Relient K (Official Thread)

[freakedmusic]

Finally time to break out the old Relient K Christmas album again

and this year im still waiting for the new songs to come out on itunes next week


anyone else love Relient K....i saw them on warped tour this summer and really want to go to WinterWonder Slam

[MADSTA]

I really enjoy The Bird and the Beeside.

[SLoT]

Cool now they have two more official threads than they deserve.
Haha.

[caLLmEnOoNe]

i like a few of their songs

[freakedmusic]

anyone else see the premiere the other day

fun video

[freakedmusic]

i guess i didnt write the title....sleigh ride was the premiere

[theguy77]

my #1 guilty pleasure

but im not even that guilty they're just that band that i dont enjoy for any intellectual reason, just because they're fun and they make me feel good

[Troggy]

Excellent band.

[PoisonInMyVeins]

there wasn't already a relient k official thread?

[dabomb09]

Relient K sucks and is a band that will never go anywhere.

[theguy77]

Relient K sucks and is a band that will never go anywhere.

you're right. they wont go anywhere. oh except #6 on the billboard top 100 albums. and to europe too.

[Troggy]

Relient K sucks and is a band that will never go anywhere.

haahahaha you like lil wayne hahaahahahaha

[theguy77]

my #1 guilty pleasure

but im not even that guilty they're just that band that i dont enjoy for any intellectual reason, just because they're fun and they make me feel good

still agree with this

[Troggy]

I don't even see what's guilty about it, they're just really good.

[theguy77]

oh how i knew you'd be the first response to this haha.

im not afraid to mention they were a pretty prevalent influence on my album.

[Troggy]

haha, well, I care about Relient K a lot more than most of the regulars. Favorite Album? Mine is Two Lefts don't make a Right, but Three Do. I have the dark blue cover and my disc is pink :)

[batmannj]

Awesome band. I loved the last two full lengths, with MmmHmm and Five Score.

[xJesusFreakx]

I used to hate Relient K because my older brother brainwashed me to hate pop punk... Then, I finally listened to them, and was shocked and perplexed to find out that they are, actually, really good. They're in my top 5 favorite pop punk bands for sure. Mmhmm is excellent.

[batmannj]

I used to hate Relient K because my older brother brainwashed me to hate pop punk... Then, I finally listened to them, and was shocked and perplexed to find out that they are, actually, really good. They're in my top 5 favorite pop punk bands for sure. Mmhmm is excellent.
In a way it was the same for me. I used to never get along with people who listened to pop punk, but after finally giving them a listen, they were the band that opened the door to that style of music for me.

[theguy77]

haha, well, I care about Relient K a lot more than most of the regulars. Favorite Album? Mine is Two Lefts don't make a Right, but Three Do. I have the dark blue cover and my disc is pink :)

word. that album is cute, and really honest sounding, and just as well "jefferson aeroplane" is easily one of their best songs as is "chapstick/chappedlips/things like chemistry". but mmhmm is just a damn good pop-punk album through and through. just 100% sugary energy, and this might be giving them too much credit haha but you can tell matt thiessen is influenced by an unusual blend of NOFX and the beach boys when he constructs his melodies haha. hes one of my favorite pop-punk vocalists for sure.

if any band defines nostalgia for me as far as my previous affinity for early 2000s pop-punk music, which i dont intend to lose anytime soon (considering i just released an album that blatantly and unabashedly attempts to revive that sound), i'd take relient K even over like fall out boy's TTTYG and taking back sunday's TAYF, which is actually really controversial on a site like this. but i would, those albums dont tend to do it for me like relient k's mmhmm does.

ive been revisiting that kind of music lately though, as i dont have headphones atm so i cant fully appreciate atmospheric hipster shit without bad sound quality ruining the experience, and i must say even though im not generally interested in the genre anymore save 4 or 5 bands... i still really fucking like those 4 or 5 bands haha.

[Troggy]

word. that album is cute, and really honest sounding, and just as well "jefferson aeroplane" is easily one of their best songs as is "chapstick/chappedlips/things like chemistry".

For sure, I love 'Jefferson Airplane', soo gooood. I was just listening to Two Lefts the other day in my car. That is one of the best things about Relient K, how honest and genuine they always are. In all these years, I have never seen anything bad about them. They put on a great show and they just seem like really nice dudes.

i must say even though im not generally interested in the genre anymore save 4 or 5 bands... i still really fucking like those 4 or 5 bands haha.

