Jesse Malin (Official Thread)

[CellarGhosts]

Ben had made one, but it's disappeared with all other traces of the man. Anywho, commence discussion.

[AP_Punk]

glitter in the gutter is a rad album!

[CellarGhosts]

glitter in the gutter is a rad album!
Indeed it is! I think I like The Fine Art Of Self-Destruction a little bit more but that could change.

[AP_Punk]

haven't heard that album yet.

need to fix that soon. :nod:

[IWasaCamera]

Not a fan sadly.

[CellarGhosts]

haven't heard that album yet.

need to fix that soon. :nod:
You do indeed, sir!

Not a fan sadly.
Haha, I wouldn't have expected you to be (not sure why) so no worries.

[SanePsychotic]

What album should I start with?

[CellarGhosts]

I'd say The Fine Art Of Self Destruction.

[AP_Punk]

on your sleeve rocks

[CellarGhosts]

For sure.

[AP_Punk]

you would say that!

[CellarGhosts]

Haha. I actually just added it to my iPod after forgetting all about it for a while. That makes six different versions of "Fairytale Of New York" in my library now haha.

[AP_Punk]

haha. sweet!

that hold steady cover is so good too. i picked up a used copy of The Heat the other day too. good stuff!

[CellarGhosts]

agreed :thumbup:

[AP_Punk]

i picked up the on your sleeve CD today.

pretty big difference between the US and UK tracklistings. haha. neat surprise.

[AP_Punk]

sideone dummy signs jesse! (http://www.punknews.org/article/35695)

looking forward to that new ted hutt-produced album!

[Genuma]

wow, that's kind of shocking for some reason. I'm surprised he wasn't already signed by a bigger label considering how (kind of) successful his last album was and the Springsteen collaboration.

[AP_Punk]

http://sideonedummy.com/pre-order-jesse-malins-new-album-and-get-a-free-button-pack

[AP_Punk]

ohman, that new album's awesome.

get into it, people.

[AP_Punk]

http://sideonedummy.com/video-jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-debut-new-video

[CellarGhosts]

Good stuff. I almost forgot all about the new album coming out, ha.

[narcoleptic953]

This comes out next week right?

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah, on the 27th I believe.

[CellarGhosts]

Listening to the new one now and it's great so far. Also, Wikipedia says this is Jesse Malin:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/ff/Jesse_wiki.jpg/220px-Jesse_wiki.jpg

Preeeetty sure that's not him. Ha.

[prefix-core]

Listening to the new one now and it's great so far. Also, Wikipedia says this is Jesse Malin:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/ff/Jesse_wiki.jpg/220px-Jesse_wiki.jpg

Preeeetty sure that's not him. Ha.

What's the final verdict? I've been a bit distracted as far as listening to new ish goes, partially because I've been listening to far too much talk/comedy radio at work...And the new Gaslight Anthem album. Haha. That record's pretty good background music (partially because it flies by so fast, as well as because it's relatively low-key).

Honestly, I just hope this new one is more of the same. And uh yeah. That's not him. Imagine if it were, though? He'd be a certified dreamboat.

[CellarGhosts]

What's the final verdict? I've been a bit distracted as far as listening to new ish goes, partially because I've been listening to far too much talk/comedy radio at work...And the new Gaslight Anthem album. Haha. That record's pretty good background music (partially because it flies by so fast, as well as because it's relatively low-key).

Honestly, I just hope this new one is more of the same. And uh yeah. That's not him. Imagine if it were, though? He'd be a certified dreamboat.
Final verdict is that it is more of the same. Haha. But I mean that in a completely good way. More anthemic, balls-out rock songs with some more reserved moments as well. Right now it's one of my favorite albums released this year, so hopefully you'll dig it as well!

Yeah, haha. Oh, Wikipedia. It also lists him as being 42 years old, which doesn't seem right to me (could've sworn he was only 30-something) but whatever. Maybe I just haven't been paying enough attention.

