Strung Out (official thread)

[CellarGhosts]

Despite how "metal" they can be, they're pretty great.
I actually really like the new CD. some really great songs on there.

[Shatter590]

Despite how "metal" they can be, they're pretty great.
I actually really like the new CD. some really great songs on there.

didja read my review on here of it?

[AP_Punk]

Cool band. Haven't heard the rest of the new album, just a few songs.

[Shatter590]

as much as i hate saying this, the band is way past their prime

[AP_Punk]

as much as i hate saying this, the band is way past their prime

Haha. I think I agree with you on that.

[Shatter590]

Haha. I think I agree with you on that.

its been downhill sinced twisted by design. they still write some stellar songs, but the albums are losing it.

[CellarGhosts]

didja read my review on here of it?
haha, nah, I havent. got a link to it?

Cool band. Haven't heard the rest of the new album, just a few songs.
what ones have you heard? I personally love "All the Nations" and "A War Called Home."

[Shatter590]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=259065&highlight=strung+out

[CellarGhosts]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=259065&highlight=strung+out
nice review, Cory. well written.

[Shatter590]

thanks. i got 2 more in the queue right now waiting for adrian to post them.

im going to do one for suburban teenage wasteland blues next week.

[CellarGhosts]

thanks. i got 2 more in the queue right now waiting for adrian to post them.

im going to do one for suburban teenage wasteland blues next week.
no problem. I'll try and read those other two when they get posted.

that's cool, STWB is a great album, although I wish it had better production (same goes for alot of their other work). at times, the guitars on there sound kida muddy.

[Shatter590]

no problem. I'll try and read those other two when they get posted.

that's cool, STWB is a great album, although I wish it had better production (same goes for alot of their other work). at times, the guitars on there sound kida muddy.

it was a sign of those times. but i still think its their best album by far.

solitaire, bring out your dead and radio suicide are all standout songs.

[CellarGhosts]

it was a sign of those times. but i still think its their best album by far.

solitaire, bring out your dead and radio suicide are all standout songs.
true. and those are all great songs, Solitaire is my favorite on there, def.
and Never Good Enough is really good too.

[versus_god]

it was a sign of those times. but i still think its their best album by far.

solitaire, bring out your dead and radio suicide are all standout songs.

STWB is a favorite of mine as well. I haven't picked up their latest and after hearing the songs on their myspazz I don't think I will be anytime soon. They've had a good run, but I think it's time for these guys to hang it up.

[TheOtherAndrew]

They're way past their prime but Analog is a great song.

[CellarGhosts]

Analog is a great song, definatley. I really like the rest of Exile In Oblivion as well.

and while they may be "past their prime", I still really enjoy their new CD. maybe it's the fact that I used to be a huge metalhead in junior high that makes it eaiser for me to get into haha.

[Shatter590]

They're way past their prime but Analog is a great song.

i think exile had the biggest dichotomy in songs- analong, blueprint of the fall, no voice of mine and scarlet were killer, but the rest of the album was sorta blah

[McIlrath]

Exile In Oblivion was an awesome album.

[decom_poseur]

Exile was so shit

[McIlrath]

I just checked out their new album, it sucks so bad!

[cfear]

I haven't listened to them in soooooooooo long. Probably wont either. I'll just listen to 80s pop songs.

[CellarGhosts]

Exile was so shit

I just checked out their new album, it sucks so bad!
I completely disagree with both.

[decom_poseur]

I love the new album, and everything Strung Out have done aside from EIO. That album was a massive let down

[decom_poseur]

I completely disagree with both.


Nice avatar by the way man. I was a bit bummed on the new album at first cos they seem to have lost their intensity, but the more I hear it the more I love it. I probably should make a thread but I'm a lazy fuck

[AP_Punk]

what ones have you heard? I personally love "All the Nations" and "A War Called Home."

"Calling" and I can't remember the name of the other one. I think soon I'll check out the rest of the album. I've been meaning to do that since it came out.

[Shatter590]

"Calling" and I can't remember the name of the other one. I think soon I'll check out the rest of the album. I've been meaning to do that since it came out.

calling is probably the best opener theyve ever done. i will say this, the openers from the last 2 album were awesome.

i remember i used to love american paradox. now i cant even listen to it anymore. that would be my letdown album.

STWB>TBD>ADIP>BOLA>EIO>AmPx

im actually going to see them with evergreen terrace and i am ghost in october. barring some BS, this means i FINALLY get to see them live after like 5 years...

[TheOtherAndrew]

i think exile had the biggest dichotomy in songs- analong, blueprint of the fall, no voice of mine and scarlet were killer, but the rest of the album was sorta blah
I thought Lucifermotorcade was pretty good too. Dumb name though.

[Shatter590]

I thought Lucifermotorcade was pretty good too. Dumb name though.

her name in blood, lucifermotocade and vampires didnt suck by any stretch, but they werent exactly standout. EIO didnt have much staying power.

[CellarGhosts]

Nice avatar by the way man. I was a bit bummed on the new album at first cos they seem to have lost their intensity, but the more I hear it the more I love it. I probably should make a thread but I'm a lazy fuck
thanks. I thought about making a thread too, but I figured it would get maybe, 4 hits and then sink into thread oblivion haha.

speaking of oblivion...what exactly about EIO let you down? I mean, it's not a great album, but I wouldnt say it's terrible at all, either.

[Shatter590]

thanks. I thought about making a thread too, but I figured it would get maybe, 4 hits and then sink into thread oblivion haha.

speaking of oblivion...what exactly about EIO let you down? I mean, it's not a great album, but I wouldnt say it's terrible at all, either.

thats the point, its ok, it doesnt exactly stand out

[CellarGhosts]

ah, okay. I gotcha.

[Shatter590]

even without their gear, they fucking killed

here's what i remember of the set list:

Blackhawks Over Los Angeles
Ultimate Devotion
Solitaire
Too Close To See
Deville
Razor Sex
Cult of The Subterranean
Mind Of My Own
Velvet Alley
Blueprint to the Fall
Calling

[CellarGhosts]

wow, that is a pretty killer set list.

[Shatter590]

wow, that is a pretty killer set list.

i missed like 5 songs at least

[CellarGhosts]

i missed like 5 songs at least
ah I see.

man I wanna see SO live sometime now haha.

oh, and bitchin' new avatar/usertitle haha. though Somnombulance is prob. my favorite song on that record, I do love me some Solitare haha.

[Carlo Marx]

i love the new one.

[Shatter590]

ah I see.

man I wanna see SO live sometime now haha.

oh, and bitchin' new avatar/usertitle haha. though Somnombulance is prob. my favorite song on that record, I do love me some Solitare haha.

lol. solitaire might be my favorite strung out song of all time.

[Shatter590]

i love the new one.

it took a while to grow on me, but it did.

