You, Me, and Everyone We Know - So Young, So Insane EP

[Joe DeAndrea]

You, Me, and Everyone We Know – So Young, So Insane
Record Label: Unsigned
Release Date: November 18th, 2008

Consistency is a pretty important quality to me as a music fan. If a band is able to churn out another record that is up to par, or even better then their previous one, it definitely means a lot. Nothing is worse than listening to a highly anticipated follow-up and saying, "I was looking forward to this?" That feeling of musical-betrayal is enough for someone to write a band off for good.

When You, Me, and Everyone We Know released their first EP, Party for the Grown and Sexy, I instantly fell in love. To this day, I still listen to it as much as I did when it first came out and would probably call it one of my favorite EPs of all-time. Needless to say, hearing that they were going into the studio to record a new EP excited me to no end, but also had me a little worried. Even though I had much faith in them to come out with a collection of songs that I would love, there was still a tiny chance that I could be let down. Maybe that was just my paranoia kicking in. Regardless, the finished product, So Young, So Insane, is the complete opposite of any negative thoughts I had to what I feared it might be.

The springy opener, "I Can Get Back Up Now," shows that You, Me, and Everyone We Know haven't lost a bit of their charm or lyrical wit that they had back with the old EP. What I noticed at first was the change in Ben Liebsch's vocals and how they stray away from sounding a little like Max Bemis. Ironically enough, Bemis actually makes an appearance toward the end of the song, making the track even stronger than it already was. "Could It Be Sunstroke?" has the signature catchy chorus that YMAEWK is known best for, while "A Symptom" shows the progression they've made as it's a track that isn't entirely in-your-face pop-punk. Josh Cain makes his production prescence known in the stand-out "Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun," as I felt a Motion City Soundtrack vibe throughout the entire song. Closer "Happy Birthday" is another one of my favorites; if I didn't know it was on So Young, So Insane, I would have assumed it was a b-side from their first EP.

There's a nice feeling of relief when that anticipated album is as good as you expect. With So Young, So Insane, it just shows how You, Me, and Everyone We Know has the ability to perfectly craft pop songs without being tied to some popular label or a big budget producer. So young, so insanely talented.

Track Listing
01) I Can Get Back Up Now
02) Could It Be Sunstroke?
03) A Symptom
04) Colorful Language
05) Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun
06) Happy Birthday
Produced by: Josh Cain

You, Me, and Everyone We Know is:
Ben Liebsch - Vocals
Noel Milford - Guitar
Rico Vigil - Guitar
Aaron Stern - Drums
Myspace (http://myspace.com/youmeandeveryoneweknow) - AP Profile (http://absolutepunk.net/youmeandeveryoneweknow) - Download the EP for free (http://absolutepunk.net/youmeandeveryoneweknow)

[c_rob2700]

Max definitely upped the awsome on the opener

[Blake Solomon]

I retract my previous statement that some of these songs sucked, becuase, really, a lot of them rule. I've never listened to this band before yesterday, but now I'm regretting such nearsightedness.

[hockeyguitar99]

Glad to see you reviewing stuff again Joe! I love this EP, it's probably second favorite pop disc of this year, only to be outdone by Valencia.

[Heart-A-Tact]

Great EP and review.

[billyboatkid]

Sweet review. Right on the money too.

[muttley]

i love this record.
good review.

[zubinmoosa]

Great EP.

[Keagan Ilvonen]

great review, I like this EP a lot.

[aradiantsunrise]

This is a great EP.

[MarsEatWorld]

love this ep

[cscwell107]

Why are they touring with I Set My Friends on Fire. They are so good yet they are touring with such a shitty band.

[stonecoldfox]

"Why are they touring with I Set My Friends on Fire. They are so good yet they are touring with such a shitty band."

Totally agree with that. I wouldn't even call that shit they make music.

Not sure if I like this ep or the first one better...but it doesn't really matter, they're both awesome!

[cue john denver]

Joe you're the man. Thank you for such kind words. See you in long island?

[Loch_Doun]

I hate how Max ruined a perfectly good song...

