Alexisonfire (Official Thread)

[SamEyes]

How big is their fan base here on ap.net?

I've seen a few people mention them but not that many, just wondering if they had a good following here.

Personally a big fan, loved every album, seen them twice and they put on a great live show.

And Dallas is just one big huge talent.

I did search, a few came up but none were really an official thread, just chatter, so don't hate me for posting this, it's not that much of a massive inconvenience anyway is it?

[underthetalking]

I really enjoyed Watch Out! Haven't really given anything else much of a shot.

[SamEyes]

I really enjoyed Watch Out! Haven't really given anything else much of a shot.

Good call, I think I'd have to say Watch Out! is my favourite of the three. The self titled is great though, Crisis just seems a little tame for me, there's definitely something lacking but I can't tell what it is.

[underthetalking]

I could not get into Crisis at all. I didn't listen to the self-titled. But yeah, Watch Out! is solid.

[jtsnazzy]

Self-titled is my favorite. They're all good though but they do have dallas green singing which instantly makes it amazing.

[SamEyes]

I could not get into Crisis at all. I didn't listen to the self-titled. But yeah, Watch Out! is solid.

Self titled is awesome, it's like Watch Out! but a little more raw, the production sounds a bit sketchier, but the songs are some of their finest, check it out if you get the chance.

[Twizx]

Great dudes, love their music.

[screamoaltlover]

i definitely agree that watch out! was the best, arnt they coming out with a new album this year or something? my favourite songs on watch out were happiness by the killowatt,hey its your funeral mama and no transitory. who likes city and colour as well?

[jtsnazzy]

yeah, not until next year though. There is already a video of one of the new songs on youtube.

[AnchorDown]

Crisis is a great album!!!

[SamEyes]

Crisis is a great album!!!

Yeah it's great, the songs are good and production is brilliant,

I just feel like it's lacking something, I couldn't tell you what though, it's annoying.

[SamEyes]

i definitely agree that watch out! was the best, arnt they coming out with a new album this year or something? my favourite songs on watch out were happiness by the killowatt,hey its your funeral mama and no transitory. who likes city and colour as well?

Yeah good tracks! Probably the same for me.

I saw City & Colour in London in a chapel, absolutely incredible, he is flawless live.

And I met him after, such a nice, quiet guy, he took one of my band's EPs!

[jtsnazzy]

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I hope the rest of the album isn't like this. I hate the vocals.

[JimGray]

One of my favorite bands.

[Justin_stacy]

Still listen to Watch Out! every once in awhile, other then that I don't care much for them.

[Circa1628]

Watch Out! is their best album by far, Crisis is really solid too! I think S/T has some solid songs but is overall, their worst

[_L_A_M_E]

ALEXIS = WINNERS... Accidents, no transitory, the whole of the crisis and watchout albums. cover of passsing out of america ..


love it all :)

[DilesMavis]

I liked them a lot when I was 14-15ish. First song that got me into them was Polaroids of Polar Bears, what a fantastic song. I still listen to them and think they're still just as great. Seeing them live is never a disappointment either.

[foxesinboxes]

I listened to Watch Out! and S/T constantly when I was about 15, lost their stuff, heard This Could Be... when it came out, fell in LOVE with those drums. Recently got all 3 albums after slacking for 3 years.
And I know Crisis isn't as strong, but I adore Dallas' voice in every single song. And Wade's on Boiled Frogs.
The whole album is just rather lovely.

Still a complete fan girl for (This is where I spent 5 minutes listing the majority of songs.) In short. Fan girl. Insert screaming and biting of fist heeeeere.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Used to love this band and I still have a soft spot for them. Watch Out! is one of my favorite albums.

[theguy77]

i remember liking this band. im sure watch out! would still be a nostalgic jam. too bad i lost it when i reformatted my computer. oh well.

[theguy77]

I liked them a lot when I was 14-15ish. First song that got me into them was Polaroids of Polar Bears, what a fantastic song. I still listen to them and think they're still just as great. Seeing them live is never a disappointment either.

thats surprising actually. you seem to fit into the perceived "hipster" stereotype here on AP so well that alexisonfire is just this huge wild card coming from you. fortunately, people on AP dont know what hipster means and dont realize that the people they're calling hipsters are actually diverse music listeners.

[DilesMavis]

thats surprising actually. you seem to fit into the perceived "hipster" stereotype here on AP so well that alexisonfire is just this huge wild card coming from you. fortunately, people on AP dont know what hipster means and dont realize that the people they're calling hipsters are actually diverse music listeners.

Baha, yeah I always seem to shock people with this one :3. Hah, Do I really? Some of my friends are "hipsters", I'm always teasing them about it. The you know, thrifty, cafe bookstore, bike riding, kinda folks. Not that that's really what makes a hipster but you know where I'm going. I mean that really never crossed my mind before so that's interesting. I'll throw another wild one on ya though, Alexisonfire helped get me into some of what I listen to today, definitely. I'm not ashamed to say that, I mean I'd think everyone had to start somewhere.

[forthefoxes]

i can't believe this thread isn't more active! i can't wait for the new album.

[aoftbsten]

definitely my favorite band. Dallas is amazing, so is wade and george, and steele, and beard. Watch Out! is without a doubt their best work, crisis is awesome as well, and the self titled is sweet as hell.

I need some new alexis and they stopped updating their studio blog about 2 weeks ago. I've been pretty upset.

Edit: had to put on Watch Out! after posting this

[aoftbsten]

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[zidanetrance]

I liked Watch Out! and Crisis the most. I couldn't get into the self-titled for some reason. City and Colour has a lot of good songs too. Kudos on the Brand New avatar (my favorite band)

[SmokieB.High]

Self titled is the shit

[poi]

How come the S/t isn't getting love? I think it's they're best one. I can't listen to Watch Out! or Crisis.