[CellarGhosts]

bump

but yeah, I love Blackhawks Over Los Angeles, really good album. I'm actually liking it better than STWB! haha, crazy as that sounds...

and of all the SO albums Ive heard/own:

Blackhawks Over Los Angeles = Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues > Twisted By Design > An American Paradox > Exile In Oblivion

[CellarGhosts]

bump. need more appreesh.

[CellarGhosts]

Just another slave to my vices nowwwwww

BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!

:high five city guitar riff:

[versus_god]

Suburban Teenage High Five City

I haven't listened to these fine gentleman in forever.

[CellarGhosts]

I've been on a kick this evening haha. I even love Blackhawks Over Los Angeles. Some of my favorite SO songs are on there :shrug:

[versus_god]

I still haven't listened to that one, or Exile In Oblivion for that matter.

[CellarGhosts]

Ah. I don't know if you'd like either one or not, but I kind of doubt you would. But I could be wrong, haha. Between the two you'd probably like Exile better, but I'm not sure. Exile is a little heavier and Blackhawks is still pretty heavy but decidedly catchier than Exile is.

[versus_god]

I will seek out both and listen to them tonight maybe perhaps.

[CellarGhosts]

Alright, sweet deal. in fact, these (http://www.mediafire.com/?zlwknms9aci) links (http://www.mediafire.com/?jymiumyd1yo) might be what you're looking for ;-)

[versus_god]

Ooh la la! Danke!

[CellarGhosts]

Haha no problemo.

I actually read somewhere that "danke!" is something of a "thanks but no thanks" comment :-D but I could be mistaken.

[versus_god]

I think it is when used in a certain context, but I could definitely be making that up haha. German is totally not high five city. Totally not.

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, yeah, foreign languages have never been my strong suit so I don't know how accurate any factoids I bring up about any of them are. but whatever.

no high five city for German. I tried to take Spanish one year but I was too dumb to pick up on it at the time. I wish I had stuck with it. X-)

[versus_god]

Two years of foreign language are required here so I sucked it up and took Spanish my sophomore year and in summer school right after that. I aced both courses but I haven't retained much of what I'd learned haha. I remember choice phrases such as "I am in a wheelchair" and "Please stop bothering the whale". It wasn't even that long ago. I'm an idiot.

But this is AMERICA!

[CellarGhosts]

Hahahaha. I wish I knew how to say those things in Spanish. amazing. I think the most I know how to say is "where is the bathroom?" and things of that nature.

AMERICA, FUCK YEAH!

[versus_god]

Baño?!?

Not in my America.

[versus_god]

Those albums weren't anywhere near as bad as I've been lead to believe.

[CellarGhosts]

Those albums weren't anywhere near as bad as I've been lead to believe.
:highfive:

I'm so relieved haha. Any further thoughts/favorite songs/etc?

[versus_god]

I'll have to give them another or listen or two. The musicianship is fuckin' killer. My only complaint it that Jason's vocals seem a bit weak (I don't know if that's the word I'm looking for) compared to his singing on previous releases.

[CellarGhosts]

I'll have to give them another or listen or two. The musicianship is fuckin' killer. My only complaint it that Jason's vocals seem a bit weak (I don't know if that's the word I'm looking for) compared to his singing on previous releases.
Oh, I see. I think I can agree, or at the very least understand where you're coming from regarding Jason's vocals. Still, I think the guy's got quite a set of pipes on him. He's probably one of my favorite vocalists in punk music.

Definitely agreed on the musicianship.

[Chris Fallon]

El gato en mi panatlones!

[Troggy]

I love "wrong side of the tracks"

[CellarGhosts]

:highfive:

[CellarGhosts]

El gato en mi panatlones!
the cat in my pants!?

[lew_1987]

Really glad you already made a thread for these Chris, I'm proud. I'm listening now, ROTTIN' APPLEZ!

[CellarGhosts]

Haha :bow:

I haven't listened to these guys in a while actually, but I think I'm going to now.

[lew_1987]

I usually don't listen to them for a little bit and then get the urge to listen to them loads.

[CellarGhosts]

Same here.

Man, Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is such a great album. Probably one of the best pop-punk records ever.

[shit stroll]

I usually don't listen to them for a little bit and then get the urge to listen to them loads.
they're touring the uk in october.

[lew_1987]

they're touring the uk in october.

Oh yeah! I forgot about that. I might just go and see them in Manchester with my brother. Thanks for reminding me :-)

[shit stroll]

;-)

[BJW7191]

i love matchbook... one of the best songs i ever heard

[SwiftSilentDead]

I've been meaning to get more into this band. I only have Blackhawks Over Los Angeles and it was one of my favorite albums of last year. I'm not sure which one to get after that though.

[CellarGhosts]

Check out Twisted By Design or Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, though you really can't go wrong with any of them.

[bribot]

Check out Twisted By Design or Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, though you really can't go wrong with any of them.

ya they're all good. i thought an american paradox was one of there best albums... ITS ALL GOOOOOD

[decom_poseur]

twisted by design is killer

[CellarGhosts]

definitely. ^

[lew_1987]

I love the little ska break in 'In Harm's Way'.

[lew_1987]

B-Sides album coming out :-)

[CellarGhosts]

:woot:

[lew_1987]

http://www.punknews.org/article/32301

[CellarGhosts]

Sweet. Looking forward to getting that.

[lew_1987]

Same. I think I have most of them, but it's always good to have them in one collection.

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah, same here. There's actually a good number of songs I don't have yet, even though I do have some of them. "Novella" is a great track.

[prefix-core]

...So, apparently Strung Out is working with Cameron Webb on their new full-length. And Jason is laying down vocals. Anyone else stoked? :-d

[shit stroll]

not really.

[CellarGhosts]

I am.

[prefix-core]

It seems like a match made in heaven as far as production goes...Seems like he might be able to keep the speed up while making sure Jason's voice doesn't get held back in the mix.

[CellarGhosts]

True. I'm excited for this album. Their last two albums get far more hate than deserved.

[bribot]

http://www.punknews.org/article/32810

[prefix-core]

Exile was a bit lopsided. It was very top-heavy (or bottom-heavy? whatever implies that the last half of the record was far better than the first half) but Black Hawk was solid from start to finish. It wasn't as fast as most of their records, but it was technical and the melodies were awesome.

But admittedly? I have a soft spot for the lyrics on "Mission Statement," so I'm a bit biased. I can't wait to see them in a few weeks with This is a Standoff and Death by Stereo.

[CellarGhosts]

Exile was a bit lopsided. It was very top-heavy (or bottom-heavy? whatever implies that the last half of the record was far better than the first half) but Black Hawk was solid from start to finish. It wasn't as fast as most of their records, but it was technical and the melodies were awesome.