[prefix-core]

Final verdict is that it is more of the same. Haha. But I mean that in a completely good way. More anthemic, balls-out rock songs with some more reserved moments as well. Right now it's one of my favorite albums released this year, so hopefully you'll dig it as well!

Yeah, haha. Oh, Wikipedia. It also lists him as being 42 years old, which doesn't seem right to me (could've sworn he was only 30-something) but whatever. Maybe I just haven't been paying enough attention.

Good to hear! If it's "more of the same," I fully support it. He's one of those artists who can get by without changing his sound because he paints such a great picture with his words. If that makes sense. I have a thing for bands capable of "bringing me places" while simultaneously feeling things. Jesse always takes me to some bar in Brooklyn, talking about girls and life.

That's right. My music is my friend. I'm a nerd. Haha.

As for his age? Him being 42 doesn't seem entirely out of the question. I'd have to do a bit more research but, if he is 42? Then he goes from "looking awful for 30" to "looking great for 42!" Hah!

[CellarGhosts]

Good to hear! If it's "more of the same," I fully support it. He's one of those artists who can get by without changing his sound because he paints such a great picture with his words. If that makes sense. I have a thing for bands capable of "bringing me places" while simultaneously feeling things. Jesse always takes me to some bar in Brooklyn, talking about girls and life.

That's right. My music is my friend. I'm a nerd. Haha.

As for his age? Him being 42 doesn't seem entirely out of the question. I'd have to do a bit more research but, if he is 42? Then he goes from "looking awful for 30" to "looking great for 42!" Hah!
Yeah I definitely get what you mean. At this point I'd feel like if he tried to deviate too much from his usual sound, it wouldn't work out too well. He's great at those driving rock anthems that still tell a great story. Same goes for his 'ballads' as well. Don't worry, I'm right there nerding out with you. Haha.

And you're right, it's not entirely out of the question or anything, it just didn't seem to match up with what I remembered. Doesn't really matter much or anything. But yeah, if the dude's 42, he's got to be taking pretty good care of himself. Ha. Must be taking a cue from Bruce. :-d

[prefix-core]

Yeah I definitely get what you mean. At this point I'd feel like if he tried to deviate too much from his usual sound, it wouldn't work out too well. He's great at those driving rock anthems that still tell a great story. Same goes for his 'ballads' as well. Don't worry, I'm right there nerding out with you. Haha.

The beauty of his sound, though, is that there's a lot he can do with it. Dude's just a great, underrated story teller.

And you're right, it's not entirely out of the question or anything, it just didn't seem to match up with what I remembered. Doesn't really matter much or anything. But yeah, if the dude's 42, he's got to be taking pretty good care of himself. Ha. Must be taking a cue from Bruce. :-d

I just threw on the new record (thanks for spurring me on!) and I have to say--how fucking Clash is that opening guitar riff? Haha. Sigh. I <3 rock n' roll. A good way to gauge his age...

I just looked up D-Generation (his old band) on WikiPedia. That band formed in 1991 and he played in Heart Attack during the eighties (1980 according to the title of their discography) and the first members were 12-16 years old. So it seems highly likely that if he's not yet forty, he's pushin' it pretty good. Haha. ;-)

[prefix-core]

Holy fuck, "The Archer" is a beautiful song.

[CellarGhosts]

The beauty of his sound, though, is that there's a lot he can do with it. Dude's just a great, underrated story teller.



I just threw on the new record (thanks for spurring me on!) and I have to say--how fucking Clash is that opening guitar riff? Haha. Sigh. I <3 rock n' roll. A good way to gauge his age...

I just looked up D-Generation (his old band) on WikiPedia. That band formed in 1991 and he played in Heart Attack during the eighties (1980 according to the title of their discography) and the first members were 12-16 years old. So it seems highly likely that if he's not yet forty, he's pushin' it pretty good. Haha. ;-)
For sure. It's insane to me how underrated he is. I'm sure lots of people would be into his music if they just knew it even existed. Ha. I mean he's got his following but it could stand to be a bit bigger, you know?

