Allister Announce New Record

Wow. Haven’t heard this name in a long time!

 

So someone who knows music law:

Why can't they have their old versions for an album, but make a new album with them and it's okay?

 

Had no idea this band still existed tbh

 

They own the song (lyrics/music) but not the recording (masters) - that is generally held by whoever paid for them to record the album (presumably Drive Thru or whoever the hell they've sold the rights to - this is how Enjoy The Ride is able to release vinyl for albums without the artist approval).

They can re-record the song since they own the actual music, but can't release the original recordings as they appeared on the album.

 

I'm not 100 percent but I think the actual recording of the song is property of the previous record label but the lyrics and music is theirs so they are free to Rerecord it as many times as they like and then claim ownership of the new recording. The original record company won't let them use the original recordings because the band no longer works for them and they don't want the band to be able to sell it and the record company not get paid from it. Something like that.....

 

first senses fail, now this. Let's get the rest of the drive-thru crew! Maybe movie life will surprise us with 'gambling problem' rerecorded in prep for their upcoming tour.

 

Seriously a bunch of these bands should get together for a drive thru reunion tour

 

Last Stop Suburbia is pop punk gold

 

They did a good job of recreating the original

 

I was cringing at the thought of a new version of "Somewhere On Fullerton", but they nailed it and I enjoyed the one-take video.

This was always the most underrated Drive Thru band, will definitely listen. Weren't they just touring Japan for like 6 years?

 

Someone get The Starting Line on board and I'd pay way too much for it.

 

This album was the shit. But yeah they've been erased from my memory for a while until today.

 

I'm a huge fan of the little break towards the end with Scott. This is awesome.

 

Last Stop Suburbia is an all time DTR release.

 

lol I was thinking the same thing about be video, with those gutter balls in there this is definitely one take, I enjoyed it

 

Wow, I'm actually excited for this.

Bummed that we're only getting four new songs, but re-recording these old songs would in someways make them feel/seem new. Especially hearing what they did to Somewhere On Fullerton... Yeah, count me in.

 

This is awesome. Not a huge fan of the re-recorded vocals though.

 

I still love this band. I really do hope they play riot fest or an after-fest show while I'm in the area.

 

Checked this out. I really enjoyed the re-recording!

 

Dig. Allister, Fireside Bowl, Chicago, Fullerton....good times

 

Ooooh! I remember enjoying Allisters first two albums (3rd one barely remember) so this is pretty neat, haven’t heard them in years! Now Fenix*TX should follow suit but they never seem to get their act together :/

 

Holy shit yesssssssss so excited for this. Saw them open up for Finch's WIITB album release party at HOB Anaheim and then on Warped 2002... so happy they're back.

 

oh my middle school heart

 

Holy shit, I'm so down for this!! These guys were on constant rotation for me during high school. Kinda like this idea more than just a greatest hits compilation CD with a few new songs. Can always make my own playlist with the old songs if I ever want to. Can't wait to hear this whole album!