But admittedly? I have a soft spot for the lyrics on "Mission Statement," so I'm a bit biased. I can't wait to see them in a few weeks with This is a Standoff and Death by Stereo.
I think I'd agree with that, it's much better towards the second half. But yes, BHOLA was solid all the way through, and has some of my favorite Strung Out songs. People complain that the band isn't "fast" enough anymore but that's ridiculous. Who cares? They still write great melodies and excellent, technical music.

[prefix-core]

I think I'd agree with that, it's much better towards the second half. But yes, BHOLA was solid all the way through, and has some of my favorite Strung Out songs. People complain that the band isn't "fast" enough anymore but that's ridiculous. Who cares? They still write great melodies and excellent, technical music.

Agreed. Don't get me wrong - I love speedy skate-punk. But the majority of bands playing that style come off as boring/generic. Why? Because they just play fast. They don't have big hooks, they don't have good melodies to back them up, the lyrics are "eh."

So, while I find it impossible to not go nuts whenever I hear "Too Close to See" I would rather they write what they're feeling than force it. Technical pop songs with slick production and techy guitar parts are something I'm willing to take, particularly since they're well beyond the hope of becoming a radio band (see also "Cemetery" on An American Paradox; the fact that that song/video wasn't a huge hit is a fucking travesty) they're just doing what they want.

[MickShamrock]

Strung Out are an awesome band. Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues changed the way I viewed punk music.

[CellarGhosts]

Agreed. Don't get me wrong - I love speedy skate-punk. But the majority of bands playing that style come off as boring/generic. Why? Because they just play fast. They don't have big hooks, they don't have good melodies to back them up, the lyrics are "eh."

So, while I find it impossible to not go nuts whenever I hear "Too Close to See" I would rather they write what they're feeling than force it. Technical pop songs with slick production and techy guitar parts are something I'm willing to take, particularly since they're well beyond the hope of becoming a radio band (see also "Cemetery" on An American Paradox; the fact that that song/video wasn't a huge hit is a fucking travesty) they're just doing what they want.
Mhmm, we're on the same page here, man haha. I love it too, but alot of bands do come off as boring or generic. I think Strung Out have knack for writing big, powerful hooks and meaningful lyrics that are better than that of most skate punk bands.

[prefix-core]

Mhmm, we're on the same page here, man haha. I love it too, but alot of bands do come off as boring or generic. I think Strung Out have knack for writing big, powerful hooks and meaningful lyrics that are better than that of most skate punk bands.

Yup! And they're on a more emotional/personal tip than most, instead of generic songs about hating the government and simply "not fitting in." They delve a bit deeper. I can't really think of many other bands that can do what they do succesfully...A Wilhelm Scream and the Swellers come to mind, obviously, but I can't really think of any other "new blood" capable of carrying the torch.

On a side-note: apparently Jason has a new side-project in the works with his brother?

[CellarGhosts]

Yup! And they're on a more emotional/personal tip than most, instead of generic songs about hating the government and simply "not fitting in." They delve a bit deeper. I can't really think of many other bands that can do what they do succesfully...A Wilhelm Scream and the Swellers come to mind, obviously, but I can't really think of any other "new blood" capable of carrying the torch.

On a side-note: apparently Jason has a new side-project in the works with his brother?
True, true. It's pretty funny, if you look on the first page or two of this thread (I think it's this thread anyway), someone compared their "new stuff" to Avenged Sevenfold. Ridiculous, haha. I think that's just another case of someone wanting them to write Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues 10 times. Same for the people saying they're "past their prime".

I'm glad they've progressed the way they have and to be perfectly honest, Blackhawks might be my favorite Strung Out album. Maybe. I'm not sure of that just yet. But yeah, they've definitely got something about them that puts them above alot of their peers.

Hmmm, I hadn't heard that yet. Interesting.

[prefix-core]

It's pretty funny, if you look on the first page or two of this thread (I think it's this thread anyway), someone compared their "new stuff" to Avenged Sevenfold. Ridiculous, haha. I think that's just another case of someone wanting them to write Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues 10 times. I'm glad they've progressed the way they have and to be perfectly honest, Blackhawks might be my favorite Strung Out album. Maybe. I'm not sure of that just yet. But yeah, they've definitely got something about them that puts them above alot of their peers.

Hmmm, I hadn't heard that yet. Interesting.

Yup. He talks about it in this interview (http://www.altpress.com/features/strungout.htm), but unfortunately doesn't get into much detail.

As for the A7X comparisons? I'm not sure that I understand where that comes from. I mean, Exile in Oblivion was definitely their "most metal" record, but to compare it to that band? Terrible. Those dudes have Axl Rose's weiner in their mouths. Haha. Plus: I feel like comparing a band to Avenged Sevenfold has negative connotations with writing music for the wrong reason...

My personal favorite Strung Out album is definitely Twisted by Design, possibly followed by Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues or Blackhawks. Hard to say.

[CellarGhosts]

Yup. He talks about it in this interview (http://www.altpress.com/features/strungout.htm), but unfortunately doesn't get into much detail.

As for the A7X comparisons? I'm not sure that I understand where that comes from. I mean, Exile in Oblivion was definitely their "most metal" record, but to compare it to that band? Terrible. Those dudes have Axl Rose's weiner in their mouths. Haha. Plus: I feel like comparing a band to Avenged Sevenfold has negative connotations with writing music for the wrong reason...

My personal favorite Strung Out album is definitely Twisted by Design, possibly followed by Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues or Blackhawks. Hard to say.
Ah, cool. Too bad there's not much detail. Interesting though.

Haha yeah, definitely agreed. I don't understand it either. Sure, they're both pretty "metal" but Strung Out are infinitely superior in about every aspect. Musically, lyrically...no bogus "tough guy" image.

yeah, those are my three favorites too. Not sure how I'd rank them at the moment.

[CellarGhosts]

bump for Strung Out.

[shit stroll]

:sleep:

[CellarGhosts]

It's okay, that sums up my thoughts on Off With Their Heads. Guess that makes us even. :-p

[shit stroll]

It's okay, that sums up my thoughts on Off With Their Heads. Guess that makes us even. :-p
:fighting:

punk fight!

[CellarGhosts]

:fighting:

punk fight!
You'd win. But I'll still give it a shot.

:bfly:


Wait, no. That's not right at all. Goddammit.

[shit stroll]

na, i'm not too punk.

[CellarGhosts]

I'm not either. I wonder what a legit punk fight looks like though. Like, if you went to a Leftover Crack show and spayed some Axe on someone, what would happen?

[RetardedInLove]

Nice bump! These guys are one of my favorite bands of all time. Its a shame more people don't talk about them on here.

[shit stroll]

haha part of me wants to attend the loc/the casualties/trash talk show. i'm pretty sure i'f witness some tru punx fighting.