Yeah I hear you. That happens whenever you move on. I remember the mass exodus of CDs that came with the end of my nu-metal/alternative phase from high school. I dumped so much crap, but I kept just a few records that have turned out to have remarkably good staying power with me even as my tastes continue to change. My two favorites are debut albums by bands that promptly fell off the face of the earth after their release, despite a lot of promise. Those are Injected's 'Burn it Black' and Pressure 4-5 'Burning the Process'. Same thing with Pop/Punk for sure, I will like New Found Glory, Relient K, and No Use for a Name, for many years to come, but I have gotten rid of a lot of pop/punk filler on my itunes.

[_Andrew]

I appreciate Relient K.

[SanePsychotic]

Bump because I've been listening to Mmhmm all this week. One of my favorite albums.

Why are there ony two pages of this thread?

[_Andrew]

Bump because I've been listening to Mmhmm all this week. One of my favorite albums.

Why are there ony two pages of this thread?

Sadly, because they're a Christian band.

[SanePsychotic]

Sadly, because they're a Christian band.

That is sad. I'm not even a Christian and I like this band. Yes, they talk about their faith in some of their songs, but I don't think that the religious overtones are that obvious. It's not like they beat you over the head with the Bible during their songs.

[Colorblind!]

Mmhmm is my favorite of theirs. So good.

[_Andrew]

That is sad. I'm not even a Christian and I like this band. Yes, they talk about their faith in some of their songs, but I don't think that the religious overtones are that obvious. It's not like they beat you over the head with the Bible during their songs.

That's true.

I am a Christian, and I think the fact that they talk about God (whether it is obvious or not) in their lyrics is a deterrent for people.

Having said that though, they are a good band, and there are certain people around here that give them lots of love.

Check the front page, Tate just posted some news about them.. apparently their new album is pretty much done.

[doppelganger]

Sadly, because they're a Christian band.
ha it's so true.

i grew up listening to relient k and the anatomy of tongue in cheek was played so much during my childhood. they definitely mature a lot with each new album but i thought five score and seven years ago got boring quick... mmhmm is really good though.

[atticus1492]

Bump because I've been listening to Mmhmm all this week. One of my favorite albums.

Why are there ony two pages of this thread?

Probably some combination of the existence of their 9000 other threads and their shitty music.

[SanePsychotic]

ha it's so true.

i grew up listening to relient k and the anatomy of tongue in cheek was played so much during my childhood. they definitely mature a lot with each new album but i thought five score and seven years ago got boring quick... mmhmm is really good though.

I agree, Five Score wasn't nearly as good as I wished it was. It's good, but when it's right after Mmhmm, I was a little let down.

[iloveblink182]

so apparently this cd just came out this month?

any word on it?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/Relientk_forgetandnotslowdown.jpg

im rockin mmhmm now so i was just wondering! :-d

[awakeohsleeper]

I haven't heard it yet.

[iloveblink182]

i wonder if its any good!

[our.weakness]

it's amazing. it's a much more mature sound, which sometime spells death for someone as poppy and full of bubblegum love as relient k, but matt thiessen completely pulls it off.

listen to the song "savannah" of off it. it'll blow your mind.

[awakeohsleeper]

I've ordered it - I just came back to uni before it arrived. I think it's at my home. Just waiting for my parents to visit.

[11:11]

One of my top 3 for the year.

[doppelganger]

the songs i only listen to are forget and not slow down, therapy, savannah, and then the last 2 tracks combo thing. its an enjoyable cd.
personally,
mmhmm>tongue in cheek=forget and not slow down>two lefts>five score>s/t
if i counted birds and the bee sides, it would probably be 2nd.

[fly_guy]

New cd is so good, This Is The End and (If You Want It) are two of the best songs they've ever had

[awakeohsleeper]

I really liked Five Score and I'm not sure why it gets so much hate.

[maxvsmaradona]

Bump for great justice.

Forget and not slow down has just beat out Beggars for my AOTY

[drudo182]

I still can't fully get into the new album. I don't think it's their best release for sure.

[TSLROCKS]

Love Forget And Not Slow Down. Definitely in the top 10 for me this year

[11:11]

It's become my 2nd favorite album of theirs, next to Two Lefts.

[trappedintime]

I was iffy about it at first but this album has really won me over. Definitely in my top 5 this year.

[pleasedontask]

Agree with the top 5 sentiments.

[SincerelyMe]

I cannot get enough of the new album. Definitely one of my top 5.

