingshots]

Red Riders (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendid=34563085)

and

Noyes (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendID=128907630)

thanks for the heads up on that, Scott

[abusedcat]

bright eyes, emily haines, and Peyton Manning hosting SNL.
her record is fantastic.
such a good night record.

[Tipidi]

good recs, whetherman is great!

[Low Level Owl]

Panda Bear- Person Pitch
Delta Spirit- I Think I've Found It
Miles Davis- Kind of Blue

[xtianheadbanger]

Ohio State in the Final Four, Reign Over Me and the new Haste the Day

[SoCoRocksMySock]

New Found Glory b-sides are sometimes better than their released stuff...they have some amazing b-sides

[blimpcityhero11]

Haha Lovin the old school videos, Tate...

I reccomend William Tell for those who haven't checked out You Can Hold Me Down yet... Great piano rock, but who would've doubted that based on his roots?

And just because I've been playing them a lot lately, Motion City Soundtrack's Commit This To Memory and Jimmy Eat World's Futures...

[jfb392]

Third Eye Blind again.

[Co and Ca]

Both of The Anniversary CD's

Oh, and eating tacos. Tacos are delicous.

[TheBaroness]

Neurosis - Given to the Rising

Great new album from the masters of sludgy metal

[MolotovHeart]

Dave T. solo acoustic folk-pop artist from Chicago just recorded his first demos.
www.myspace.com/pajamakids1

[Scott Irvine]

thanks for the heads up on that, Scott

No problem. So you loving their EP as much as I love it?

[Scott Irvine]

I'm kinda concerned Don Caballero ain't getting any more love in here.

[myk_06]

Hazel And Vine (http://www.myspace.com/hazelandvine)

[GreenJellyBean]

i recommend:
saosin's full length.
seeing the used.
eisley.

[Joe DeAndrea]

Hahaha at Anton's rec.

[Vanilla Bear]

haha...old school fenix tx, i totally forgot about them, you totally made my night tate!

[Vanilla Bear]

i used 'totally' in two sentences...time to go to bed for that

[Joe Lemble]

steve moakler
(http://www.myspace.com/stevemoakler)
fans of john mayer, jason mraz, etc.

[TheBaroness]

I'm kinda concerned Don Caballero ain't getting any more love in here.

they're a great band, but it's been ages since I listened to them

[kissbangkill]

I'm kinda concerned Don Caballero ain't getting any more love in here.

as well you should be. don caballero don't get near enough love in general.

more people should listen to peter toh, the twilight singers, mew, ghosts and vodka, and rjd2.

[KidLightning]

Blink 182 - Self-Untitled: Just listened to this again for the first time in ages and it's such a solid record, so I suggest giving it a spin.

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists (http://www.myspace.com/tedleo") - Living With The Living: Mr. Leo is one of the most consistently strong songwriters of our generation, and his blend of various styles from punk to country and even a bit of a dub sound on one track here certainly keeps things interesting.

Brunswick (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendID=4840520): I had the chance to see these guys live as an opening act for the Moneen/Damiera tour in Boston last week and they're some talented kids. Not great yet, but they've got some skill and will be making a name for themselves soon enough.

Kevin Devine (http://www.myspace.com/kevindevine): I got to see him live for the first time opening for Brand New earlier this week and I was thorougly impressed. Mr. Devine has an impressive and diverse catalog so I recommend you just start from the beginning (Circle Gets The Square - thank you stilltheoptimist) and work your way up. Also, he and The Goddamn Band do a killer version of Neutral Milk Hotel's "Holland 1945" which you can hear on the new 2007 Tour EP.

Lastly, I must recommend Fly Upright Kite (http://www.myspace.com/flyuprightkite): They're my boys and I finally got a chance to hang out with them and see them play at that same show with Brunswick and I was even more impressed with their live show than I am with their EP (Every Breathing Moment). Head on over to their Purevolume page (http://www.purevolume.com/flyuprightkite) to stream their entire EP and a full live set (including 4 new songs) and some other tracks. They plan to head into the studio early this summer, so look for a new full-length from them by fall (hopefully).

