Garett Press - 9.4.05

[Garett Press]

Hey guys, hope you have a wonderful extended weekend and a very happy Labor Day. Not that much new music, just a couple things on my mind. Have a great week, and good luck in school!

Forgive Durden (www.purevolume.com/forgivedurden)- I think they should be the biggest buzz band out there right now. Their new demos are simply the best music I have heard in a while. Everything I loved about their debut EP is still there, but now they’ve got the edge of technicality and creativity. This is most definitely one of my most anticipated albums, but the thing is we have to get this band signed in order for that release to occur quicker. So please labels, sign this band, you won’t regret it, and everybody spread the Durden love. If you haven’t heard their new songs, head over to their purevolume (http://www.purevolume.com/forgivedurden) ASAP. So good. Scott Weber certainly has the Seattle ear.

Bright Eyes (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00070FWUG/002-4148889-8767207?v=glance)- I just want to specifically recommend going back to Digital Ash in a Digital Urn. When Conor released his double album set, Digital was kind of overshadowed by I’m Wide Awake. I know that I personally didn’t give it as much attention. It takes a little work, but really listen to the album. It is such an accurate artistic portrayal of disillusionment and detachment from reality and life, whether it be from alcohol and drugs, or just feeling overwhelmed by your atmosphere and the world around you. Unfortunately I found myself relating to a lot of moments, but it was enlightening to hear someone transcribe those feelings musically. Definitely a brilliant piece of art, definitely not without shortcomings, but an achievement nonetheless.

The Format (http://www.purevolume.com/theformat)- I think it was Jason who posted the other day about anticipation for their new album, and let me say I feel the suffering. I adore this band, and have the highest of hopes for their next effort. Counting down the days…

Oh, I almost forgot...

9.20.05
Coheed and Cambria- Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV,
Volume 1: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness
[In 15 Days… This is no beginning, This is the Final Cut]

[s.deel.besonym]

Forgive Durden really are amazing. A tour between them and Gatsby's would be perfection.

[Garett Press]

Forgive Durden really are amazing. A tour between them and Gatsby's would be perfection.
Amen to that, and sweet sig.

[SoL0ngSincerity]

forgive durden is awesome. thanks for pointing them out to me. :D and i am anxiously awaiting the next album from the format also. hopefully the wait won't seem as long.

[byebyebeautiful]

one n, not two. like my name.
but i completely agree with you
about digital ash.

xoxo conor

[Garett Press]

one n, not two. like my name.
but i completely agree with you
about digital ash.

xoxo conor
Thanks for the correction bro

[EvenBetterYet]

new format songs are amazing

[JacksColdSweat]

digital ash is amazing. the lyrics are so deep after you listen to it a few times.

[Nate_RAWKS]

Bright Eyes (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00070FWUG/002-4148889-8767207?v=glance)

The Format (http://www.purevolume.com/theformat)



That's the hot shit right there.

I agree with you man the new Format cd cannot come fast enough.

Have a great weekend, it's the last one so give er' to your liver and good luck with the start of school.

[FrancesdaMute]

didnt gatsbys write those new forgive durden songs, like 2 years ago with ribbons and sugar? they got something though....hopefully they make it.

[number1alien]

Wow, I just put Digital Ash on my record player about twenty minutes ago, and now I read this. I think Digital Ash is the real gem of the two albums (and stands as the only one I've bought); I'm Wide Awake was a solid, typical Bright Eyes album, but this wasn't, and it was amazingly well put together. It's slowly becoming one of my favourites of 2005.

[Garett Press]

didnt gatsbys write those new forgive durden songs, like 2 years ago with ribbons and sugar? they got something though....hopefully they make it.
I understand the Gatsby's comparison. But the sounds are actually very different. Though there are similarities, neither of the Forgive Durden demos would have fit on Ribbons and Sugar, and plus, Gatsby's doesn't sound like Ribbons and Sugar anymore. Also, I don't understand why there can't be more bands with the "Gatsby's sound." It's basically just the essence of technical and creative pop-rock, and hopefully new bands can expand on it and even surpass Gatsby's. *chuckles to self*

[FrancesdaMute]

I understand the Gatsby's comparison. But the sounds are actually very different. Though there are similarities, neither of the Forgive Durden demos would have fit on Ribbons and Sugar, and plus, Gatsby's doesn't sound like Ribbons and Sugar anymore. Also, I don't understand why there can't be more bands with the "Gatsby's sound." It's basically just the essence of technical and creative pop-rock, and hopefully new bands can expand on it and even surpass Gatsby's. *chuckles to self*
no i completely agree....i think i've played that one song from their EP, I am a Heart Watson..., like 8 times in a row. They're from the same area though right? Let me make a rec. Immortal Technique. If you like good rap(in the vein of mos def, blackstar, talib, kanye) then give this guy a listen...so of his lyrics are just unbelievable.