[Jaimehere]

It's just now that I really realized how much i love the bird and the bee sides... well all of their albums are definitely lol

[theguy77]

this band makes the best shitty pop-punk music. great for getting yourself in an upbeat, goofy mood late at night when you're trying to motivate yourself to study for an exam.

[cshadows2887]

If I didn't like their older stuff, wha are the odds I still might dig their latest. A lot of people whose opinions I dig on here have repped it, but is it much different from their older songs?

[softhands]

Forget & Not Slow Down is very good.

[cshadows2887]

Not really an answer to the question. Haha.

[abusedcat]

If I didn't like their older stuff, wha are the odds I still might dig their latest. A lot of people whose opinions I dig on here have repped it, but is it much different from their older songs?
more mature, well constructed rock songs.
check there myspace.

[awakeohsleeper]

I can't get over how good Forget and not slow down is. Brilliant.

[Jaimehere]

my ranking of the Relient K albums

mmhmm>Forget And Not Slow Down>Two Lefts>Five Score>Anatomy>Relient K

[mikej182]

Have relient K ever toured the UK? I think they would be pretty big here if they gave it a big enough push

[awakeohsleeper]

Have relient K ever toured the UK? I think they would be pretty big here if they gave it a big enough push
They've not played here since I've been a fan. I jumped on the bandwagon just after the Two Lefts release. They've definitely got a big enough following to play here. I'm surprised they've never supported Switchfoot or a band along those lines just to get themselves going over here. I reckon they'd draw enough fans in from a headline show though. I'm not sure why they've never come over.

[fly_guy]

Last two songs on the new album are the best

[SpyKi]

If I didn't like their older stuff, wha are the odds I still might dig their latest. A lot of people whose opinions I dig on here have repped it, but is it much different from their older songs?
I think there's a chance you would still like it. It's not worlds apart but it's more mature and maybe a bit softer? Idk, I recommend at least checking it out though.

[xJesusFreakx]

If I didn't like their older stuff, wha are the odds I still might dig their latest. A lot of people whose opinions I dig on here have repped it, but is it much different from their older songs?

If you haven't gotten around to checking out the new album since posting this, do so immediately.

[SophGod]

this band makes the best shitty pop-punk music. great for getting yourself in an upbeat, goofy mood late at night when you're trying to motivate yourself to study for an exam.
hahaha, that statement made me laugh.

I need to get into these guys full lengths, I'm in love with their singles.

[Mariss3]

i love relient k! but i like their older albums a lot better

check my signature for warped tour tix :]

[SpyKi]

hahaha, that statement made me laugh.

I need to get into these guys full lengths, I'm in love with their singles.
You should, most of my favourite songs by them aren't singles. Not that the singles aren't great.

[cshadows2887]

If you haven't gotten around to checking out the new album since posting this, do so immediately.

Wow. High praise. Def the next thing I listen to.

[xJesusFreakx]

Wow. High praise. Def the next thing I listen to.

I hate to overhype an album and potentially get your hopes unreasonably high, but I'm a big fan of the album, so, yeah.

... You listen yet?

[SanePsychotic]

my ranking of the Relient K albums

mmhmm>Forget And Not Slow Down>Two Lefts>Five Score>Anatomy>Relient K

That's my ranking exactly. Relient K's albums are so easy to rank.

[SpyKi]

Five Score > Forget And Not Slow Down > Mmhmm > Two Lefts > Anatomy > Relient K

Easy to rank indeed.

[xJesusFreakx]

Forget and Not Slow Down > Mmhmm > Five Score = Birds and Beesides = Two Lefts > everything else for me.

[drudo182]

Two Left Turns is still my favorite. I think I'll try and listen to the new one again now. Never really grew on me much.

[Kaylah]

Forget and Not Slow Down > Mmhmm > Five Score = Birds and Beesides = Two Lefts > everything else for me.
relient k is my favorite band and i COMPLETELY agree with this ^

[Nick Le]

Relient K is my favorite band. Right now, I'd have to say that I like FANSD better than mmhmm, but that can always change back and forth. The Nashville Tennis EP portion of Birds and the Bee Sides is probably some of my favorite stuff they've done so it ranks close to mmhmm and FANSD for me. Then probably Two Lefts > Five Score > Self Titled > Anatomy.

[okgo1326]

So, I'm hoping people will actually see this...

I am hosting a Relient K marathon on June 10th from 7 AM to 1 AM on 88.3 FM The Sting, located in Berea, Ohio (near Cleveland). We'll be playing 18 hours of Relient K-including side projects, acoustic songs, covers, and their biggest hits, of course. I'm also trying to put together some giveaways. You can listen on 88.3 FM if you are local or listen online from anywhere at www.wbwc.com (http://www.wbwc.com).