[decom_poseur]

It's okay, that sums up my thoughts on Off With Their Heads. Guess that makes us even. :-p

For shame!

[CellarGhosts]

haha part of me wants to attend the loc/the casualties/trash talk show. i'm pretty sure i'f witness some tru punx fighting.
It'd be like Gathering of the Juggalos...only not quite as bad.

For shame!
Hahah, I know, I know. I like OWTH, I just don't care about them much at all. Like, they're enjoyable and all but I'd take Banner Pilot or Dillinger Four over them any day. :shrug:

[decom_poseur]

I'll let it slide then! Did you hear Banner Pilot signed to FAT? Pretty sweet if you ask me.

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah, I heard that a while ago. Pretty sweet indeed. Seems like the perfect fit for them.

[RetardedInLove]

What's everyone think of the new song?

[CellarGhosts]

What's everyone think of the new song?
I listened to it last night and thought it was good, but wasn't huge on it. I've listened to it a few times since then and it's growing on me. Really love the chorus.

[RetardedInLove]

I listened to it last night and thought it was good, but wasn't huge on it. I've listened to it a few times since then and it's growing on me. Really love the chorus.

Yeah it has really grown on me too. So glad they decided to change producers. Jason actually sounds like a real person this time around.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Like I said before, I like the new song but I wasn't really impressed. I need to let it grow on me.

[Lucifermotorcad]

Has anyone found this leak yet?

Itching for it!!

[shit stroll]

they're playing here with the flatliners and pour habit in october.

[UntilTheyFall]

Tomorrow. Sometime when the sun is actually in the sky. The new album: on myspace, the song 'Vanity' available in high quality from http://www.revolvermag.com (http://www.revolvermag.com/)

[SophGod]

lovin the album so far. can't wait to buy it and have it in my hands.

[Full Effect Ed]

My favorite Strung Out album since "Twisted By Design", by far!!

[prefix-core]

My favorite Strung Out album since "Twisted By Design", by far!!

Please don't get my hopes up. Haha.

[prefix-core]

Review of the new album courtesy of the other AP. (http://altpress.com/reviews/agentsoftheunderground.htm)

[Chris Fallon]

I'm sad I still haven't heard this.

[CellarGhosts]

lol, nu-metal?

[shit stroll]

loli, nu-metal?

look at who wrote that review.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha, I should've known.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Nu-metal and thrash ......:hitself:

[CellarGhosts]

The most they ever incorporated was a little metalcore, on parts of Exile In Oblivion but nu-metal and thrash?

[UntilTheyFall]

http://www.revolvermag.com/node/3472
Vanity, amazing track. Already up there on my favorites for the album.

[prefix-core]

The most they ever incorporated was a little metalcore, on parts of Exile In Oblivion but nu-metal and thrash?

If only. I remember about the time that album was released, not being a huge fan of the first half of the record. But I also remember thinking: "Sweet! I bet they get on some really awesome tours with some of these shitty screamo bands and build their fanbase."

Never happened. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing still. I would have loved to see these guys blow up...

[CellarGhosts]

If only. I remember about the time that album was released, not being a huge fan of the first half of the record. But I also remember thinking: "Sweet! I bet they get on some really awesome tours with some of these shitty screamo bands and build their fanbase."

Never happened. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing still. I would have loved to see these guys blow up...
Haha I can picture that, it took me a while to really warm up to the first half of that album. I would've loved for them to blow up too but alas.

[AP_Punk]

new album's up for pre-order (http://www.fatwreck.com/record/detail/739) now at fat's site!

chuckle at that altpress review

[shit stroll]

i remember them touring with i am ghost in support of blackhawks.

[SwiftSilentDead]

and Evergreen Terrace

[prefix-core]

I was in Connecticut at the time, but I recall hearing the sad story about how 50% of the crowd left when they headlined a show in Boston over Bane. And all the wicked hahdcoah kids were mocking them.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha, "wicked hahdcoah". Much as I love hardcore, there's tons of shit heads in that scene.

[SwiftSilentDead]

I think they got their van stolen along with all of their equipment on the I Am Ghost/Evergreen Terrace tour and I Am Ghost let them use their gear for the rest of the tour.

[prefix-core]

Hahaha, "wicked hahdcoah". Much as I love hardcore, there's tons of shit heads in that scene.

What are you talking about, dude? It's really sweet to be a 26 year-old banging a 16 year-old you met on MySpace because you have a wicked sweet brass-knuckle tat brah and you're hahdcoah for life! With hopes of getting a promotion at the local pizza store while you eagerly await your community college degree and your band to get the recognition they deserve!

At least, y'know, that's what it's like out here. Haha. Lord knows I dated a few "hardcore" girls when I was in college and I heard all sorts of great stories...And almost got beat up once or twice. Why? Apparenly I'm a "pop-punk pussy who talks shit" and "needs to learn who not to date." Guilty as charged. :rolleyes:

[Chris Fallon]

The most they ever incorporated was a little metalcore, on parts of Exile In Oblivion but nu-metal and thrash?
Thrash is too hard to distinguish from metal, particularly when you're already a punk band to begin with. I think Strung Out is far more influenced by metal bands and melodic punk over anything nu-metal. I mean, does Heisel even know what nu-metal is? I've never heard a Strung Out song that reminded me of Staind.

[prefix-core]

Thrash is too hard to distinguish from metal, particularly when you're already a punk band to begin with. I think Strung Out is far more influenced by metal bands and melodic punk over anything nu-metal. I mean, does Heisel even know what nu-metal is? I've never heard a Strung Out song that reminded me of Staind.

To be fair, "Bring Out Your Dead" and "Bodies" by Drowning Pool both involve bodies hitting floors of some sort. Also? It's a little known fact but Strung Out has covered "Rock the Party" by P.O.D. live. On several occasions.

The closest thing to truth in any of these statements about Strung Out is that they've covered a Sabbath song and proclaimed Atreyu to be their "partners in partying!" when I saw them at Warped in 2003. Haha.

[CellarGhosts]

Thrash is too hard to distinguish from metal, particularly when you're already a punk band to begin with. I think Strung Out is far more influenced by metal bands and melodic punk over anything nu-metal. I mean, does Heisel even know what nu-metal is? I've never heard a Strung Out song that reminded me of Staind.
Yeah, I'd agree. Even in the booklet for EIO, they list bands that influenced them or that they like, and if I remember correctly (don't have the booklet handy atm), they're into quite a few metal/hardcore bands. I can't think of a single song of theirs that's even close to being nu-metal. The new Bury Your Dead album? Sure, that'd be nu-metal. Ha.

What are you talking about, dude? It's really sweet to be a 26 year-old banging a 16 year-old you met on MySpace because you have a wicked sweet brass-knuckle tat brah and you're hahdcoah for life! With hopes of getting a promotion at the local pizza store while you eagerly await your community college degree and your band to get the recognition they deserve!