[UncleRico]

Dude, good call on the Format. I can't believe that they arent just huge. I just listened to the Snails EP, and that makes me want new music from these dudes right now.

Kinda funny that I bought their CD just because I loved Nate's guest spot on that Straylight song, and I was like "Who is that guy?" :)

[dave vegan]

when it comes to bright eyes, it doesn't get any better than "letting off the happiness."

[s.deel.besonym]

Durden have the capacity to surpass Gatsby's if they try.. I'm excited.

[TJ Wells]

Forgive Durden really are amazing. A tour between them and Gatsby's would be perfection.
I've said it once, i'll say it again...the Seattle Invasion tour should be:

Gatsby's American Dream headlining
This Providence, Forgive Durden, Daphne Loves Derby openers.

[Scott Weber]

didnt gatsbys write those new forgive durden songs, like 2 years ago with ribbons and sugar? they got something though....hopefully they make it.
how do the new forgive durden songs sound like Gatsby's? I'm a huge GAD fan, and I just...don't see it. Sorry. You tell me the similarities, because I'm not seeing them. Gatsby's Ri/Sugar era didn't even have choruses, and Forgive Durden has very clearly defined verse/chorus structure.

I've said it once, i'll say it again...the Seattle Invasion tour should be:

Gatsby's American Dream headlining
This Providence, Forgive Durden, Daphne Loves Derby openers.
Just make it a whole festival with Vendetta Red, Minus the Bear, MxPx, Pedro the Lion, Emery, Acceptance, Time to Fly...all those as well, heh

[ummmmmmmmm182]

David Dondero > Bright Eyes

The Format = <3333333

I recommend Sloppy Meateaters, foreverDOWN, The Max Levine Ensemble, Operation: Cliff Clavin, and Jacks Mannequin this week.

[druck]

I've said it once, i'll say it again...the Seattle Invasion tour should be:

Gatsby's American Dream headlining
This Providence, Forgive Durden, Daphne Loves Derby openers.psh. where the fuck is minus the bear??

edit - weber beat me to the punch

[Scott Weber]

psh. where the fuck is minus the bear??

edit - weber beat me to the punch
pwned!

[kevanu]

schoolyard heroes bitches

[minusthejosh]

great stuff, i completely agree with forgive durden. the new demos are amazing and i cannot believe that someone has not signed them yet.

[MileHighCore]

Not much new music this week? What about Spoken? Death Cab? From Autumn to Ashes? !?

[Garett Press]

Not much new music this week? What about Spoken? Death Cab? From Autumn to Ashes? !?
I didn't mean new music that came out this week, I mean bands to recommend that were completely new to the readers. This isn't a new releases section, and out of those I'd only recommend Death Cab.

[Garett Press]

does anyone remember a band called adios? i remember them doing doing the "gatsby's" thing before gatsbys.

Is this (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=155910) who you're talking about? Because that's not too similar.

[cheeruptheEmo]

- I just want to specifically recommend going back to Digital Ash in a Digital Urn. When Conor released his double album set, Digital was kind of overshadowed by I’m Wide Awake. I know that I personally didn’t give it as much attention. It takes a little work, but really listen to the album. It is such an accurate artistic portrayal of disillusionment and detachment from reality and life, whether it be from alcohol and drugs, or just feeling overwhelmed by your atmosphere and the world around you. Unfortunately I found myself relating to a lot of moments, but it was enlightening to hear someone transcribe those feelings musically. Definitely a brilliant piece of art, definitely not without shortcomings, but an achievement non...


I totally agree. I bought this album first so i didnt listen to Im wide awke for about a week. so i fell in love with this album before...both are great but i do like digital ash better...not only that i got to see conor play this cd on tour...unbelieveable...

[Garett Press]

I totally agree. I bought this album first so i didnt listen to Im wide awke for about a week. so i fell in love with this album before...both are great but i do like digital ash better...not only that i got to see conor play this cd on tour...unbelieveable...
That show was incredible!