Gatsby's American Dream (Official Thread)

[11:11]

Surprised they don't already have one. Discuss.

[valencourt]

They're rad. Have yet to see them. No one comes to RI.
I like the fact that they have 'You All Everybody' and 'Station 5: The Pearl' and song titles, referencing LOST. I just recently got into that show, and just realized they were references. ha

[Keagan Ilvonen]

No thread? Really? Crazy.


To the guy above, you know they aren't together don't you?

[11:11]

No thread? Really? Crazy.


To the guy above, you know they aren't together don't you?
I was going to break the bad news to him, but you beat me to the punch.

[ThisIsNotDan]

there already is one? whatever, great band, one of my favorites ever

[drudo182]

These suckers will be back someday.

[ThisIsNotDan]

eh I doubt it. if they do it won't touch R&S or even Volcano. I'm perfectly content with Kay Kay and Search/Rescue anyways

although if they do I'd be so happy

[A Love American]

Never listened to this band. I'll DL Volcano later.

[11:11]

there already is one? whatever, great band, one of my favorites ever
I tried the search function and came up with nothing.

Never listened to this band. I'll DL Volcano later.
you wont regret it.

[A Love American]

:-)

[Troggy]

I couldn't really get into the s/t release, but I do really enjoy Volcano and Why We Fight. Ribbons and Sugar is pretty good too. Actually this band is pretty good. haha.

[ThemChains]

I like the book? :shrug:

[chipdip18]

I like the book? :shrug:

Acceptable.



I love this band. Probably one of the greatest pop-punk acts since 2000. Put out some solid and amazing releases.

[ThemChains]

Acceptable.



I love this band. Probably one of the greatest pop-punk acts since 2000. Put out some solid and amazing releases.

I have their discography courtesy of my roommate. However, I have not listened nearly enough to make any judgement past, I dig it.

[chipdip18]

I couldn't really get into the s/t release, but I do really enjoy Volcano and Why We Fight. Ribbons and Sugar is pretty good too. Actually this band is pretty good. haha.


It took me quite a while to get into the s/t. It is a great example of a band pissed off at the industry. If you can get into it's more punk vibes and less production than Volcano, and just listen to how pissed they are, it becomes brilliant. Definitely took like 5 or 6 listens though.

[new_arbiter]

Haven't really listened to them, but some of my friends think highly of them.

I like the book? :shrug:

Great book.

[11:11]

Haven't really listened to them, but some of my friends think highly of them.



Great book.
Go get Volcano now.

[chipdip18]

I have their discography courtesy of my roommate. However, I have not listened nearly enough to make any judgement past, I dig it.

I would suggest starting with Volcano, Then Ribbons And Sugar, then the s/t, then the rest.

[ThemChains]

I would suggest starting with Volcano, Then Ribbons And Sugar, then the s/t, then the rest.
I first listened to S/T, and then Volcano, and Then Ribbons and Sugar. I like them, it's just not something I have listened to a ton. I like their attitude on S/T.

[chipdip18]

I first listened to S/T, and then Volcano, and Then Ribbons and Sugar. I like them, it's just not something I have listened to a ton. I like their attitude on S/T.

I see. I like the attitude too. It was a great way to finish a career in my book.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I made a thread on GAD a long time back.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Ribbons & Sugar is easily their best material.

[chipdip18]

Ribbons & Sugar is easily their best material.

I got into them through Volcano, so that will always be number one in my book. Ribbons & Sugar follows close behind.

[drudo182]

Volcano is my favorite followed by their self-titled. Ribbons and Sugar probably three.

[dancelukedance]

I have ribbons and sugar, and only recenlty started listening to it. Mainly because nic newsham features in a new dance gavin dance song "Uneasy hearts weigh the most" and its awesome. So volcano is good too?

[valencourt]

oh wow, i had no idea they weren't together. That sucks. I don't really check up on them much....they're one of those bands I like but just can't seem to keep tabs on.

[GuitarR0cker1]

Volcano is great

[chipdip18]

I have ribbons and sugar, and only recenlty started listening to it. Mainly because nic newsham features in a new dance gavin dance song "Uneasy hearts weigh the most" and its awesome. So volcano is good too?


GAD >>>>>>>>>> DGD. Nic Newsham has been featured in a lot of songs actually. Go buy Volcano.

[lew_1987]

I love this band. Probably one of the greatest pop-punk acts since 2000. Put out some solid and amazing releases.

Pop punk!?

Great band though. Couldn't get into either of the new projects.

[chipdip18]

Pop punk!?

Great band though. Couldn't get into either of the new projects.

Well, what else would you use to describe their sound? It definitely has pop-punk characteristics. However, they are so much more talented with their instruments than other artists.

[lew_1987]

Well, what else would you use to describe their sound? It definitely has pop-punk characteristics. However, they are so much more talented with their instruments than other artists.

Their older stuff is probably more pop punk but I'd class them as indie myself.

[chipdip18]

Their older stuff is probably more pop punk but I'd class them as indie myself.

I could see what you mean by calling them Indie. Although Indie as a genre is so vague. I like the Latin influence with the piano on their S/t though. They have a healthy mix.

[lew_1987]

I could see what you mean by calling them Indie. Although Indie as a genre is so vague. I like the Latin influence with the piano on their S/t though. They have a healthy mix.

Yep they do.

You're right it is pretty vague; I mean over here what people call indie is COMPLETELY different to American indie stuff.

[chipdip18]

Yep they do.

You're right it is pretty vague; I mean over here what people call indie is COMPLETELY different to American indie stuff.

Yeah, bummer though, i always want to use Indie as a genre, but it really doesn't work haha. But anyway i love Gatsbys. I'm listening to the S/t right now. I love the drumming.

[lew_1987]

Yeah, bummer though, i always want to use Indie as a genre, but it really doesn't work haha. But anyway i love Gatsbys. I'm listening to the S/t right now. I love the drumming.

