Underoath vs. The Almost

[iaminsane20]

which one do you like more? i cant decide...i like them both too much. tell me what you think.

[the thread]

since you asked, i think they both deserve to be choked to death by a giant horse dong.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Underoath started off alright and have declined steadily throughout the years, and The Almost is an average pop-rock band.

[iaminsane20]

why? they both play good music

[Cheshire_Buddha]

why? they both play good music

They don't.

[duhpunk]

oath. almost bores me

[iaminsane20]

Underoath starts off alright and have declined steadily throughout the years, and The Almost is an average pop-rock band.
you're right. underoath has changed, but for the better. i do love every single underoath album, but, not to mock them, they were just noise at some parts. it was from the changing of times to they're only chasing safety where they found what music they want to play. then on define the great line, they got a heavier than safety, but was still the kind of music they were trying to play. as for the almost, you're right again. they are your standard pop-punk band, but it's not bad.

[iaminsane20]

They don't.
yeah they do.

[bradyreier]

Underoath for sure.

[bradyreier]

Underoath started off alright and have declined steadily throughout the years, and The Almost is an average pop-rock band.
Underoath's first few albums were shit. They've only gotten better.

[iaminsane20]

i take it, no one really likes the almost

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Underoath's first few albums were shit. They've only gotten better.

Wrong.

you're right. underoath has changed, but for the better. i do love every single underoath album, but, not to mock them, they were just noise at some parts. it was from the changing of times to they're only chasing safety where they found what music they want to play. then on define the great line, they got a heavier than safety, but was still the kind of music they were trying to play. as for the almost, you're right again. they are your standard pop-punk band, but it's not bad.

Yep, Underoath discovered the wonders of wanting to be a third-rate Botch on Define the Great Line and how to make an album full of rather pathetic songs on They're Only Chasing Safety.

[iaminsane20]

Underoath's first few albums were shit. They've only gotten better.
that's true, but some of their old stuff was pretty good

[iaminsane20]

Wrong.



Yep, Underoath discovered the wonders of wanting to be a third-rate Norma Jean on Define the Great Line and how to make an album full of rather pathetic songs on They're Only Chasing Safety.


actually you're wrong. im assuming when you talk about sounding like norma jean, you're talking about redeemer. and i believe define came out first.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

actually you're wrong. im assuming when you talk about sounding like norma jean, you're talking about redeemer. and i believe define came out first.

Actually, I mistyped and meant Botch, in which both bands basically rip their styles from.

[bradyreier]

that's true, but some of their old stuff was pretty good
There are maybe like two tolerable songs on The Changing of Times, everything else is complete garbage.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

There are maybe like two tolerable songs on The Changing of Times, everything else is complete garbage.

No, They're Only Chasing Safety was the album with two tolerable songs with everything else being complete and utter garbage.

[iaminsane20]

Actually, I mistyped and meant Botch, in which both bands basically rip their styles from.
at that note, name one original band now-a-days and reunions dont count

[Cheshire_Buddha]

at that note, name one original band now-a-days and reunions dont count

There are none. Everyone is a rip-off of everyone now, but there is a difference between a good rip-off and a crap rip-off.

[iaminsane20]

There are none. Everyone is a rip-off of everyone now, but there is a difference between a good rip-off and a crap rip-off.
true, but still underoath is amazing.

[hailthewarrior]

Underoath is by far much better, but because I like Aaron's voice I like The Almost, as well.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Radiohead
Kayo Dot
Godspeed You Black Emperor
Converge

and a lot of other dont rip anyone off.

I would have placed those bands on a list, but I highly doubt he has heard of Godspeed, Kayo Dot, or even Converge. If I dwelled to far into it, he would be thinking I was lying my ass off.

Also, I have a question for you, lunchforthesky, me and my friend were talking about which Godspeed album we think is the best, and I want to know your opinion on the matter since I know you like them a lot.