Haha, of course! But yeah, definitely get that Clash-esque feeling from that song. But good call, I knew he was at least 30-something but 42 just didn't sound right. Not that it matters or anything, it just kind of threw me for a loop. Oh well, s'all good.

[CellarGhosts]

...And yes, "The Archer" is wonderful. Haha.

[AP_Punk]

malin and his new album especially need more love around here. thread needs more pages!

[CellarGhosts]

Everyone go listen to Jesse Malin! DO IT NOW.

[prefix-core]

For sure. It's insane to me how underrated he is. I'm sure lots of people would be into his music if they just knew it even existed. Ha. I mean he's got his following but it could stand to be a bit bigger, you know?

Haha, of course! But yeah, definitely get that Clash-esque feeling from that song. But good call, I knew he was at least 30-something but 42 just didn't sound right. Not that it matters or anything, it just kind of threw me for a loop. Oh well, s'all good.

It really is insane how underrated he is! I would say I "don't get it," but the reality is? He just doesn't have the hype machine behind him and people are close-minded. People find their favorites early in the game and stick to them. There's a reason the Gaslight Anthem and Against Me! are as big as they are and all of the bands that open for them still wallow in obscurity. Sure, said-bands are at the top of their game and all that but...I don't know. I wish people were more open-minded.

Part of me wants to blame a big concern with being "open-minded" that seems to have cropped up as of late. "I listen to a little bit of everything!" Of course, what that means is that you spend a lot of time looking for different types of music, just focusing on the more "mainstream" areas of each genre. You don't dig in deep and hard. Of course, I just so happen to dig deep into punk rock and listen to the "singles" from bands like Spoon. Haha. Shrug.

And Jesse Malin is the shit. I'm on track eight now (stupid meetings keep interrupting me--being an adult is stupid) and I really love this one! It has a bit less shine than Glitter in the Gutter, and I think it works well for the songs.

[prefix-core]

malin and his new album especially need more love around here. thread needs more pages!

Everyone go listen to Jesse Malin! DO IT NOW.

Agreed. Let the three-man hype machine begin! Haha.

[AP_Punk]

:music:

[prefix-core]

Oh. And the "woah-uh-oh" bit in "Revelations" sounds like Brian Fallon! Gasp! I don't think it's him, but you never know...

[AP_Punk]

Oh. And the "woah-uh-oh" bit in "Revelations" sounds like Brian Fallon! Gasp! I don't think it's him, but you never know...

hahah that's what i was thinking too. wouldn't surprise me if it was him. either way, the song rocks!

[prefix-core]

Just finished up the album. And I have one thing to say...

"Lonely at Heart" is my #1 favorite album closer of 2010 thus far. Hands fucking down. That song captures loneliness. Perfectly. Hole. E. Shit. Happy face with sad emotions! Or something. Gyaaaah! I just listened to it four times in a row.

[AP_Punk]

new album's "officially" out today! (http://sideonedummy.com/jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-love-it-to-life-in-stores-today)

and looks like itunes has a bonus track for it too.

[prefix-core]

new album's "officially" out today! (http://sideonedummy.com/jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-love-it-to-life-in-stores-today)

and looks like itunes has a bonus track for it too.

Awwww yeah! I picked up a copy of that on C.D. when I picked up mah Gaslight vinyl last night! I wish I knew about the iTunes bonus track too. AHEM, AHEM. I hope those iTunes B-Sides Bandits you speak of can find it!

Also? I saw the banner ad for the Anti-Flag covers of Clash songs?!! Do want.

[AP_Punk]

Awwww yeah! I picked up a copy of that on C.D. when I picked up mah Gaslight vinyl last night! I wish I knew about the iTunes bonus track too. AHEM, AHEM. I hope those iTunes B-Sides Bandits you speak of can find it!

Also? I saw the banner ad for the Anti-Flag covers of Clash songs?!! Do want.

whoa, i never noticed that part of the banner until now. hahah. i wanna hear those lots now. same goes for the itunes track! :popo:

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

Listened to his new album quite a bit over the weekend.