I hate using the term indie with people over here, but you have to because they don't know what real indie is. 'You All Everybody' is one of my favourite songs by them... such a good start to the album. I've got some songs queued up right now.

[chipdip18]

I hate using the term indie with people over here, but you have to because they don't know what real indie is. 'You All Everybody' is one of my favourite songs by them... such a good start to the album. I've got some songs queued up right now.


"I'm not mad, I'm just tired" Man i love that opening! A great opening song indeed! I really do love The Taming though. One of the greatest opening songs i've ever heard in my opinion.

[lew_1987]

"I'm not mad, I'm just tired" Man i love that opening! A great opening song indeed! I really do love The Taming though. One of the greatest opening songs i've ever heard in my opinion.

Is that from Ribbons and Sugar? I haven't heard that album yet.

Have you heard their song 'The Rundown'? That's a great song.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Volcano got me into them, but I would say R&S is by far their best. actually I don't think they've ever made a bad song.

/fanboy

[Troggy]

It took me quite a while to get into the s/t. It is a great example of a band pissed off at the industry. If you can get into it's more punk vibes and less production than Volcano, and just listen to how pissed they are, it becomes brilliant. Definitely took like 5 or 6 listens though.

Yeah maybe I'll check it out.

Nobody but me really likes Why We Fight, though?? I love that its straightforward but to the point, it doesn't go on and on like most 3+ min pop/punk acts.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Yeah maybe I'll check it out.

Nobody but me really likes Why We Fight, though?? I love that its straightforward but to the point, it doesn't go on and on like most 3+ min pop/punk acts.

I finally got it at the beginning of this month. really good. "Castaway" and "The Child" are some of GAD's best. you're right it is rather straightforward

[Troggy]

I finally got it at the beginning of this month. really good. "Castaway" and "The Child" are some of GAD's best. you're right it is rather straightforward

Yeah "The Child" is awesome. This record really made an impact on me when I finally got the hard copy and could listen to it in my car and stuff, it was awesome haha.

[Dr. Acula]

I love this band so much. They need to come back dammit.

[drudo182]

Their sound is there own so they sound like Gatsbys American Dream.

[11:11]

I admit, Volcano is the only album I've heard from start to finish; the others, only bits and pieces. I think I'm gonna get R&S though right now and listen from start to finish.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Would be a good idea.

[Here It Goes]

Volcano is brilliant. I wasn't as impressed with the self-titled, I think they tried a bit too hard to be dancey, but wow, Volcano blew me away. "The Giant's Drink" is still one of my favorite songs ever.

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Did I forget to mention that they are one of my favorite bands everz?


Where you at Weebz?

[chipdip18]

Is that from Ribbons and Sugar? I haven't heard that album yet.

Have you heard their song 'The Rundown'? That's a great song.

Yeah The Taming is from Ribbons & Sugar. Yes! The Rundown is a great tune!

Yeah maybe I'll check it out.

Nobody but me really likes Why We Fight, though?? I love that its straightforward but to the point, it doesn't go on and on like most 3+ min pop/punk acts.

I actually don't have Why We Fight, and it's super hard to find now haha. So is the EP, and i would love a hardcopy of that.

[HelpMeSleep]

my favorite has always been In The Land Of Lost Monsters.

[lew_1987]

Yeah The Taming is from Ribbons & Sugar. Yes! The Rundown is a great tune!

:-)

[Burning Star IV]

I'm pretty sure I posted in the other GAD thread so...

[chipdip18]

So post again. This band doesn't get a lot of love.

[Here It Goes]

So post again. This band doesn't get a lot of love.

You're kidding? People bust a nut over GAD on AP.net. Almost as much as Say Anything. If I didn't love them both, it would drive me crazy.

If they haven't been getting much love lately, its because they haven't put out an album in over 2 years. Not because people here don't like them.

[Genuma]

Already a thread.

[chipdip18]

You're kidding? People bust a nut over GAD on AP.net. Almost as much as Say Anything. If I didn't love them both, it would drive me crazy.

If they haven't been getting much love lately, its because they haven't put out an album in over 2 years. Not because people here don't like them.

People love them, but no way as much as Say Anything. Say Anything has a huge thread. GAD has two threads with like a total of 12 pages.

[Osto]

Volcano should be a big as Is a Real Boy and Deja Entendu.

[chipdip18]

Should be, isn't. Also it did get a ridiculous review on here.

[drudo182]

Because it owned that much.

[Here It Goes]

Should be, isn't. Also it did get a ridiculous review on here.

True on both. It was deadly, and the review on here gets me stoked.

[B-Bones]

For some reason, I don't "get" this band all that much.

[Here It Goes]

For some reason, I don't "get" this band all that much.

Here's what I get about them:

Nic Newsham's voice is great. He puts emotion and feeling into his singing.

I find the beats fantastic. Rudy Gajadhar (drums) and Kirk Huffman (bass) are a wicked combo, and they can groove like few other rhythm sections can. In fact, often times, entire GAD songs are set up around a catchy bass line or a dancey beat - not many other bands can struture a great song without primarily using guitar or piano.

Their lyrics are fantastic. Whether they're digging up old high school reading assignments, or dishing on the record industry, they're spot on. And heck, if you like gang vocals, throw on their self-titled album.

Frankly, no one makes music like Gatsby's American Dream. Portugal: The Man comes close to this style, but they're way too spacey and druggy for me. Gatsby's American Dream brings the groove back to prog-punk, and that's why everyone loves them.

[christopher™]

druggy?

[B-Bones]

Here's what I get about them:

Nic Newsham's voice is great. He puts emotion and feeling into his singing.

I find the beats fantastic. Rudy Gajadhar (drums) and Kirk Huffman (bass) are a wicked combo, and they can groove like few other rhythm sections can. In fact, often times, entire GAD songs are set up around a catchy bass line or a dancey beat - not many other bands can struture a great song without primarily using guitar or piano.

