Staff Recommendations (11/12/05)

[Frank Giaramita]

Staff recommendations for the week (Click 'Read More' to see all of them):

Frank: I recommended (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=95809) some really awesome bands, along with our forum users Louise (liethrulipgloss), Felicia (the_narrator), and Katie (http://www.myspace.com/katieschmitz) (hickpuff).

Brandon H.: I went to the Fall Out Boy show last night so all I can really say is listen to Fall Out Boy (http://www.falloutboyrock.com) and Panic At The Disco (http://www.panicatthedisco.com).

Gabe: Hot sex, hot rex (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2028551#post202855 1). Brian (InaGreendase) helped me out this week.

Darren: My recommendations are right here. (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2028569)

Rohan: This week, George of Valencia (http://www.valenciamusic.net), Loren from Lydia (http://www.lydiamusic.com), and Evan from sceneupdates.com (http://www.sceneupdates.com) (for South African bands) joined me for recommendations. Check out our picks right here (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=95841).

Drew: I had a bunch of cool people from the forum chip in this week, check that ish out here! (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=2028964#post202896 4)

Brandon A.: It's very simple this week. I recommend drinking Red Bull and listening to The Specials.

Garett: New music coming soon from Cavil at Rest (http://www.purevolume.com/cavilatrest) (and you might hear it here first). Incredible indie pop-rock band.

Caleb: You should all go listen to The Takeover UK (http://www.myspace.com/thetakeoveruk) and The Fold (http://www.myspace.com/thefold).

[fire on my lips]

i recommend anything with anthony green in it and chiodos even though im pissed the show i went to was sold out and didnt get to see them

[Mitch]

anthony green is on cocaine

[Katie Schmitz]

anthony green is on cocaine

haha, i've heard this way too many times today :)

[unwritten]

You know whats pretty interesting? Head Wound City.

[Katie Schmitz]

I was at the show too Brandon!! I'm glad you had a good time :)

[romantic rights]

You know whats pretty interesting? Head Wound City.

is that cd out now? boy i gotta get me a copy of it

[chcougar1]

grrr when do I get my nintendo fusion tour show? Oh ya never!:(

[geekchic]

that means panic! is good live? i havent really heard anything about their live show (or seen them myself)

[Steve Henderson]

I'll go ahead and recommend Cassino again. Hadn't listened to the demos for a few weeks, but am so glad I listened again. Fucking genius.

http://www.purevolume.com/cassino

[quitmyscene]

khonnor (http://www.khonnor.com/): i can't think of any comparisons, but think quiet-indie type stuff? he's some 17 year old kid (probably 18 by now) and it's pretty good.

kind of like spitting (http://www.hushrecords.com/kols.html): maybe i'm biased because they're my favorite band, but i got the new cd "in the red" this past week and it's magnificent. definitely check it, or anything by them, out if you haven't yet.

all-time quarterback (http://www.barsuk.com/bands/alltimequarterback): ben gibbard's (death cab/postal service) old band. side-band? whatever. either way, i've been listening to it a lot.

of montreal (http://ofmontreal.net/): they're fun. like the shins/the decemberists fun type of fun. i can't get enough.

others worth mentioning:
belle and sebastian (http://www.belleandsebastian.com/)
tilly and the wall (http://www.tillyandthewall.com/)
les savy fav (http://www.lessavyfav.com/)

and chai. i recommend chai. it's tea that tastes like christmas!

[Katie Schmitz]

I'll go ahead and recommend Cassino again. Hadn't listened to the demos for a few weeks, but am so glad I listened again. Fucking genius.

http://www.purevolume.com/cassino

CASSINO!!

:thumbsup:

[fire on my lips]

anthony green is on cocaine
uh so is your mom.................burn (okay not really)
its a pretty much a badly kept internet rumor that he's on coke

[underthetalking]

I recommend Youth Group for a nice change of pace. Kudos to Cassino. Good stuff. Though I do miss Northstar terribly.

[1Roth4]

that means panic! is good live? i havent really heard anything about their live show (or seen them myself)

i loved them live... but i was just so stoked to see them that i could be biased. Its suprising with all of the techno beats and shit they have in their record, that they could still pull it off as well as they did. It was more rock and roll then any techno. I still really enjoyed it thouroughly, and would go back in a heatbeat. Ultimatly the lead singer stole the show... he was super energetic and his voice is absolutly flawless!!

which reminds me........ academy is and panic!??? any word on the X-box tour or when/where they're playing??

