Archive for January, 2006

Action Action – An Army of Shapes Between Wars

Action Action

Artist: Action Action
Album: An Army of Shapes Between Wars
Label: Victory
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: January 24, 2006

Overall: 7.9
Lyrics: 7.7
Music: 9.0
Production: 8.8

I loved The Reunion Show. “The Motion” remains one of my favorite EPs to date. I loved Count the Stars. “Never Be Taken Alive” is the soundtrack to a summer for me. I was devasted when both bands broke up. Then again, I was ecstatic when I heard remains of these bands would be forming a new band. “Don’t Cut Your Fabric to This Year’s Fashion” had some good songs on it, but let me down. There was a lot of boring stuff on that album. I can’t say the same for “An Army…”

Podcast Episode #9

Our 9th Podcast is now up for your listening pleasure.

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Music by:
The Prize Fight – “The Apartment”
I Voted For Kodos – “Never Go Home”
Welton – “The Part of Me That Starts With You”

Spitalfield Interview December 14th 2005

Spitalfield

I sat down with Mark from Spitalfield a long time ago..well..back in December. I’ve tried several times to get this interview up, but every time, something has gone wrong. Here it is, finally! Sorry it took so long, guys!!

Trevor: So how’s the tour going so far?(theAudition, Dropping Daylight, Plain White Ts)

Hawthorne Heights – If Only You Were Lonely

Hawthorne Heights

Artist: Hawthorne Heights
Album: If Only You Were Lonely
Label: Victory
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: February 28, 2006

Overall: 9.3
Music: 9.4
Lyrics: 9.4
Production: 9.2

Christopher Gutierrez – Industry Interview

Christopher Gutierrez

As part of our decision to try and expand our content a bit, I’ve interviewed Christopher Gutierrez. He has a new book called “On the Upswing of Life, Love, and Regret.” Trust me, this one’s worth reading.

Trevor: For those who don’t know who you are, could you please tell us a little about yourself?

Chris: My name is Christopher Gutierrez, I recently self-published a book called, “On the Upswing of Life, Love and Regret”. Most people know me as the dude “Hey Chris” from the Falloutboy song ‘Grenade Jumper’.

Podcast Episode #8

Our 8th Podcast is now up for your listening pleasure.

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Music by:
All Time Low – “The Girl’s A Straight Up Hustler”
The Skeptics – “Behind Closed Doors”
Medina Lake – “Now Or Never”

Podcast Episode #7

Our 7th Podcast is now up for downloading. This one has a special contest in it so be sure to listen for the details.

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Music By:
I’ll Beat You Up – “Mother Goose Medly”
Red Lipstick Letter – “Sympathy”
Lampwick – “Far Away”

Podcast Episode #6

Our 6th Podcast is now up for downloading. Katie joined me via Skype for this one. Don’t mind our rambling we recorded this late into the night and it was a good first shot at having a guest on the Podcast!

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Music By:
Southcott – “Sin City Your Bed Sheets, My Legacy”
The Victory Year – “You Will Never Have A Friend Again”
The Arrival – “Inside Of This”


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