[WhoSaidThat?]

Joe you're the man. Thank you for such kind words. See you in long island?
Thank you for such an excellent EP.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Good review and EP

[runningohfive]

I really like this band. For some time i have been looking for a new Pop-Punk band who i would really like since some of my favs have broken up or are on Hiatus (for example, Blink-182, Allister, The Starting Line, Mest, and Yellowcard). These guys are great can't wait till they make their first full length Album.

p.s. good review

[Blakebear]

Can't wait to listen to this.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

amazing EP and amazing band. Loving the fact they gave away their first 2 EPs which are just stellar.

[Spenny]

I picked this up today and it is AMAZING.
Can't believe it took me so long to find out about them.
Nice review. :)

[Chris Fallon]

The band has some talent, and I like what I hear - however, I can't find it in me to agree with such a high score.

[BigAl]

That was an excellent review. I agree with the notion of Max Bemis making the track stronger, but I'm biased, for I love anything that Max has his fingers in.

[MusicTalks]

I retract my previous statement that some of these songs sucked, becuase, really, a lot of them rule. I've never listened to this band before yesterday, but now I'm regretting such nearsightedness.
my thoughts exactly. i'm glad i downloaded the EP last night.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

yeah this ep is pretty awesome.

[FallOutBoyPunch]

That was an excellent review. I agree with the notion of Max Bemis making the track stronger, but I'm biased, for I love anything that Max has his fingers in.

The lead singer of Eisley?

[blinkme]

i'm not sure if i prefer it to 'Party for the Grown and Sexy' but they've definitely done a good job. 'I Can Get Back Up Now' is so catchy, I can't get it out of my head.

[iseethesun123]

The lead singer of Eisley?
I lol'd hard hahahaha but this EP really does rule. I cant stop listening to it

[BauerFTW]

That was an excellent review. I agree with the notion of Max Bemis making the track stronger, but I'm biased, for I love anything that Max has his fingers in.

Even his fiancee? Yuck!

[newfoundmichael]

The band has some talent, and I like what I hear - however, I can't find it in me to agree with such a high score.


That is totally where I am. Pop-punk is at an all time low (pun intended) and this band is picking it back up a bit, but high eighties is pretty high. I'd go mid 70's or so, but I really did enjoy it.

[BigAl]

Even his fiancee? Yuck!
Hahahahahaha! Whammy!

[FallOutBoyPunch]

That was an excellent review. I agree with the notion of Max Bemis making the track stronger, but I'm biased, for I love anything that Max has his fingers in.

The lead singer of Eisley?

Even his fiancee? Yuck!

Way to steal my thunder...

[!?!]

good review
i love this ep

[WalmartPhotoGuy]

this band tops my "bands i'd take care of the check for studio time/a new album if I was a millionaire" list.

or BITCCSTNA, which sounds sweeter.

[tcg47]

Holy Christ, I just downloaded this after reading the review and just finished the opener and I can tell I've already found a new band to add to my list of favorites.

A song and a half into it. That's a feat.

[tommy's ghost]

solid EP, solid review.

[DI Pistola]

Thinking about how they pulled off something this good without a label makes my head hurt.

[fearthetaint]

favorite band. ever.

[Snails]

I love this EP already. This band will explode epically.

[jeremyhum27]

this band rules, finally a good pop pand. i can't believe they are so rad, and gave away two ep's for free. i looked on their myspace, but i couldn't find any links.

where can i get some merch, or help support them? they aren't on a record label, so all the money should go in their pocket. thumbs up.

[oncedarkness]

i had never listened to these guys until they gave this away the other day on AP. i absolutely love it. thanks guys.

[Undue Noise]

Sweet EP, sweet review.

[Khaos]

Joe you're the man. Thank you for such kind words. See you in long island?
There the truth. You guys put out another amazing EP. It sucks your van had to burn down and all the bullshit with Drive-Thru. I hope 2009 is YMAEWK's year!

[TheSkunk]

no love for colourful language?
happy birthday is my fav
great ep, great review

[boldt_action]

I wasn't impressed on first listen.