Let's turn this 3 man hype machine into a 4 man hype machine!

[prefix-core]

Listened to his new album quite a bit over the weekend.

Let's turn this 3 man hype machine into a 4 man hype machine!

Backed. GO TEAM JESSE!

PS: I'm in Brooklyn right now. Feels fitting, no?

[AP_Punk]

hypehypehype!

[prefix-core]

I sincerely don't get the lack of hype. I mean, where are all the supposed Springsteen fans in the Gaslight thread who don't get into it?!! I get confuzzled when I think about it, really. Sigh.

Also: He should open for the Hold Steady. Or AM!

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

Hype!

[fake empire]

I wanna go see him sunday at vintage vinyl, but I'd have to get over there and buy the record first I think. hmmmm.

[shit stroll]

http://www.punknews.org/review/9233

This guys sucks so fuckin' bad and his songs are dogshit. Shoulda given up after Killed by Death, man.
-MattRamone

[AP_Punk]

:trout:

[prefix-core]

I like that song he does where he sounds vaguely like Springsteen with a subtle folky vibe.

[fake empire]

New album is really good.

[prefix-core]

Four Became Five! Hype!

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

I just got my friend into him.

5 became 6, even though he doesn't have an AP account.

[CellarGhosts]

Six became seven!? (http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=66480222#post66480 222)

[prefix-core]

Six became seven!? (http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=66480222#post66480 222)

I'm tryin'. Ya' lurker...My roommate said he'd suck Jesse's dick once. But he doesn't post on here. Can we count that?

[CellarGhosts]

I'm tryin'. Ya' lurker...My roommate said he'd suck Jesse's dick once. But he doesn't post on here. Can we count that?
:lurk:

Hahaha. I guess that counts? Someone on staff needs to hype the shit out of the new record or something. But it'll get a paragraph review, two comments from people who already listen to him confirming how awesome it is, and then it'll sink into oblivion. Unless there already is a review that contradicts this, in which case I'll just look like a dick.

[prefix-core]

:lurk:

Hahaha. I guess that counts? Someone on staff needs to hype the shit out of the new record or something. But it'll get a paragraph review, two comments from people who already listen to him confirming how awesome it is, and then it'll sink into oblivion. Unless there already is a review that contradicts this, in which case I'll just look like a dick.

Hrrrm. How to sell a band on AP.net, how to sell a band on AP.net... (Let the jokes begin!)

[narcoleptic953]

Definitely like the new record. Haven't listened to it enough yet though.

[AP_Punk]

so today i actually went out, with my heart set on finally picking up the new album. but i couldn't find it anywhere near me - huge lame bummer. after that hyping i did too. d'oh!

guess i'll have to mailorder it asap.

[prefix-core]

so today i actually went out, with my heart set on finally picking up the new album. but i couldn't find it anywhere near me - huge lame bummer. after that hyping i did too. d'oh!

guess i'll have to mailorder it asap.

http://sideonedummy.com/

Only $8! Also: Buy the Clash/Anti-Flag t-shirt and share the five MP3s with me.

[AP_Punk]

http://sideonedummy.com/

Only $8! Also: Buy the Clash/Anti-Flag t-shirt and share the five MP3s with me.

i barely noticed that the vinyl release of it has an extra track, "jackie" - do want! same goes for that a-f tee/download. spent quite a bit today so maybe tomorrow or over the weekend, after i forget how much i spent today :-d

[prefix-core]

i barely noticed that the vinyl release of it has an extra track, "jackie" - do want! same goes for that a-f tee/download. spent quite a bit today so maybe tomorrow or over the weekend, after i forget how much i spent today :-d

Haha. Seriously, though. If you don't buy it and share it...I'm gonna buy it and share it. I need that shit!