[stilltheoptimst]

Blink 182 - Self-Untitled: Just listened to this again for the first time in ages and it's such a solid record, so I suggest giving it a spin.

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists (http://www.myspace.com/tedleo%22) - Living With The Living: Mr. Leo is one of the most consistently strong songwriters of our generation, and his blend of various styles from punk to country and even a bit of a dub sound on one track here certainly keeps things interesting.

Brunswick (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendID=4840520): I had the chance to see these guys live as an opening act for the Moneen/Damiera tour in Boston last week and they're some talented kids. Not great yet, but they've got some skill and will be making a name for themselves soon enough.

Kevin Devine (http://www.myspace.com/kevindevine): I got to see him live for the first time opening for Brand New earlier this week and I was thorougly impressed. Mr. Devine has an impressive and diverse catalog so I recommend you just start from the beginning (Make The Clocks Move) and work your way up. Also, he and The Goddamn Band do a killer version of Neutral Milk Hotel's "Holland 1945" which you can hear on the new 2007 Tour EP.

Lastly, I must recommend Fly Upright Kite (http://www.myspace.com/flyuprightkite): They're my boys and I finally got a chance to hang out with them and see them play at that same show with Brunswick and I was even more impressed with their live show than I am with their EP (Every Breathing Moment). Head on over to their Purevolume page (http://www.purevolume.com/flyuprightkite) to stream their entire EP and a full live set (including 4 new songs) and some other tracks. They plan to head into the studio early this summer, so look for a new full-length from them by fall (hopefully).

not being a dick. starting from the beginning with kevin devine would start before make the clocks move at his first solo album titled "circle gets the square"

[KidLightning]

not being a dick. starting from the beginning with kevin devine would start before make the clocks move at his first solo album titled "circle gets the square"
haha, you're right . . . my bad, it's late and it's been a long day, let me fix that, make the clocks move was just the first one I heard . . . oh well, bed time anyway, i have a 5 mile race to run in 6 hours.

[Adrian Villagomez]

You've captured some of my finest childhood moments with those videos, Jason.

[takingshots]

No problem. So you loving their EP as much as I love it?
yes. to coin your phrase, it's owning me

I'm kinda concerned Don Caballero ain't getting any more love in here.
i actually checked these guys out, now i'm kind of in love. same rec label as Black Heart Procession and Slint right?

[Anton Djamoos]

You've captured some of my finest childhood moments with those videos, Jason.
The New Found Glory "Hit or Miss" video features a Midtown shirt.

[Adrian Villagomez]

The New Found Glory "Hit or Miss" video features a Midtown shirt.Haha, I noticed. You're obsessed, my friend.

[onlyfriendihave]

I wanna second the recomendation of Coconut Records' CD (only on Itunes). One of my favs of the year thusfar.

[weworemasks]

You've captured some of my finest childhood moments with those videos, Jason.

agreed. i watched 90% of them. never was a big slick shoes fan.
best recs in about a month.

[thatwasamoment]

Damn, I haven't seen the surfer girl video since junior high.

My oldies for the week are TSL's With Hopes of Starting Over Millencolins For Monkeys and Save Ferris' It Means Everything

[pinklipgloss]

Art Of Fighting (http://myspace.com/aofhouse)
Coconut Records (http://myspace.com/coconutrecords)
cocoRosie (http://myspace.com/cocorosie)
Guns Up! (http://www.myspace.com/gunsuphc)

[oldskool]

WOW, JASON! Those are the best recomendations ever!! You totally just captured like my favorites in all those picks! I still listen to ALL that stuff on a Regular Basis!! Those picks are what I would consider PERFECT music, Nothing compares to all that good old pop punk. That was the best Era ever, and will always live on!! No bands today compare to that era of music, Jasons picks totally capture the greatest era of music in my opinion!!!!! I totally love, blink,fenixtx,nfg,slick shoes,mxpx, sum41,saves the day,homegrown. those are like still my favorite bands. The So Cal surf-skate pop punk sound is the greatest!As far as music goes today, I must say I am happy with "mutiny" by set your goals, it has some really good poppunk elements in it. I just so miss this style of music, and everything that goes along with it. But.... supposdly sum41 and mxpx new album are supposed to go back to the old skool sound so I am SO excited!!

