10/17/04 - Jared Kaufman

[Jared Kaufman]

Maybe one weekend I'll actually get this right and will have them up on a Sunday, but with that being said, this is what I've been listening to throughout the week:

Mae (http://www.whatismae.com) - Destination: Beautiful
The album title alone describes this disc, beautiful. It's been awhile since I've listened to this band/album and I never fully got into them with the exception of a few tracks, but after listening to "Tisbury Lane" on their pureVOLUME page (http://www.purevolume.com/mae) and this album straight through again, I'm really starting to appreciate this band for what it is. I know a lot of people who have listened to this band once and haven't "gotten it," but do yourself a favor and at least give them a few more spins. I'm anixously waiting for their next release just to see what they've come up with and to see the direction their heading after the jazzy vibe that was presented on "Tisbury Lane."

Straylight Run (http://www.straylightrun.com) - Self Titled
I know a lot of people were disappointed with this release and granted I like some of the demos better than the re-done versions of some of the songs, but what makes this album so special to me are three of the new tracks. "Sympathy For The Martyr", "Another Word For Desperate", and "Now It's Done" are just tracks chock full of emotion and honesty that I get a chill listening to them each time. I also love the re-done version of "It's For The Best" due to the contributing guest vocals of Nate from The Format (http://www.theformat.com). The sound of his voice on that song just has a very "ironic" feel, but it adds a special spice that I can't put into words.

This Providence (http://www.thisprovidence.com) - Our Worlds Divorce
Yep, I haven't stopped listening to this disc with the exception of a few breaks here and there throughout the last couple of weeks. There's just something about the melodies, hooks and lyrics on this disc that just capture me each time. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year and I'm sure many of you into the whole Gatsby's American Dream (http://www.gatsbysamericandream.com), Acceptance (http://www.acceptancerock.com), etc. style of music writing and sound will love this disc just as much.

[Scott Weber]

Maybe one weekend I'll actually get this right and will have them up on a Sunday, but with that being said, this is what I've been listening to throughout the week:

Mae (http://www.whatismae.com) - Destination: Beautiful
The album title alone describes this disc, beautiful. It's been awhile since I've listened to this band/album and I never fully got into them with the exception of a few tracks, but after listening to "Tisbury Lane" on their pureVOLUME page (http://www.purevolume.com/mae) and this album straight through again, I'm really starting to appreciate this band for what it is. I know a lot of people who have listened to this band once and haven't "gotten it," but do yourself a favor and at least give them a few more spins. I'm anixously waiting for their next release just to see what they've come up with and to see the direction their heading after the jazzy vibe that was presented on "Tisbury Lane."

Straylight Run (http://www.straylightrun.com) - Self Titled
I know a lot of people were disappointed with this release and granted I like some of the demos better than the re-done versions of some of the songs, but what makes this album so special to me are three of the new tracks. "Sympathy For The Martyr", "Another Word For Desperate", and "Now It's Done" are just tracks chock full of emotion and honesty that I get a chill listening to them each time. I also love the re-done version of "It's For The Best" due to the contributing guest vocals of Nate from The Format (http://www.theformat.com). The sound of his voice on that song just has a very "ironic" feel, but it adds a special spice that I can't put into words.

This Providence (http://www.thisprovidence.com) - Our Worlds Divorce
Yep, I haven't stopped listening to this disc with the exception of a few breaks here and there throughout the last couple of weeks. There's just something about the melodies, hooks and lyrics on this disc that just capture me each time. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year and I'm sure many of you into the whole Gatsby's American Dream (http://www.gatsbysamericandream.com), Acceptance (http://www.acceptancerock.com), etc. style of music writing and sound will love this disc just as much.

win/lose/win

[Tyler Revolution]

Maybe one weekend I'll actually get this right and will have them up on a Sunday, but with that being said, this is what I've been listening to throughout the week:

Mae (http://www.whatismae.com) - Destination: Beautiful
The album title alone describes this disc, beautiful. It's been awhile since I've listened to this band/album and I never fully got into them with the exception of a few tracks, but after listening to "Tisbury Lane" on their pureVOLUME page (http://www.purevolume.com/mae) and this album straight through again, I'm really starting to appreciate this band for what it is. I know a lot of people who have listened to this band once and haven't "gotten it," but do yourself a favor and at least give them a few more spins. I'm anixously waiting for their next release just to see what they've come up with and to see the direction their heading after the jazzy vibe that was presented on "Tisbury Lane."