[AP_Punk]

Haha. Seriously, though. If you don't buy it and share it...I'm gonna buy it and share it. I need that shit!

i'll keep that in mind! totally on my "to-buy" list. :highfive:

[prefix-core]

i'll keep that in mind! totally on my "to-buy" list. :highfive:
PS: Totally just caved. And bought it. 'cuz I did a quick search and couldn't find it on the Internets. Haha. This is what happens when I'm bored in a Brooklyn hotel room the night before an early flight and I realize that I spent $0 on food the past three days 'cuz when I travel for work...All food is paid for. WIN!

[AP_Punk]

PS: Totally just caved. And bought it. 'cuz I did a quick search and couldn't find it on the Internets. Haha. This is what happens when I'm bored in a Brooklyn hotel room the night before an early flight and I realize that I spent $0 on food the past three days 'cuz when I travel for work...All food is paid for. WIN!

hahah. you rule. hard. and so does pre-paid food!

[prefix-core]

hahah. you rule. hard. and so does pre-paid food!

Hey, I do what I can. Apparently there's 5 b-sides and 4 Clash covers. I looked it up. I'm a'cited! And pre-paid food is even better when it's prime rib from Outback! WITH a lobster tail. I don't fuck around.

...Also. Speaking of covers? Jesse Malin's Hold Steady cover makes me a happy boy.

[AP_Punk]

Hey, I do what I can. Apparently there's 5 b-sides and 4 Clash covers. I looked it up. I'm a'cited! And pre-paid food is even better when it's prime rib from Outback! WITH a lobster tail. I don't fuck around.

...Also. Speaking of covers? Jesse Malin's Hold Steady cover makes me a happy boy.

whoa, 5 b-sides - very good deal for all that! i think i only have like 3 b-sides from the people or the gun. and that sounds like awesome pre-paid foor. better than a vending machine dinner!

and yeah, that hold steady cover rules lots.

[prefix-core]

I know we've all instructed each other to hype up the new record, but I have to say -- Mercury Retrograde needs far more love than it gets from Jesse fans. It's a really great live record, captures different moods for some of the songs, and has some Christmas songs!

The latter of which made me super happy this past December.

[narcoleptic953]

http://www.spinner.com/2010/05/05/jesse-malin-bruce-springsteen-jd-salinger-jail/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Spinner+%28Spi nner.com%29

Sweet article.

[AP_Punk]

sweet :nod:

[AP_Punk]

it's a five-man hype machine now (http://twitter.com/briangaslight/status/13371119690)

[narcoleptic953]

The new Jesse Malin is significantly better than the new Gaslight, imo.

[prefix-core]

The new Jesse Malin is significantly better than the new Gaslight, imo.

Granted, comparing the two is like apples and oranges...I'm very much in your boat at this point. But time will tell. New Glasight keeps growing on me the more time I spend with it.

[AP_Punk]

i like apples and oranges. both taste good to me!

[shit stroll]

blood oranges are fucking amazing.

[prefix-core]

blood oranges are fucking amazing.

Grapples are better! (http://www.grapplefruits.com/process.html)

[prefix-core]

Daytrotter session! (http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-concert/20031288-37382252.html) :headbang:

[Genuma]

Grapples are better! (http://www.grapplefruits.com/process.html)
fuck yes, love these things.

[AP_Punk]

http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-concert/20031288-37382252.html

[AP_Punk]

the love it to life LP arrived in my mailbox a few days back. i dig a lot more now, especially that bonus track, "jackie". lots of cool guest appearances in the background throughout the album ( ryan adams, mandy moore, and of course, brian fallon). wouldn't have noticed most of those if it weren't for them being listed in the credits. haha.

[CellarGhosts]

I didn't know Ryan was on there. Awesome.

[prefix-core]

the love it to life LP arrived in my mailbox a few days back. i dig a lot more now, especially that bonus track, "jackie". lots of cool guest appearances in the background throughout the album ( ryan adams, mandy moore, and of course, brian fallon). wouldn't have noticed most of those if it weren't for them being listed in the credits. haha.

Mandy Moore, eh? Interesting. I'm a'cited to get it! I screwed up and put it on the same order as Gaslight. So should be soonish!