[cubz84]

well played, mr. tate. well played indeed.

[mr chainsaw]

Bad Astronaut
Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
Ozma

[slickwataris]

http://croquiscrisis.wordpress.com/2007/03/24/beat-crusaders-ghost/

[younglion]

I dont think Jason could have made a more comprehensive collection of my 6th and 7th grade listening. that was soooooooooooo dope. okay, maybe if it had bouncing souls too, and treble charger!

[Duck]

top recs Jason, sure brings back memories, they just dont make pop punk like they used to!

[TomAce]

not being a dick. starting from the beginning with kevin devine would start before make the clocks move at his first solo album titled "circle gets the square"


well actually if you wanna get real picky, it wouldnt be a bad idea to start with the miracle of 86

[roxy]

Blink 182 - Self-Untitled: Just listened to this again for the first time in ages and it's such a solid record, so I suggest giving it a spin.

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists (http://www.myspace.com/tedleo") - Living With The Living: Mr. Leo is one of the most consistently strong songwriters of our generation, and his blend of various styles from punk to country and even a bit of a dub sound on one track here certainly keeps things interesting.

Brunswick (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendID=4840520): I had the chance to see these guys live as an opening act for the Moneen/Damiera tour in Boston last week and they're some talented kids. Not great yet, but they've got some skill and will be making a name for themselves soon enough.

Kevin Devine (http://www.myspace.com/kevindevine): I got to see him live for the first time opening for Brand New earlier this week and I was thorougly impressed. Mr. Devine has an impressive and diverse catalog so I recommend you just start from the beginning (Circle Gets The Square - thank you stilltheoptimist) and work your way up. Also, he and The Goddamn Band do a killer version of Neutral Milk Hotel's "Holland 1945" which you can hear on the new 2007 Tour EP.

Lastly, I must recommend Fly Upright Kite (http://www.myspace.com/flyuprightkite): They're my boys and I finally got a chance to hang out with them and see them play at that same show with Brunswick and I was even more impressed with their live show than I am with their EP (Every Breathing Moment). Head on over to their Purevolume page (http://www.purevolume.com/flyuprightkite) to stream their entire EP and a full live set (including 4 new songs) and some other tracks. They plan to head into the studio early this summer, so look for a new full-length from them by fall (hopefully).

I think its Brunswick, might be a different B band but anyways. Those guys have been around for a few years here and have had many line up changes. They just haven't gotten their shit together yet. I haven't seen a recent live show but I wasn't impressed in the past.

[brooklynburning]

The Coma Lilies
www.myspace.com/thecomalilies

[KeepRockinOn]

Scott, great recs. I am enjoying both bands, esp Stand Up Get Down!! Thanks

[FeynmanWannabe]

Most of my music listening was in the car, so this is mostly what I had in there plus some other stuff.

The Broken West - I Can't Go On, I'll Go On. Destined to be under appreciated this year.

Spoon - Kill the Moonlight. Easily my favorite Spoon album.

Sage Francis - Anything. I had a little bit of old (Sick of Waging War) and some newer stuff with me. I can't wait to pick up the new album.

Page France - Come, I'm A Lion. The more I listen to it, the more I realize it's just about on par with Hello, Dear Wind. The closing track is absolutely wonderful and I love the lyrics on this album as a whole.

The National - Alligator. I never seem to listen to these guys as much as I should, but it sounds great this morning.