Straylight Run (http://www.straylightrun.com) - Self Titled
I know a lot of people were disappointed with this release and granted I like some of the demos better than the re-done versions of some of the songs, but what makes this album so special to me are three of the new tracks. "Sympathy For The Martyr", "Another Word For Desperate", and "Now It's Done" are just tracks chock full of emotion and honesty that I get a chill listening to them each time. I also love the re-done version of "It's For The Best" due to the contributing guest vocals of Nate from The Format (http://www.theformat.com). The sound of his voice on that song just has a very "ironic" feel, but it adds a special spice that I can't put into words.

This Providence (http://www.thisprovidence.com) - Our Worlds Divorce
Yep, I haven't stopped listening to this disc with the exception of a few breaks here and there throughout the last couple of weeks. There's just something about the melodies, hooks and lyrics on this disc that just capture me each time. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year and I'm sure many of you into the whole Gatsby's American Dream (http://www.gatsbysamericandream.com), Acceptance (http://www.acceptancerock.com), etc. style of music writing and sound will love this disc just as much.


I just saw Mae about 2 weeks ago and bought their cd, because I couldn't find it anywhere at all. But its fucking amazing. Good pick with This Providence as well. I haven't heard the new Straylight though.

[Nate_RAWKS]

This Providence (http://www.thisprovidence.com) - Our Worlds Divorce
Yep, I haven't stopped listening to this disc with the exception of a few breaks here and there throughout the last couple of weeks. There's just something about the melodies, hooks and lyrics on this disc that just capture me each time. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year and I'm sure many of you into the whole Gatsby's American Dream (http://www.gatsbysamericandream.com), Acceptance (http://www.acceptancerock.com), etc. style of music writing and sound will love this disc just as much.


I have to totally agree with you on that one. This Providence rocks my socks off!! This cd is in my top 5 for sure. It came out of nowhere and blew me away.

[make_this_hurt]

I was a little disappointed at first with Straylight Run, but man, after really listening to it, those songs really emerge. Amazing, amazing songs.

Good pick with Mae, great band and great guys.

[AbsentTruth]

Yep, good shit... :)

[JeffPopular]

true, this providence came outta left field...but damn i agree it'll be up there in the top 5. just listen to the first 10 seconds of the cd, and your hooked.. "hold it all - together" amazing! chills, chills, chills every time.

[Scott Weber]

true, this providence came outta left field...but damn i agree it'll be up there in the top 5. just listen to the first 10 seconds of the cd, and your hooked.. "hold it all - together" amazing! chills, chills, chills every time.

look for my review of this to be posted very soon (like this afternoon)

[Nate_RAWKS]

First few seconds i was hooked too!! Looking forward to that review Scott.

[The Marc]

"Gatsby's American Dream, Acceptance, etc. style of music writing and sound"????

[Aileen]

This Providence (http://www.thisprovidence.com) - Our Worlds Divorce
Yep, I haven't stopped listening to this disc with the exception of a few breaks here and there throughout the last couple of weeks. There's just something about the melodies, hooks and lyrics on this disc that just capture me each time. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year and I'm sure many of you into the whole Gatsby's American Dream (http://www.gatsbysamericandream.com), Acceptance (http://www.acceptancerock.com), etc. style of music writing and sound will love this disc just as much.
i haven't been able to stop listening to this either

[Tyler Revolution]

"Gatsby's American Dream, Acceptance, etc. style of music writing and sound"????


Yes? You don't agree? I do.

[The Bled 13]

The guys in Mae are fucking goofy looking.

[saintjoel]

win/lose/win

i think im in love with the new straylight

[swrilltearuaprt]

i completely agree with all of them

[The Marc]

Yes? You don't agree? I do.

Based on only the Acceptance ep, it's impossible to compare them to Gatsby's. The ep was so Jimmy Eat World, it was painful. But I'll give their new stuff a shot.

Oh, and Gatsby's American Dream is the freaking best band in the multiverse.

[ActorInThisPlay]

The new Straylight Run is just simply amazing. I seriously cannot stop listening to it.

[yourmom91685]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jared Kaufman
This Providence - Our Worlds Divorce
Yep, I haven't stopped listening to this disc with the exception of a few breaks here and there throughout the last couple of weeks. There's just something about the melodies, hooks and lyrics on this disc that just capture me each time. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year and I'm sure many of you into the whole Gatsby's American Dream, Acceptance, etc. style of music writing and sound will love this disc just as much.


i haven't been able to stop listening to this either


I still ahven't been able to get a hold of this cd. Where can I find it at?