I want as many people as possible to know about this! So please spread the word! There is an event set up on Facebook as well.

Also, if anyone has any rare tracks or anything Relient K related please message me on here with the link of where I can get the songs. I can also give you my e-mail address so you can send me the actual file if that's easier.

Thanks so much!

[Jaimehere]

Relient K is my favorite band. Right now, I'd have to say that I like FANSD better than mmhmm, but that can always change back and forth. The Nashville Tennis EP portion of Birds and the Bee Sides is probably some of my favorite stuff they've done so it ranks close to mmhmm and FANSD for me. Then probably Two Lefts > Five Score > Self Titled > Anatomy.

the birds and the bee sides don't get much love which makes me sad :-(

some great acoustic/very melodic stuff from that release

[maxvsmaradona]

Relient K helps me get happy.

[Nick Le]

the birds and the bee sides don't get much love which makes me sad :-(

some great acoustic/very melodic stuff from that release

I agree. The Lining Is Silver and Curl Up and Die are two of my favorite rK songs.

[SpyKi]

I agree. The Lining Is Silver and Curl Up and Die are two of my favorite rK songs.
Same. Good shit.

[kalsonberry]

Are they planning on releasing any music videos from Forget and Not Slow Down?

[Xx sorrow xX]

Really good band

[fightinirish217]

Listening to FANSD this morning, such a good record. Especially in the summer. If You Believe Me is awesome.

[Illinoise]

I can't get over the perfection of Forget And Not Slow Down.

[zonto]

I had quite a few of their songs on my wedding party playlist and wedding video.

At Least We Made It This Far is seriously the perfect song for my wife and I after we finally put an end to our long distance engagement and got hitched. Allred covered it at our wedding party too! :-0

[zonto]

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and a BRAND NEW song:

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[Illinoise2]

Love.

[karadotcollett]

New song is awesome. This may be super latepass, but is anyone stoked for the Earthquakes record?

[xJesusFreakx]

New song is awesome. This may be super latepass, but is anyone stoked for the Earthquakes record?

I know nothing of this. Do tell.

[karadotcollett]

I know nothing of this. Do tell.
Not too many details, but at least we know it exists: http://twitter.com/#!/matthewthiessen/status/18858359866

[iamthealex]

I just couldn't really get into FANSD. It had some shining moments, but it had a lot that was just a little too out there for me.

[Illinoise2]

I couldn't disagree more. FANSD is probably one of my favorite records of the DECADE at this point.

[awakeohsleeper]

I couldn't disagree more. FANSD is probably one of my favorite records of the DECADE at this point.
It's hard to say which Relient K record I love the most because the band means so much to me. But I definitely enjoy FANSD an awfully large amount. It's a wonderful listen.

[iamthealex]

MmHmm will always be my favorite, then Two Lefts followed closely by FSASYA (mostly because of Deathbed). Probably FANSD after that.

[T3CHN0B4BBL3]

It's hard to say which Relient K record I love the most because the band means so much to me. But I definitely enjoy FANSD an awfully large amount. It's a wonderful listen.

I agree. I've grown up with Relient K and they have matured music wise while I matured mentally, so each album really has a special place. Right now FANSD is helping me through a lot of things because I'm going through a break up.

[SanePsychotic]

Just out of curiosity, do you guys have any particular Relient K song that just truly speaks to you? I've always had a fondness for "When I Go Down", particulary the line "Then and there I confess, I'll blame this on my selfishness." And I just recently found out that a lyric from that song goes "Peace can search me out and find that I'm so ready to be found." I thought it was "fine".

[Illinoise2]

All of FANSD.

[A7XXX]

Randomly did a Relient K search on youtube and found this video
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It's news to me so I'll share it here

[theguy77]

"faking my own suicide" is a pretty good pop song even if the lyrics are pretty creepy haha.

[SpyKi]

"faking my own suicide" is a pretty good pop song even if the lyrics are pretty creepy haha.
Easily my favourite RK song.

[studskalny]

"faking my own suicide" is a pretty good pop song even if the lyrics are pretty creepy haha.

Hahah I think the same thing every time it comes on when someone else is in the car. Great song though. Relient K is my favorite band for sure, it's not even close. 'Birds and the Bee Sides' might be my favorite, but all their albums (except 'Relient K') blend together as favorites to be honest. It really depends on what mood I'm in.