Their lyrics are fantastic. Whether they're digging up old high school reading assignments, or dishing on the record industry, they're spot on. And heck, if you like gang vocals, throw on their self-titled album.

Frankly, no one makes music like Gatsby's American Dream. Portugal: The Man comes close to this style, but they're way too spacey and druggy for me. Gatsby's American Dream brings the groove back to prog-punk, and that's why everyone loves them.

I understand that. I dig them. But to me, they're not like incredible or anything. As far as Portugal. The Man goes, they have just the right amount of drugginess for me (whatever that means). I like to get high and listen to Portugal. Their new CD is incredible.

[B-Bones]

druggy?

That's what I said. But that's fine with me. They do have this spaced out sound to them and I have no doubt they get high while making their music but describing them as druggy seems a bit...non-sequitur?

[thehereaway]

Ribbons & Sugar is pure brilliance

[cryates]

I hope there is truth to the rumor...

[Spenny]

I'm a new fan, but I'm loving what I'm hearing so far.

[chipdip18]

I hope there is truth to the rumor...

What rumor?

I'm a new fan, but I'm loving what I'm hearing so far.

Great! Which album(s)?

[Spenny]

I got Volcano and my friend let me borrow his copy of the s/t album. :P

[chipdip18]

Both great albums. Volcano is my favorite. You should now check out Ribbons and Sugar.

[Spenny]

I'll definite search around for it :D

[chipdip18]

Good man.

[HelpMeSleep]

so keith ledger has people from GAD in it? is anyone liking them?

[cryates]

The rumor is they are writing for a new album. Bobby said so on their fan site board. But he is always sarcastic on that board, so maybe not.

[chipdip18]

so keith ledger has people from GAD in it? is anyone liking them?

I only know of Nic Newsham being in Keith Ledger. I think they are pretty good. Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground is my favorite project to come out of Gatsbys.

The rumor is they are writing for a new album. Bobby said so on their fan site board. But he is always sarcastic on that board, so maybe not.

Well, i doubt it. But one can only hope. To be completely honest, while i would love to see Gatsbys live and new material would be amazing to hear, Gatsbys had a good run with some great releases, if they did come back i hope really hope that they kept it good. Most comebacks aren't successful. So i'm on the fence about a reunion.

[cryates]

Did the band ever really break up though? There has never been any kind of official statement, I remember an interview with Nic saying that they all just needed to take a break and may tour again, but they would want to do Japan first...

[cryates]

last.fm, probably as reliable as wikipedia, says that a "fifth is in the works"

[thehereaway]

The rumor is they are writing for a new album. Bobby said so on their fan site board. But he is always sarcastic on that board, so maybe not.

Yeah i mentioned that, and gave a link to the thread in which he said it, in the Razia's Shadow thread but Anton said it wasn't real...:-(

All my hopes and dreams crushed within seconds

[cryates]

Yeah i mentioned that, and gave a link to the thread in which he said it, in the Razia's Shadow thread but Anton said it wasn't real...:-(

All my hopes and dreams crushed within seconds
haha, yeah, I guess by now, unless Anton has recieved some kind of official word from the band or something, it's hard for people to believe there is still a chance, I'm one of those who still thinks they will do something though.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

Listened to Volcano, couldn't get into it.

[cryates]

Volcano is one of my favorite albums ever.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I guess I'm deprived.

[chipdip18]

Did the band ever really break up though? There has never been any kind of official statement, I remember an interview with Nic saying that they all just needed to take a break and may tour again, but they would want to do Japan first...

They announced a hiatus because they were sick of labels, well at least i think that was it. And members wanted to try their own thing, hence all the projects.

haha, yeah, I guess by now, unless Anton has recieved some kind of official word from the band or something, it's hard for people to believe there is still a chance, I'm one of those who still thinks they will do something though.

I'm a bit skeptical. If the projects gather steam, then i think a reunion won't happen.

Listened to Volcano, couldn't get into it.

I'm sorry man. You can't force yourself to like it.

[cryates]

They announced a hiatus because they were sick of labels, well at least i think that was it. And members wanted to try their own thing, hence all the projects.



I'm a bit skeptical. If the projects gather steam, then i think a reunion won't happen.



I'm sorry man. You can't force yourself to like it.
Yeah, and like 3 of them were getting married so they had to stop touring to have time to start families

[chipdip18]

Yeah this is true. It would be nice if they did start something back up though.

edit: Or had like a B-sides release. I wonder how many songs got rejected for their last record before it was put out.

[cryates]

A B-sides would be cool, but that would kind of seem like the nail in the coffin for sure, and I selfishly don't want that, haha

[chipdip18]

Haha that is definitely true, if a B-sides was released i would give up all hope for a comeback.

[lukenelson]

can anyone in this thread hook me up with these Gatsby albums? Just PM me. I fucking love the drumming on Razia's Shadow so i really want to check this band out.

[HelpMeSleep]

can anyone in this thread hook me up with these Gatsby albums? Just PM me. I fucking love the drumming on Razia's Shadow so i really want to check this band out.
this is my favorite album and it's out of print but it was released for free on snakes and suits like last year or something.
http://www.snakesandsuits.com/MUSIC/index.php

[lukenelson]

this is my favorite album and it's out of print but it was released for free on snakes and suits like last year or something.
http://www.snakesandsuits.com/MUSIC/index.php

I really want to get all the full lengths too, you could pm me with links for those if you have any...

[cryates]

GTFO, half.com has each for like a dollar so go get them there.

[thehereaway]

can anyone in this thread hook me up with these Gatsby albums? Just PM me. I fucking love the drumming on Razia's Shadow so i really want to check this band out.