But with the time I've put in, I've grown to love it already.

I can hardly wait til they release a full-length. Quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.

[robat19]

I hate how Max ruined a perfectly good song...
:-|

[spansen]

i like 'em.

[saving jonathan]

These guys are refreshing.
Catchy and outspoken, this is great music.

[Julia Conny]

Love this band. Love the members of this band. I would buy them Taco Bell, except Ben. He's no longer my friend because he never hangs out anymore.

[birtcho]

awesome ep

[tait]

such a fun ep

[coryatlarge]

this was a great ep and to be honest i wouldnt have checked it out if it wasnt free. but you've made a fan of me...

[FayeQC]

loving this :-)

[geebee889]

I love this EP. It's definitely going to be in my car for a really long time. And A Symptom is my favorite song. It's just so different from the rest of the stuff on there. I applaud these guys for being so freaking talented.

[Chris Immunity]

just got into this band. pretty good.

solid review

[jimmyeatblink]

Great review for a great band

[applesandcyanid]

So pumped for Saturday when I see these dudes in Manchester, NH with Karate High School! Max was an upgrade on I Can Get Back Up Now, enough or saying otherwise people. That was just as much a statement about their progression as it was an upgrade to the track. "Happy Birthday" delivers the usual chills to the spine this band always provides and honestly I can't get enough of what is probably the best EP of the year!

[mallyland]

Disagree. It's not nearly as good as their first EP.

[mallyland]

The band has some talent, and I like what I hear - however, I can't find it in me to agree with such a high score.

I second that.

[hardpill]

The lead singer of Eisley?

haha, beat me to the fucking punch

[keefeling]

I completely agree with the review - it's a sweet ep!

[TheBestBet]

Joe you're the man. Thank you for such kind words. See you in long island?
Ben haven't seen you dudes since Village Pub South on Long Island like 2 years ago. That needs to change. Trax is a shitty venue with shity owners in a shitty town lol. Need to keep it in the 516.

[Rob Hrx]

Hmmm... 87 is a bit high imo. "I Can Get Back Up Now" is a great song, but the whole thing isn't really 'sticking' for me at the moment. Maybe a few more listens, but so far: good, not spectacular.

[oshyjay]

Wow, an 87? That's pretty sweet.
I really enjoy the EP myself, first track's definitely my favorite.
If anything I think I'd disagree with giving the creativity an 8...I'd have to think it over, cause they definitely bring something new to the table by spicing up the average pop song.
I don't know.
Lyrics could have been a bit higher, I really enjoy how he says what he does, even if it is vulgar at times.
Good stuff, I'm glad it made such a high score.
My only gripe's that it's only 6 tracks.
Then again I downloaded it for free...so who am I to complain?
They should come to Austin so I can support them with my moneys. :-d

[scoooter]

I love this EP, very catchy, I've listened to it so much in the past two days

[chadsweet]

"A Symptom" took a few listens but I love this entire ep.

[ExplodingStereo]

I hate how Max ruined a perfectly good song...

Ruined? Serious? I thought it was great.

[meghanlail]

Great review. I love this EP so much.

[djsclaus]

Joe you're the man. Thank you for such kind words. See you in long island?
there's no doubt in my mind you guys are going to blow up really soon.

Awesome EP, one of the best EPs this year! Couldn't agree with Joe more

[denissuxx]

Fantasticly accurate review.

Exactly how i would have said it :)

[googirl8907]

Good review. This is a really good.

[derian2219]

EP of the year. So far.

[kelly.]

it is ridiculously good.
i'm obsessed.

[Holly HoX!]

this ep is so sick! nice work guys.

i've listened to it about 5 times now and i kept thinking of Cartel's Chroma when i listened to it, anyone else?

i personally thought it was going to get a higher score. so many solid tunes.

[Deadbolt01]

Top ep, wouldnt call it a 9.75 but still good.

[glassjaw777]

great review, great ep

[ZeroGravity107]

I found them as a Free EP download on here. Both The Graduate and YMAEWK made me think that the free EP's were nothing but awesome. I was horribly let down with the next couple free EPs I downloaded off here, but YMAEWK are awesome. I'm really looking forward to seeing them soon.