[chipdip18]

Is it Alex Is On Fire or Alexis On Fire?

[chipdip18]

That.

Okay thanks. I've been wanting to know for a long time now.

[Chromefox]

Is it Alex Is On Fire or Alexis On Fire? That.

[softhands]

Love them. Put on a great live show.

[stjoad]

Sounds like we're going to get a single off the new album very soon, according to the grapevine. :) The album has been finished for about a week now.

Can't wait!

[TriangularDuck]

'This Could Be Anywhere in the World" is brilliant. So good.

[aoftbsten]

Sounds like we're going to get a single off the new album very soon, according to the grapevine. :) The album has been finished for about a week now.

Can't wait!

source?

I need some new alexis

[stjoad]

source?

I need some new alexis

People I follow on Twitter. I don't have the time to go and quote it all, but check out their timelines yourself:

www.twitter.com/alancross (http://www.twitter.com/alancross) - music/radio guy in Canada, seems to have a lot of connections.
www.twitter.com/dinealonemusic (http://www.twitter.com/dinealonemusic) - their label.
www.twitter.com/dale_speaking (http://www.twitter.com/dale_speaking) - some sort of promotions company that puts out singles.
www.twitter.com/ratbeard (http://www.twitter.com/ratbeard) - jordan hastings, AOF's drummer.

EDIT: Also, the guy who did the album art for Old Crows / Young Cardinals (not yet released) is here (http://www.myspace.com/tankaxelove). If you scroll down, you can see a t-shirt design he did based off the "young cardinals" theme (although I hear the album art is an actual painting with a cardinal and a crow).

[aoftbsten]

People I follow on Twitter. I don't have the time to go and quote it all, but check out their timelines yourself:

www.twitter.com/alancross (http://www.twitter.com/alancross) - music/radio guy in Canada, seems to have a lot of connections.
www.twitter.com/dinealonemusic (http://www.twitter.com/dinealonemusic) - their label.
www.twitter.com/dale_speaking (http://www.twitter.com/dale_speaking) - some sort of promotions company that puts out singles.
www.twitter.com/ratbeard (http://www.twitter.com/ratbeard) - jordan hastings, AOF's drummer.

EDIT: Also, the guy who did the album art for Old Crows / Young Cardinals (not yet released) is here (http://www.myspace.com/tankaxelove). If you scroll down, you can see a t-shirt design he did based off the "young cardinals" theme (although I hear the album art is an actual painting with a cardinal and a crow).

Thanks! It definitely seems like something will pop up soon from all that chatter going on there.

That T-shirt design is pretty sweet, the whole arm thing is kinda creepy, but I would definitely dig cover art in the same vein.

[love_american_style]

How come the S/t isn't getting love? I think it's they're best one. I can't listen to Watch Out! or Crisis.

your avatar is a way better album....

[imagination]

self titled is fucking amazing! watch out is solid, but i only liked a few off of crisis.
i'm probably in the minority, but i don't really enjoy dallas green as much. i love him in alexisonfire, but city and colour just doesn't do it for me.

[stjoad]

I just submitted this to news, but the new single from Old Crows / Young Cardinals is being released to radio on Monday. Its official release date is the following Monday (the 27th). I'm not sure what the "official release" means, maybe iTunes or something.

Maybe someone could record it off the radio and upload it?

[aoftbsten]

Haha I just posted that news as well, guess you beat me to it.

Track listing came out in Kerrang about a week ago. Doesn't say the order though.

"The Northern"
"Midnight Regulations"
"Accept Crime"
"Sons of Privilege"
"Old Crows"
"Young Cardinals"
"Born and Raised"
"No Rest"
"Emerald Street"
"Heading For The Sun"
"Burial"

[TotalCollapse]

Great band, can't wait to listen to their new album.

[Forever.Zero]

June 23rd is going to be a great day

[stjoad]

Correction on the single release date. It's actually April 27th.

[Forever.Zero]

More likely than not it'll leak not too long from now.
I have no excuse for missing the last few shows they have had here
:(

[aoftbsten]

can't wait that long

[Forever.Zero]

More likely than not it'll leak not too long from now.
I have no excuse for missing the last few shows they have had here
:(

[aoftbsten]

man i haven't gone to any show in ages, I need to get back out there.

[Forever.Zero]

I haven't been to any concerts in too long because of a raging credit card.
But, BUT, I have the bastard under control. It's not going crazy as it used to.
So I'm gonna get back into the concert circuit. I miss it.
Only problem. My closer friends don't really share the same interest in bands as myself.

[aoftbsten]

bummer dude, go to shows alone and meet new friends i guess

[stjoad]

More likely than not it'll leak not too long from now.
I have no excuse for missing the last few shows they have had here
:(
Yeah Crisis leaked about 6 weeks early. So if it follows that trend, we should see it leak in 2-3 weeks. I guess it depends on how closely it's guarded...some labels are more careful than others.

[aoftbsten]

I hope No Rest isn't the single, wasn't really impressed with what I've heard. Of course that was crappy youtube quality.

[stjoad]

George will be on 102.1 The Edge radio at 3:30pm EST today to do an interview and the first single, "Young Cardinals", will be played.

Could anyone here stream The Edge (http://www.edge.ca/ --> click on "listen live") and record the interview and the song? That would be phenomenal!!!

[aoftbsten]

I'm listening to the station, but I'm not hearing any alexis. Did I miss it?

[stjoad]

Nothing yet. Bookie keeps hinting at it...should be on soon.