At least, y'know, that's what it's like out here. Haha. Lord knows I dated a few "hardcore" girls when I was in college and I heard all sorts of great stories...And almost got beat up once or twice. Why? Apparenly I'm a "pop-punk pussy who talks shit" and "needs to learn who not to date." Guilty as charged. :rolleyes:
Hahaha, oh god. "A pop-punk pussy who talks shit"? "Needs to learn who not to date"?!? ...That's something I'd expect out of an obese juggalo or something. But lord knows there were plenty of kids like that at my high school, they just weren't involved with the hardcore scene. Well, not unless you count "BlackXMyXHeartXWithXYourXTearsXSwoo pXCore" as 'hardcore'. But seriously, that's ridiculous.

[prefix-core]

Hahaha, oh god. "A pop-punk pussy who talks shit"? "Needs to learn who not to date"?!? ...That's something I'd expect out of an obese juggalo or something. But lord knows there were plenty of kids like that at my high school, they just weren't involved with the hardcore scene. Well, not unless you count "BlackXMyXHeartXWithXYourXTearsXSwoo pXCore" as 'hardcore'. But seriously, that's ridiculous.

Welcome to the suburbs of Massachusetts, dude. With Honor and Bane are where it's at, coupled with a desire for underaged flesh and your parent's bank account. Fuckers.

Conveniently, all of this went down the same summer I was working in the produce department at a supermarket. 2004, I think. All I listened to in the backroom that summer was "Twisted by Design" and H2O's "Faster Than the World." :-)

[CellarGhosts]

Welcome to the suburbs of Massachusetts, dude. With Honor and Bane are where it's at, coupled with a desire for underaged flesh and your parent's bank account. Fuckers.

Conveniently, all of this went down the same summer I was working in the produce department at a supermarket. 2004, I think. All I listened to in the backroom that summer was "Twisted by Design" and H2O's "Faster Than the World." :-)
Hahaha. I love me some Bane, but I can definitely imagine. Yeesh.

That sounds like a pretty rad summer though. Working in a produce department backroom, rocking out to Strung Out and H2O, sounds like a good deal to me! haha.

[Chris Fallon]

To be fair, "Bring Out Your Dead" and "Bodies" by Drowning Pool both involve bodies hitting floors of some sort. Also? It's a little known fact but Strung Out has covered "Rock the Party" by P.O.D. live. On several occasions.

The closest thing to truth in any of these statements about Strung Out is that they've covered a Sabbath song and proclaimed Atreyu to be their "partners in partying!" when I saw them at Warped in 2003. Haha.
Hahaha they really covered P.O.D.? Had to have been a joke, but maybe they knew Heisel was in the audience and wanted to fuck with him. "Watch this, bet you he takes us seriously and assumes P.O.D. is one of our major influences."

[prefix-core]

Hahaha they really covered P.O.D.? Had to have been a joke, but maybe they knew Heisel was in the audience and wanted to fuck with him. "Watch this, bet you he takes us seriously and assumes P.O.D. is one of our major influences."

Sir, I was 100% joking about them covering P.O.D. Haha. Just for the record...

[prefix-core]

Hahaha. I love me some Bane, but I can definitely imagine. Yeesh.

That sounds like a pretty rad summer though. Working in a produce department backroom, rocking out to Strung Out and H2O, sounds like a good deal to me! haha.

Not at all. It was awful. Haha. But it definitely has a sort of, "romantic nostalgia" about it. That summer. Sigh. I miss college...

[prefix-core]

Listening to the new album for the first time. Does "Cracrashradio" include a line where Jason proclaims that he does in fact have "the balls?" Fuck. Haha. That being said? This shit's catchy!

[CellarGhosts]

Not at all. It was awful. Haha. But it definitely has a sort of, "romantic nostalgia" about it. That summer. Sigh. I miss college...
Haha, oof. Well I'm sorry to hear that. I wonder if I'll be looking back on college the same way once I've graduated. Probably.

[Chris Fallon]

Sir, I was 100% joking about them covering P.O.D. Haha. Just for the record...
But... they're my favorite band. Thank you for sincerely ruining my LIFE, ASSHOLE. H8U4EVA

[Wobbie]

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[SwiftSilentDead]

Got the new record today and I'm really loving the song "Jack Knife." Thinking of writing a review for this.

[jonskinny12]

Most of you reading this thread probably have the album already...but just in case you don't, you can download 2 songs and stream the entire thing. If you go to the link below, there are links to download 2 songs near the top, and then a link to stream the entire album near the bottom. I've listened to the album over and over again all week, it's awesome. If this has already been posted, sorry.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6009-Salt-Lake-City-Music-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Strung-Outs-20th-anniversary-album-is-best-work-so-far

[CellarGhosts]

Got the new album in the mail today, and I'm really liking it! Not quite as good as BOLA, in my opinion but still really sweet.

[Chris Fallon]

It's a little better than BOLA for me, just seems more focused and the entire band seems re-enegized.

[CellarGhosts]

It's a little better than BOLA for me, just seems more focused and the entire band seems re-enegized.
You know, after listening to it a couple times now, I might actually agree. Haha. The production is definitely improved, and I like the production on Blackhawks. It does seem more focused and a bit more energetic but it's still a pretty close call in my book. I also like that guitar solos seem a little more prevalent this time around. Haha.

"Andy Warhol" would be my favorite song off the album.

[SwiftSilentDead]

I also think it's better than BOLA.

[Charles De Mar]

Listening to the new album for the first time. Does "Cracrashradio" include a line where Jason proclaims that he does in fact have "the balls?" Fuck. Haha. That being said? This shit's catchy!

I kept thinking that's what he was saying, too. Booklet says "bombs" though.

[CellarGhosts]

Haha. Yeah, it's "bombs".

[ThisIsNotDan]

being an A Wilhelm Scream fan, I hear this is the band that really influenced them. where do I start?

[CellarGhosts]

being an A Wilhelm Scream fan, I hear this is the band that really influenced them. where do I start?
Well, if you're looking for AWS-esque side of Strung Out, go with Exile In Oblivion, Blackhawks Over Los Angeles, or maybe even the new one. All their albums are good though, the older stuff is a little more on the straight-up melodic skate punk side of things, without all the "technical" aspects they've adopted.

I think An American Paradox is a pretty good bridge between their older and newer sound so maybe that one would be a safe bet. They're all pretty great though so that's why it's hard for me to rec just one haha. Your call though.

[Chris Fallon]

You know, after listening to it a couple times now, I might actually agree. Haha. The production is definitely improved, and I like the production on Blackhawks. It does seem more focused and a bit more energetic but it's still a pretty close call in my book. I also like that guitar solos seem a little more prevalent this time around. Haha.