Great Lake Swimmers (http://myspace.com/greatlakeswimmers) - Ongiara.
Ambient/Folk for fans of Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon, Will Oldham, Damien Jurado, Shearwater, Iron & Wine.

Let's Go Sailing (http://myspace.com/letsgosailing) - The Chaos in Order
Indie pop for fans of Rilo Kiley, Oh No! Oh My!, and the like.

Grant-Lee Phillips (http://myspace.com/grantleephillips) - Strangelet
Singer-Songwriter/Americana for fans of Grant-Lee Buffalo, Mark Kozelek, etc.

If you actually read most/all of this say hi so I know it wasn't pointless. Hope you find something interesting in this post. :-)

[Uncle Rico]

Most of my music listening was in the car, so this is mostly what I had in there plus some other stuff.

The Broken West - I Can't Go On, I'll Go On. Destined to be under appreciated this year.

Spoon - Kill the Moonlight. Easily my favorite Spoon album.

Sage Francis - Anything. I had a little bit of old (Sick of Waging War) and some newer stuff with me. I can't wait to pick up the new album.

Page France - Come, I'm A Lion. The more I listen to it, the more I realize it's just about on par with Hello, Dear Wind. The closing track is absolutely wonderful and I love the lyrics on this album as a whole.

The National - Alligator. I never seem to listen to these guys as much as I should, but it sounds great this morning.

Great Lake Swimmers (http://myspace.com/greatlakeswimmers) - Ongiara.
Ambient/Folk for fans of Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon, Will Oldham, Damien Jurado, Shearwater, Iron & Wine.

Let's Go Sailing (http://myspace.com/letsgosailing) - The Chaos in Order
Indie pop for fans of Rilo Kiley, Oh No! Oh My!, and the like.

Grant-Lee Phillips (http://myspace.com/grantleephillips) - Strangelet
Singer-Songwriter/Americana for fans of Grant-Lee Buffalo, Mark Kozelek, etc.

If you actually read most/all of this say hi so I know it wasn't pointless. Hope you find something interesting in this post. :-)
I read your shit. :)

[sweetforever]

Most of my music listening was in the car, so this is mostly what I had in there plus some other stuff.

The Broken West - I Can't Go On, I'll Go On. Destined to be under appreciated this year.

Spoon - Kill the Moonlight. Easily my favorite Spoon album.

Sage Francis - Anything. I had a little bit of old (Sick of Waging War) and some newer stuff with me. I can't wait to pick up the new album.

Page France - Come, I'm A Lion. The more I listen to it, the more I realize it's just about on par with Hello, Dear Wind. The closing track is absolutely wonderful and I love the lyrics on this album as a whole.

The National - Alligator. I never seem to listen to these guys as much as I should, but it sounds great this morning.

Great Lake Swimmers (http://myspace.com/greatlakeswimmers) - Ongiara.
Ambient/Folk for fans of Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon, Will Oldham, Damien Jurado, Shearwater, Iron & Wine.

Let's Go Sailing (http://myspace.com/letsgosailing) - The Chaos in Order
Indie pop for fans of Rilo Kiley, Oh No! Oh My!, and the like.

Grant-Lee Phillips (http://myspace.com/grantleephillips) - Strangelet
Singer-Songwriter/Americana for fans of Grant-Lee Buffalo, Mark Kozelek, etc.

If you actually read most/all of this say hi so I know it wasn't pointless. Hope you find something interesting in this post. :-)

I read your shit :wave:

[FeynmanWannabe]

I read your shit. :) Thanks Steve.
I read your shit :wave: Much appreciated. ;-)

Hope you check some of it out.

[saving jonathan]

i'm diggin look mexico and stand up get down.

[abusedcat]

The Coma Lilies
www.myspace.com/thecomalilies (http://www.myspace.com/thecomalilies)They're good.
I think I saw them once.
Maybe at a teen center show in Novato.
Can't remember.