[iaminsane20]

Radiohead
Kayo Dot
Godspeed You Black Emperor
Converge

and a lot of other dont rip anyone off.
most of the bands you listed made the boundries. im talking about bands that form in 2003-now

[Cheshire_Buddha]

true, but still underoath is amazing.

No, they are not.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Underoath is by far much better, but because I like Aaron's voice I like The Almost, as well.

There is no denying that Aaron has a great voice.

[iaminsane20]

There is no denying that Aaron has a great voice.
finally....something me and you can agree on

[Vismund_Cygnus]

I'd say Underoath is just a little better than The Almost...

[iaminsane20]

I would have placed those bands on a list, but I highly doubt he has heard of Godspeed, Kayo Dot, or even Converge. If I dwelled to far into it, he would be thinking I was lying my ass off.

Also, I have a question for you, lunchforthesky, me and my friend were talking about which Godspeed album we think is the best, and I want to know your opinion on the matter since I know you like them a lot.
and i have heard of converge. the other 2, you lost me

[hailthewarrior]

There is no denying that Aaron has a great voice.


Exactly. I enjoy the UO songs that have a good amount of his singing (A Boy Brushed Red...), or just very impressive small vocal parts by him (Moving For The Sake Of Motion) more than Spencer-centric songs.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Exactly. I enjoy the UO songs that have a good amount of his singing (A Boy Brushed Red...), or just very impressive small vocal parts by him (Moving For The Sake Of Motion) more than Spencer-centric songs.

'A Boy Brushed Red...' is the only song I can digest on that They're Only Chasing Safety.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

F# A#
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada
Yanqui U.X.O

thats my order anyway.

That's basically how me and my friend ordered them.

[lawofaverages]

I heard The Almost for the first time last night on tv while flipping through the channels with some friends. What a boring fucking band they are.

[iaminsane20]

I'd say Underoath is just a little better than The Almost...
so you like both

[iaminsane20]

alright for all the people who dont like spencer, would you rather have dallas or spencer?

[hailthewarrior]

'A Boy Brushed Red...' is the only song I can digest on that They're Only Chasing Safety.

It's one of my favorite songs. :shrug:

[hailthewarrior]

alright for all the people who dont like spencer, would you rather have dallas or spencer?

Spencer > Dallas.

However, Dallas in Maylene sounds about as good as Spencer does now...

[iaminsane20]

'A Boy Brushed Red...' is the only song I can digest on that They're Only Chasing Safety.
"A Boy Brushed Red..." is a good song, but what about "Reinventing Your Exit" or "Some Will Seek Forgivness..."

[iaminsane20]

Spencer > Dallas.

However, Dallas in Maylene sounds about as good as Spencer does now...
it's weird. dallas has changed dramaticly ever since he left underoath

[iaminsane20]

i would say spencer because you can understand him better than dallas

[Cheshire_Buddha]

alright for all the people who dont like spencer, would you rather have dallas or spencer?

Both of them are pretty much average in terms of what they can do.

But Octavio and Corey are better musicians than those that are in their slots now.

[iaminsane20]

Both of them are pretty much average in terms of what they can do.

But Octavio and Corey are better musicians than those that are in their slots now.
thanks for bringing that up....are those guys in any bands now?

[Cheshire_Buddha]

thanks for bringing that up....are those guys in any bands now?

Octavio is in a band called At the Wake.

[hailthewarrior]

Octavio is in a local band around here in Tampa, but I'm not sure of the name. He was at the Underoath myspace secret show and about 80% of the crowd wanted him to play a song with them, but he didn't... but they thanked him for helping them start down the road to where they are today. I respected them for that, definitely.

[iaminsane20]

Octavio is in a band called At the Wake.
thanks

[iaminsane20]

Octavio is in a local band around here in Tampa, but I'm not sure of the name. He was at the Underoath myspace secret show and about 80% of the crowd wanted him to play a song with them, but he didn't... but they thanked him for helping them start down the road to where they are today. I respected them for that, definitely.
he was definetly one of the old members in underoath to help tem get where they are today

[Branevember31]

Almost is very okay...and then UnderOath has a few good songs.

neither, really.