"Andy Warhol" would be my favorite song off the album.
Hey! That's my favorite too! Let's be best friends!

[CellarGhosts]

Hey! That's my favorite too! Let's be best friends!
:buddies:

Song rules though. Sounds a lot like something that could've been on BOLA or EIO. "Vanity" and "Jack Knife" are probably my other two favorites. Guitar work on the latter is wonderful.

[Chris Fallon]

This album is just the very kind of punk record I have been wanting to hear. I can't say it's their best, but it might wind up being my favorite of theirs at some point.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Well, if you're looking for AWS-esque side of Strung Out, go with Exile In Oblivion, Blackhawks Over Los Angeles, or maybe even the new one. All their albums are good though, the older stuff is a little more on the straight-up melodic skate punk side of things, without all the "technical" aspects they've adopted.

I think An American Paradox is a pretty good bridge between their older and newer sound so maybe that one would be a safe bet. They're all pretty great though so that's why it's hard for me to rec just one haha. Your call though.

alright I'm gonna check out Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, An American Paradox, and Exile In Oblivion. thanks dude

[SwiftSilentDead]

"Jack Knife" might be one of my new favorite Strung Out songs. I love "Heart Attack," too. Overall, a very solid record. I think I'm going to write a review for it tonight.

[CellarGhosts]

"Jack Knife" might be one of my new favorite Strung Out songs. I love "Heart Attack," too. Overall, a very solid record. I think I'm going to write a review for it tonight.
"Jack Knife" rules. The chorus is so solid. That one, "Andy Warhol", "Carcrashradio" and "Vanity" are my favorites on the album. Looking forward to your review!

alright I'm gonna check out Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, An American Paradox, and Exile In Oblivion. thanks dude
No problem bud, hope you enjoy 'em.

[prefix-core]

That one, "Andy Warhol", "Carcrashradio" and "Vanity" are my favorites on the album. Looking forward to your review!

Them's be my favorites too! "Andy Warhol" sounds like it was a holdover from Blackhawks.

[CellarGhosts]

Them's be my favorites too! "Andy Warhol" sounds like it was a holdover from Blackhawks.
:highfive:

And I know what you mean, it has that sort of "grandiose" melody and feeling to it. The rest of the album to me sounds like a beefed up, stronger and more consistent version of Exile In Oblivion, with a few elements of Blackhawks. Really loving this album. :-d

[SwiftSilentDead]

Something awful happened to me last night while I was listening to Strung Out, so I'm going to try my best not to associate them with that.

[CellarGhosts]

Something awful happened to me last night while I was listening to Strung Out, so I'm going to try my best not to associate them with that.
Oof. Sorry to hear that.

[Stage Combat]

Blackhawks Over Los Angeles?

[CellarGhosts]

What about it?

[SophGod]

New album is incredible

[CellarGhosts]

Word. :nod:

[SwiftSilentDead]

Oof. Sorry to hear that.

Getting robbed blows.

[CellarGhosts]

Getting robbed blows.
Oh wow, that sucks. What exactly happened? I'm sorry to hear that dude. :-(

[Stage Combat]

I've only heard BOLA.

[CellarGhosts]

New album might be my favorite of theirs now. I'm not sure, though.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Don't know if I would say that it's my favorite album from them but there's quite a few songs on here that are becoming some of my favorite Strung Out songs. "Vanity" is the newest contender.

[RecklessXRandy]

I just heard of Strung Out today. New album is awesome.

[CellarGhosts]

"Vanity" rules. Right now, I'd say:

Andy Warhol > Carcrashradio > The Fever and the Sound = Jack Knife > Vanity > Nation Of Thieves > Heart Attack > Black Crosses > Ghetto Heater > Dead Spaces > Agents Of The Underground

[ThisIsNotDan]

listened to a few of the new songs today. great shit. I love this "technical skatepunk" kinda thing (i.e. Propaghandi, A Wilhelm Scream, Strung Out, Lipona, etc.). need to find more bands like that

[SwiftSilentDead]

You should also check out Good Riddance.

[CellarGhosts]

listened to a few of the new songs today. great shit. I love this "technical skatepunk" kinda thing (i.e. Propaghandi, A Wilhelm Scream, Strung Out, Lipona, etc.). need to find more bands like that
Rad, glad that you're digging them. I love technical skate punk like that too. I guess Bigwig would be another band to look into if you're into that kind of thing but they're not all that great, imo. They've got a few sweet songs but for the most part they're nothing too special. But that might just be me.

[Chris Fallon]

Bigwig has two albums I like, but I would never choose to listen to them because I was in a "Bigwig mood." On shuffle, when they come up, it's fine.

Strung Out, however... I can always go for them. This album gets better with every listen. Might end up becoming my favorite from them. Time will tell.

[CellarGhosts]

Bigwig has two albums I like, but I would never choose to listen to them because I was in a "Bigwig mood." On shuffle, when they come up, it's fine.

Strung Out, however... I can always go for them. This album gets better with every listen. Might end up becoming my favorite from them. Time will tell.
Exactly how I feel about them. Invitation To Tragedy is a pretty solid album but I never really choose to listen to it, usually I just go for one or two songs now and then or if it comes up on shuffle.

But yeah, Strung Out are a band I can always go for haha. I think this might be my favorite of theirs too, but it's still a little early to tell for me. Either way, I would say it's their best album since Twisted By Design.

[CellarGhosts]

As of right now, I'd probably rank their albums like:

Agents Of The Underground > Twisted By Design > Blackhawks Over Los Angeles > An American Paradox > Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues > Exile In Oblivion >>>> The Skinny Years >>> Another Day In Paradise

I know putting STWB so low might be blasphemy but I just can't get into that one as much as everyone else, for some reason. I mean, it's a great album, its kind of a close call.

[AP_Punk]

interview! (http://www.punknews.org/article/35751)

[CellarGhosts]

All these kids on Punknews and whatever that write their little opinions...you know, (laughing)…this is our fucking life. We live this fucking life and then we record it.

Hahaha, awesome.

[prefix-core]

Did reading that interview make anyone else want to give Jason a hug? Haha. I don't know why, but parts of it struck me as really depressing...

[CellarGhosts]

Haha I know what you mean. He seemed pretty bummed/stressed out in parts.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Finally finished my review for this album last night.

[prefix-core]

Haha I know what you mean. He seemed pretty bummed/stressed out in parts.

It almost seemed...Bitter. Haha. Particularly the Fat Wreck bit.

[CellarGhosts]

It almost seemed...Bitter. Haha. Particularly the Fat Wreck bit.
Yeah, I hear that. I don't think Mike is too stoked on them anymore so I dunno. I'm just speculating though.

[raychull]

I feel very stupid. I came in here expecting the string quartet covers.

