[shawnmalloy]

I'm really diggin this. It's getting harder and harder to find a solid melodic rock band that doesn't give in to the modern trends and gimmicks. Even better is that you're doing everything yourself, plus you're giving away your music for free. That's quite a statement.

[COLEMAN902]

Originally Posted by shawnmalloy

I'm really diggin this. It's getting harder and harder to find a solid melodic rock band that doesn't give in to the modern trends and gimmicks. Even better is that you're doing everything yourself, plus you're giving away your music for free. That's quite a statement.

Thanks so much, man! I agree - all the modern trends and gimmicks are getting old - and we're definitely trying to just be an honest rock band. We're also happy to give away the album for free - we're doing what we love to do, and we didn't have to pay anyone in the process. Hopefully it's a formula that works. Glad you're diggin it, and keep listening!

-Coleman

[cbaksa]

Originally Posted by shawnmalloy

I'm really diggin this. It's getting harder and harder to find a solid melodic rock band that doesn't give in to the modern trends and gimmicks. Even better is that you're doing everything yourself, plus you're giving away your music for free. That's quite a statement.

Thanks a lot man. That's one of the better compliments you could've given us.

[simonbelmont]

I agree.

[cbaksa]

Originally Posted by simonbelmont

I agree.

Well thank YOU too then. Haha.

[cbaksa]

Originally Posted by EverydayHeart

good stuff man.
you guys have some solid stuff there.
downloaded.

Originally Posted by p_fitty

just downloaded.. your stuff kills!

Originally Posted by bradsonemanband

downloading now. great stuff.

Originally Posted by Castaway01

Wow I'm enjoying this. Going to download it.

Originally Posted by kidchino08

This fucking rules. Will download tomorrow when I am on my laptop not the home computer. Really good guys. Keep it up

Originally Posted by TheSkyline

Dig this man! Downloading.

Originally Posted by fanberlinboy

Downloaded, but haven't had a chance to give it much of a listen. What I heard sounds very promising though.

Originally Posted by nssmusic

This is amazing. That you produced and mastered it yourselves makes it even more so. Great work guys!

Originally Posted by petrie182

sounds great man. definitely will be getting this

Originally Posted by Twin Cities Tan

yep

Originally Posted by mrperson13

Good stuff guys, on my first listen through and I'm really enjoying it. Amazing that you produced and mastered it on your own, good luck!

Originally Posted by Kbm600

I'll be downloading this and giving it a chance when I get home after school. Looking forward to it.

Originally Posted by kushdaily

sounds really good dude. we also record and produce everything ourselves. nice to see bands putting in the work. nice stuff

Originally Posted by uwillpanic

an orgasm for the ears...

Originally Posted by BrennanHickson

My personal favorite at the moment is "Don't Take Me Seriously." I'm really enjoying all of it, though.

Originally Posted by shawnmalloy

I'm really diggin this. It's getting harder and harder to find a solid melodic rock band that doesn't give in to the modern trends and gimmicks. Even better is that you're doing everything yourself, plus you're giving away your music for free. That's quite a statement.

Originally Posted by simonbelmont

I agree.

So I have a question for everyone...

When people find out I'm in a band, they always pose the inevitable "Oh, who do you guys sound like?" question. People don't realize that it's a terribly difficult question to answer. I never know how to respond -- so I'm asking you all. Do we sound like anyone in particular? Who do we remind you of?

[Stavie Steelo]

Downloading it right now, give some feedback when I'm done listening

[Stavie Steelo]

File won't download right and doesn't unzip have tried like 6 times now.

[cbaksa]

Originally Posted by Stavie Steelo

File won't download right and doesn't unzip have tried like 6 times now.

Hmmm...that's not cool.

Which format were you trying to download?

[cbaksa]

Originally Posted by Stavie Steelo

File won't download right and doesn't unzip have tried like 6 times now.

Go ahead and sample a few tracks on our myspace: http://www.myspace.com/acommonyear.

If you dig, let me know and we'll figure out a way to get you the album.

[Stavie Steelo]

Originally Posted by cbaksa

Go ahead and sample a few tracks on our myspace: http://www.myspace.com/acommonyear.

If you dig, let me know and we'll figure out a way to get you the album.

I got it to work, was trying the mp3 I just downloaded the smallest one I think the low AAC. My internet is running slow tonight I'm gonna try to get the higher quality files later on when it is running better. Sound good though so far especially for a self produced first album.

[cbaksa]

OK right on.

If you're running iTunes, the ALAC file is the highest quality, just for your reference.

Glad you're liking it so far. We'd love to hear what you think after a few spins.

[BrennanHickson]

Originally Posted by cbaksa

So I have a question for everyone...

When people find out I'm in a band, they always pose the inevitable "Oh, who do you guys sound like?" question. People don't realize that it's a terribly difficult question to answer. I never know how to respond -- so I'm asking you all. Do we sound like anyone in particular? Who do we remind you of?

I think you hit it straight on the head with Jimmy Eat World, Brand New, and Acceptance.

If you're in a good band, different songs will sound different. "Don't Take Me Seriously" (particularly the introduction) reminds me a lot of Brand New, whereas "Be Good, Be True" sounds more Acceptance-like. I think you're fine to continue with the bands you've chosen.

[cbaksa]

Originally Posted by BrennanHickson

I think you hit it straight on the head with Jimmy Eat World, Brand New, and Acceptance.

If you're in a good band, different songs will sound different. "Don't Take Me Seriously" (particularly the introduction) reminds me a lot of Brand New, whereas "Be Good, Be True" sounds more Acceptance-like. I think you're fine to continue with the bands you've chosen.

Dude -- right on for getting us posted on the news feed. That rocks.

[BrennanHickson]

Originally Posted by cbaksa

Dude -- right on for getting us posted on the news feed. That rocks.

Anytime. It's quickly become a recent favorite of mine.

And I forgot to mention earlier that the introduction and first verse of "A Final Word" remind me a lot of "Great Romances of the 20th Century" by Taking Back Sunday.