[stilltheoptimst]

well actually if you wanna get real picky, it wouldnt be a bad idea to start with the miracle of 86

true. i was just goin solo though.

[1Roth4]

Thanks Steve.
Much appreciated. ;-)

Hope you check some of it out.


im thinking you have the best taste in music on this website

still awaiting my Broadway Hush. ;)

[FeynmanWannabe]

Great rec's as always Eda, Justin Rutledge and The One AM Radio in particular. :thumbup:

[hydraulicheart]

Julia: The Morning Light (http://www.myspace.com/themorninglight). I'm pretty bummed I had to miss their show last night in Maryland. :( You booked it, right?

[401KiLL]

Dance Gavin Dance is an amaaaaazing band

[saysmydoctor]

Dance Gavin Dance is an amaaaaazing band
True story.

[loveofliberty]

WOW, JASON! Those are the best recomendations ever!! You totally just captured like my favorites in all those picks! I still listen to ALL that stuff on a Regular Basis!! Those picks are what I would consider PERFECT music, Nothing compares to all that good old pop punk. That was the best Era ever, and will always live on!! No bands today compare to that era of music, Jasons picks totally capture the greatest era of music in my opinion!!!!! I totally love, blink,fenixtx,nfg,slick shoes,mxpx, sum41,saves the day,homegrown. those are like still my favorite bands. The So Cal surf-skate pop punk sound is the greatest!As far as music goes today, I must say I am happy with "mutiny" by set your goals, it has some really good poppunk elements in it. I just so miss this style of music, and everything that goes along with it. But.... supposdly sum41 and mxpx new album are supposed to go back to the old skool sound so I am SO excited!!


Is anyone else laughing?

[SVBrightEye]

ahhh Surfer Girl, that was one of my first favorite songs

[Dan CiTi]

Lovedrug - Everything Starts Where It Ends

[LPMagic]

On my own again, that's what she said, that's what she said...
I'm leaving you tomorrow, but she already left...
She already left...
On my own again, that's what she said, that's what she said...
I'm leaving you tomorrow, but she already left...
She already left...
Me.

Beautiful recs, Jason.

- Jeff

[splitsecond]

with those kind of recs, maybe ap should just change the url to absolutepitchfork.net

[Dashy]

Buy Brighten's new album while it's still out there. It's good times.

[Adrian Villagomez]

On my own again, that's what she said, that's what she said...
I'm leaving you tomorrow, but she already left...
She already left...
On my own again, that's what she said, that's what she said...
I'm leaving you tomorrow, but she already left...
She already left...
Me.

Beautiful recs, Jason.

- JeffI love that song.

[jacnrh]

Woot for The Morning Light.
The Fold is always a good pick too.

[newfoundmichael]

NFG's b-sides are awesome. I agree that some of them are better than the songs that made the record.

Also, Jeff's new band (currently of TEN) Grace Period is looking pretty interesting...they have posted a few video updates but no music yet.

[*crying stars*]

Love the old school recs, Jason.

Sherwood-Sing, But Keep Going.
CD's been on repeat for the past week. Great songs.

[bankrom]

falloutboy
taking back sunday
my chemical romance
brand new

[LPMagic]

falloutboy
taking back sunday
my chemical romance
brand new
Did you try to type up the most recommended artists in AP history? Because you hit the nail on the head with all 4 of those.

- Jeff

[VoiceOfReason]

i'm a big midtown fan

[phaedrus]

haha i don't recognize almost half of those names, and the ones I do recognize are recommending the same thigns they always do. Also I do not see many good contributions coming from anton.

[Uncle Rico]

Did you try to type up the most recommended artists in AP history? Because you hit the nail on the head with all 4 of those.

- Jeff
Haha, I am quite sure he was joking :)

[losethegirl]

JULIA is my fave this week. The Morning Light are so frickin good!

[takingbackrufio]

Everyone should jump on the Cut Off Your Hands! (http://www.myspace.com/cutoffyourhands) bandwagon before they blow the fuck up.