Unwritten Law (Official Thread)

[AP_Punk]

Discuss.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I dig.

[AP_Punk]

Elva is a good rock album. And I think they're past their prime nowadays.

[Smash Adams]

I'm seeing red
don't think you're gonna see my face again

[AP_Punk]

I'm seeing red
don't think you're gonna see my face again

I used to rock out to that album and their self-titled all throughout 8th grade. Haha.

[DCfreak]

Loved this band... Blame it on me, Sound Siren, Underground, Teenage Suicide...

Soooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooood

[AP_Punk]

Loved this band... Blame it on me, Sound Siren, Underground, Teenage Suicide...

Soooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooood

:nod:

I haven't heard The Hit List. How's it sound?

[mrzippo3]

Maybe it's just me, but "Here's To The Mourning" is one of my favorite albums of all time. I fucking love it.

[AP_Punk]

Maybe it's just me, but "Here's To The Mourning" is one of my favorite albums of all time. I fucking love it.

I couldn't get into all of it, but there's a few tracks that I like.

[mrzippo3]

I couldn't get into all of it, but there's a few tracks that I like.
I really love the intro, and the song with the cheerleaders rules

[2 fly and shy]

I have very fond memories of Elva.

And this one time....I got high with Scott Russo.

[AP_Punk]

I have very fond memories of Elva.

And this one time....I got high with Scott Russo.

Haha. That's awesome.

[lilaussiepunkr]

follow the leader
amazing

[AP_Punk]

I think I'll give Here's To The Mourning another listen today.

[TheOtherAndrew]

:nod:

I haven't heard The Hit List. How's it sound?
CRAAAAAP

They shouldn't have rerecorded all their songs. It was just unnecessary.

[AP_Punk]

CRAAAAAP

They shouldn't have rerecorded all their songs. It was just unnecessary.

I knew it. I'm downloading it right now. I'm going to give it a listen.

[guitarhead913]

Elva is a good rock album. And I think they're past their prime nowadays.

i totally agree

i saw them during the summer a few months back, it was nice to hear some of the songs from elva and the few others that i knew, but they deffinitley seem too old now.

blame it on me is one of their best songs

[CellarGhosts]

good band, some really good songs, but still not a favorite.
not that they're bad at all, just I cant get into them as much.

[AP_Punk]

Yeah, these re-recordings were unnecessary.

[guitarhead913]

Yeah, these re-recordings were unnecessary.

what songs were re-recorded?

[AP_Punk]

what songs were re-recorded?

The Hit List (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hit_List). :nod:

[guitarhead913]

all of them?!

[DCfreak]

I dont know HOW but... the hit list got on my computer and i gave it a listen and just though it was a bunch of stupid doubles and deleted it all. I used to love this band but for what ever reason i completely stopped listening to them. Thanks for reminding me, now i must burn a mix of all their good shit :D

[AP_Punk]

all of them?!

Yes, sir.

[guitarhead913]

that's sad :(

[fran.182]

she says is a great song

[gloriousmuse]

I've only owned Elva, but it was terrific. Definitely a great album for the summer.

*looks for cd*

[Kid B]

I loved the song save me when I was like 9. I didn't realize it was about drug addiction.

[Dr. Acula]

I use to dig these guys in my formative years...

Only thing I can listen to without cringing is the self titled and Elva and neither are great. Typical melodic so-cal punk rock.

Anyway, Scott Russo has to be one of the world's worst lyrics not to mention a scumbag. Jenn can tell you a good story about going to see them and Scott talking about wanting to do lines of coke with not only his parents in attendence but his daughter and son.

[duhpunk]

i love this band. their tour with Zebrahead was the best show i saw all last summer. Elva is great.

[notoaststereo]

im a fan.

[stfu_man]

Never really liked them, however I do listen to the song 'Cailin'. It's nice.

[AP_Punk]

Haha. "Cailin". :music:

[Buried A Lie]

I didn't really like Here's To The Mourning. It was pretty boring besides for maybe 2-3 tracks. But Elva is a really great album.

[reissgoespunk]

I slammed on Oz Factor today for the the first time in years.

[AP_Punk]

Live & Lawless in September (http://www.punknews.org/article/29906)

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I saw them last summer with Zebrahead. They played a good amount of songs from Elva, so I was happy.

[AP_Punk]

cover art (http://www.punknews.org/releasedetail/3031)

"shoulda known better (live)" (http://www.punknews.org/article/30320)

This comment made me laugh:

"Tons of great bands break up and these guys are clinging on for life. Great."

[AP_Punk]

I think Live and Lawless comes out this tuesday?

[abusedcat]

Bump.
Been diggin' s/t a lot recently.

[TerrancePryor]

Actress,model,dancer,WHATEVER!!

Elva rules.

[AP_Punk]

benefit for scott russo tonight (http://www.punknews.org/article/32278)

wow that sucks.

