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Elder Lightning · Jun 13, 2018

Nate_Johnson said:

That’s not the review.

I figured, but that’s where your link sent me

Nate_Johnson · Jun 13, 2018

KidLightning said:

I figured, but that’s where your link sent me

You can find it if you go to the thread. I tried.

Colin Your Enthusiasm · Jun 13, 2018

@KidLightning, @Nate_Johnson also got a nice shoutout from the band on fb here's his review:

Nate_Johnson · Jun 13, 2018

Colin Your Enthusiasm said:

@KidLightning, @Nate_Johnson also got a nice shoutout from the band on fb here's his review:

I was actually just going to say you can see it on Facebook.

Elder Lightning · Jun 13, 2018

Nate_Johnson said:

You can find it if you go to the thread. I tried.

Colin Your Enthusiasm said:

@KidLightning, @Nate_Johnson also got a nice shoutout from the band on fb here's his review:

Nate_Johnson said:

I was actually just going to say you can see it on Facebook.

I found it in the CMCS thread and it sounds up my alley. I’ll add it to my list, but I’m still catching up from the last 6 weeks.

ComedownMachine · Jun 13, 2018

KidLightning said:

I found it in the CMCS thread and it sounds up my alley. I’ll add it to my list, but I’m still catching up from the last 6 weeks.

I’m just glad that you can still listen to music in the retirement home

circasurviver · Jun 13, 2018

KidLightning said:

Not much of a review:

Nate_Johnson said:

@edisnfg and I traded and the first recommendation he gave me is:

Emecia: Familiar Spirits (2018)

Emecia is a band from Adelaide, Australia and this is their first official full length after releasing their debut EP in 2013. Bare with me as I try to describe the band as they incorporate so many different sounds. Imagine a band if you will that musically blends the chaotic sounds of Every Time I Die and Glassjaw but at the same time incorporate an early 2000's post hardcore/melodic hardcore sound. Vocally, lead singer Scott Middlin, has a very dynamic range and brings to mind a mix of Bert McCraken and Brendan Yates of Turnstile. This may be a turn off for some people at first but it works really well for style of music and goes along with the energy they emit, even on a record, I can only imagine their live show.

There is not a moment of downtime on this album and right from the moment you hit play, you will get hit with riffs for days. Despite being a more DIY record, the recording on this is fantastic and you can hear everything so clearly. This becomes very clear on songs where they really slow things down and bring in more melodic sections with the inclusion of a piano on the title track.

Lyrically, this album hits close to home for me and goes through the whole cascade of emotions one feels when they are faced with tragedy. Upon reading the lyrics on their Band Camp page, there just seemed to be so much pain, depression and attempting to rise from the ashes of your past. I decided to reach out to the band to let them know how impressed I was with the record and if they could shed any light on the topics. Low and behold, Scott wrote me back to let me know that the entire album revolves around his diagnosis of cancer and the depression he went through. He further elaborated that he had a 22CM Chondrosarcoma in his hamstring but he is happy to report that he is cancer free and a fellow survivor. It was a really touching moment and I cannot express my condolences enough to those that have lost a loved one to this horrible disease.

His lyrics are so heartfelt and poetic. Look no further than the song E.I.I.K.U:

"Now is your chance, prove yourself
Bleed now for what you love
Now is your chance, prove yourself
Crooked hearts pump this blood

What goes around, comes around
Wake up before you hit the ground
What goes around, comes around
Don’t hit the ground

Question everything the world has ever shown you
Before you swallow every single mouthful
Question everything the world has ever shown you
Before you swallow every single mouthful

Just open up your mind
The fire's bright behind these eyes
Just open up your mind
The fire's bright behind, behind these eyes..."

As I said before, the band does not come up for air much and the album is packed from start to finish with so much energy and aggression, it's palpable. Like my recent review of the State Faults album, it is hard to break down each song as there is so much going on. I think a lot of people in this thread will absolutely fall in love with this record. I will say that the intro to the title track, Familiar Spirits, is just breath taking. It almost feels like a completely different band but fits so perfectly among the chaos that surrounds it.

I can safely say that this will go right into my top 10 list of the year and it makes it all the more real connecting with someone in the band and speaking to them directly. Definitely check this album out!

RIYL: Every Time I Die, Glassjaw, post-hardcore, melodic hardcore.

