Albums Out Today: May 24th, 2005

[Jared Kaufman]

The Agony Scene - The Darkest Red
Alkaline Trio - Crimson
Amber Pacific - The Possibility and the Promise
Belle and Sebastian - Push Barman to Open Old Wounds
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Lucero - Nobody's Darlings
Stephen Malkmus - Face the Truth
Sleater-Kinney - The Woods
Wallflowers - Rebel, Sweetheart
Audioslave - Out Of Exile
Maria Taylor - 11:11
At The Drive-In - This Station Is Non-Operational
Brand New Disaster - Hold Fast The Summer
The Get Up Kids - Live @ The Granada Theater
Bury Your Dead - You Had Me At Hello (Re-release)
Chappelle's Show - The Complete Second Season

[Mercy Medical]

AHHHH! Alkaline Trio and Amber Pacific and I have no money. :(

[hieverybody]

last tuesday is releasing their mono vs. stereo debut today. go here (http://www.purevolume.com/lasttuesday) to stream the whole album. i'm sure they'd appreciate the listen.

[aloneatlastnj]

AHHHH! Alkaline Trio and Amber Pacific and I have no money. :(


same here. :headshake

[Bury Your Head]

have you forgot ALKALINE TRIO!!! getting that SHYT and also getting the chapelle show season 2!!!!!!!!

[palisadevoice]

TGUK's live album and Maria Taylor's 11:11 also come out today.

edit: Dammit... Beat me to it.

[onmysignal]

What about the At The Drive-In anthology, The Station is Non-Operational?!?!?!

[last light]

good day...ill be getting alkaline trio, agony scene, chappelle, and aviator yaaaaaaaay

[tommyhaych]

dammit, i want some alkaline trio!!

[FlyByNight]

You beat me to mentioning Last Tuesday. :(

Ah well, good job! :)

[Tony Pascarella]

Alkaline Trio - Crimson
Amber Pacific - The Possibility and the Promise
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Audioslave - Out Of Exile
The Get Up Kids - Live @ The Granada Theater

The best stuff.

[psykosteve]

Both the Alkiline Trio and Get Up Kids albumbs are incredible. The Trio record is probly their best to date and that is saying alot. And the TGUK is TGUK, 90% of bands on mentioned on this site do nothing but rip them off so why not just go buy the original.


The Lucero is pretty rad to.

[neo506]

Chappelle's Show bitch!

[biffyboy]

sweet. i'm going to hmv to get fall out boy's and alkaline trio's tomorrow. and I want the get up kids one as well but Its probably not out here :(

[[Brendan]]

I really want the new Gorrilaz album.

[djrobg918]

I'll be goin over to bestbuy in a few mins to pick up the new alkaline trio, wallflowers, and audioslave... all on sale for 9.99 woooohoooo!!

oh yea... and the new buzz band SHOUT OUT LOUDS comes out today as well! should be real good

[DroppedUrPocket]

Chappelle's Show, for realz.

[Fullcollapse3k]

Picked up the new Common. It has a live track from Chappelle's show, so it sorta relates.

[As Derrick Rust]

Blusom. The Metapolitan

[SLADE775]

should I buy Amber, or alkaline?

[Mercy Medical]

should I buy Amber, or alkaline?
Both!

[MYJOBBLOWS]

the new Gorillaz is fucktastic! i love it!

[Fryman]

I dont have any money. But i want Gorrilaz, Alkaline Trio and the new Audioslave album.

[SLADE775]

I cant wait for the new A7X album!!!!

I dont know about today......

[Tony Pascarella]

should I buy Amber, or alkaline?

I agree with Kara...both. Amber Pacific is a little better, in my opinion, if you can only get one.

[FatJordan]

Dear god the new Alkaline Trio is good. Gorillaz is alright, and Chappelle Show is pretty good...I wouldn't drop more than $20 on it though, Comedy Central has been showing those episodes like crazy. It's too bad they didn't show them when the DVDs weren't out.