[CellarGhosts]

Probably because she's married to Ryan Adams and he and Jesse are buddies. Though I'm sure she digs the music too haha.

[AP_Punk]

Mandy Moore, eh? Interesting. I'm a'cited to get it! I screwed up and put it on the same order as Gaslight. So should be soonish!

d'oh! should be arriving soon-ish, though!

Probably because she's married to Ryan Adams and he and Jesse are buddies. Though I'm sure she digs the music too haha.

yep, that all makes sense! :-d

"all the way from moscow" has been stuck in my head for a while now. i love it.

[prefix-core]

I was an awful member of Team Jesse last night and missed his show in Boston. :-(

[AP_Punk]

jesse malin announces US headlining dates (http://sideonedummy.com/tours-jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-announce-u-s-headlining-dates)

would really love to see this; too bad there's no date in my state. :shakes fist:

[jmopper]

I've seen him a couple of times in NYC. One of them being a guest spot with Alejandro Escovedo on Rich Russo's Anything Anything Concert Series at Bowery Electric. Always puts on a great show and is a really nice guy.

[AP_Punk]

http://www.punknews.org/article/39806

[CellarGhosts]

Awesome.

[AP_Punk]

one of my favorite songs off love it to life. nice that it's gonna get more exposure now!

[prefix-core]

Great jam! I want him to blow up. He should tour with Ted Leo. Now.

[AP_Punk]

http://sideonedummy.com/jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-debut-official-video-for-the-archer

[prefix-core]

http://sideonedummy.com/jesse-malin-and-the-st-marks-social-debut-official-video-for-the-archer

I want Jesse to be huge. Maybe this will help!


...But probably not. :-(

[AP_Punk]

I want Jesse to be huge. Maybe this will help!


...But probably not. :-(

i want the sames too! and realize that it probably won't happen anytime soon as well, which is uncool.

nice vid though!

[prefix-core]

i want the sames too! and realize that it probably won't happen anytime soon as well, which is uncool.

nice vid though!

He should cover a Don Henley song. I hear that is a surefire way to score a big hit on the radio and keep all of your friends.

[AP_Punk]

He should cover a Don Henley song. I hear that is a surefire way to score a big hit on the radio and keep all of your friends.

hahah. Get back in the studio and make On Your Sleeve, Vol. 2, Malin!

or he could cover katy perry/justin bieber/whatever all those other gimmick bands cover on those fearless comps.

[prefix-core]

hahah. Get back in the studio and make On Your Sleeve, Vol. 2, Malin!

or he could cover katy perry/justin bieber/whatever all those other gimmick bands cover on those fearless comps.

Jesse Malin Goes Pop, Volume 1! Kind of like what the former lead singer from Zebrahead did. Holy fuck, was that atrocious...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MTZ61wtCeFM/S6fqJezNmVI/AAAAAAAADbA/FpLgx7gs8jQ/s200/Justin+Mauriello+-+Justin+Sings+The+Hits+-+2010.jpg

[AP_Punk]

:lol:

[prefix-core]

Dude. Seriously. It's fucking laughable. Imagine the singer from Zebrahead singing over a bunch of karaoke tracks and you know what this album sounds like.

It's not even like he picked songs that influenced him. No. Lady Gaga, A-HA, that one song about the stuff and the things, fuckin' Toto...

[AP_Punk]

performs with billy joe armstrong and tommy stinson! (http://sideonedummy.com/jesse-malin-performs-with-bille-joe-armstrong-and-tommy-stinson)

[prefix-core]

performs with billy joe armstrong and tommy stinson! (http://sideonedummy.com/jesse-malin-performs-with-bille-joe-armstrong-and-tommy-stinson)

I like it, I like it!

[AP_Punk]

http://sideonedummy.com/music-video-for-jesse-malins-song-disco-ghetto-premiers-on-rolling-stone

[PerfectChaos337]

I miss D*Generation =-(. Glad they're doing a handful of shows in the fall though. Jesse Malin is the man. Can't really get into his solo work though.