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Klatzke
08/31/08, 07:29 PM
No official thread, so here.

Who diggs em?

I just grabbed About A Burning Fire and The Great Depression today. I still think Silence is my favorite from them, but that could easily change.
Troggy
08/31/08, 07:38 PM
nahhhhhhhhhhh
Rawrr
08/31/08, 07:40 PM
I listened to Silence a lot in 5th and 6th grade, haven't done so in a while.
Mskillet90
08/31/08, 08:06 PM
The Great Depression was pretty good.
Klatzke
08/31/08, 08:09 PM
I listened to Silence a lot in 5th and 6th grade, haven't done so in a while.
Was that a shot or just a statement?

Since it came out in like, 2002, that would make sense for ya though i guess.
Klatzke
08/31/08, 08:09 PM
The Great Depression was pretty good.
Any good tracks on that one? I'm not really getting into it atm.
Getup and Dance
08/31/08, 08:09 PM
Wow, I havent heard about this band for years.

I wasnt that much of a fan though.
Klatzke
08/31/08, 08:10 PM
Wow, I havent heard about this band for years.

I wasnt that much of a fan though.
They're last release was an EP last summer, but it wasn't great. IMO the older stuff is better.
Getup and Dance
08/31/08, 08:11 PM
They're last release was an EP last summer, but it wasn't great. IMO the older stuff is better.

All I have ever listened to was the S/T and A thought Crushed my Mind. They werent that bad.
Klatzke
08/31/08, 08:18 PM
All I have ever listened to was the S/T and A thought Crushed my Mind. They werent that bad.
Those are the two I've never heard. You should listen to the newer stuff..

I particularly like Silence and About A Burning Fire.

The Great Depression seems more mainstream-oriented.
Matthew Tsai
08/31/08, 08:28 PM
they're ok
Circa1628
08/31/08, 09:20 PM
their first four albums were great, especially Silence and About A Burning Fire, The Great Depression was okay, but it was definitly a step down
Klatzke
08/31/08, 09:25 PM
their first four albums were great, especially Silence and About A Burning Fire, The Great Depression was okay, but it was definitly a step down
That's what I'm thinking. It seems like it's much more mainstream.
Circa1628
08/31/08, 09:26 PM
That's what I'm thinking. It seems like it's much more mainstream.

yeah, they really lost their heavier edge on that CD
Rawrr
08/31/08, 09:26 PM
It was just a statement.
Klatzke
08/31/08, 09:30 PM
yeah, they really lost their heavier edge on that CD
Mmhmm, and that's what i really liked about the others. It still seems like it's alright though, i haven't gotten a good chance to listen to it.
Circa1628
08/31/08, 09:34 PM
Mmhmm, and that's what i really liked about the others. It still seems like it's alright though, i haven't gotten a good chance to listen to it.

yeah his vocals are still some of the best in music, and it's a great album, better than most bands, but not up to Blindsides expectations
Klatzke
08/31/08, 09:36 PM
yeah his vocals are still some of the best in music, and it's a great album, better than most bands, but not up to Blindsides expectations
Mmhmm, you heard the new EP? It's kinda the same way.
captainamazing4
08/31/08, 10:39 PM
decent at best
ThemChains
08/31/08, 10:41 PM
I always thought this band tried to sound like Refused. It could be misplaced judgement though.
airik625
08/31/08, 10:42 PM
I enjoy this band, but I haven't listened to them in a while.
Mskillet90
09/01/08, 09:50 AM
The Great Depression was definitely more mainstream-oriented. It was still pretty good, though.
downtotheriver
10/05/08, 06:03 PM
Bump

Listening to this band right now, forgot how much I liked them.

I'm assuming this band would have a bad reception on AP but who knows...
micahistheballs
10/05/08, 06:12 PM
Haven't listened to them in a while, but used to really enjoy Silence a lot back in the day.
downtotheriver
10/05/08, 06:15 PM
Haven't listened to them in a while, but used to really enjoy Silence a lot back in the day.

Whoa, you just quoted me while we're on the phone.

Why?
micahistheballs
10/05/08, 06:41 PM
Whoa, you just quoted me while we're on the phone.

Why?
I don't know what you're talking about.
downtotheriver
10/05/08, 06:41 PM
I don't know what you're talking about.

You're so douchie.
HangsLikeHeaven
10/05/08, 06:42 PM
Listened to them like 7 years ago.
downtotheriver
10/05/08, 06:50 PM
Listened to them like 7 years ago.