[aoftbsten]

ok should be on it 20 mins. I'll record it but it won't be the best quality, so if anyone can do I high quality recording speak up now, or else I'm gonna have to do it!

[aoftbsten]

Not gonna lie, alexis is my favorite band, but I wasn't hugely impressed by that. I was worried that George's voice was gonna be it's downfall, but it's not too different if you ask me.

I recorded so I'll just convert it and such, should be ready tomorrow. Not sure If i'm allowed to post it, so if you want it PM me. I'll send the interview with the track and the track by itself.

[stjoad]

Colour me impressed. I loved Young Cardinals. Check out the forums at alexisonfire.ca to get a download link to the radio rip. :)

[stjoad]

And for those too lazy to find the download link, here it is on youtube:

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[dancelukedance]

That new song is very different. So he has a new style? i didnt mind the track upon first listen

[aoftbsten]

I don't think George's new style is a huge change really, it doesn't bother me at all. The song grows with each listen. Sounds more like Crisis than I expected, but that's not really a bad thing.

[dancelukedance]

Crisis is a crisis

[aoftbsten]

crisis wasn't a crisis. It's my least favorite of the three but, It a pretty solid album.

[fly_guy]

I havent listened to this band in depth, but they just came off as boring to me. Dont think I wont listen to the new album, though. I will.

[fly_guy]

And for those too lazy to find the download link, here it is on youtube:

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Wow. Horrible quality. Thats definitely not going to make me like them.

[aoftbsten]

I havent listened to this band in depth, but they just came off as boring to me. Dont think I wont listen to the new album, though. I will.

Listen to Watch Out! Amazing album. Or just listen to the song 'Drunks Lovers Sinners and Saints'. that one always gets me pumped.

Wow. Horrible quality. Thats definitely not going to make me like them.

if you think that ones bad, you should hear the one I ripped.

[aoftbsten]

album art is this apparently

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo135/wisegent/ocyc.jpg

[stjoad]

There appears to be a whole lot of news outlets (bombshellzine.com , metalhammer.co.uk, etc.) that have gotten the full album. Does this mean we may see a leak pretty soon? I hear the copies are encrypted.

[deanster321]

Listen to Watch Out! Amazing album.
This. Crisis is pretty solid for what it is and Young Cardinals isn't a bad lead single, but they won't grab you quite as much as their first two albums will. Watch Out! is their best overall imo and one of my favourite albums of all time.

[ramomcferno]

I know I am in the minority but I like Crisis the best. Except for You Burn First the album is perfect to me. I connected with this album more than I did with the others.

[aoftbsten]

i think i might be the only person who loves you burn first

[ramomcferno]

i think i might be the only person who loves you burn first

Maybe, but to each their own. To me the song is Crisis' anchor.

[aoftbsten]

Video's not bad, kinda boring till wade at the end. I still don't know how I feel about the song, but I am still anxiously waiting for June 23.

[Nourez]

Maybe, but to each their own. To me the song is Crisis' anchor.

Yeah, I agree, it's just not that good.

I really am loving the new song.

[SwiftSilentDead]

New song took about 5 listens to grow on me but I really like it now. Listening to a stream of the new album right now and so far it's alright. It's really different though....

[xjulianx89]

Used to be a huge fan of Alexisonfire but I'm not really big on them that much anymore. However, I still listen to Watch Out and Crisis fairly often and the latter remains one of my favorite albums.

New song took about 5 listens to grow on me but I really like it now. Listening to a stream of the new album right now and so far it's alright. It's really different though....

How are you streaming it?

[SwiftSilentDead]

How are you streaming it?

Site I worked for hooked me up with it.

[deanster321]

The studio version of No Rest has been added to their Myspace player.

[Poll]

No Rest sounds pretty good, can't wait for the album now.

[aoftbsten]

I'm digging No Rest, I like it a lot more than Young Cardinals.

Album Sample here: http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/poprock/detail/-/a...na/hnum/9187616

[deanster321]

Yeah, I like No Rest too although the chorus had to grow on me. The clips seem promising.

[ramomcferno]

I'm digging No Rest, I like it a lot more than Young Cardinals.

Album Sample here: http://www.jpc.de/jpcng/poprock/detail/-/a...na/hnum/9187616

Thanks, I'll check that out after work. I am more of a fan of Young Cardinals than No Rest but both tracks are pretty great. I can't wait to hear the whole thing.

[boredstiff]

Yeah, I'm digging No Rest too. I'm quite excited about this album.

[deanster321]

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=6209760&blogId=493644717

Solid lineup.

[boredstiff]

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=6209760&blogId=493644717

Solid lineup.

Jealous! Alexisonfire and The Fall of Troy? That's awesome. Two of my favourite live bands, for sure.

You're going to the Academy gig, I assume... That's pretty sweet, I saw a few bands play there when I lived in England.

[stjoad]

New song "Born and Raised" ripped from a radio station today.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dmymn5mljf2

[MorningStar10]

New song "Born and Raised" ripped from a radio station today.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dmymn5mljf2

Thank you, downloading as we speak, i have been checking Diditleak.com 3 times a day to check if new album is on there, cannot wait to hear it.

[ramomcferno]

New song "Born and Raised" ripped from a radio station today.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dmymn5mljf2

Thanks a lot! I dig this song. Thank goodness the album is coming out soon. I can barely stand the wait.

[boredstiff]

They played that one the other night in London:

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Ahhh, 12 days till the album comes out!

[Poll]

Born and Raised sounds great.

Can't wait for the album now, I'd be surprised if it doesn't end up being the soundtrack of my summer.

[deanster321]

Jealous! Alexisonfire and The Fall of Troy? That's awesome. Two of my favourite live bands, for sure.