Can't you buy them? Definitely check out Ribbons & Sugar, i personally think thats their strongest album (Rudy's drums on this album are insane too).

I keep plugging this band, but if anyone needs a band to fill their Gatsbys void check out www.myspace.com/semioticsrock (http://www.myspace.com/semioticsrock) their song Prometheus in Manhattan is the next best thing to GAD, its not on their myspace right now but it will be on their next release.

[HelpMeSleep]

I really want to get all the full lengths too, you could pm me with links for those if you have any...
I bought all their cds in stores because that's how I get my music so there is no link. not that I really support not supporting bands anyway. a thank you would have been nice though.

[chipdip18]

Rudy is a dominate drummer. I love it.

[drudo182]

Nic is on the new Forgive Durden record. Just noticed. So awesome.

[cryates]

He sounds great on that album also

[11:11]

Nic is great on the new FD. Glad to see this thread is finally getting attention.

[cryates]

It will always get attention from me, shit, I'm probably going to bump this thread until they release a new album or go on tour.

[Anton Djamoos]

Yeah i mentioned that, and gave a link to the thread in which he said it, in the Razia's Shadow thread but Anton said it wasn't real...:-(

All my hopes and dreams crushed within seconds
I know nothing, to be honest. The board over there has made it sound like it's all an inside joke over there so I assumed no. Plus if they were coming out with a new album, I highly doubt it'd be on Virgin Records.

And yes, Rudy kills it on the drums.

[SickOfStars]

to the GAD newcomer:

just wait until you hear the drumming on Ribbons and Sugar.

[11:11]

to the GAD newcomer:

just wait until you hear the drumming on Ribbons and Sugar.
The drumming on "The Horse You Rode In On" is sick.

[drudo182]

It will always get attention from me, shit, I'm probably going to bump this thread until they release a new album or go on tour.

AHHH. I want that GAD shirt now. Seems like when I went to order it, they didn't have a small or something.

[thehereaway]

I know nothing, to be honest. The board over there has made it sound like it's all an inside joke over there so I assumed no. Plus if they were coming out with a new album, I highly doubt it'd be on Virgin Records.

And yes, Rudy kills it on the drums.

Yeah the Virgin records bit threw me off too, it would be a bit hypocritical. I figured he might have just been joking about that part and not the rest, OR trying to make their boardies think he was joking when in fact he wasn't.

There is other threads on that site that makes me think SOMETHING is happening though, it could be a new side project or something...

http://snickerattheswine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6600&p=1

http://snickerattheswine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6605

but i'm just jumping to conclusions i expect, its too hard to understand when they have so many inside jokes on that site

EDIT: i just re-read what Bobby said, he didn't mention Virgin Records, only the members of the forums did

'Ok lets put an end to the rumors. I've written 3 songs for Invisible Clocks so far. We'll be recording in January, Spring 2009 West Coast tour, Warped Tour and Summer 2009 release date for IC. You heard it here first.'

im still doubtful

[drudo182]

Oh, and this reminds me. I had a dream earlier this week where I was hanging out with some people and Nic was with us and he assured me that a new GAD record would be happening soon and I was relieved.

Then I woke up.

[drudo182]

Yeah the Virgin records bit threw me off too, it would be a bit hypocritical. I figured he might have just been joking about that part and not the rest, OR trying to make their boardies think he was joking when in fact he wasn't.

What are you guys talking about? A new GAD?

[11:11]

Oh, and this reminds me. I had a dream earlier this week where I was hanging out with some people and Nic was with us and he assured me that a new GAD record would be happening soon and I was relieved.

Then I woke up.
They never last, do they :shrug:

[cryates]

AHHH. I want that GAD shirt now. Seems like when I went to order it, they didn't have a small or something.
I would buy the shirt if the rabbit was on the chest and not down in the corner on the hip.

[drudo182]

They never last, do they :shrug:

It will happen. It's one of my pre-cog dreams.


I would buy the shirt if the rabbit was on the chest and not down in the corner on the hip.

Understandable, but I still dig it. I need a Gatsbys shirt.

[11:11]

It will happen. It's one of my pre-cog dreams.




Understandable, but I still dig it. I need a Gatsbys shirt.
You're like that guy from Heroes.

[drudo182]

Only white, unless we are talking about the painter.

[thehereaway]

What are you guys talking about? A new GAD?

yeah man, check the posts by Bobby toward the end of the thread...

http://snickerattheswine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6631

the whole invisible clocks thing is like a big inside joke on that site though, so probably not real

[thehereaway]

AHHH. I want that GAD shirt now. Seems like when I went to order it, they didn't have a small or something.

I ordered a GAD shirt like 2 and a half months ago off Corpse Clothing (cause i live in the UK and didn't want to pay loads for shipping) and its taking for fucking ever M-(

[drudo182]

yeah man, check the posts by Bobby toward the end of the thread...

http://snickerattheswine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6631

the whole invisible clocks thing is like a big inside joke on that site though, so probably not real

That would be awesome but I bet it's just a sick, cruel joke.

[cryates]

I made a sweet ass Gatsbys rasterbator poster for my room with the recent spark of GAD talk.

[chipdip18]

Oh? Pictures? Yeah i've been listening to some Gatsbys due to this recent discussion.

[11:11]

Only white, unless we are talking about the painter.
I was.

[chipdip18]

That would be awesome but I bet it's just a sick, cruel joke.

Probably. So lame.

[cryates]

Oh? Pictures? Yeah i've been listening to some Gatsbys due to this recent discussion.
haha yeah. its a 30in x 20in picture board. I hung it above my TV. Sweet.

[cryates]

http://a139.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/70/l_229d56d6a1a018dd137863dd21568bf2. jpg

[chipdip18]

haha yeah. its a 30in x 20in picture board. I hung it above my TV. Sweet.


man that is really sweet. I really need some posters, i'd take Gatsbys and Format posters.