[itaketoberlin]

yeah i havnt stopped listening to this since i downloaded it. i wish you would have picked it apart more in your review, none the less its a great ep. i dont care much more Max Bemis' part though. i was hoping he'd have a whole verse or something. still cool though.

i guess "a symptom" is good for that it ISNT the same sound... but right in the middle, it kinda drowns me out of the mood the other songs put me in. im still on the fence about this song...

[drivethru715]

Honest to gosh catchy music right here. nice review Joe.

[meganonthetrain]

Nice review, I've really been into the EP since I downloaded it!

[kissy0560]

i'm stoked to hear it :) good review, now i have no doubt either!

[taylerx0]

I really love this EP, especially "Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun" and the Bemis vocals on "I Can Get Back Up." I was a little afraid because of how much I loved their previous album, but this definitely lived up to my expectations. "Colorful Language" is probably the weakest track, though. I still can not even believe they aren't signed.

[sargentlgfuad]

i like it, altogether it's o.k.
but "colorful language" was bland.

[robz4]

mmm...this ep is lovely. There's some mcs flavour, but it is thoroughly yummy!

[robz4]

I really love this EP, especially "Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun" and the Bemis vocals on "I Can Get Back Up." I was a little afraid because of how much I loved their previous album, but this definitely lived up to my expectations. "Colorful Language" is probably the weakest track, though. I still can not even believe they aren't signed.

i like it, altogether it's o.k.
but "colorful language" was bland.

:-0:-0:-0
I think Colourful Language adds a needed dimension to the ep, it makes me bop up and down happily...that is important.

[krayzeejoey]

simply amazing. these boys never let me down. ilovelovelove Happy Birthday and Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun. so sad ryan and mike left the group tho but i know that ymaewk will still be great regardless ;)

[tomakebelieve]

So fucking good.

I bought the physical copy because I liked it so much.

[ChrisCTL]

I have been listening to this EP everyday so far since I've downloaded it from their myspace. I definitely feel this EP way more then their last, even though I enjoyed that one to. This one is a little more my style. I enjoyed the review.

Great band, come to Canada!

[Heroin Robot]

they played at my school it was awesome

[Jimmy_Love]

Goddamn, they're just so good!! All Time Low need to take a note, this is pop-punk done right!!!

[wroteurname]

This is so good, spare "Could it be Sunstroke?" which just sounds like a From Under the Cork Tree B-side.

[gladnads]

Don't like it as much.

[percussionguita]

I also noticed a difference in Ben's vocals. To me he was a little less over the top than the last EP, but I'm not complaining, both EP's are badass.

[Circoheeve]

I hate to be "that guy," but I absolutely hated it. The old ep was so amazing and unique, but this sounds like the same shit every other pop rock band is putting out. idk, I'm really disappointed.

[taylerx0]

I take back what I said about "Colorful Language"... I've listened to it a few more times, and it's growing on me.

And I guess it's just me, but I don't see a huge difference in Ben's vocals. The only song they're that different in is "I Can Get Back Up Now" and yeah, it's very slightly less "over the top" than before, but nothing that's enough to complain about. :shrug:

[TheBestBet]

Colorful Language gives me the cartel feel, esp with the gang vocals.

[Blake Solomon]

i'm just loving the heck out of this record.

[IAmConjuringYou]

I hate to be "that guy," but I absolutely hated it. The old ep was so amazing and unique, but this sounds like the same shit every other pop rock band is putting out. idk, I'm really disappointed.

I hear you. I like the EP plenty, but the first one was unique and goddamn amazing.. This one sounds pretty generic, in my opinion.

[hardpill]

This band has a lyrical prowess about them that i can easily say those 'every other pop rock bands' dont have, or the ability to pull it off like Everyone We Know

[Uwe Blab]

Never listened to them until this EP. Big mistake on my part. These guys are really good.

[Vermillion]

Does anyone else hear Ludo in A Symptom?