[Brandon Herbel]

that means panic! is good live? i havent really heard anything about their live show (or seen them myself)

Very impressed with the live show. If you ever have the chance of seeing them live you have to, it was flawless.

[Brandon Herbel]

khonnor (http://www.khonnor.com/): i can't think of any comparisons, but think quiet-indie type stuff? he's some 17 year old kid (probably 18 by now) and it's pretty good.

kind of like spitting (http://www.hushrecords.com/kols.html): maybe i'm biased because they're my favorite band, but i got the new cd "in the red" this past week and it's magnificent. definitely check it, or anything by them, out if you haven't yet.

all-time quarterback (http://www.barsuk.com/bands/alltimequarterback): ben gibbard's (death cab/postal service) old band. side-band? whatever. either way, i've been listening to it a lot.

of montreal (http://ofmontreal.net/): they're fun. like the shins/the decemberists fun type of fun. i can't get enough.

others worth mentioning:
belle and sebastian (http://www.belleandsebastian.com/)
tilly and the wall (http://www.tillyandthewall.com/)
les savy fav (http://www.lessavyfav.com/)

and chai. i recommend chai. it's tea that tastes like christmas!

Good choices! I love kind of like spitting and all time quarterback! you are the best..

[InaGreendase]

and chai. i recommend chai. it's tea that tastes like christmas!

Chai is pretty killer.

[bustamebus]

uh so is your mom.................burn (okay not really)
its a pretty much a badly kept internet rumor that he's on coke

well when he was in seattle couple months ago when circa played with gatsbys, he was totally on something. he left the stage in the middle of one song, and came back, then his nose started to bleed out of nowhere. and he didnt even know it.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Music:
Rufus Wainwright: One of my all-time favorite musicians and a very entertaining performer. I saw his last weekend and had a blast. Cabaret/Chamber Pop/Piano Pop sort of thing. Check out: Gay Messiah, Go Or Go Ahead, Crumb By Crumb, Beauty Mark

Nick Drake: I wish we had more of this music before his death. Amazing musician. You should know who he is, but if you don't think something along the lines of Elliot Smith with a little more subtlety for his later albums with more of a jazz influence on his first one. Songs: At The Chime Of A City Clock, Time Has Told Me, Place To Be, Road

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy / Matt Sweeny (Superwolf): Recently got more into this. Great stuff. William Oldham is just indescribable. Check out: My Home Is The Sea

Magnetic Fields: The first disc of 69 Love Songs is one of my favorite set of 23 song playlists. Their other stuff is great, too. Peppy pop goodness. Check Out: A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off, All My Little Words, I Think I need a new Heart.

Damien Rice (O): Just listened to this for the first time in a while and fell in love again. We need a follow-up. Songs: Older Chests, Amie

The Good Life: I finally got Album Of The Year. You should, too. Tim Kasher is unstoppable.

Movies:
Airplane!: One of the funniest movies of all time. "And don't call me Shirley."

Simpsons DVDs: Great for (not) doing Quantum homework.

Websites:
http://www.elliottsmithbsides.com/index2.html

Misc:
Coffee! Lots and lots of coffee!

[irthesteve]

that means panic! is good live? i havent really heard anything about their live show (or seen them myself)
i think they sound great live

[Michael D.]

indie recs:

the wrens - the meadowlands

woven hand - consider the birds

[HashHolly]

i think they sound great live


now when u say "great live" do u mean along the lines of Fall out boy live, or Rx Bandits live?

[Katie Schmitz]

now when u say "great live" do u mean along the lines of Fall out boy live, or Rx Bandits live?

i don't think FOB sounds that bad live ... however I've been told differently.

[HashHolly]

i don't think FOB sounds that bad live ... however I've been told differently.

Ive seen videos of them playling live on a "good" night and i still cringe.

[Scoobydumb56]

New Cavil At Rest?!?!? I can't wait, the old stuff was so money, I can't wait for anything new.

[slickwataris]

Sambomaster

[clevername]

Recommendations:

Minus the Bear: It's been a while since I truly listened to them, so I pulled out the backcataloge(You know... going to their spot on iTunes) and listened. They are fucking incredible and anyone who wants an album of the year, it may very well be Menos El Oso.

