Alexisonfire Band • Page 6

prime example:

the "red stained eyes" part is SO good here which is why I remember a video from 10 years ago of a show I didn't even go to

 

What I love most about the first two albums is the crazy/weird instrumentation they had going on. Who else in this scene was really pulling off songs with 2 minute long intros?! Plus, that duality between George's screams and Dallas's angelic voice is perfect. Throwing in Wade every now and then is a luxury pretty much no other band has.

Watch Out! is probably my favorite because it perfectly blends that weird instrumental and chaotic side with the melodic side.

 

The long intros (and fucking sometimes wildly bizarre lyrics) is what makes that album my favorite. The intro to Polaroids is still one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

What was really cool is that on the S/T they're literally singing 2 different songs in 1. 99% of other bands just followed the scream verse-sing chorus-scream verse-sing chorus formula and AOF did not give a fuck.

 

Polaroids is one of their very best. They very underrated band lyrically for sure. George really knows how to tell a story in my opinion. I feel like they can pull off any subject matter in their lyrics too. Like, how many bands could write a song about a freaking go karting and make it work?!

 

Crisis>Watch Out!>S/T> OC/YC

 

I sure hope so!

 

Went to listen to these guys today and before I knew it I had listened to... everything. These guys are truly an amazing band and need to return pls

 

Anyone from the UK? It's your lucky day.

 

George Petit is on the blink 155 podcast this week and it’s a hoot

 

First show of 4 in Toronto is tonight. Lemme know if anyone is going!

 

So jealous of anyone going to these shows

 

Setlist according to setlist.fm:

1. Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints
2. This Could Be Anywhere in the World
   (Written 'Bitches' on the setlist)
3. Old Crows
4. We Are the Sound
5. Waterwings (and Other Poolside Fashion Faux Pas)
6. Boiled Frogs
7. Rough Hands
8. Crisis
9. Mailbox Arson
10. .44 Caliber Love Letter
11. Dog's Blood
12. Accept Crime
13. Young Cardinals
14. The Northern
15. Pulmonary Archery
16. Accidents
17. Happiness by the Kilowatt

 

I am going tomorrow!

 

Truly. Maybe I will get to see them one day.

Have a blast!

 

Been on a huge AOF kick lately. They blend melody, calmness, aggression, ambiance, wall-of-sound.... better than about any other band I know. If you listen to Old Crows / Young Cardnials on a good system/headphones with a good lowend man it really rips. Headed for the Sun really kicks you in the teeth.

They need to pull a Underoath and announce something.

 

I would be so happy to get a new AOF album.

 

Yeah the time seems right for some new AOF.

 

I would say it's unlikely this year. Dallas just started recording City and Colour album 6.

 

Yeah i saw that. Total wishful thinking. Ep or even just one new song would be nice tho.

 

I fucking miss this band so much. Spent my whole afternoon slamming beers and watching live videos. I hope they announce a US date sometime soon.

 

Been listening to crisis a lot, god damn what an album

 

Crisis is perfect

 

Crisis IS perfect and it's their 3rd best record.

When I was younger I really disliked the title track and especially "You Burn First". Love them both now.

 

This set is absurdly good. The energy is unbelieveable. This band can PLAY their instruments.

 

Interestingly enough there’s a bridge on the new Hawthorne heights album that sounds exactly like AOF. did a double take.