And it has no relevance what-so-ever to this blog, but I thought I’d share.
I get to see Taking Back Sunday, on Sunday, which is in 4 days. I’m so excited, although I’m going all by myself which could be potentially dangerous walking to my car at night alone…oh well? Nothing bad will happen. I’m just stoked to see my old favorite band. Envy on the Coast will also be with TBS, as well as Anberlin. I’ve seen all these bands before, but I really liked Envy on the Coast. Anberlin is alright, just not really my thing. Dang, it’s gonna be a fun time.
I have one in my car. It’s a 92 Toyota Camry, top of the line, sun roof and all that nice top of the line stuff. I even have a ten disc CD changer in my trunk. So, here is where I complain. Every time I want to put a cd in or change one out, I have to open my trunk to do it. My trunk has a spring problem and always shuts on me. I mean it’s nice if I had 10 cds I always wanted to listen to, but I really do get sick of them. So I need to go to my trunk and change them out once in a while. So, then I discovered the tape deck iPod connecter. Put the tape in the tape player, connect the cord to your iPod and there ya go! But wait…what’s that ticking sound? OH YEAH, IT’S THE STUPID TAPE THING TICKING IN THE PLAYER. I can hear it over the music, it’s quite irritating. What am I to do, especially once my iPod has been dead for three weeks? Oh, I know, listen to the radio and all the catchy trashy rap songs i.e. I know you want me by Pitbull & Blame it by Jamie Fox. What is a girl to do about the music…
Filed under: Albums, Bands, Shows | Tags: adam lazzara, alternative press, altpress, ap, concerts, eddie reyes, fred macsherino, mark o'connell, matt fazzi, matt rubano, portland oregon, roseland, Shows, taking back sunday, tbs
I’m subscribed to a popular music magazine called Alternative Press Magazine. I’ve been getting AP for about two years now, and I’m always stoked to see who’s on the cover and what bands have articles in the next new issue. This months band was Taking Back Sunday! I’m so stoked. They were on the cover a couple years back and I still have that issue because I love to read that article still. TBS have been one of my favorite favorite bands since 6th grade. They are about to release a new album called ‘New Again’ and I’m excited because it’s been three years since their last one (Louder Now – 2006). They’ve lost a member, and gained a new one, and I’m so excited to hear how the music sounds and the differences between the previous three albums compared to ‘New Again.’ I’m going to see Taking Back Sunday on May 31st at the Roseland Theatre. I’m so excited, the last time I saw them was back in 2007 at the Crystal Ballroom. It was actually a cool show because you had to volunteer to get the ticket, didn’t have to pay a dime and at the same time you were helping the environment. We volunteered up on Terwilliger Curves in Portland and tore ivy off the trees. That was a fun experience. Anyway, I’m rambling. I love this band and I love this magazine. I’m so stoked for the 31st!
Filed under: Albums, Bands, Lyrics | Tags: acb, As Cities Burn, cody bonnette, Hell or high water, music, new album
I’ve recently purchased the new As Cities Burn album, Hell or High Water. I loved it the first time I played it through. There is a common theme throughout the album of struggle with faith and the pressures and expectations in society. One of my favorite songs is called ‘Made Too Pretty’ and there are a couple lines that I’d like to point out -
“And if there is one thing bigger than my head,
that’s the distance I’ve been mislead.”
&
“We don’t want a God we don’t see in ourselves don’t see we’re in need.”
Although I’m not one to believe in God or specify myself with a certain religion, I do agree to an extent with what Cody is saying in this song. We really forget about the people and things around us when we get caught up in ourselves and the ‘not so holy or humble’ parts of life. I just really enjoy this album a lot. ACB’s last album (Come Now Sleep) was more…loud I guess, in the sense that the guitars were a little heavier and there was more screaming. I was very pleased when I heard Hell or High Water. There is a good amount of everything all mixed together evenly. If you like a good heartfelt, soft/hard/alternative sound, I suggest checking out As Cities Burn.