Bear Vs Shark: I've said it once, and I'll say it again, EVERYONE needs to see this band live and pick up Terrorhawk. The last CD was great, but not for everyone. Well this one, while still as out there as before is just so amazing that I think everyone can get into them. That and they are entertaining as hell, especially when trading Anchorman quotes back and forth with me.

Circa Survive: Just cause they are one of my favorite bands right now and they always blow me away. I don't give a shit about that other "blow" he might be on. I've seen them three times, talked to them twice and they never seemed any different.

Chiodos: Everyone should listen to this and their older shit. God they are amazing so go check them out.

Asia Minor: My friends band. Anyone who's heard of Aeris probably knows who they are, but you should all go give them a listen, especially if you're into Head Automatica. Http://www.myspace.com/asiaminorny

The Morning Of: I know they get a little love from this site, but they are such nice kids. Their new record is up on Smartpunk(Along with Asia Minor's) and their CD release show is tonight in Newburgh(Also with Asia Minor). If you're in the area you should totally come out. you should also give them love.

Boysnightout: Cause as much as I love the new Thrice I think this is stilled tied for album of the year with MTB.

[Steve Henderson]

New Cavil At Rest?!?!? I can't wait, the old stuff was so money, I can't wait for anything new.
Check out this review a guy on our site did for C.A.R.

http://www.upbeetmusic.com/reviews/281/

They are a solid band...

[byebyebeautiful]

mount eerie - phil elverum is amazing.

local bands:
vanna - don't rip on these guys. i love them to pieces.
therefore i am - vanna's best friends. listen or die.
the cadence - they're out of commission for a while until they find a new drummer, but wait until they come back.
faraway - eeeeeeeeee! they make me smile. as does their new intro.
the northwood - listen to "the street." i love this song.

the end.

xoxo conor

[byebyebeautiful]

kind of like spitting (http://www.hushrecords.com/kols.html): maybe i'm biased because they're my favorite band, but i got the new cd "in the red" this past week and it's magnificent. definitely check it, or anything by them, out if you haven't yet.

what else is new? haha.

edit: i'm gonna recommend kols, too. ben barnett is one of the most honest, passionate musicians i have ever heard. i don't think words can express my love for this band.

[Steve Henderson]

CASSINO!!

:thumbsup:

Let's listen to Cassino, play some Kart, and DO IT.

Are you going to get DQ8? I want to buy it just for the FFXII demo :)

[Steve Henderson]

Rohan recommends Class of 98...a great call. That album is one of the best I have heard in YEARS. Everyone better buy it when it comes out in January!

[byebyebeautiful]

Music:
Rufus Wainwright: One of my all-time favorite musicians and a very entertaining performer. I saw his last weekend and had a blast. Cabaret/Chamber Pop/Piano Pop sort of thing. Check out: Gay Messiah, Go Or Go Ahead, Crumb By Crumb, Beauty Mark

Nick Drake: I wish we had more of this music before his death. Amazing musician. You should know who he is, but if you don't think something along the lines of Elliot Smith with a little more subtlety for his later albums with more of a jazz influence on his first one. Songs: At The Chime Of A City Clock, Time Has Told Me, Place To Be, Road

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy / Matt Sweeny (Superwolf): Recently got more into this. Great stuff. William Oldham is just indescribable. Check out: My Home Is The Sea

Magnetic Fields: The first disc of 69 Love Songs is one of my favorite set of 23 song playlists. Their other stuff is great, too. Peppy pop goodness. Check Out: A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off, All My Little Words, I Think I need a new Heart.

Damien Rice (O): Just listened to this for the first time in a while and fell in love again. We need a follow-up. Songs: Older Chests, Amie

The Good Life: I finally got Album Of The Year. You should, too. Tim Kasher is unstoppable.

Movies:
Airplane!: One of the funniest movies of all time. "And don't call me Shirley."

Simpsons DVDs: Great for (not) doing Quantum homework.

Websites:
http://www.elliottsmithbsides.com/index2.html

Misc:
Coffee! Lots and lots of coffee!

i've decided that i like you. a lot. 69 loves songs is a wonderful album. and so is that website. and damien rice. etc., etc.

[CorporateFish]

[/URL][URL="http://www.hushrecords.com/kols.html"]kind of like spitting (http://www.khonnor.com/): maybe i'm biased because they're my favorite band, but i got the new cd "in the red" this past week and it's magnificent. definitely check it, or anything by them, out if you haven't yet.