[thehereaway]

http://a139.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/70/l_229d56d6a1a018dd137863dd21568bf2. jpg

awesome

[GuitarR0cker1]

Volcano grows on me more and more. I love these GAD.

[drudo182]

Gatsbys was a band I really kind of hated because I couldn't figure out what all the hype around Volcano was about.

I was so wrong. Will always be one of my favorites.

[chipdip18]

That is great to hear! Way to come around.

[Dr. Acula]

I miss them terribly :-(

[chipdip18]

I wish i could have seen them live! Ahh

[Dr. Acula]

Ive heard they are working on another album...I dont know if there is any truth behind this but we can hope.

[Dr. Acula]

http://snickerattheswine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6631

[chipdip18]

It says it there and on last.fm, but i really have no idea how valid that really is.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Why don't you all use my thread... since you know, it was created before this one.

[ThisIsNotDan]

hahahaha guys the Invisible Clocks thing is an inside joke. GAD is dead.

anyways, I picked up a physical copy of Search/Rescue's album along with new Durden. what a nice surprise

[Dr. Acula]

Yea I dunno...but dont shit on my parade! Let's keep it positive!

[Dr. Acula]

Why don't you all use my thread... since you know, it was created before this one.

Sorry Mike...Im feeling lazy.

[chipdip18]

Why don't you all use my thread... since you know, it was created before this one.

But this one was Official... Next time i'll bump yours.

hahahaha guys the Invisible Clocks thing is an inside joke. GAD is dead.

anyways, I picked up a physical copy of Search/Rescue's album along with new Durden. what a nice surprise

I wish it was real though! Although Invisible Clocks doesn't sounds like a Gatsby's title unless i'm missing something. How are the cd's? Kay Kay > Search/Rescue in my opintion.

Yea I dunno...but dont shit on my parade! Let's keep it positive!

I'm skeptical myself, although i part of me wants to be positive.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I wish it was real though! Although Invisible Clocks doesn't sounds like a Gatsby's title unless i'm missing something. How are the cd's? Kay Kay > Search/Rescue in my opintion.

Forgive Durden is excellent. I love Kay Kays as well, but Search/Rescue put out one hell of a fucking stadium-ready pop album. ridiculously catchy

[chipdip18]

Forgive Durden is excellent. I love Kay Kays as well, but Search/Rescue put out one hell of a fucking stadium-ready pop album. ridiculously catchy

Hmm, i've heard one song from Forgive Durden and i'm on the fence. I haven't listening to Search/Rescue in a long long time, maybe i'll give them another shot.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Hmm, i've heard one song from Forgive Durden and i'm on the fence. I haven't listening to Search/Rescue in a long long time, maybe i'll give them another shot.

listen to Wonderland by Forgive Durden. proceed from there. listen to the Search/Rescue album again. thank me later for both haha :-)

[chipdip18]

Haha alright. I thought you meant the new Forgive Durden CD? I just can't get into Wonderland. I don't know why, people draw parallels between them and Gatsbys.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Sorry Mike...Im feeling lazy.

You're forgiven Eric. But only because I love/miss you.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Haha alright. I thought you meant the new Forgive Durden CD? I just can't get into Wonderland. I don't know why, people draw parallels between them and Gatsbys.

well Nic is on the new FD and sounds better than ever.

but yeah I listened to Wonderland based on people saying they were GAD soundalikes, but I don't think so at all. great cd all the same

[kshtoinks12]

Invisible Clocks is real and I want it now!

[chipdip18]

well Nic is on the new FD and sounds better than ever.

but yeah I listened to Wonderland based on people saying they were GAD soundalikes, but I don't think so at all. great cd all the same

Yeah, i didn't really think so either. Oh well, i'll give it a listen i guess.

Invisible Clocks is real and I want it now!

I don't think that Gatsbys would name an album Invisible Clocks.

[ThisIsNotDan]

if it existed I'd shit myself

[chipdip18]

i would juke in my pants.

[thehereaway]

and i

[Dr. Acula]

You're forgiven Eric. But only because I love/miss you.

<3

Listened to the self titled this morning. Album took so long to grow on me but damn, it is good.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Yeah, I do enoy their S/T as well. All their EPs are good as well.

[Dr. Acula]

Agreed. I cant think of anything I havent enjoyed that they've put out.

[jenniferlee]

Agreed. I cant think of anything I havent enjoyed that they've put out.


did you finally get into ribbons & sugar?

[Dr. Acula]

did you finally get into ribbons & sugar?

I have.

Snicker at the Swine <3

[jenniferlee]

I have.

Snicker at the Swine <3


good!

ribbons & sugar <3

[thehereaway]

good!

ribbons & sugar <3

Ribbons & Sugar = ear-gasm

[cryates]

I need this band back again.

[BeeJay]

i really need to listen to these guys... i keep meaning to but forget.

[andrewa5]

They have a really good song in my nhl 07 game! \
haha

[cryates]

Does anyone have the high-res art for Ribbons and Sugar?

[chipdip18]

Sorry, but no. But Gatsbys is a great band. What is everyone's thoughts on Why We Fight? How would you say it compares to the rest of the discography?

[thehereaway]

Sorry, but no. But Gatsbys is a great band. What is everyone's thoughts on Why We Fight? How would you say it compares to the rest of the discography?

I think its a good listen and a good debut, but the drumming is wank compared to Rudy's. Ribbons & Sugar is definitely the album that defined their sound.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Why We Fight is pretty dece. S/T is quite better, and it doesn't even hold a candle to R&S or Volcano

[cryates]

The Golden Ticket is where it's at.

[chipdip18]

I think its a good listen and a good debut, but the drumming is wank compared to Rudy's. Ribbons & Sugar is definitely the album that defined their sound.


I absolutely agree here. Rudy's drumming, to me, is essential to the Gatsbys sound, and therefore making Ribbons & Sugar crucial in defining their sound.