[prefix-core]

I feel very stupid. I came in here expecting the string quartet covers.

Little did you know that what you found was far more epic and heartfelt than string quartet covers of Dashboard Confessional jams. Sort of like Narnia. But with really, really sweet riffage.

[CellarGhosts]

Little did you know that what you found was far more epic and heartfelt than string quartet covers of Dashboard Confessional jams. Sort of like Narnia. But with really, really sweet riffage.
Hahaha, nicely done.

[prefix-core]

Hahaha, nicely done.

I may be running on four hours of sleep, a Pepsi, and some really rad Fat Wreck-style Aussie punk rock...But I still have my wits about me.

[raychull]

Little did you know that what you found was far more epic and heartfelt than string quartet covers of Dashboard Confessional jams. Sort of like Narnia. But with really, really sweet riffage.
:shrug: I'm not even a big fan of Dashboard Confessional. But I'll have to check it out next time I'm on.

[prefix-core]

...Sigh. If I ever start a band, I'm going to title our debut album: "The Lost Art of Poking Harmless Fun at People in a Playful Manner Over the Internet in a Vain Attempt at Cheeseball Humor."

[raychull]

...Sigh. If I ever start a band, I'm going to title our debut album: "The Lost Art of Poking Harmless Fun at People in a Playful Manner Over the Internet in a Vain Attempt at Cheeseball Humor."
I understood it, haha. I found it amusing. I'm just tired.

[raychull]

plus, i'm not very funny myself. so i can't come up with something witty to respond with, unfortunately.

[CellarGhosts]

I may be running on four hours of sleep, a Pepsi, and some really rad Fat Wreck-style Aussie punk rock...But I still have my wits about me.
Fat Wreck-style Aussie punk? Is this anyone I'd already be familiar with, or have you got a rec for me? Haha.

[prefix-core]

Fat Wreck-style Aussie punk? Is this anyone I'd already be familiar with, or have you got a rec for me? Haha.

Honestly? I've been gun-shy to post it for fear of looking like an ass. It seems like the sort of thing Justin would be all over. Haha. I actually just PMed him about it to see if he recommended it: Local Resident Failure. (http://www.myspace.com/localresidentfailure)

It reminds me of NOFX, Frenzal Rhomb (for obvious reasons), and earlier Lagwagon.

[CellarGhosts]

Honestly? I've been gun-shy to post it for fear of looking like an ass. It seems like the sort of thing Justin would be all over. Haha. I actually just PMed him about it to see if he recommended it: Local Resident Failure. (http://www.myspace.com/localresidentfailure)

It reminds me of NOFX, Frenzal Rhomb (for obvious reasons), and earlier Lagwagon.
Haha, I see what you mean. But I dig it. It's nothing amazing but it's enjoyable.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Finally finished this. (http://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/2691)

[caveBEAR]

It took me a while to get into Agents of the Underground, but I'm really digging it. Odd, but it's become my online poker anthem. Who knew? :shrug:

[SwiftSilentDead]

Strung Out's become one of my favorite bands in the past few months. I've been listening to all of their albums a lot.

[prefix-core]

It took me a while to get into Agents of the Underground, but I'm really digging it. Odd, but it's become my online poker anthem. Who knew? :shrug:

Haha. F'real? Whatever works, sir! Make that money!

[caveBEAR]

Haha. F'real? Whatever works, sir! Make that money!

I know, doesn't make sense to me, either...but I keep winning, and I'm not one to question the gods of fate and punk rock.

[prefix-core]

I know, doesn't make sense to me, either...but I keep winning, and I'm not one to question the gods of fate and punk rock.

Or Jason Cruz!

[caveBEAR]

Or Jason Cruz!

Indeed. I'd kill to go to one of his art shows out in Cali. The stuff I've seen online has been really awesome. As well, they need to headline another tour. They keep coming through Florida as a supporting act, and I don't want to go to the House of Blues. Ugh. I love their headlining tours, they kill it in the smaller venues. Strung Out and the Lawrence Arms are the only two bands I still get 6th grade excited to see...but alas, both hardly tour anymore it seems.

[prefix-core]

Indeed. I'd kill to go to one of his art shows out in Cali. The stuff I've seen online has been really awesome. As well, they need to headline another tour. They keep coming through Florida as a supporting act, and I don't want to go to the House of Blues. Ugh. I love their headlining tours, they kill it in the smaller venues. Strung Out and the Lawrence Arms are the only two bands I still get 6th grade excited to see...but alas, both hardly tour anymore it seems.

Strung Out gets me excited every single fucking time. I always need to be right up front, on the barricade/stage. They don't come 'round these parts often, but when they do...Holy fuck. I get so stoked. Haha. The crowds are always odd, though. I miss the show but they played with Bane a few years back, and apparently 50% of the crowd left before they even got on-stage (fuck MA hardcore kids--there, I said it).

And last time they played the 500-seater here...I Am Ghost opened up, it was a matinee show on a Sunday afternoon, and there were TONS of high-schoolers there strictly for the opener. But they were open-minded to stick around and check 'em out. Kind of cool.

As for the art shows? Can't front. Love it! But I think my personal preference for musician/artist is Brian from the Bouncing Souls. But uh, I may be a bit biased. Whatever. Haha.

[prefix-core]

Strung Out song to be in Guitar Hero 6! (http://www.punknews.org/article/39234) About time! Wonder what song it'll be...

[SophGod]

I hope it's Party In The Hills, I love that song to death.

[CellarGhosts]

"A War Called Home" would be pretty sweet.

[SwiftSilentDead]

My hope is for Solitaire or The Misanthropic Principle but it'll probably be something off Agents of the Underground. If that's the case then Andy Warhol or The Fever and the Sound would be awesome.

[SophGod]

I think anything off Blackhawks would be awesome.

[AP_Punk]

My hope is for Solitaire or The Misanthropic Principle but it'll probably be something off Agents of the Underground. If that's the case then Andy Warhol or The Fever and the Sound would be awesome.

ohyes. even though i rarely play those guitar games. haha.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Haha yeah, I rarely play them either but I was just saying that those would be good picks.

[jenkins24]

I'd like to see blueprint of the fall on Guitar Hero. Also, strung out coming to Stl with We Are the Union Sept 24th....can't wait to see them live for the first time

[SophGod]

I'd like to see blueprint of the fall on Guitar Hero. Also, strung out coming to Stl with We Are the Union Sept 24th....can't wait to see them live for the first time
the song on the game is "Calling" sweet choice if you ask me. and that show is going to be sick.

[2LW]

It's been months since I've listened to Exile in Oblivion (sadly the only Strung Out record I have), and I am still blown away. This band rips me apart.

[TwelveTribes230]

It's been months since I've listened to Exile in Oblivion (sadly the only Strung Out record I have), and I am still blown away. This band rips me apart.