[MarsEatWorld]

great review

[ellingtonband]

this EP is freaking kicking ass!!! love it

[acfrue]

I hate how Max ruined a perfectly good song...

are you kidding, max can only make a song better

great ep, its being played nonstop on my computer/ipod

[acfrue]

Does anyone else hear Ludo in A Symptom?

This is so good, spare "Could it be Sunstroke?" which just sounds like a From Under the Cork Tree B-side.

this album has a lot of different sounds, which i like. Ludo i can hear, FOB i can hear, also i heard a touch of TSL in one song, a bit of MCS in "Sometimes We Have Too Much Fun", and for some strange reason "I Can Get Back Up" sounds like Say Anything but i'm not sure why.....just can't put my finger on it.....

[about3fitty]

this isnt really my type of music at all but i checked out the free download and im liking it

[mattTLTT]

9.5 lasting value? i liked the old ep more.

[bsquad08]

i love this band so f'n much. i'm so pumped to listen to this.

[dancetony]

proud of these guys! a bit bummed that this ep was shorter than their last. but sooooo good. but its free, right?

gonna buy a hard copy for sure.

[FBRAddict<3]

Man this EP was really good, I just got it when they offered it up for free and I had no idea what to expect, in one short phrase it was tight as hell and now everyone hates me for making them listen to it all the time =)

[lucky#88]

i didn't enjoy this one as much as the first ep but "i can get back up now" and "happy birthday" are both really awesome tracks

[TheClockworks]

carolina heat is the only good song this band has ever written

[katelin]

i love love love them.

[partyboi009]

one of my all time favorite EPs

[shortone1320]

A great band, loved both EPs, great music still can't believe they're still unsigned. they are gonna be huge when they finally do.

[krensberry]

Love this band, need to find this EP

"Party For the Grown and Sexy" is probably up on my top ten :)

[DoubleAW]

proud of these guys! a bit bummed that this ep was shorter than their last. but sooooo good. but its free, right?

gonna buy a hard copy for sure.

where can you even get a hard copy?

[denissuxx]

Fantastic review. Fantastic release

[denissuxx]

where can you even get a hard copy?
Smartpunk.com

[stonecoldfox]

I hate how Max ruined a perfectly good song...
you my friend, are horribly mistaken

[kiwiprincess]

Glad as hell that the EP didn't suck. I was a bit worried too with the case full of disappointment I have now; So Young, So Insane is a pick me up.

And I sure don't mind the Bemis cameo in "I Can Get Back Up Now"

[MILFCORE]

Good EP! Lead singer really sounds like Patrick Stump at times.
Looking forward to future work by this band.

[stereokiller]

after all these months, this stupid ep's still stuck in my head. and the beauty of it is that it's FREE. stupid free. T_T it's a lot lot better than most paid musicians out there. this has got to be the best free anything that's happened in a while. YMAEWK rocks big time.

amazing review for the nth time. still stuck in my head dammit.

preetty miss mary mary quite contrary won't stay this pretty forever!

[DoubleAW]

after all these months, this stupid ep's still stuck in my head. and the beauty of it is that it's FREE. stupid free. T_T it's a lot lot better than most paid musicians out there. this has got to be the best free anything that's happened in a while. YMAEWK rocks big time.

amazing review for the nth time. still stuck in my head dammit.

preetty miss mary mary quite contrary won't stay this pretty forever!
haha, I was just looking at this review again and remembered how awesome this album is.

...and I also REALLY REALLY want a physical copy of this. like... you have no idea how badly.

[fueledbyvictory]

Max definitely upped the awsome on the opener
I was listening to it today, I was wondering if that was him.

[Hamlet]

Great EP! And it's free, which makes it even more awesome.

My favourite song on this is definitely "Happy Birthday" killer hook and rhythm guitar part. Add the gang vocals and you have a winner.

[FreshyFresh23]

This EP rocks, and Max kills it TJ Lavin style on the first track.

[Redsox255]

love this ep but what is with voice change? def sounds different

[djdaduff]

some of the best pieces of pop-punk music i have ever heard