[Adeniz19]

i think im going to save my money this weekend... ive been buying waaaay to many cds lately

[Russ Hockenbury]

The new Amber is better than Fading Days was, but I still think of them as little more than a slightly hipper version of the All American Rejects. Maria Taylor is quite good, below is my review:

Flawless beauty...

As cliché as it is to compare any musical project related to Maria Taylor to the Sirens that so tempted Odysseus, it’s an apt likeness. On Taylor’s first solo release, 11:11, she doesn’t stray too far from her Azure Ray roots. Still present is the delicious melancholy of her soothing vocals, but you’ll find less of the trademark despair that wove under the surface of the more famous duo.

It was actually Azure Ray that sparked my interest in the Omaha sound a few years back, not the seemingly irrepressible drawl of Conor Oberst. Azure Ray got me into Bright Eyes, which is kind of like saying Brazil got me into At the Drive In...it’s true for me, but nonetheless hard to believe. Admittedly however, I had to be in certain reflective state to fully enjoy Azure Ray. Their somber tone is best set to reflection and self-evaluation.

On 11:11, Taylor manages to create an album that one can listen to in any mood. Even the most foreboding of tracks like “Lighthouse”, have a decidedly less stark tilt. That‘s not to say that you’ll hear Maria joyfully emote or even break out of her normal octave all that often, but you will enjoy the contrast. Taylor will surely lure many of indie boys to the jagged shores before 11:11 spins out.

Recommended if you like: Amanda Rogers, Bright Eyes, Azure Ray

www.upbeetmusic.com

[makebelieve327]

$76 of mine went to:

Gorillaz- Demon Days
Sleater Kinney- The Woods
Stephen Malkmus- Face the Truth
Get Up Kids- Live @ The Grenada Theater
Lucero- Nobody's Darlings
Alkaline Trio- Crimson

[tannerbnd]

brand new disasters record rules, and they are going to be on fuse at 6 tonight on daily download

www.brandnewdisaster.com

[burnstarsteve]

At The Drive-In This Station Is Non-Operational is amazing. The rare photos and DVD extras are definitely worth the money alone not to mention the 18 tracks of jams that changed punk rock forever. Definitely worth a pick up! The new Alk3 is pretty good too... it's a bit darker and more melodic which should please a lot of new and old fans alike.

[JoeT]

I just got alkaline trio, ATDI, The Get Up Kids, and the Amber Pacific disc's....TGUK cd is fuckin' amazing (I just heard that they are gonna end their tour at the same place during the summer)

[I Shoot Bands]

alkaline and atid!

[two_days_slow]

should I buy Amber, or alkaline?
Trio and The Agony Scene.

[SLADE775]

Trio and The Agony Scene.


The agony scene....hmmmmmm i could buy all of them But I wont.

[Kelley Nicole]

the maria taylor album is amazing. i think it's better than anything azure ray have put out, and i'm a big fan of theirs. i preordered it, and i've listened to it well over twenty times since i got it the 12th. i hope orenda's album ends up being just as good.

[DooDooBird]

people at this forum are rich.

[niveK]

I've been waiting years for Newsradio to come out on dvd, after many delays it finally comes out today. Pick it up and you wont be disapointed

[Nate_RAWKS]

Nothing on that list really tickles my asshole so i'll catch up on some releases i missed last week and the week before.

[aminorthreat55]

Jackson United drops in one week bitches!

[Nightingale00]

its time like these that i wish i had a job.

[cheeruptheEmo]

i got the alk3 cd! woot~! i love it....

[christianP]

']I really want the new Gorrilaz album.

Seconded!

At The Drive-In This Station Is Non-Operational is amazing. The rare photos and DVD extras are definitely worth the money alone not to mention the 18 tracks of jams that changed punk rock forever. Definitely worth a pick up!

Yes indeed. Got this off Smartpunk early and I love it. That Pink Floyd cover is fucking hot as well.