[Esrb99]

Underoath, The Changing of times was a masterpiece!

[iaminsane20]

Underoath, The Changing of times was a masterpiece!
that CD was ok, not as great as Safety and Define though

[iaminsane20]

Almost is very okay...and then UnderOath has a few good songs.

neither, really.
you make it seem like you like the almost better

[BGP]

it's like the clash of the titans

[the thread]

it's like the clash of the titans

yeah, really cheesy and pathetic, but somehow you keep watching anyway, just out of sheer hilarity, so you can continue making fun of those idiots who take it seriously.

[iaminsane20]

it's like the clash of the titans
for underoath and the almost? yeah i agree. but i kinda like underoath more though

[iaminsane20]

yeah, really cheesy and pathetic, but somehow you keep watching anyway, just out of sheer hilarity, so you can continue making fun of those idiots who take it seriously.
well sorry i actually like them.

[iaminsane20]

yeah, really cheesy and pathetic, but somehow you keep watching anyway, just out of sheer hilarity, so you can continue making fun of those idiots who take it seriously.
well sorry i actually like them. by the looks of it, you like experimental/other weird stuff.

[indexfor...]

maybe both bands should kill themselves for jesus

[iaminsane20]

maybe both bands should kill themselves for jesus
that was a dumb statement......killing yourself is the biggest sin you could possibly do so you couldn't do it for jesus.

[the thread]

that was a dumb statement......killing yourself is the biggest sin you could possibly do so you couldn't do it for jesus.

its a little thing called "irony." perhaps youve heard of it?

[iaminsane20]

its a little thing called "irony." perhaps youve heard of it?
well sorry im a big christian

[the thread]

well sorry im a big christian

im catholic. i dont use that as an opportunity to excuse myself for being stupid.

[the thread]

haha. good episodes right there.

[iaminsane20]

im catholic. i dont use that as an opportunity to excuse myself for being stupid.
ok im stupid...but half of the people in this country are. and if you dont believe me...look at george bush.

[indexfor...]

well sorry im a big christian
it all makes sense, christians don't know what irony is. Maybe thats why the entire religion is filled with ironies

[iaminsane20]

Personally i believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
wtf?

[indexfor...]

wtf?
don't worry man, all you have to know is that it excuses his British ignorance, those brits eyes just arn't as open to the love of jesus as us americans, they just can't accept people

[BGP]

Personally i believe in the flying spaghetti monster.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Touched_by_His_Noodly_Appendage.jpg /800px-Touched_by_His_Noodly_Appendage.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Touched_by_His_Noodly_Appendage.jpg )

[iaminsane20]

If you actually read the bible you would know that all supposed sins carry equal weight.

From suicide to murder to swearing its all exactly as bad.in the 10 commandment (God's laws), it say's "Thou shalt not murder." If you commmit suicide, you are killing yourself. dont you think that if you break a law it's worse than getting in trouble?

[indexfor...]

QFT

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster
i nearly pissed my pants reading this, i don't know why i didn't hear about it

[iaminsane20]

Hey i know that it is stupid but you know this is organised religion here so stupidity comes as standard.

It is standard doctrine that all sins are equal in weight.

James 2:10
10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
thank you for showing me this

[Virock]

I haven't heard the almost yet, but It won't surprise me that much though I guess the scene when a band member thinks he is better than the others. start another project to get more green paper.

[iaminsane20]

I haven't heard the almost yet, but It won't surprise me that much though I guess the scene when a band member thinks he is better than the others. start another project to get more green paper.
he's not trying to get money or thinks he's better than underoath...he was doing this while he was doing define and then really progressed when they broke up. he was too busy with underoath to do anything with the almost.

[iaminsane20]

Ironic it took an atheist to tell you about your own religion.
i just haven't read the bible yet.

[The Database]

Underoath. TheALMOST is good as well though.