Favorite songs:
E.I.I.K.U.
Familiar Spirits
Phosphorescence
Victims

littlejohn · Jun 13, 2018

KidLightning said:

I know we were recently talking about rare and cool vinyl variants and I’m so glad I bought this one (thanks @littlejohn) it’s a /50 and poised to become a cult hit / collector’s item:

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Also, for anyone who is even remotely into heavy music, you need to check out this record and also read this:

Getting to Know The Armed, the Most Unknowable Band in Hardcore

Is this the one that I kept telling you to buy? Even though it was expensive.

circasurviver · Jun 13, 2018

@Larry David @bachna84 @littlejohn @KidLightning @Kingjohn_654 @Colby Searcy

Any big plans Sunday?

Mary V · Jun 13, 2018

Where has @Dog with a Blog been? Is he okay?

ComedownMachine · Jun 13, 2018

Mary V said:

Where has @Dog with a Blog been? Is he okay?

He might be on a wild sex bender because he was last on instagram 2 hours ago

Mary V · Jun 13, 2018

ComedownMachine said:

He might be on a wild sex bender because he was last on instagram 2 hours ago

Haha, I just messaged him on Instagram. Hopefully he doesn't give me too much information when he replies if that's the case

circasurviver · Jun 13, 2018

He’s like one of the four people I follow on there. I’m not even entirely sure how the instagram works. Did he post something?

ComedownMachine · Jun 13, 2018

circasurviver said:

He’s like one of the four people I follow on there. I’m not even entirely sure how the instagram works. Did he post something?

Do you have good WiFi in the retirement home?

If you look at DMs it says when the person was last online

bachna84 · Jun 14, 2018

circasurviver said:

@Larry David @bachna84 @littlejohn @KidLightning @Kingjohn_654 @Colby Searcy

Any big plans Sunday?

None here! Driving back from an out of state wedding.

You?

SamLevi11 · Jun 14, 2018

What albums are out tomorrow that I should check out?

I have State Champs, Culture Abuse and Petal.

Kingjohn_654 · Jun 14, 2018

circasurviver said:

@Larry David @bachna84 @littlejohn @KidLightning @Kingjohn_654 @Colby Searcy

Any big plans Sunday?

I sure hope not.

Elder Lightning · Jun 14, 2018

circasurviver said:

@Larry David @bachna84 @littlejohn @KidLightning @Kingjohn_654 @Colby Searcy

Any big plans Sunday?

Not really, just hanging out with my wife kids and maybe getting some takeout instead of cooking. You?

Elder Lightning · Jun 14, 2018

littlejohn said:

Is this the one that I kept telling you to buy? Even though it was expensive.

It was, but it seemed too cool and I really like the album. I paid for it via PayPal Credit so I can divvy up the payments over 6 months, interest free.

Elder Lightning · Jun 14, 2018

SamLevi11 said:

What albums are out tomorrow that I should check out?

I have State Champs, Culture Abuse and Petal.

The Gaslight Anthem (if that counts), Hoth, Mayday Parade, and Mike Shinoda.

And obviously yesterday isn’t tomorrow, but the Just Friends album that was dropped yesterday is a lot of fun:

Elder Lightning · Jun 14, 2018

ComedownMachine said:

I’m just glad that you can still listen to music in the retirement home

Wat?

teebs41 · Jun 14, 2018

I need petal

Larry David · Jun 14, 2018

KidLightning said:

I know we were recently talking about rare and cool vinyl variants and I’m so glad I bought this one (thanks @littlejohn) it’s a /50 and poised to become a cult hit / collector’s item:

View attachment 18540 View attachment 18541

Also, for anyone who is even remotely into heavy music, you need to check out this record and also read this:

Getting to Know The Armed, the Most Unknowable Band in Hardcore

Glad you ended up getting it! I remember you were on the fence!

bachna84 · Jun 14, 2018

KidLightning said:

The Gaslight Anthem (if that counts), Hoth, Mayday Parade, and Mike Shinoda.

And obviously yesterday isn’t tomorrow, but the Just Friends album that was dropped yesterday is a lot of fun:

What’s TGA putting out?

SamLevi11 · Jun 14, 2018

KidLightning said:

The Gaslight Anthem (if that counts), Hoth, Mayday Parade, and Mike Shinoda.

And obviously yesterday isn’t tomorrow, but the Just Friends album that was dropped yesterday is a lot of fun:

TGA is like demos of The 59 Sound right?

Mayday Parade I've honestly never been on board with other than Jamie All Over which is a certified banger.

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