[timmysavedlatin]

dont get me wrong, i love these bolded posts, but whatever happened to the sweet release box on the right?

p.s. buy the trio, guk, and if you're into hip hop at all...the new Common album.

[heathkliff]

i seriously can't believe no on is mentioning belle and sebastian...they're so amazing they calm your mother down...why not just give it a try?

[Punk Out]

new Trio CD RULES. surprised it's not getting more attention.

[k3vc05ta]

i seriously can't believe no on is mentioning belle and sebastian...they're so amazing they calm your mother down...why not just give it a try?

is it 2 cds with songs already released on previous ones?

[bdye910]

great, now that 2nd chapelle show season is coming out we can all hear hear lil john's "yeah", "okay", and "what" get said over and over and over again.

[Chemical Love]

I need at the drive-in and Gorillaz.

[Scott Weber]

Everyone should go pick up The Agony Scene...insane album, totally underrated. One of the best metal albums released this year, if not the best, in my opinion.

[tannerbnd]

you mean metalcore not metal

[Scott Weber]

you mean metalcore not metal
truth, my bad. for some good metal releases, check out the Children of Bodom EP, The Haunted - ReVolveR, Strapping Young Lad - Alien.

[last light]

Everyone should go pick up The Agony Scene...insane album, totally underrated. One of the best metal albums released this year, if not the best, in my opinion.

ya the agony scene cd is probably the best metalcore album to come out so far this year...have you seen them play any of the new stuff live yet?

[rr_thecrowing]

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the new Wallflowers disc, other than in the first post. It's pretty damn good, seriously. I'm sure as hell not ashamed to admit it. They're one of my all-time faves.

[van_morrison]

Youth Group - Skeleton Jar it came out today, get it, it's awesome

[Scott Weber]

ya the agony scene cd is probably the best metalcore album to come out so far this year...have you seen them play any of the new stuff live yet?
No! they were in town with Strapping Young Lad, but I got sick from some bad chinese food and couldn't get out there. I was pisssed

[piaffeprncess98]

I haven't recieved my Amber Pacific preorder yet...but I got Sherwood yesterday and it doesn't come out till next Tuesday...strange.

[last light]

No! they were in town with Strapping Young Lad, but I got sick from some bad chinese food and couldn't get out there. I was pisssed

haha wow that would have been the heaviest show ever. i think im going to go see them in june..i really want to hear the new stuff live

[floz2323]

new Trio CD RULES. surprised it's not getting more attention.

I agree, if anything its being attacked by all the "punks" that cannot stand to see anyone succeed. Its a masterpiece.

[burnpianoisland]

lot of good music out today...and here i am broke.

[Codered11]

WOW...am i the only one who didnt know The Wallfowers had a new cd coming out...this made my day...what a great surprise i use to love this band. any news on their new stuff?

[Willy F]

New alkaline trio is a must have. Ive had it for awhile but im going to go buy it today. Maybe Newsradio and Chappelle's Show if i have the money........

[X Out The Eyes]

new lucero is amazing and i cant wait to see them in a few weeks

alkaline is real good too

[Cocky Caucasion]

The new alkaline trio sucks except for a couple of songs. I will buy guk and youth group.

[kittypants]

alkaline trio, gorillaz, at the drive in

[Lost Glories]

is the gorillaz good enough to buy?...cause im short on money but could afford it...

[two_days_slow]

I haven't recieved my Amber Pacific preorder yet...but I got Sherwood yesterday and it doesn't come out till next Tuesday...strange.
The Sherwood album is amazing.

[keys1982]

"Dream State" is now selling there album on smartpunk.com. It's the cats pajamas.

[Tony Pascarella]

Haha, some kiddie gave me unsigned neg scene because he/she disagreed that I suggested Amber Pac over Alk3.

I love AP sometimes.

And FYI, I like both albums; I just like Amber Pacific a little better. Alk3 sounds a little too much like Good Mourning, Pt. 2 at times.