[SanePsychotic]

For some reason I've never gotten into "Faking My Own Suicide". I don't mind the song, but I always want to get to the last three songs on Five Score once I get to that point in the album.

[A7XXX]

Matt's recent interview with a blogger http://mousertime.blogspot.com/2010/12/relient-k-interview-with-frontman-matt.html
If it's true that their new album is coming out this year it would instantly jump to #1 on my most anticipated list

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[Richard Maxim]

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[kalsonberry]

So I'll ask one thing, just one thing of you, don't ever turn me loose, even when I turn my back

[gjpinizz]

when do we get to hear new music from this band????

[theguy77]

Just out of curiosity, do you guys have any particular Relient K song that just truly speaks to you? I've always had a fondness for "When I Go Down", particulary the line "Then and there I confess, I'll blame this on my selfishness." And I just recently found out that a lyric from that song goes "Peace can search me out and find that I'm so ready to be found." I thought it was "fine".

"College Kids" haha. song becomes my jam every time i get overwhelmed by how much i hate being in college.

[SanePsychotic]

"College Kids" haha. song becomes my jam every time i get overwhelmed by how much i hate being in college.

Haha, I haven't listened to that album in years. I used to love that song passionately when I was in high school for some reason. Guess I should bust it out again since I can actually relate to it.

[xJesusFreakx]

Songs confirmed thus far for their covers album:
-"Girls Just Want To Have Fun" (Cyndi Lauper)
-"Here Comes My Girl" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
-"Baby" (Justin Bieber)
-"Doctor Worm" (They Might Be Giants)

Nice variety so far. To be honest, I'm most pumped for the "Baby" cover.

[Jaimehere]

Songs confirmed thus far for their covers album:
-"Girls Just Want To Have Fun" (Cyndi Lauper)
-"Here Comes My Girl" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
-"Baby" (Justin Bieber)
-"Doctor Worm" (They Might Be Giants)

Nice variety so far. To be honest, I'm most pumped for the "Baby" cover.

will be the only time I'll be loving and listening to the original or any other rendition of this song

[airrwaves44]

anyone buy the ep on itunes

[Jaimehere]

Covers ep is fucking awesome

all the songs are well done

[bradsonemanband]

short and sweet. just how cover records should be. too many songs and it gets redundant.

[Phantom Mullet]

Everybody Wants To Rule The World is probably my favourite off of the cover album.

[dance36596]

i LOVE Relient K!! You people who don't are crazyy!! :-0

[karadotcollett]

i LOVE Relient K!! You people who don't are crazyy!! :-0
basically. they are my favourite band.

does anyone have MMHMM or The Vinyl Countdown records for sale?

[daftpunker45]

I avoided this band because of their religious songs...but their non-religious songs are great.

[rkpenguin]

I'm pretty excited to see how this concept album they're recording is going to turn out.

[SimplyPaige]

Mmhmm ^

[rkpenguin]

I personally just want Matt to get back with Katy so they can write more together. :|

[SimplyPaige]

I personally just want Matt to get back with Katy so they can write more together. :|
hahaha he has a girlfriend!

[rkpenguin]

That hasn't stopped him before... :mellow:

[11:11]

Forgot how much I fucking love this band.

[SanePsychotic]

This is the time of year where I listen to Mmhmm and Forget and Not Slow Down the most. Are they coming out with a new album anytime soon? I've been out of the loop.

[SpyKi]

This is the time of year where I listen to Mmhmm and Forget and Not Slow Down the most. Are they coming out with a new album anytime soon? I've been out of the loop.
they're in the studio now.

[PengusNiugnep]

I saw Deas Vail two nights ago and they had free Mono vs. Stereo stickers, so now I have a Deas Vail sticker and a Relient K sticker on my laptop. /badattemptatdiscussion

[cwhit412]

I'm curious. Was the non acoustic version of Hope For Every Fallen Man every released? I had it before, but I can't find it anywhere now.
If it hasn't been released, can someone send me a link?

[roundsquare]

This band is decent not a huge fan but I do love a few of their songs

[SimplyPaige]

I'm curious. Was the non acoustic version of Hope For Every Fallen Man every released? I had it before, but I can't find it anywhere now.
If it hasn't been released, can someone send me a link?

Bam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1BegD0tnqQ

So excited for this new stuff. It's been way too long.

[SimplyPaige]

I saw Deas Vail two nights ago and they had free Mono vs. Stereo stickers, so now I have a Deas Vail sticker and a Relient K sticker on my laptop. /badattemptatdiscussion

I love you.