KOLS released a new album?!?!?!? Holy Shit! I need to pick that up..

[byebyebeautiful]

KOLS released a new album?!?!?!? Holy Shit! I need to pick that up..

two! in the red and learn (phil ochs covers). both on hush records. and he has another ep coming out in '06 on redder records called the thrill of the hunt. pick it up, y0.

[catchmealone]

I saw Chiodos play with Calico System at their cd release show, and I wasn't into them at all.
That said
I recommend people check out the new Calico System cd "THEY LIVE".

[CorporateFish]

I just saw Jimmy Eat World in Chicago the other night. American Analog Set played before them and fucking blew me away. Check them out..http://www.myspace.com/amanset

[Darren McLeod]

two! in the red and learn (phil ochs covers). both on hush records. and he has another ep coming out in '06 on redder records called the thrill of the hunt. pick it up, y0.
I'm posting a review of the Phil Ochs one once the review system is back up and kicking.

[InaGreendase]

I like what i've heard from the Specials, but I should probably finish checking out the Clash's disco before I get into any Special stuff, for obvious reasons.

[CorporateFish]

two! in the red and learn (phil ochs covers). both on hush records. and he has another ep coming out in '06 on redder records called the thrill of the hunt. pick it up, y0.

Wow, will do. I can't believe I've gone without hearing (of) these albums! I'm immediatly going on a shopping spree to every record store in search of this.

[mogwaifearsatan]

Definitely go check out The Kidcrash (http://www.myspace.com/thekidcrash). Good if you like Minus The Bear, Braid, or good music.

[kissbangkill]

Music:
Rufus Wainwright: One of my all-time favorite musicians and a very entertaining performer. I saw his last weekend and had a blast. Cabaret/Chamber Pop/Piano Pop sort of thing. Check out: Gay Messiah, Go Or Go Ahead, Crumb By Crumb, Beauty Mark.

rufus wainwright has my heart and he doesn't even know it.


i suggest putting on gerlings "bad blood" and grinding on the person closest to you.

[chokeychicken]

Music:


The Good Life: I finally got Album Of The Year. You should, too. Tim Kasher is unstoppable.



comment of the year?

[duffe]

AFS "What To Do When You're Dead".

[chokeychicken]

I just saw Jimmy Eat World in Chicago the other night. American Analog Set played before them and fucking blew me away. Check them out..http://www.myspace.com/amanset

after hearing this, i'm really jealous that my planned flight from richmond va to chicago to see this show + the promise ring on saturday didn't work out :(

[Shawn F]

Brandon H.: I went to the Fall Out Boy show last night so all I can really say is listen to Fall Out Boy (http://www.falloutboyrock.com) and Panic At The Disco (http://www.panicatthedisco.com).

If that was the show at Sokol in Omaha... then yea.. that's pretty much what i would say.. listen to Panic.. and Fall Out Boy.... Panic was incredible and Fall Out Boy has improved quite a bit since i last saw them live

[Katie Schmitz]

AFS "What To Do When You're Dead".

you know what? I was going to put that down, but i figured i might get some shit for it. But damn good album; i've been into it a lot lately

[Katie Schmitz]

If that was the show at Sokol in Omaha... then yea.. that's pretty much what i would say.. listen to Panic.. and Fall Out Boy.... Panic was incredible and Fall Out Boy has improved quite a bit since i last saw them live

I was at the show too ... FOB was better in April at the Ranch Bowl

[XpunkXroutineX]

http://catsinsinks.com/

the best.

[Steve Henderson]

Definitely go check out The Kidcrash (http://www.myspace.com/thekidcrash). Good if you like Minus The Bear, Braid, or good music.
Great guitars, but they need a new singer. Bought New Ruins last year...

[mattcuz83]

the dears
air
circa survive
planes mistaken for stars
blood brothers ( who were amazing with coheed on friday)

[quitmyscene]

kols has a lot of love on this site! awesome.
that elliott smith site is wonderful, thank you.

[randall814]

anthony green is on cocaine

no, david firth is on cocaine.

[duffe]

you know what? I was going to put that down, but i figured i might get some shit for it. But damn good album; i've been into it a lot lately
Yes, this album has grown on me these days.