[chipdip18]

Why We Fight is pretty dece. S/T is quite better, and it doesn't even hold a candle to R&S or Volcano


Also very true, where would you put the EP in there?

[cryates]

Volcano > Ribbons & Sugar > Gatsbys American Dream > In The Land of Lost Monsters > Why We Fight

I love them all though.

[chipdip18]

Exact same as mine.

[Troggy]

Exact same as mine.

F U

Why We Fight is sweet :)

[Praetor]

Ribbons & Sugar > Volcano > S/T

Have not listened to anything else. Actually, I think I listened to Why We Fight Once.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Volcano = R&S >>> S/T > Land Of Lost Monsters >>>> Why We Fight

all fuckin exceptional though.

Have not listened to anything else. Actually, I think I listened to Why We Fight Once.

http://www.snakesandsuits.com/MUSIC/index.php

enjoy

[thehereaway]

R&S > S/T & Volcano > LOLM > WWF

all are good though

[chipdip18]

F U

Why We Fight is sweet :)

Gatsbys only released ace material though.

Volcano = R&S >>> S/T > Land Of Lost Monsters >>>> Why We Fight

all fuckin exceptional though.



http://www.snakesandsuits.com/MUSIC/index.php

enjoy

^^ He's got the right idea. Good man.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Gatsbys only released ace material though.



^^ He's got the right idea. Good man.

Volcano will always be my favorite. reminds me of good times and good memories, and the songs are fuckin catchy. Ribbons and Sugar is probably their best though, definetly musically.

[mosesoyeri]

are they still around? no news on a tour to promote the album...

[chipdip18]

Volcano will always be my favorite. reminds me of good times and good memories, and the songs are fuckin catchy. Ribbons and Sugar is probably their best though, definetly musically.

I would have to agree. Volcano was the first released i picked up, and it really stuck with me. Such an amazing album, definitely in my top 5 of all time. I think that Ribbons & Sugar showed more of the freedom that Gatsbys wanted and envisioned with very loose song structures yet catchy and meaty guitar hooks and incredible drumming. The album absolutely defines their sound, no doubt about that, but i would agree that shows who they are musically, the best. Lyrically, not as much as Volcano maybe, although i do love the lyrics and the obvious Animal Farm concept.

[Troggy]

Volcano will always be my favorite. reminds me of good times and good memories, and the songs are fuckin catchy. Ribbons and Sugar is probably their best though, definetly musically.

What I admire most about Volcano is the connections between the songs. Meet me at the Tavern is the appendix to Giants Drink (same lyrics), Speaker for the Dead borrows the chorus from Fable, Loosing borrows the billows line from Speaker...etc...really neat how they intertwined all the songs. Coheed has had some success doing the same thing, but they don't do it as much within one album.

[ThisIsNotDan]

What I admire most about Volcano is the connections between the songs. Meet me at the Tavern is the appendix to Giants Drink (same lyrics), Speaker for the Dead borrows the chorus from Fable, Loosing borrows the billows line from Speaker...etc...really neat how they intertwined all the songs. Coheed has had some success doing the same thing, but they don't do it as much within one album.

also, there are some connections in Volcano to R&S (i.e. Snicker at the Swine and Theater share a similar baseline). actually, if you go to Snicker At the Swine (fansite), they have a whole thread dedicated to connections between songs, but yeah they are good at that

[ThisIsNotDan]

I would have to agree. Volcano was the first released i picked up, and it really stuck with me. Such an amazing album, definitely in my top 5 of all time. I think that Ribbons & Sugar showed more of the freedom that Gatsbys wanted and envisioned with very loose song structures yet catchy and meaty guitar hooks and incredible drumming. The album absolutely defines their sound, no doubt about that, but i would agree that shows who they are musically, the best. Lyrically, not as much as Volcano maybe, although i do love the lyrics and the obvious Animal Farm concept.

agreed on all counts

[chipdip18]

What I admire most about Volcano is the connections between the songs. Meet me at the Tavern is the appendix to Giants Drink (same lyrics), Speaker for the Dead borrows the chorus from Fable, Loosing borrows the billows line from Speaker...etc...really neat how they intertwined all the songs. Coheed has had some success doing the same thing, but they don't do it as much within one album.


This is true, but even between albums. Volcano borrows lines from Ribbons & Sugar, and possibly In the Land of Lost Monsters, i'd have to double check.

[Machu505]

What I admire most about Volcano is the connections between the songs. Meet me at the Tavern is the appendix to Giants Drink (same lyrics), Speaker for the Dead borrows the chorus from Fable, Loosing borrows the billows line from Speaker...etc...really neat how they intertwined all the songs. Coheed has had some success doing the same thing, but they don't do it as much within one album.

The reprise of Fable's chorus on Speaker for the Dead is my favourite part of Volcano.

[chipdip18]

The reprise of Fable's chorus on Speaker for the Dead is my favourite part of Volcano.


It's the climax of the album. It is so perfectly orchestrated.

[ThisIsNotDan]

the song that hooked me in was "Pompeii". the day after I bought it, I popped it in not expecting much. I listened to Theater and was about to pop it out and then wham, it caught me off guard. couldn't stop listening from there

[Machu505]

R&S ≥ Volcano

imo

[ThisIsNotDan]

I'll agree

[Troggy]

The reprise of Fable's chorus on Speaker for the Dead is my favourite part of Volcano.

Yeah definitely one of the highlights. I love "meet me at the tower..." in general.

also, there are some connections in Volcano to R&S (i.e. Snicker at the Swine and Theater share a similar baseline). actually, if you go to Snicker At the Swine (fansite), they have a whole thread dedicated to connections between songs, but yeah they are good at that

Yeah, pretty sweet stuff for a band that more than a few people write off easily.

the song that hooked me in was "Pompeii". the day after I bought it, I popped it in not expecting much. I listened to Theater and was about to pop it out and then wham, it caught me off guard. couldn't stop listening from there

Yeah Pompeii is sick. One of my favorites on Volcano.