[Jared Kaufman]

I still ahven't been able to get a hold of this cd. Where can I find it at?
Your mom.

/kidding

Not exactly sure.

[robhimself]

win/lose/win


thats what i was thinking. mae is great and i'm really getting into this providence, but i've never seen whats so great about straylight run (except for a few songs)

[GAD_guy]

Based on only the Acceptance ep, it's impossible to compare them to Gatsby's. The ep was so Jimmy Eat World, it was painful. But I'll give their new stuff a shot.

Oh, and Gatsby's American Dream is the freaking best band in the multiverse.

i too see very little similarties in the styles of acceptance and gatsby's american dream, and i have the acceptance EP as well as the leaked version of their new album. so i don't know what he was talking about.

[Jared Kaufman]

i too see very little similarties in the styles of acceptance and gatsby's american dream, and i have the acceptance EP as well as the leaked version of their new album. so i don't know what he was talking about.
Well, I'll break it down. On the new This Providence there are some very similar singing / vocal styles in some parts of the songs that sound very Gatsby's American Dream-ish and just the overall song writing (i.e. metaphors, style of writing lyrics, etc.) is very similar to that of Acceptance and GAD. Just my personal opinion, though.

[thisprovidence]

We <3 Gatsbys

[Zinja]

Yes yes yes.

This providence is amazing.

As are all of the incredible seattle bands. We've just got a style going for us:
Gatsby's American Dream
Acceptance
Emery
Surrounded By Lions (Older stuff)
Roundabout.

Ya. check it.

[cashonthestereo]

when will someones recomendations actually have new bands that no ones heard of? its always talking about old bands that everyone knows or new bands that AP talks about, so everyone knows them anyways. just wondering.

[WSUskee]

I know you can get the This Providence CD from Smart punk but I dont think any retailers that I know of have it I havent even seen it for sale in Seattle. Also anyone in the Seattle area November 17th Gatsby American Dream, This Providence and Daphene Loves Derby play Graceland for FREE its a tough choice for me because Acceptance plays with Amber Pacific and Dead Poetic the same night at Studio 7.

[Jared Kaufman]

when will someones recomendations actually have new bands that no ones heard of? its always talking about old bands that everyone knows or new bands that AP talks about, so everyone knows them anyways. just wondering.
When we or I at least come across a new band that triggers something within side me. Lately I haven't been hearing any "new" bands that have struck any chord with me at all.

[StartingLine182]

I really like the new Straylight Run. Destination: Beautiful is probably one of my favorite Cds.

[Scott Weber]

I know you can get the This Providence CD from Smart punk but I dont think any retailers that I know of have it I havent even seen it for sale in Seattle. Also anyone in the Seattle area November 17th Gatsby American Dream, This Providence and Daphene Loves Derby play Graceland for FREE its a tough choice for me because Acceptance plays with Amber Pacific and Dead Poetic the same night at Studio 7.

Actually, the free show is Nov. 13th - so there's no conflict there. Everyone should go.

[broph2220]

The New Straylight is amazing! the only song that i don't like is tool sheds and hot tubs... It just doesn't fit in my opinion....

But even that song can be tolerated... overall this CD is easily 9/10!

[The Bled 13]

Why the fuck do you guys all recommend that same damn music?

[The Bled 13]

Does this say something about how deep your music taste is?

[Zinja]

it goes deeper than you know. listen to it, before judging.

-ZJ

[thisprovidence]

I know you can get the This Providence CD from Smart punk but I dont think any retailers that I know of have it I havent even seen it for sale in Seattle. Also anyone in the Seattle area November 17th Gatsby American Dream, This Providence and Daphene Loves Derby play Graceland for FREE its a tough choice for me because Acceptance plays with Amber Pacific and Dead Poetic the same night at Studio 7.

Acceptance is in corona CA on nov 13th. thats when our cd release is at graceland in seattle. They arent at studio seven until the 17th. and as far as the cd on smartpunk. That is our old ep we released ourselves last year. Our Worlds Divorce doesnt come out untill nov 16th. thanks

[takingbackrufio]

Straylight Run was admittedly overhyped. I still enoyed the album, and especially the three songs that Jared mentioned: Now It's Done, Sympathy for the Martyr, and Another Word for Desperate are simply brilliant.