[hailthewarrior]

i just haven't read the bible yet.

isnt that almost a prerequisite to be a christian? ive read a good 95% of it, if not all. and there's so much stuff in there you need to know if you even really want to call yourself a christian.

[Nolessthanblink]

Underoath gets me more pumped than the Almost... but I still enjoy both of them

[iaminsane20]

lol your kidding right?
i became a hardcore christian in the summer of 05.i just finished my kid's bible that i got for my first communion i never bothered to read. i plan on reading the real bible sometime soon. soo no.

[iaminsane20]

Underoath gets me more pumped than the Almost... but I still enjoy both of them
same here

[iaminsane20]

in the glory of off taskness, is anyone sad about the early november breaking up?

[captainamazing4]

the almost? how bout neither?

[iaminsane20]

i understand that you need to read the bible. but being a christian is not just about reading the bible.

[Danny Schme]

i understand that you need to read the bible. but being a christian is not just about reading the bible.

Its kind of hard to be a Christian and not read the piece of literature your religion is based around...

[iaminsane20]

true. the bible is a VERY important part of christianity, but what about the 10 commandmants and the psalms?

[iaminsane20]

oh duh...sorry for saying the psalms, i had a brain fart. but the 10 commandments, i did not know that. i shoudl really start ready the bible soon.

[The Database]

true. the bible is a VERY important part of christianity, but what about the 10 commandmants and the psalms?
You're kidding, right?

[iaminsane20]

14

[Danny Schme]

and what, may I ask, is the reason you became a hardcore christian?

[iaminsane20]

something really bad that i thought i was going to actually die happened and i'd rather not talk about it.

[drummer1400]

Underoath. The Almost is pretty decent but it starts sounding the same after a while. Underoath occasionally has this problem too but its more annoying on the Almosts part.

[iaminsane20]

Underoath. The Almost is pretty decent but it starts sounding the same after a while. Underoath occasionally has this problem too but its more annoying on the Almosts part.
what's your favorite underoath song?

[danielineffigy]

Underoath. The Almost disappointed me...

[lawofaverages]

Wow. What a lame fucking thread. All I see is jesus this jesus that, shitty band here shitty band there.

[Danny Schme]

Wow. What a lame fucking thread. All I see is jesus this jesus that, shitty band here shitty band there.

Pretty much the gist of it.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

don't like them both that much. but to choose between them, older underoath

[sidekicksuicide]

Underoath.

The Almost is blander.

[Mavsweetie06]

dude seriously, i love going into threads and making fun of the people who make fun of the bands cause on this forum it just gets old when you do that. Nobody gives a shit if you think its a lame thread or if you think both bands suck. go away gosh..you people are anoying.

btw, underoath is better.. but i love the almost.

[chronomic]

man hating on bands is so cool i wish i was that cool.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

man hating on bands is so cool i wish i was that cool.

It's theraputic. You should try it sometime.

[Mavsweetie06]

you're not cool!! arrggg!! :)

[Nolessthanblink]

Pull yourself together man!

[indexfor...]

and then i became a christian soldier...FOR SATAN!!!

[Danny Schme]

way to take an UnderOATH quote and give it a 180 spin! I dig.

I forget what song that solider line comes from... I think it was either Act of Depression or Watch Me Die

[indexfor...]

i don't know, i just remember hearing and laughing

that and "JESUS....I LOVE YOU!"

but you want to know what i noticed in my 6 years of Catholic schooling, Christianity is very Homoerotic

[drummer1400]

what's your favorite underoath song?


In regards to myself, everyone looks so good from here. Its hard to pick favorites but those have the most plays on my ipod.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

i don't know, i just remember hearing and laughing

that and "JESUS....I LOVE YOU!"

but you want to know what i noticed in my 6 years of Catholic schooling, Christianity is very Homoerotic

The funniest thing they have done was the track 'Spirit of a Living God' on Act of Depression, where it's nine minutes of religious babble by Spencer with some acoustic guitar playing in the background, then Aaron sings the rest of the song.

Maybe I think it's funny just because I'm an asshole, I dunno.