You're going to the Academy gig, I assume... That's pretty sweet, I saw a few bands play there when I lived in England.
Yep, I'll be at that one. I've never seen TFoT live before but I like them a lot, so I'm looking forward to changing that. I have seen Alexis and The Ghost Of A Thousand before and both are excellent live bands.


I was slightly apprehensive about this album when they started releasing songs, but now I'm really looking forward to it.

[DejaNew]

Alextisonfire.

[deanster321]

Alextisonfire.
Forsooth.

[deanster321]

There's a 256kbp/s webrip of the album out there, and on first listen it's quite good. I'm going to try and lay off listening to it much more until release/a better rip.

[pand75]

I've had this album for weeks and they are my favorite band. It's safe to say that this is my favorite album by them. Dallas sounds better than ever and the band itself is getting so tight with their sound. Very excited to see them play this stuff live.

[stjoad]

Yep, it leaked. Pretty awesome stuff.

[dancelukedance]

I'll have to get it. I wasn't really sold on it though after hearing the single

[Scott Farcas]

The music and playing is incredibly good, but the vocals really piss me off, especially george's

[SwiftSilentDead]

I heard this a few times already and I like it, but I don't love it. George's new singing/screaming style works in some places and it doesn't in others. Dallas, however, sounds amazing on this record and the band sounds very tight overall. Not sure if I like this more than Crisis. "The Northern" is my favorite.

[pand75]

I've had this album for weeks and they are my favorite band. It's safe to say that this is my favorite album by them. Dallas sounds better than ever and the band itself is getting so tight with their sound. Very excited to see them play this stuff live.

I heard this a few times already and I like it, but I don't love it. George's new singing/screaming style works in some places and it doesn't in others. Dallas, however, sounds amazing on this record and the band sounds very tight overall. Not sure if I like this more than Crisis. "The Northern" is my favorite.

hmmm

[boredstiff]

Haha, eerie.

I love this band! If a couple things go right, I might be seeing them next Saturday. So good.

Anyone in the Ontario area - it's worth it to go to Edgefest for these guys even if you're not into the other bands.

[fanberlinboy]

So, this might be a stupid question, but I don't listen to these guys, so I don't know.

Is the name supposed to be like "alex is on fire" or "alexis on fire?"

[jtsnazzy]

alexis on fire

[fanberlinboy]

Ah, gotcha. Thanks

[Greg.Kushlan]

New album is better than Crisis, I'd say its my second favorite after Watch Out! at this point, but that could change.

[whataclush]

incredible vocalist.

[ambiguous.dude]

New album is better than Crisis, I'd say its my second favorite after Watch Out! at this point, but that could change.

i'm happy to hear that. I heard a lot of people bashing on the new album. I saw it leaked, but i'll wait for my pre-order to come in the mail to listen to it. Really stoked for this record + they're playing on the warped tour.

[CalRahhh]

New album is better than Crisis, I'd say its my second favorite after Watch Out! at this point, but that could change.

Crisis was awesome, so this should be amazing.

[SwiftSilentDead]

The more I listen to the new record, the more I love it.

[musikjunky311]

New album is growing with every listen, I just got it today and it has 5 plays through every song with quite a few extras on The Northern and Burial. Yes I do like the more dallas dominated songs, but come on his voice is just awesome.

[deanster321]

It's a very good album for the vast part. Definitely a step back up from Crisis imo.

Favourite songs so far: Old Crows, Sons Of Privilege, Born And Raised, The Northern

[aoftbsten]

Listened once, I like, very different. I hope it'll grow more though.

Born and Raised is such a good song.

[TotalCollapse]

I'm still waiting for the actual release to listen to the album. I'm not quite sure what to think after hearing a few songs. Hopefully it will grow on me.

[dpatrickguy]

burial is a really good song

[Forever.Zero]

10 more days!!!

[SwiftSilentDead]

Pretty close to declaring this as my favorite AOF record. I've grown to love it now.

[aoftbsten]

This album is much darker than anything they've ever done.

[wompedimo]

Dallas explodes into almost every song, from track one you start to think this is the most catchy and powerful chorus you've ever heard. Then you hear track 2, and you change your mind. CD is great from start to finish but will never be better than the S/T or watch out!

[ramomcferno]

Crisis was awesome, so this should be amazing.

My favorite CD! I know I will probably be called insane but I would say Crisis>Old Crows/Young Cardinals>Watch Out>S/T. But I love every CD.

The more I listen to the new record, the more I love it.

Me too. It is a very good record. My favorite songs are the first five.

[dpatrickguy]

Dallas explodes into almost every song, from track one you start to think this is the most catchy and powerful chorus you've ever heard. Then you hear track 2, and you change your mind. CD is great from start to finish but will never be better than the S/T or watch out!

very true

[tfar06]

fuckin punk. new album is better than crisis. not as good as the first two but those are classics in my catalouge. northern, cardinals, crows, and emerald street are key tracks.

[aoftbsten]

dear AOF,

Next time you make a song as amazing as "Born And Raised" make sure you mix the lead guitar so you can actually hear how amazing it is.

that is all.

[christopher™]

i can't find the new album anywhere online.. all links are dead.

when does this come out again?

[SwiftSilentDead]

June 23rd.

[christopher™]

thanks!

[Hockeywall]

Surprised no one has posted it, Alexis announced at edgefest yesterday they will now be playing the Toronto Warped Date.

[boredstiff]

Surprised no one has posted it, Alexis announced at edgefest yesterday they will now be playing the Toronto Warped Date.

Oooooh. Didn't end up making it to Edgefest, I was out of town. That's good news though.