That's my favorite CD by them..I suggest you get more though

[2LW]

That's my favorite CD by them..I suggest you get more though
I might! I'm on a kick with this type of music lately (someone from the other thread rec'd me a Living End record). What do you suggest I check out next?

[prefix-core]

Twisted By Design is my personal favorite. It's not as dark as Exile, but it's just as technical and just as fast--if not faster. Also: If you dig this style of music, you should probably check out A Wilhelm Scream and No Trigger as well.

[TwelveTribes230]

I might! I'm on a kick with this type of music lately (someone from the other thread rec'd me a Living End record). What do you suggest I check out next?

Yeah. As Prefix-core stated above Twisted By Design is really good (probably my second favorite CD) and has a more straightforward (yet still technical) punk sound, but if you into the more darker "metal" sound Blackhawks Over Los Angeles is good too.

[AP_Punk]

strung out retrospective album in the works! (http://www.fatwreck.com/news/) fan tatts needed

[2LW]

I just remembered a song I really loved not from Exile, Firecracker. Guess I'll check out the record which has that after Twisted by Design. Thanks for the recs! :nod:

[JakeChristopher]

they rock!

[DashingSokoudjo]

Band rules, although they kinda took their sound to it's peak and their latest albums kinda pale to their best works.

[prefix-core]

strung out retrospective album in the works! (http://www.fatwreck.com/news/) fan tatts needed

It's interesting to me that Fat keeps releasing these things. I would have thought labels would cut back on this sort of thing, what-with iTunes and all that jazz. But they've done a couple now so they must be selling! I'd like to think it's because younger fans are just getting into some of these bands and the older peeps are pickin' them up for the liner notes.

Fat Wreck always does a great job as far as releases like this go. So, color me stoked!

[prefix-core]

Maybe this has already been discussed, maybe not. But I was looking through Strung Out's discography today and umm...

Holy fuck. Is it just me or do they have one of the best track records ever as far as amazing album closers?

Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues - Wrong Side of the Tracks
Twisted by Design - Matchbox/book
An American Paradox - Cemetery
Exile in Oblivion - Misanthropic Principle
Blackhawks Over Los Angeles - Diver
Agents of the Underground - Andy Warhol

The only argument I can find in the bunch is that "Mission Statement" would have made a much stronger closer than "Diver."

[CellarGhosts]

I think I've mentioned that before haha. So yeah, definitely agreed. They can close out an album like no other.

[prefix-core]

I think I've mentioned that before haha. So yeah, definitely agreed. They can close out an album like no other.

I vaguely recalled the conversation but wasn't sure where or when it took place (i.e., in this thread, with my roommate, at a show, on Facebook). But it's so completely true...All of their closers are the hookiest songs on the fucking record! Haha. And they also tend to have the most emotional impact as well.

In related news: How great is the live version of "Matchbook" on Live in a Dive? Jason seems to feel that song on that recording just as much as the original recording. A rare find as far as live releases goes.

[prefix-core]

Also? This isn't perfect by any means, but this makes me wish Jason would do a rendition similar to this...

oJxcsqPie5w

[prefix-core]

Looks like they'll be doing a U.S. tour in May with Face to Face. Shows announced in Chicago (May 5th) and Washington D.C. (May 23rd). Whoo!

[Irken]

Exile in Oblivion is fucking awesome. I need to look into more of their albums.

[*banana*]

Exile in Oblivion is fucking awesome. I need to look into more of their albums.

Get Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, and then Twisted By Design.

[AP_Punk]

http://www.jbtvonline.com/songs/strung-out-solitaire

[AP_Punk]

new strung out comp coming soon via Fat! (http://www.fatwreck.com/news/detail/373)

[prefix-core]

new strung out comp coming soon via Fat! (http://www.fatwreck.com/news/detail/373)

I like that tracklisting! But I'm a bit uncertain as to how I feel about it all being remixed; it will probably help it all sound same-y though, which is often a problem with "best of" releases that start in the mid-90's and end in 2011! Haha.

[AP_Punk]

an interview! (http://thepunksite.com/interviews.php?page=strungout2011)

[prefix-core]

Re-mastered version of "Firecracker" streaming at AltPress! (http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_stream_strung_outs_firecr acker/) I have to say: I'm impressed at how good it sounds! Job well-done!

[CellarGhosts]

That sounds sweet. Almost like it was re-recorded. I dig it!

[prefix-core]

Totally! Fat Wreck usually does good when they re-master stuff*, but this surprised me!



* - It doesn't happen often. 3-4 times at this point, maybe?

[CellarGhosts]

Top Contenders is awesome. Remastering on all the tracks sounds insanely good. Well, most all of them. It's kind of pointless on the Blackhawks Over Los Angeles/Agents of the Underground tracks but I guess they remastered them too mostly for uniformity's sake. New songs rule too!

The only downside to this is that now I want to hear more older tracks get the same remastering treatment. Haha. Also, there's some odd omissions here (Solitaire, A War Called Home) but all in all it's a really solid collection.

[SwiftSilentDead]

I was rocking Exile In Oblivion later today. Still think it's my favorite from them but Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is up there too.

[2LW]

I was rocking Exile In Oblivion later today. Still think it's my favorite from them but Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is up there too.
Fuck yes. I will be doing this today as well.

[prefix-core]

Top Contenders is awesome. Remastering on all the tracks sounds insanely good. Well, most all of them. It's kind of pointless on the Blackhawks Over Los Angeles/Agents of the Underground tracks but I guess they remastered them too mostly for uniformity's sake. New songs rule too!

The only downside to this is that now I want to hear more older tracks get the same remastering treatment. Haha. Also, there's some odd omissions here (Solitaire, A War Called Home) but all in all it's a really solid collection.

I agree with everything here--all of the older tracks sound awesome! They retain the same flavor, but sound far crisper. As for the tracklisting? I feel the same way, but I guess there's only so much they could do. Shrug.

I wonder if the liner notes will be done similar to the Good Riddance and Strung Out b-sides releases; I dig reading what bands think of songs, what they were thinking when recording, associated stories, etc.

[CellarGhosts]

I agree with everything here--all of the older tracks sound awesome! They retain the same flavor, but sound far crisper. As for the tracklisting? I feel the same way, but I guess there's only so much they could do. Shrug.

I wonder if the liner notes will be done similar to the Good Riddance and Strung Out b-sides releases; I dig reading what bands think of songs, what they were thinking when recording, associated stories, etc.
Yeah, it's rare that re-masterings of old tracks like that sound this good. Usually it's kind of a subtle difference (like the No Use for a Name 'best of' comp). But everything sounds really great here.

And despite some songs I think could've been left off/or switched out for others, I think it's a really solid collection and could serve as a nice introduction to the band for any new fans.