[LocalBandBitch]

i havnt really heard enough of the almost to judge them, but i like underoath a little more

[XxIronistxX]

Aaron's singing is great. I like The Almost, but i greatly prefer Underoath.

-Amber

[hailthewarrior]

The funniest thing they have done was the track 'Spirit of a Living God' on Act of Depression, where it's nine minutes of religious babble by Spencer with some acoustic guitar playing in the background, then Aaron sings the rest of the song.

Maybe I think it's funny just because I'm an asshole, I dunno.

Was actually Dallas back then...

[kashleywitha_k]

i like underoath a lot, but the almost is pretty decent.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Was actually Dallas back then...

Same thing. They have as many ex-bandmates as Angelina Jolie has adopted children.

[hailthewarrior]

Same thing. They have as many ex-bandmates as Angelina Jolie has adopted children.

lmao. actually think they may have more, but you never know with that woman. (id love for her to "Adopt" me)

[emerypearl]

uh, the almost only because i cant stand define the great line

[iaminsane20]

if you guys want to talk shit about them then dont talk on this thread

[HangsLikeHeaven]

if you guys want to talk shit about them then dont talk on this thread

so you suggest they make a thread hating on these bands? gtfo

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

The funniest thing they have done was the track 'Spirit of a Living God' on Act of Depression, where it's nine minutes of religious babble by Spencer with some acoustic guitar playing in the background, then Aaron sings the rest of the song.

Maybe I think it's funny just because I'm an asshole, I dunno.


if you're gonna be an elitist jerk
id back it up with keeping your facts straight

[avengedtbs]

hahaha....iaminsane20 is my 14 year old brother, i dont know why hes made this thread but hes not all that bad...at least hes not a 14 year old who worships hawthorne heights and mcr (in fact he despises them)....he does listen to some good music though: Botch (probably cause they were mentioned in this thread), glassjaw, jawbreaker, poison the well, texas is the reason, circle takes the square, etc

[Praetor]

Underoath is one of my favorite bands. Southern Weather is my least favorite album of '07.

[SgtSmegma]

Pastafarianism is the way, the truth and the light.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

if you're gonna be an elitist jerk
id back it up with keeping your facts straight

If you're going to be a prompus little bitch you should just suck my dick and shut your fucking mouth.

[PDon11]

choosing a side in Underoath vs. the Almost, is like choosing a side in Nazis vs. the KKK

[Cheshire_Buddha]

choosing a side in Underoath vs. the Almost, is like choosing a side in Nazis vs. the KKK

Does that make the people who like both bands Neo-Nazis?

[PDon11]

Does that make the people who like both bands Neo-Nazis?


I dont mean in terms of ideology, I mean in terms of likeablilty.

[My_Stuph]

I Like The Almost
thats because i'm not totally into hardcore to the max

[Cheshire_Buddha]

I dont mean in terms of ideology, I mean in terms of likeablilty.

I meant in terms of ideology. What would that make them?

[brutusUbastard]

The Almost = They're Only Chasing Safety - Screaming = Still Not Very Good

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

If you're going to be a prompus little bitch you should just suck my dick and shut your fucking mouth.


haha
tough guys on message boards are winners

[Codan325]

underoath is better

[Cheshire_Buddha]

haha
tough guys on message boards are winners

A winner is me.

The KKK were/still are very conservative organisations where as economically the Nazi Party were very left wing, favouring planned economics.

I love you and your high IQ.

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

A winner is me.



I love you and your high IQ.


i can agree to that

[xsxarexsoxscene]

i like the almost; aaron has always been the best vocalist.

either way, aaron wins because he is a major part of TWO successful bands.

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

i think its also important to remember that The Almost isnt trying to be anything groundbreaking
it is a side project that Aaron called "straight forward rock" which i think is very accurate
if you're dissapointed, perhaps you are placing unfair expectations on it

[PDon11]

i like the almost; aaron has always been the best vocalist.

either way, aaron wins because he is a major part of TWO successful bands.


He's still awful.