AOF news roundup:


-Album's out today! $3.99 is a good deal for the MP3's (http://www.amazon.com/Old-Crows-Young-Cardinals/dp/B002E5T2E4/ref=pe_19690_12379620)
-You can still stream the album (http://aof.vagrant.com/)
-They're doing a signing at the big HMV in Toronto in, um, 5 minutes. Then at an HMV in St. Catherine's at 4pm.
-Free show tonight at L3 in St. Catherine's. Argh I want to go but I'm not sure I'll be able to get there in time to actually get in.
-I've heard they have something to do with this weird "people in darkness" site (http://www.peopleindarkness.com/) but I'm not sure what exactly the deal is.

[pand75]

I'm so incredibly jealous of you Toronto kids.

[boredstiff]

Haha, I'm a Toronto kid but even I couldn't go! I was at work for the entirety of the signing :(

[Hockeywall]

i was going to go to the show after anberlin got cancelled but used my gut feeling and decided to go home, scared of being disappointed twice. apparently over 800 people were outside the venue waiting[L3 only holds 400]

[perfectstranger]

I'm listening to their self titled for the first time and it's a really, really awesome record.

[aoftbsten]

Performance from Much Music awards

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In my opinion this is Dallas's worst vocal performance ever, but still amazing.

[deanster321]

Haha, look at George manhandling that member of the audience at 3:12.

[boredstiff]

Awesome performance, IMO. You can't expect Dallas to sound like he does on the record, I'm used to that now. By the way, that People in Darkness site turned into an AOF promotional thing today, no more of that weird creepy guy, haha.

And about the L3 show - 800 people waiting, yeah, can't say I'm even surprised. A free show in their hometown? That's a recipe for chaos. I would have LOVED to be there, though. Argh!

[SwiftSilentDead]

I got the new album and it came with a bonus track called "Wayfarer Youth." Pretty damn good. :music:

[aoftbsten]

Yea Wayfarer Youth is a solid track. Born and Raised is still my favorite though.

[boredstiff]

I think The Northern is my favourite. It changes all the time, though, heh. It's a pretty consistent album, I think.

Wayfarer Youth is a nice track :-d

[aoftbsten]

I think they should have replace heading for the sun with Wayfarer Youth. It's such a solid track and Heading for the Sun is pretty forgettable for an Alexis track.

[pand75]

No.

[aoftbsten]

Maybe not, but I still think its a far better song.

[boredstiff]

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[ramomcferno]

I think they should have replace heading for the sun with Wayfarer Youth. It's such a solid track and Heading for the Sun is pretty forgettable for an Alexis track.

I like the track, I think they should have just added it to the tracklisting.

I had to find it on the net because the copy of the album I bought from FYE (2 Best Buys were sold out of it on Friday when I got paid) did not come with any bonus tracks.

[TotalCollapse]

I think The Northern is my favourite. It changes all the time, though, heh. It's a pretty consistent album, I think.

Wayfarer Youth is a nice track :-d
The Northern is also my favorite track.

[boredstiff]

Sweeeeet:

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[aoftbsten]

Sweeeeet:

eCiIYviu5ig

That was pretty sweet, sounds like Dallas was having some tuning issues though haha. His voice sounds just like the recording.

They didn't seem as energetic as usual though, but I get the feeling the heat probably did that.

[Greg.Kushlan]

anybody know where i can get that B-side?

[aoftbsten]

anybody know where i can get that B-side?

Go to the B-side thread and search for it, that's how I got it. Or wait about two weeks for them to release their B-side EP from this album.

[ramomcferno]

Go to the B-side thread and search for it, that's how I got it. Or wait about two weeks for them to release their B-side EP from this album.

There's going to be a B-sides EP? That sounds amazing!

[aoftbsten]

There's going to be a B-sides EP? That sounds amazing!

I think its only three songs, one of which is a demo of Young Cardinals, but still I'm excited haha.

EDIT: Found it on wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Crows_/_Young_Cardinals

[Kutty]

These guys are a major reason Im going to warped. I cant wait.

[ramomcferno]

I think its only three songs, one of which is a demo of Young Cardinals, but still I'm excited haha.

EDIT: Found it on wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Crows_/_Young_Cardinals

Thanks for the info! I guess I am going to have to get this digitally...I had a hard enough time trying to get the regular full length.

[boredstiff]

Yeah, can't wait to hear "Two Sisters".

[Kutty]

I cant find this album online for anything. Sucks that I broke.

[boredstiff]

I linked to http://www.peopleindarkness.com (http://www.peopleindarkness.com/) a few pages back, as it had a buncha weird videos (now here (http://www.youtube.com/themanindarkness)) and stuff on there and there were rumours it had something to do with OC/YC. Now it's an Alexisonfire promo site. I wonder what the connection was.

[TotalCollapse]

These guys are a major reason Im going to warped. I cant wait.
Same.

[SamEyes]

Haha little old me started this ages ago, I haven't been on here in ages. I went to see them in London the other day, tiniest venue in the world, no security, was pretty much standing with them while they played. AMAZING! Met them all except Wade after as well.

[Greek]

These guys are a major reason Im going to warped. I cant wait.

Only reason why I'm going to warped.

[CalRahhh]

Haha little old me started this ages ago, I haven't been on here in ages. I went to see them in London the other day, tiniest venue in the world, no security, was pretty much standing with them while they played. AMAZING! Met them all except Wade after as well.

Heh, that reminds me of the photos on facetheshow.com of them in May. It looked like such a small venue, and I thought it was great that an established band like Alexisonfire still plays shows in venues like that. http://www.facetheshow.com/archive.php?file=20090605alexisonfi re (second set of photos, first are the support band)

[Kutty]

Only reason why I'm going to warped.
Im going for free so AOF ADTR DGD are the only bands I care to see.