[chipdip18]

Volcano is littered with great songs, and yes Pompeii does stand out even from those.

[ThisIsNotDan]

easily one of the scene's most talented bands, no doubt

[chipdip18]

Easily. Gatsbys is one of the best of the first half of this decade, even though their career passed that.

[thehereaway]

Shhhhhh! Im Listening To Reason is by far my favourite song on Volcano. Nothing beats Ribbons & Sugar as an album though.

What does everyone think of the S/T? I love the added element of the piano, i think it takes their music to a whole other level of catchyness, the bass on the S/T is crazy good too.

[TheWeakest]

Shhhhhh! Im Listening To Reason is by far my favourite song on Volcano. Nothing beats Ribbons & Sugar as an album though.

What does everyone think of the S/T? I love the added element of the piano, i think it takes their music to a whole other level of catchyness, the bass on the S/T is crazy good too.

i actually love the self titled. i am more of a volcano fan just like everyone else but i agree that the piano is a great add to the sound, especially in "my name is ozymandias"

[chipdip18]

Well they used keyboard in R&S and Volcano, but the use of an actual piano and the latin vibe is excellent, and we played. It definitely adds to the sound. As a piano is often associated with a "maturing" sound, i would say that it works in this case, but they pull it off beautiful and in a more originial way than other artists.

[myplanforescape]

If people don't already have it they should head over to the snicker at the swine forum, sign up and download the live in philly bootleg. Its good quality and a great listen.

[cryates]

Shhhhhh! I'm Listening to Reason will always be my favorite Gatsbys song. Forever.

[HelpMeSleep]

bumped because I'm listening to Volcano right now. :-)

[GuitarR0cker1]

Volcano keeps on growing on me. Should I get Why We Fight or R&S next?

[drudo182]

Get everything Gatsbys ever done.

Ribbons and Sugar is awesome.

[chipdip18]

Volcano keeps on growing on me. Should I get Why We Fight or R&S next?


Ribbons & Sugar for sure. Then the self-titled.

[DaveZeroZero]

Oh man, I love this band.

[thehereaway]

Volcano keeps on growing on me. Should I get Why We Fight or R&S next?

definitely R&S

[HelpMeSleep]

I think Why We Fight is the only one I don't have.

[chipdip18]

Why We Fight is a pretty rare one now on hardcopy. I'm sure you could find a torrent online somewhere though.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I had trouble finding it in stores, but you can get for cheap on amazon like I did

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Everyone is so late on this band.

lol

[Troggy]

Why We Fight is a pretty rare one now on hardcopy. I'm sure you could find a torrent online somewhere though.

Yeah I got a hard copy from some dude on here selling CDs last year. Worked out great for me.

[DaveZeroZero]

Yeah I got a hard copy from some dude on here selling CDs last year. Worked out great for me.
you got a hard one, eh? ;-)

[chipdip18]

Yeah I got a hard copy from some dude on here selling CDs last year. Worked out great for me.


Dang! Lucky guy.

[Troggy]

you got a hard one, eh? ;-)

Dang! Lucky guy.

I got that and 7 other sweetums CDs for like $35....best CD purchase ever.

Lifetime - hello bastards
lifetime - jerseys best dancers
nfg - from the screen vol 1
fairweather - if they move...kill them
gad - why we fight
converge - caring and killing
dillinger escape plan - miss machine
strike anywhere - exit english

:D

[HelpMeSleep]

I got that and 7 other sweetums CDs for like $35....best CD purchase ever.

Lifetime - hello bastards
lifetime - jerseys best dancers
nfg - from the screen vol 1
fairweather - if they move...kill them
gad - why we fight
converge - caring and killing
dillinger escape plan - miss machine
strike anywhere - exit english

:D
Jersey's Best Dancers :-)

[chipdip18]

I got that and 7 other sweetums CDs for like $35....best CD purchase ever.

Lifetime - hello bastards
lifetime - jerseys best dancers
nfg - from the screen vol 1
fairweather - if they move...kill them
gad - why we fight
converge - caring and killing
dillinger escape plan - miss machine
strike anywhere - exit english

:D


Dang, i applaud you in your enormously awesome deal. :appl:

[Troggy]

Jersey's Best Dancers :-)

I like Hello Bastards more but both are great.

Dang, i applaud you in your enormously awesome deal. :appl:

I got lucky, but this was a big moment for me so thank you sir.

[HelpMeSleep]

I like Hello Bastards more but both are great.
I actually haven't heard Hello Bastards. I got Jersey's Best Dancers in high school because it influenced two of my favorite people to start two of my favorite bands. good album though, I just listened to it for the first time in awhile since you mentioned it.

and agreed, that was definitely a sweet deal.

[Troggy]

I actually haven't heard Hello Bastards. I got Jersey's Best Dancers in high school because it influenced two of my favorite people to start two of my favorite bands. good album though, I just listened to it for the first time in awhile since you mentioned it.

and agreed, that was definitely a sweet deal.

You better listen to Hello Bastards. haha. Don't make me find it and send it to you myself.

[HelpMeSleep]

You better listen to Hello Bastards. haha. Don't make me find it and send it to you myself.
haha. I'll definitely check it out.

[Troggy]

haha. I'll definitely check it out.

Sweet...I am partial to it over Jerseys Best Dancers somewhat because "Neutral Territory" was one of the first Lifetime songs I heard and I love it.

[HelpMeSleep]

Sweet...I am partial to it over Jerseys Best Dancers somewhat because "Neutral Territory" was one of the first Lifetime songs I heard and I love it.
awesome. I have songs/albums like that. I'll keep my eye out for that song when I listen to that album.