[reissgoespunk]

Check out my interview with Scott Russo: http://kerpunk.tumblr.com/post/502079295/exclusive-interview-with-scott-russo-unwritten

[AP_Punk]

Check out my interview with Scott Russo: http://kerpunk.tumblr.com/post/502079295/exclusive-interview-with-scott-russo-unwritten

good, good stuff once again. keep it up!

[reissgoespunk]

good, good stuff once again. keep it up!

Thanks, dude.

[AP_Punk]

cailin in "cailin", all grown up:

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[AussieBoy]

cailin in "cailin", all grown up:

T9GCMglVkfw



oh my god she is gorgeous!!!


any news on the new album, definantly the quietist of the few big rock albums released this month (FFAF, yellowcard, panic, rise against)

[AussieBoy]

Leak you prick of a cd!! I'm seeing them in 3 days an want it now!!!!!

[Matty-E]

Leak you prick of a cd!! I'm seeing them in 3 days an want it now!!!!!

Yeah I'm seeing them in Melbourne and it comes out 2 days after I see them.

[AussieBoy]

Yeah I'm seeing them in Melbourne and it comes out 2 days after I see them.

Solid!!! Im tempted to see what newies they play if brissie is up on setlist.com or whatever the site is. One do like being surprised oncthe night. I'll prob end up blind an get a surprise the next day if I look up sydneys setlist ad the Sharkies are on tv before hand and footy gets me hammered


Edit: it leaked says a 128Kb version is out there. We'll see,....


Prob will play starships. And maybe swan song. Swan song is much better

[maxswellrevenge]

Leak you prick of a cd!! I'm seeing them in 3 days an want it now!!!!!
here ya go mate (http://www.mediafire.com/?byaw4lbucxxbp95)!

[maxswellrevenge]

stream new single here

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new album is awesome, i dig all 11 tracks.

[AussieBoy]

here ya go mate (http://www.mediafire.com/?byaw4lbucxxbp95)!

GOLD!!! and with 4 hours to spare, i can prob get 5 listens in a reckon before UL & beer o'clock!
cheers mate

[maxswellrevenge]

GOLD!!! and with 4 hours to spare, i can prob get 5 listens in a reckon before UL & beer o'clock!
cheers mate
no problem!!! i really enjoyed it, it's a fun record to listen to. hope you like it. have fun at the show!

[prefix-core]

Scott is on the Jason Ellis Show right now on Sirius/XM's Faction. Just in case anybody cares or has satellite radio. Hah!

[AP_Punk]

for now, "Nevermind" is my new favorite UL tune, off the new album at least, which sounds a little better than i expected.

[prefix-core]

for now, "Nevermind" is my new favorite UL tune, off the new album at least, which sounds a little better than i expected.

I'm not sure which is a favorite of mine, but overall? Way better than that last record! I dig roughly 50% of the record and absolutely loathe the otehr half, haha. Here's a brief review/write-up. The songs I like are perfect for driving fast on a summer night. Especially the one with Del the Funky Homosapien. That shit rules.

1.) Starships and Apocalypse - Catchy song with a groovin' bass line. Super catchy but uh, the lyrics ruin this one for me.
2.) Nevermind - Sweet guitar riff, fun synth lines. The "woah-uh-oh" in the background sounds like something from a travel commercial for some tropical island. That being said? This song is pretty great.
3.) Dark Dayz - This song sounds like a clusterfuck during the verses and the choruses are kind of "meh."
4.) Last Chance - More grooves. I dig the dark vibes on this one.
5.) Sing - Balladry! Always an Unwritten Law strongsuit. Great song.
6.) Superbad - Rad guitar riff, but uh, this shit is buttrocky.
7.) Let You Go - Vaguely rap-rock. Boring as hell during the verses, but the chorus reminds me of something they would have written for Elva.
8.) Chicken (Ready to Go) - Fuckin' A. This song rules. Fast, catchy, and Del adds quite a bit to it. This song is cheesy, but having a guest rapper makes it feel more sincere.
9.) On My Own - Another song that reminds me of Elva. Solid power-pop track.
10.) Love Love Love - Fuck this cheeseball song. That being said? Could be a Top 40 hit.
11.) Swan Song - Good song. Speedy, catchy.

I think what bums me out the most about these guys isn't the "change in style," because I was with them during Elva and most of the songs I like on the last albums show a growth beyond their skate-punk days. It's more the overall attitude. They're very...Bro-y. Maybe that seems a bit judgemental or whatever, but that's the general vibe they put off. It's like, "FUCK YEAH MANG! ARENA ROCK BOO'YAH!" Or something. Haha. I don't know how to articulate it...

[Mario57]

I'm not sure which is a favorite of mine, but overall? Way better than that last record! I dig roughly 50% of the record and absolutely loathe the otehr half, haha. Here's a brief review/write-up. The songs I like are perfect for driving fast on a summer night. Especially the one with Del the Funky Homosapien. That shit rules.