[wompedimo]

The only band ever.
Can't wait until warped, seeing them and leaving.

[dancelukedance]

I like the new album

[whataclush]

How big is their fan base here on ap.net?

I've seen a few people mention them but not that many, just wondering if they had a good following here.

Personally a big fan, loved every album, seen them twice and they put on a great live show.

And Dallas is just one big huge talent.

I did search, a few came up but none were really an official thread, just chatter, so don't hate me for posting this, it's not that much of a massive inconvenience anyway is it?

more than that in my opinion

[aoftbsten]

I definitely want to go to warped this summer just to see them.

[Poll]

Can't wait to see them TWICE at Reading Festival. The new album is absolutely killer.

[watchouttt]

This is definitely their weakest album, in my opinion. Nothing will ever compare to Self-Titled, and certainly not Watch Out! Those albums were flawless. Crisis was weak, and the vocals started going downhill on that album. I appreciate Dallas' vocals as much as anyone, but George's vocals are what made Self-Titled & Watch Out! so amazing. Even their instrumentals have gone downhill, Self-Titled definitely showed their ability the best. Watch Out! had THE perfect blend of Dallas & George. I'm not saying this album is a total fail, because I bought it, and I listen to it..and I enjoy some of the songs, but I'm definitely disappointed..

[tfar06]

This is definitely their weakest album, in my opinion. Nothing will ever compare to Self-Titled, and certainly not Watch Out! Those albums were flawless. Crisis was weak, and the vocals started going downhill on that album. I appreciate Dallas' vocals as much as anyone, but George's vocals are what made Self-Titled & Watch Out! so amazing. Even their instrumentals have gone downhill, Self-Titled definitely showed their ability the best. Watch Out! had THE perfect blend of Dallas & George. I'm not saying this album is a total fail, because I bought it, and I listen to it..and I enjoy some of the songs, but I'm definitely disappointed..
agreed on bold. crisis is the worst.

[Forever.Zero]

btw, anyone remember that piece of merch they had of the heart skull on a black t?
know where I can find it.
they have 1 on mymerchtable.com but it's YM

[Kutty]

Ohh man they were great live. I meet dallas walking to the car. My batteries died at the end of ADTRs set. He was very nice. Great live set. Funny as hell.

[aoftbsten]

Midnight Regulations is an amazing song, Dallas's voice in the Chorus is one of his best vocal deliveries to date.

[WafflesAreYAY]

Favorite album is Watch Out!
Everyone seems really upset about Old Crow/Young Cardinals for some reason. Saying its not heavy. I think it's heavy, just George has weird sounding screams now, that's all.

[BenPunknews]

agreed on bold. crisis is the worst.


Definitely don't agree that this is their worst album. ST was interesting in its time, but they've developed tremendously as a band. This is their best album.

[pand75]

Definitely don't agree that this is their worst album. ST was interesting in its time, but they've developed tremendously as a band. This is their best album.
Glad someone else agrees.

[WafflesAreYAY]

Definitely don't agree that this is their worst album. ST was interesting in its time, but they've developed tremendously as a band. This is their best album.

Totally agree with you dude.

[mymusicismylife]

I get that people miss the old AOF, but the new album is awesome. Different vocal style, but as a whole it is amazing. Not sure how it ranks compared to the others yet, but I love it.

Also, best show I saw at Warped. George was the only frontman who jumped into the crowd. I groped his thigh and I'm proud of it. :-d

[WafflesAreYAY]

I get that people miss the old AOF, but the new album is awesome. Different vocal style, but as a whole it is amazing. Not sure how it ranks compared to the others yet, but I love it.

Also, best show I saw at Warped. George was the only frontman who jumped into the crowd. I groped his thigh and I'm proud of it. :-d

I liked the album, I didn't think it was something you know spectacular but I thought it was decent

[deanster321]

I'm looking forward to hearing some of the new songs live when they tour here in the autumn.

[aoftbsten]

I think its a good album, but some of the songs just kind of mesh together to much. I just think it lacks the creativity the other albums had, with the exception of a few songs.

[Maas90]

They are a pretty solid band , Watch Out! is pure gold to say the least

[aoftbsten]

Watch Out is the shiz. Anyone know what the next single is?

[what_ever]

been spinning Old Crows recently. good album. just wish it was more diverse musically.

[Greg.Kushlan]

Watch Out is the shiz. Anyone know what the next single is?

Something tells me it's going to be Born and Raised.

[aoftbsten]

Something tells me it's going to be Born and Raised.

It is.

[aoftbsten]

been spinning Old Crows recently. good album. just wish it was more diverse musically.

My thoughts exactly on the album.

[Greg.Kushlan]

It is.
Haha, I didn't realize how old that post was when I posted that comment. I feel kinda stupid now.

[Cyga]

I re-obtained their S/T again a few days ago. Not as good as I remember, but I still like it.

[aoftbsten]

Haha, I didn't realize how old that post was when I posted that comment. I feel kinda stupid now.

Haha no worries man, it happens. Stoked that it is the single though.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Definitely don't agree that this is their worst album. ST was interesting in its time, but they've developed tremendously as a band. This is their best album.

I actually agree with this. I really love the direction they're going with on this album and I think they sound a lot better as a band. Watch Out! will always be my favorite but the new album is becoming a close second.

[no-transitory]

My all time fvourite band, they can so no wrong in my eyes.

I admit Watch Out! is my favourite, nothing they do will ever come close to it I don't think. it is the perfect mesh of Dallas and George. But I do still love Crisis and OC/YC

[what_ever]

My thoughts exactly on the album.