[Dr. Acula]

Poor Mike's thread.

[chipdip18]

Haha well this one had the official stamped on it, so it gets bumped.

[Dr. Acula]

But it's Mike.

[chipdip18]

This is true. I'm sorry for him.

[Machu505]

Bump for justice.

[chipdip18]

Great bump. I've been listening to In the Land of Lost Monsters Ep a lot lately it seems.

[drudo182]

I haven't listened to them in a bit but I'm sure I will sooner or later. It always hits me whenever.

[chipdip18]

Yes it sure does.

[Machu505]

I still haven't listened to Why We Fight yet. Eh, I'll buy it from amazon or interpunk after Christmas.

[bassdrummer2333]

This band is based off the book "The Great Gatsby" right? Or at least the name?

[Machu505]

This band is based off the book "The Great Gatsby" right? Or at least the name?

Yep.

[chipdip18]

They haven't done a concept on The Great Gatsby though. It'd be cool if they did.

[bassdrummer2333]

Yeah I completely hated that book all the way through but looking back it's brilliant, of course if I said that out loud in school I would be crucified haha. I'm watching the movie in English now. I gotta start listening to this band though, they have a song called "Shadow of the Colossus", so awesome haha.

[chipdip18]

Yeah you do, start with the album Volcano.

[Machu505]

And then listen to Ribbons and Sugar and realize how much better than Volcano it is.

[glassjaw777]

all of them are great.

[chipdip18]

And then listen to Ribbons and Sugar and realize how much better than Volcano it is.

It's hard for me to weight Ribbons & Sugar against Volcano, but i will say that Ribbons and Sugar is probably the sound that Gatsbys wanted to go with, and Volcano and the self-titled are changed by the label.

[Machu505]

Ribbons and Sugar is a half hour of pure sex. The Taming/We're Not Orphans 1-2 punch is amazing.

[chipdip18]

Ribbons and Sugar is a half hour of pure sex. The Taming/We're Not Orphans 1-2 punch is amazing.

I'm there with you. The Taming has got to be one of the greatest openers ever.

[Asadcow]

It always seems like In the Land of Lost Monsters doesn't get enough love. I like how each song on that CD seems to go in a completely different direction, yet everything feels like it's leading up to The Dragon of Pendor. Great EP.

[Laur3l]

i saw them in 05! i don't really remember cus i was pretty young.. but i think they were pretty good... :-|

[chipdip18]

It always seems like In the Land of Lost Monsters doesn't get enough love. I like how each song on that CD seems to go in a completely different direction, yet everything feels like it's leading up to The Dragon of Pendor. Great EP.

It's a great EP, and i agree with everything you say. I also realy like the acoustic version of The Badlands, it's a great tune.

i saw them in 05! i don't really remember cus i was pretty young.. but i think they were pretty good... :-|

I didn't get to see them! You are lucky. They are pretty good, i suggest looking up there music and giving it a listen.

[Laur3l]

It's a great EP, and i agree with everything you say. I also realy like the acoustic version of The Badlands, it's a great tune.



I didn't get to see them! You are lucky. They are pretty good, i suggest looking up there music and giving it a listen.

okay i'll do it when i get home!

[chipdip18]

Good call! Hopefully you still enjoy them. Unfortunately, they are no longer a band.

[GuitarR0cker1]

I have still yet to get Ribbons&Sugar.

[chipdip18]

You have got to get on that man!

[Asadcow]

It's a great EP, and i agree with everything you say. I also realy like the acoustic version of The Badlands, it's a great tune.





The acoustic Badlands is pretty cool, but the Volcano version is probably one of my favorite Gatsby songs.There is just so much awesome stuff happening in a short time span.

[chipdip18]

The acoustic Badlands is pretty cool, but the Volcano version is probably one of my favorite Gatsby songs.There is just so much awesome stuff happening in a short time span.

Oh undoubtedly the Volcano version is better, but the acoustic still holds its own as a solid Gatsbys song. That's part of the reason why i enjoy it so much.

[GuitarR0cker1]

You have got to get on that man!
I know! How does it sound compared to Volcano?

[Machu505]

I know! How does it sound compared to Volcano?

More experimental. Fewer choruses. Ultimately better than Volcano. Nice avatar btw, they're my favourite band.

[Machu505]

Oh undoubtedly the Volcano version is better, but the acoustic still holds its own as a solid Gatsbys song. That's part of the reason why i enjoy it so much.

Eh I disagree. I'm not so much fan of the Volcano version because the way "hear you coming" is sang and it annoys me.

[chipdip18]

I know! How does it sound compared to Volcano?

Machu essentially nailed it spot on, but it's got that great Gatsby vibe going in it too.

Eh I disagree. I'm not so much fan of the Volcano version because the way "hear you coming" is sang and it annoys me.

It has that radio effect or whatever it's called on it when it's sang, but i like it. The Volcano version in my opinion has more flavor to it, and each segment of the song is more dramatised.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I have still yet to get Ribbons&Sugar.

yeah get on that immediatly. catchiest album without choruses I've ever heard

[glassjaw777]

yeah get on that immediatly. catchiest album without choruses I've ever heard

I listened to it once and i didn't really feel it. Volcano made me love this band! I'll try Ribbons again.

[Asadcow]

I listened to it once and i didn't really feel it. Volcano made me love this band! I'll try Ribbons again.
Yeah I think Ribbons & Sugar definitely takes a few listens to get into, but once it does, it packs a great punch.

[chipdip18]

Really? Ribbons & Sugar clicked with me, it was the self-titled that took a few listens.

[Osto]

I love that first song on the self titled so much, one of my favorite gastby songs, then the rest of the album plays and I can't help but feel a little dissapointed.

[Asadcow]

Well it might just be me. I heard Volcano first, which is probably their most accesible. So when I first listened to R&S expecting it to sound like what I had heard, it didn't really click with me.