1.) Starships and Apocalypse - Catchy song with a groovin' bass line. Super catchy but uh, the lyrics ruin this one for me.
2.) Nevermind - Sweet guitar riff, fun synth lines. The "woah-uh-oh" in the background sounds like something from a travel commercial for some tropical island. That being said? This song is pretty great.
3.) Dark Dayz - This song sounds like a clusterfuck during the verses and the choruses are kind of "meh."
4.) Last Chance - More grooves. I dig the dark vibes on this one.
5.) Sing - Balladry! Always an Unwritten Law strongsuit. Great song.
6.) Superbad - Rad guitar riff, but uh, this shit is buttrocky.
7.) Let You Go - Vaguely rap-rock. Boring as hell during the verses, but the chorus reminds me of something they would have written for Elva.
8.) Chicken (Ready to Go) - Fuckin' A. This song rules. Fast, catchy, and Del adds quite a bit to it. This song is cheesy, but having a guest rapper makes it feel more sincere.
9.) On My Own - Another song that reminds me of Elva. Solid power-pop track.
10.) Love Love Love - Fuck this cheeseball song. That being said? Could be a Top 40 hit.
11.) Swan Song - Good song. Speedy, catchy.

I think what bums me out the most about these guys isn't the "change in style," because I was with them during Elva and most of the songs I like on the last albums show a growth beyond their skate-punk days. It's more the overall attitude. They're very...Bro-y. Maybe that seems a bit judgemental or whatever, but that's the general vibe they put off. It's like, "FUCK YEAH MANG! ARENA ROCK BOO'YAH!" Or something. Haha. I don't know how to articulate it...

It sounds like they want to be so much bigger than they are ?

[maxswellrevenge]

new music video is up for the title track!

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[Justin_stacy]

New video for Sing (http://www.punknews.org/article/43198).

[maxswellrevenge]

its on youtube as well

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[StellaPark]

Swan is a very solid return for UL. They will always be one of the most under rated bands ever but that's where they belong.

[s2h72]

i read steve and pat left what happened?

[maxswellrevenge]

i read steve and pat left what happened?
you can read about it here

http://kroq.radio.com/2011/08/10/unwritten-laws-guitarist-steve-morris-bassist-pat-kim-leaving-band/

[AP_Punk]

oh scott ... i think he just likes firing band members.

the comments on the story here (http://www.punknews.org/article/43867) are pretty amusing.

[prefix-core]

Scott Russo is kind of an asshole. It's pretty well-documented at this point. I remember meeting him at a show years back (2002) and he couldn't have been a sweeter guy to the fans, but I also remember reading an interview with another former band member who said something like: "Unwritten Law has pretty much become the Scott Russo Wants to be a Rock Star" show. It aligns with a lot of the behavior/band members leaving stuff, the direction the band took sonically...And his most recent appearance on the Jason Ellis Show where he showed up in the AM trashed.

I don't have anything when bands party or whatever; just y'know, so long as it's not self-destructive. Then it starts to bum me the fuck out.

[prefix-core]

Also: Here's Scott's side of the story from the Examiner. (http://www.examiner.com/concert-in-new-york/interview-scott-russo-of-unwritten-law-explains-departure-of-longtime-members) He brings up some good points but still sounds like a dick. An honest dick, granted, but a dick.

[AP_Punk]

haha, the "scott russo wants to be a rock star" show seems like a fitting way to describe it. big bummer that steve and pat are gone. i'm still somewhat interested in where the band goes next, mainly out of morbid curiosity now. haha.

ohyeah, anyone pick up, or hear, the remastered re-issue of the blue room?

[AP_Punk]

Also: Here's Scott's side of the story from the Examiner. (http://www.examiner.com/concert-in-new-york/interview-scott-russo-of-unwritten-law-explains-departure-of-longtime-members) He brings up some good points but still sounds like a dick. An honest dick, granted, but a dick.

this image of him is all i could think of while reading that:

http://www.punknews.org/images/bands/features/unwrittenlaw-1300895112.jpg

and some good points are made in the org comments (http://www.punknews.org/article/43867):

Hey remember when the old drummer from this band pawned all their equipment to buy drugs?

And when they had to cancel those shows because somebody tried to blow up the guitarist's house?

And when everyone spent more time talking about the singer's coke habits than they did his lyrics?

Basically what I'm saying is; Unwritten Law are a train wreck.

I want to see a Scott Russo and Tom Gabel vs Ben Weasel and the dude from Trapped Under Ice. We'll call it DoucheBrawl 2011. And a blonde, female police officer referee.

heh

[prefix-core]

Scott would win. Based solely on the "bro-down" factor. Tommy would have zero reason to fight him and thus wouldn't be bothered, and Ben is only tough when he's on-stage.

In other news: Haven't heard the remastering, but I'm hoping it's good. I kinda dig that record! Not as much as Oz Factor but yeah...

[maxswellrevenge]

the rest of Unwritten Law's tour with The Ataris has been postponed.

http://www.facebook.com/unwrittenlaw.music#!/unwrittenlaw.music/posts/10150404392856508