[thisgetupkid]

Both the Alkiline Trio and Get Up Kids albumbs are incredible. The Trio record is probly their best to date and that is saying alot. And the TGUK is TGUK, 90% of bands on mentioned on this site do nothing but rip them off so why not just go buy the original.


The Lucero is pretty rad to.

Yes, this Get Up Kids record is great. I was at the show and was very excited because I thought I heard my name in the very beginning of "Is There A Way Out". It was only someone saying something that sounds like "iron wine", which for some reason sounded like Tyler Waugh when you're not wearing headphones.

anyhow, i'm seeing them both in lawrence and in KC for the final shows.
Who else is going

[mondeoman]

I might get the Get Up Kids, maybe.

[aminorthreat55]

I might get the Get Up Kids, maybe.
Hahahahaa.

[TheNumberOneFan]

$76 of mine went to:

Gorillaz- Demon Days
Sleater Kinney- The Woods
Stephen Malkmus- Face the Truth
Get Up Kids- Live @ The Grenada Theater
Lucero- Nobody's Darlings
Alkaline Trio- Crimson

shit dude--

www.towerrecords.com

^^great place to spend not-so-much money on cd's (free shipping, too)

[seans seatbelt]

I honestly thought maybe the Wallflowers died or something.

[makebelieve327]

shit dude--

www.towerrecords.com

^^great place to spend not-so-much money on cd's (free shipping, too)

i searched around to see where things were cheapest, and best buy is pretty much, well, the best. besides gorillaz being on sale for $9.99 at circuit city, the other cds were cheapest there. also, if they go on sale within 30 days, you can get the difference back.

i'm going back to buy Maria Taylor because i totally forgot about it and i'm also going to bring the circuit city flyer to get $2 back because they match the prices. being cheap is necessary when you buy a ton of cds.

[permanent]

I held off on listening to the leak for like three months of Alkaline Trio for when I purchased it today. Best choice I have made in a long while :-D

As for the album, it's not the best Alkaline Trio album but I like it more than Good Mourning. It has much more of a consistent flow and I don't really feel that a lot of songs are striving to be 'single-worthy'. It was a change well deserved and the sound now sounds much more fuller.

[TMBJon]

also

Richard Cheese - Aperitif For Destruction

[onxpoint]

the new Lucero is a little bit of a letdown. they're my favorite band, but this just seems kindof uninspired and forced. there are a few amazing songs (The War, Sixteen, And We Fell), but alot of the others just sound like bad local bar rock. I'm sure that's what they're going for, but it doesnt work as well as I'd like. Hopefully this record is a grower for me.

Also, buy the new Brand New Disaster. I've had it since last october, and have listened to it at least once a week since. Such an improvement over their debut. Great fucking band.

[woobo]

is it true that on memorial day best buy sells cds for 10 bucks?

[IcedOpethBlind]

hows the wallflowers cd? anyone? anyone?

[brandonrocks]

oh mercy me, god bless catastrophe..........

i'll say it:
crimson is great

[bnrocks]

everyone should be picking up belle and sebastian, lucero, and stephen malkmus

good shit.

[woobo]

i just figured out the jamison parker release date got delayed. i'm bitter, and rather sad

[Lost Glories]

this is the best alkaline trio cd...i think its really different from all there others...i also liked how they both shared vocals on some tracks...better than good mourning...which was rather dissappointing to me

[LifeIsDudes]

What about the Red Chord. Didnt they come out with a new cd today as well? From what I have heard it is great.

[onxpoint]

everyone should be picking up belle and sebastian, lucero, and stephen malkmus

good shit.

I already have the majority of the songs on the B&S cd, but it'll be nice to have them all in one place, as opposed to strewn through a stack of vinyl and burned cds

[last light]

What about the Red Chord. Didnt they come out with a new cd today as well? From what I have heard it is great.

last week...its good

[eric.randalls]

gorillaz... to buy or not to buy..

[Carrot]

gorillaz... to buy or not to buy..
I know it doesnt come out today and came out last week, but would anyone recommend Idiot Pilot?