I loved this band in 2003.
HangsLikeHeaven
10/05/08, 06:57 PM
I don't think I knew them outside of 2 songs or so.
Klatzke
10/05/08, 07:00 PM
Their first few albums were kickass.

The Great Depression and the new(est) ep were aright, but I didn't think they chalked up to Silence or About A Burning Fire.
Burning Star IV
10/05/08, 07:19 PM
Love this band.
downtotheriver
10/05/08, 07:26 PM
Love this band.

This band has faded out of popularity so much...
micahistheballs
10/05/08, 07:29 PM
Do they even have a new record coming out soon or anything?
Burning Star IV
10/05/08, 07:35 PM
I have no idea what's going on with them. They've only played one date in North America in the last two years.
downtotheriver
10/05/08, 08:06 PM
They're getting kind of old...I've kind of assumed them to be on a more hiatus status.
Circa1628
10/05/08, 08:23 PM
About A Burning Fire > Silence > A Thought Crushed My Mind > The Great Depression > Blindside
silentstar1134
11/23/08, 02:54 PM
I still love this band. Maybe my favorite even... Silence and About a burning fire are the best in my opinion
micahistheballs
01/17/09, 09:57 PM
Listening now. Not nearly as bad as I thought they'd be now. Rather enjoying this actually. Very good band.
Fin.
01/18/09, 08:39 AM
Blindside was one of my favorite bands in the early 2000's. I absolutely loved Silence. I still listen to it occasionally. They were a very solid live band, as well. I wish they'd come back to the US and tour. Some new music would be nice, too!
Klatzke
01/18/09, 09:05 AM
I have no idea what's going on with them. They've only played one date in North America in the last two years.
Yeah, you know what's ridiculous? It was 30 minutes from me and I didn't find out about it until the day after.
ZeroGravity107
01/18/09, 10:13 AM
I've got Silence and About A Burning Fire. Not my favorite band but definitely worth a good listen. I heard them come on at a party once and I was pretty souped, because generally all I hear at parties is garbage.


How many albums do these guys have?
Klatzke
01/18/09, 10:47 AM
I've got Silence and About A Burning Fire. Not my favorite band but definitely worth a good listen. I heard them come on at a party once and I was pretty souped, because generally all I hear at parties is garbage.


How many albums do these guys have?
A Thought Crushed My Mind, Blindside, Silence, About a Burning Fire, The Great Depression, The Black Rose EP

And I'm thinking there's more prior to A Thought Crushed My Mind. ATCMM is definitely not what you'd expect from Silence, AABF.. Quite a bit heavier, and not nearly as much use of melody, though it is worth a listen.
bassdrummer2333
01/18/09, 11:46 AM
I have only listened to About a Burning Fire and am starting to listen to the great depression.
jdark6
01/18/09, 12:53 PM
I only know of them in the form of the song that was on Need for Speed Underground..can't remember the name of it though.
awakeohsleeper
05/21/09, 05:51 AM
Blindside are apparently playing a show in the US in August:
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/wordpress/2009/05/20/blindside-show-in-southern-california

Exciting. I've missed this band for far too long!
Regards
05/21/09, 06:03 AM
I need to get About A Burning Fire. Used to have it but I'm not sure what I did with it.
awakeohsleeper
05/21/09, 07:06 AM
Oddly enough, I don't own that record either.
micahistheballs
05/21/09, 07:37 AM
I always forget that this band doesn't suck.
Regards
05/21/09, 07:50 AM
I always forget that this band doesn't suck.
lol, they really are a gem in a genre of bands that usually do.
zonto
05/21/09, 08:39 AM
All I remember about Blindside is:

"I answer with a RESTLESS OK but I'm about to blow when you're gone!"

One of my favorite song openings.

"I'm a vampire! I'm a vampire! I'm afraid the light will set me on FIRE!"
awakeohsleeper
05/21/09, 09:06 AM
lol, they really are a gem in a genre of bands that usually do.

