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lolliot
11/05/08, 05:06 PM
I tried searching but I couldn't find one, and I think there should be an official thread about Tom Gabel's solo effort, so let the discussion commence!

I've now listened through Heart Burns a few times, and I have come to the conclusion that it is awesome. I'm not a particular fan of such obviously politically motivated lyrics, but for some reason I seem to be able to connect to what he conveys in his songs here.

Random Hearts and Anna Is a Stool Pigeon are my favourites so far.

Oh and also, anyone know if he has recorded any other solo material earlier? Maybe there are some b-sides floating around somewhere or something?
Jumpoff
11/05/08, 05:09 PM
The live version at Emo's was a lot better. The drum machine and extra instrumentation ruin it. I really wish he'd ditch the rest and stick to just an acoustic.
Osto
11/05/08, 05:09 PM
The Against Me EP is solo acoustic...thats about it.
Osto
11/05/08, 05:10 PM
The live version at Emo's was a lot better. The drum machine and extra instrumentation ruin it. I really wish he'd ditch the rest and stick to just an acoustic.


Totally correct. The only version I like better on the EP is Anna...all of the other versions were better acoustic.
versus_god
11/05/08, 05:12 PM
Seeing him on the Revival Tour in like half an hour. Will be yelling for "Shit Stroll".

Heart Burns suxxx
Jumpoff
11/05/08, 05:12 PM
The only song I liked on the whole thing acoustic or EP version was Anna, and I fucking hated the EP version.
Rodeo
11/05/08, 05:14 PM
Killer thread.
lolliot
11/05/08, 05:19 PM
Killer thread.

You know it! Glad to see I'm not the only one who liked Heart Burns ;-)

Are there any decent recordings of his live act out there? There are certain logistic limitations that have kept me from being able to catch him live myself.
Rodeo
11/05/08, 05:23 PM
You know it! Glad to see I'm not the only one who liked Heart Burns ;-)


I'm trying to listen to it as 'Tom Gabel' without are the preconceived notions of Against Me!
x togepi x
11/05/08, 05:27 PM
it was only a matter of time before i came into this thread and told you all this album sucks and he should quit being an asshole.
Dr. Acula
11/05/08, 05:28 PM
I've yet to hear it. Judging by the hate I've heard so far, I'll probably dig it.
Rodeo
11/18/08, 02:45 PM
New 7" single on the way!

http://allages.org/2008/007
lolliot
11/18/08, 02:56 PM
Cool beans. Acoustic version of Random Hearts and a new song I haven't heard sounds great!