I just love Dallas Green's voice, so that carries a lot of the more boring songs for me.

now I'm spinning ...In Shallow Seas We Sail, and I know it's not fair to compare bands, but it is the superior 2009 release.

[bassdrummer2333]

I just can't get into the self-titled! I love all the others.

[bassdrummer2333]

The main problem with the new album is all the songs after "No Rest" I love the first half, second half not so much.

[SwiftSilentDead]

The self/titled took a few really good listens for me to get into. I've really grown to appreciate it recently. There's a few stellar songs on there and I love a lot of the musicianship on the record. I also really like the more raw sound of Dallas' clean vocals, too. I was really into Crisis for awhile but it kind of bores me nowadays. There's a few of my favorite AOF songs on that album, though.

[aoftbsten]

I love the self titled but it might just be their worst.

[bassdrummer2333]

I love the self titled but it might just be their worst.

Agree, I don't love it yet. It hasn't grown on me.

[aoftbsten]

Agree, I don't love it yet. It hasn't grown on me.

It's hard to get into if it's not your first alexis album.

[iam_theculprit]

The only AOF I've listened to is Crisis, but I've listened to that album so much. I love it. My girlfriend has "Old Crows/Young Cardinals," so I put it on my iPod but haven't listened to it yet. What I have heard of it though, it sounds like George's voice is...I don't know how to word it...over-produced...cleaned up? I don't know. I didn't really like it. Maybe it'll grow on me. I need to really sit down with that album sometime.

[aoftbsten]

The only AOF I've listened to is Crisis, but I've listened to that album so much. I love it. My girlfriend has "Old Crows/Young Cardinals," so I put it on my iPod but haven't listened to it yet. What I have heard of it though, it sounds like George's voice is...I don't know how to word it...over-produced...cleaned up? I don't know. I didn't really like it. Maybe it'll grow on me. I need to really sit down with that album sometime.

He's not really screaming anymore, it's more like a growl I guess. I think it pretty much sounds the same. You should listen to Watch Out! though.

[iam_theculprit]

He's not really screaming anymore, it's more like a growl I guess. I think it pretty much sounds the same. You should listen to Watch Out! though.

Yeah, I definitely need to go back and check out the self-titled and Watch Out! I'll probably piss and moan about the growling instead of screaming but then it'll grow on me. Haha.

[quicksilv001]

S/T > Watch Out! > Crisis = Old Crows/Young Cardinals

[Forever.Zero]

http://www.shockhound.com/videos/755-alexisonfire-born-and-raised

[bassdrummer2333]

I just can't get into the self-titled, someone help me!

[aoftbsten]

I just can't get into the self-titled, someone help me!

This might not make sense, but I heard a bunch of their songs live from the self-titled first and that's what really got me into them. After hearing them live I started listening to the self-titled and I was in love with it. Maybe it'll work for you but I really don't know.

[iam_theculprit]

http://www.shockhound.com/videos/755-alexisonfire-born-and-raised

Sweet video.

[Forever.Zero]

video gave me a chuckle

[ramomcferno]

http://www.shockhound.com/videos/755-alexisonfire-born-and-raised

Can't wait to check it out.

[aoftbsten]

I've been listening to Crisis a lot lately, such an underrated album.

[iam_theculprit]

I've been listening to Crisis a lot lately, such an underrated album.

There's not a bad song on that album.

[Matthew Tsai]

What? You Burn First sucks

[aoftbsten]

What? You Burn First sucks

No, it really doesn't. I find that a lot of people are alienated by the vocals, but it is such a rough and raw sounding track. I love it.

[CalRahhh]

You Burn First isn't a bad song by any means, but its probably the least best on the album. My God Is A Reasonable Man should've been on it and You Burn First the b-side instead I think.

[quicksilv001]

They become worse with each record. They will never be as good as they were on their S/T.

[SwiftSilentDead]

What? You Burn First sucks

Not to mention it's incredibly out of place.

[aoftbsten]

They become worse with each record. They will never be as good as they were on their S/T.

S/T is probably the worst one.

[quicksilv001]

S/T is probably the worst one.

You probably have no clue what you are talking about.

[aoftbsten]

You probably have no clue what you are talking about.

Alexisonfire is my favorite band, I have every known song by them in my iTunes, see them live every chance I get. I'm a pretty diehard fan. Not saying that makes me an authority on this band in anyway, but I know what I'm talking about. S/T has some amazing songs on it and it's a great album, but it does not touch Watch Out! and Crisis beats it by a slim margin. Not sure how I rank it against Old Crows/ Young Cardinals.

[quicksilv001]

Alexisonfire is my favorite band, I have every known song by them in my iTunes, see them live every chance I get. I'm a pretty diehard fan. Not saying that makes me an authority on this band in anyway, but I know what I'm talking about. S/T has some amazing songs on it and it's a great album, but it does not touch Watch Out! and Crisis beats it by a slim margin. Not sure how I rank it against Old Crows/ Young Cardinals.

I can understand when you tell me that Watch Out! is better than S/T, those are the obvious two best, but there is no way in hell that Crisis is better than S/T and Crisis used to be my favorite album. Alexisonfire is your favorite band? I'm sorry.

[aoftbsten]

I can understand when you tell me that Watch Out! is better than S/T, those are the obvious two best, but there is no way in hell that Crisis is better than S/T and Crisis used to be my favorite album. Alexisonfire is your favorite band? I'm sorry.

To me it is better, again only by a slim margin though. There seems like there was more thought put into the songs than on the S/T. (in fact i believe there is an interview were they say the songs on S/T were put together so quickly that they didn't really have time to work on them.) I think the S/T has more standout tracks, but that's because there are a few filler tracks in there that really make the better songs stand out. Crisis is far more consistent in my opinion. Why would you be sorry that there my favorite band? They write great music about almost any subject and they put on a great live show. Nothing to be sorry about really.