Definitely! I'm excited by that the rumours of a new show in the US means a new album is on the horizon.
Trauma Caspian
05/21/09, 08:25 PM
Blinside are fantastic! I have seen them twice once with Linkin Park for the PRO tour then later with Mewithoutyou so that was a awesome show. The guys in Blinside are really cool to they stayed around talking to a us for a good while even though they were tired as hell.
xJesusFreakx
05/21/09, 08:32 PM
Worthy bump. I haven't listened to Blindside in way too long, and this thread has motivated me to do so. Definitely a classic for me, and one that I can still listen to for more than simply nostalgia. "Shekina" defines my summer of 2005 and, as a result, is literally one of my favorite songs ever.
Trauma Caspian
05/21/09, 08:40 PM
Yeah its a fantastic song, have you seen them perform it live? it was awesome!
xJesusFreakx
05/21/09, 08:45 PM
Yeah its a fantastic song, have you seen them perform it live? it was awesome!

Sadly not. Video?
Trauma Caspian
05/21/09, 08:49 PM
Sadly not. Video?

Sorry no video, if they did end doing another US tour I would go to that for sure though.
awakeohsleeper
05/21/09, 11:29 PM
Sorry no video, if they did end doing another US tour I would go to that for sure though.
They are playing a date in August. That's why I bumped the thread (see above). It's unconfirmed on their Myspace yet, but they are playing a few Swedish dates. All this to me seems like Blindside will return shortly.
Trauma Caspian
05/23/09, 09:50 AM
Maybe, since they love in Sweden they might just be doing a couple live shows for some fans.
awakeohsleeper
05/23/09, 10:42 AM
They are definitely playing a US date though. It's not just Sweden. I see an album on the horizon.
batmannj
07/30/09, 05:19 PM
Blindside is working on a new record with Howard Benson and it is going to be released in early 2010

Press Release: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=6733373&blogId=502684256
Klatzke
07/30/09, 05:29 PM
Blindside is working on a new record with Howard Benson and it is going to be released in early 2010

Press Release: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=6733373&blogId=502684256
ohhhhh yes
batmannj
07/30/09, 05:33 PM
ohhhhh yes
I had a similar reaction when I saw it lol. I submitted it as news here, but nothing I've ever submitted got posted so I went in here to find the official thread. I'm listening to them right now, it's the only thing that has been able to turn off Hands and fun. for me haha.
Klatzke
07/30/09, 05:34 PM
I had a similar reaction when I saw it lol. I submitted it as news here, but nothing I've ever submitted got posted so I went in here to find the official thread. I'm listening to them right now, it's the only thing that has been able to turn off Hands and fun. for me haha.
Is that fun. album any good? I haven't listened to it, but my ears have been busy.

On topic:

That blog made me hopeful.
batmannj
07/30/09, 05:37 PM
Is that fun. album any good? I haven't listened to it, but my ears have been busy.

On topic:

That blog made me hopeful.
I really really enjoy it. I truthfully have never listened to The Format before this, so I can't give you a benchmark as compared to that, but I can say that it has some really catchy pop songs and it's an album that I can't really turn off. I finally picked up Hands, and that is the one thing that has turned it off.

That blog definitely made me optimistic as well. The Great Depression was alright, and I liked The Black Rose EP, but I am truthfully hoping they go back to a sound similar to their earlier material.
Klatzke
07/30/09, 05:39 PM
I really really enjoy it. I truthfully have never listened to The Format before this, so I can't give you a benchmark as compared to that, but I can say that it has some really catchy pop songs and it's an album that I can't really turn off. I finally picked up Hands, and that is the one thing that has turned it off.

That blog definitely made me optimistic as well. The Great Depression was alright, and I liked The Black Rose EP, but I am truthfully hoping they go back to a sound similar to their earlier material.
Yeah. We'll see. I've yet to really get into Hands STILL. I never listened to the Format btw.
batmannj
07/30/09, 05:41 PM
Yeah. We'll see. I've yet to really get into Hands STILL. I never listened to the Format btw.
I'd probably say Hands is the best "heavy" record I've heard all year, even though there hasn't been much that stood out for me so far.

I don't know what it was about The Format, I just never listened to them. But after this fun. record I will most definitely be checking them out.
Klatzke
07/30/09, 05:43 PM
I'd probably say Hands is the best "heavy" record I've heard all year, even though there hasn't been much that stood out for me so far.

I don't know what it was about The Format, I just never listened to them. But after this fun. record I will most definitely be checking them out.
Ahh i see. I'm still liking Dead and Divine
batmannj
07/30/09, 05:46 PM
Ahh i see. I'm still liking Dead and Divine
I need to check them out still. Did you write a review?
Klatzke
07/30/09, 05:50 PM
I need to check them out still. Did you write a review?
Nah I haven't. Idk if I will cause I've been busy with other stuff.