[Circa1628]

I still haven't brought myself to get the new record, because nobody seems to like it. It's too bad because I really enjoyed their first three releases, especially the last two.

[aoftbsten]

I still haven't brought myself to get the new record, because nobody seems to like it. It's too bad because I really enjoyed their first three releases, especially the last two.

I was disappointed at first with it, but i've really been diggin it lately. It's really not that bad. My only complaint is that in the second half the songs all kind of mesh to together.

[CalRahhh]

I loved the new record from first listen. I'd nearly put it on par with Watch Out! as their best.

[aoftbsten]

I finally heard the B-side "Two Sisters". It's such a great track.

[ramomcferno]

I loved the new record from first listen. I'd nearly put it on par with Watch Out! as their best.

I would say I like their albums in descending time order starting from the latest. They just seem to get better and better each album and seem like they are becoming more and more in tune with their sound.

I finally heard the B-side "Two Sisters". It's such a great track.

It is a really great track, so is Wayfarer Youth. They are just an amazing band I love all of their stuff.

[KercoCosa]

One of my favourite bands for a long time.

Old crows/Young Cardinals is very good until the midway point, of which it starts to blend a bit too much.

[aoftbsten]

One of my favourite bands for a long time.

Old crows/Young Cardinals is very good until the midway point, of which it starts to blend a bit too much.

My thoughts on it exactly.

[Nourez]

Midnight Regulations is so damn good. Dallas sound fucking amazing.

[CalRahhh]

One of my favourite bands for a long time.

Old crows/Young Cardinals is very good until the midway point, of which it starts to blend a bit too much.

I agree with you to an extent. The second half does have it's standouts, namely Emerald Street and Burial.

[sonicgirl_39]

Loved them at warped in Calgary this year. Watch out is the my favorite due to the fact that all of the songs stand out for one another. I do enjoy all of the albums at certain times. They each have their place.

[Matthew Tsai]

new video is so creepy

[happygilmoreat]

I agree with you to an extent. The second half does have it's standouts, namely Emerald Street and Burial.

Yeah I'm not sure if I agree. The Northern is right at the midway point, and it's arguably the best song on the album.
But hey, to each his own.

[moshcam]

Alexisonfire live at The Forum, Sydney. Full concert video:

http://www.moshcam.com/alexisonfire/the-forum-776.aspx

Enjoy!

[chaos_bleeds]

Glad to see them coming to brisbane

[shimmygirl]

one of my favorite bands. Steele is a mad ping pong fan, and surely has skills to prove it. super nice dudes ever!
i love every song on the Crisis album, but Watch Out! is definitely a classic.

[Starbursting]

one of my favorite bands. Steele is a mad ping pong fan, and surely has skills to prove it. super nice dudes ever!
i love every song on the Crisis album, but Watch Out! is definitely a classic.

What about Old Crows, Young Cardinals?

[LexXchaos]

I love this band! They were at Wapred last year and I didn't see them because I didn't know them until maybe like February of this year! It's a real bummer, I'll see them someday though!

[Jessska]

Yeah Crisis album is fkn sweet. I loved them at Soundwave Brisbane too so I'll definitely head to this.

[aoftbsten]

Whatever happened to that Dog's Blood EP?

[shimmygirl]

Yeah Crisis album is fkn sweet. I loved them at Soundwave Brisbane too so I'll definitely head to this.
they just announced an australian tour in october!

[Xx sorrow xX]

Tried, but never got into this band :/

[Anaconda Sniper]

Whatever happened to that Dog's Blood EP?

This.

[circasuicide]

i can almost get into this band. talented.

[love_american_style]

I'm just now getting into OC/YC. It's not as bad as I thought it was gonna be. Some songs are a little weak and the screaming sucks for the most part.

[Poll]

Once I really got into OC/YC I started to appreciate it for what it is, rather than what I wanted it to be. I was expecting Crisis mk.2 really. Crisis is still one of the albums that remains as perfect road-trip material, especially as my cousin who I do most travelling with absolutely fucking loves that album too.

[hcar]

Is it supposed to be Alexis on fire, or Alex is on fire?

[Poll]

Is it supposed to be Alexis on fire, or Alex is on fire?

That.

[hcar]

That.

Thank you.

[Anaconda Sniper]

Once I really got into OC/YC I started to appreciate it for what it is, rather than what I wanted it to be. I was expecting Crisis mk.2 really. Crisis is still one of the albums that remains as perfect road-trip material, especially as my cousin who I do most travelling with absolutely fucking loves that album too.

This is so true. First listen I hated it because I was like wtf this isn't what alexis are about, but the more I listened the more it kind of came into it's own. I still think there are some weak tracks on there, but Midnight Regulations and Emerald Streetin particular show the band at the height of their powers I'd say.

[Jessska]

Considering their performance at Soundwave this year I reckon this tour is going to be pretty sweet. Have they announced the supports yet though? Anything I've seen just says special guests?

[aoftbsten]

Considering their performance at Soundwave this year I reckon this tour is going to be pretty sweet. Have they announced the supports yet though? Anything I've seen just says special guests?

What tour? I missed this.


Also just wanted to add, "Charlie Sheen Vs. Henry Rolins has to be on of the best driving songs ever.

[prettyLUSH16]

I love alexisonfire like crazy,
glad I stumbled upon this thread :)
I have to agree with most people and say that watchout! is my favorite album by them, all the songs are classic.
No Transitory is my jam, Beautiful song.