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Archives for 2007

Plain White T’s Rock for Darfur

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The Plain White T‘s along with 30 other bands across the country will be part of “Rock for Darfur” in an effort to aid the United Nation’s effort in what’s said to be “the world’s greatest humanitarian crisis.” A portion of ticket sales from the Plain White T’s November 10th show in Bridgeport, CT will go directly to the cause. To see what you can do to help, find a concert near you to go to on November 10th. Go to myspace.com/rockfordarfur for more information.

Albums In Stores Tomorrow 10-30-07

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Here are some albums hitting stores tomorrow. Let us know which ones you’re picking up.

Saves The Day – Under The Boards
The Color Fred – Bend To Break
Armor For Sleep – Smile For Them
Avenged Sevenfold -Avenged Sevenfold
Thursday – Kill The House Lights CD/DVD
Taking Back Sunday – Notes From The Past
Autumn Offering – Fear Will Cast No Shadow
Say No More – What You Thought You Knew

The Fold – Secrets Keep You Sick

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Secrets Keep You Sick

Artist: The Fold
Album: Secrets Keep You Sick
Label: Tooth & Nail
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: May 22, 2007

Overall: 6.5
Music: 7.0
Lyrics: 8.0
Production: 7.5

“Let’s get to the point, let’s get to this condition…” is the chant that sharply echoes over power chords as the record begins and from this point on there is no looking back. Secrets Keep You Sick essentially serves as a sonic journal for frontman, Daniel Castady to chronicle the last few years of his life. The melodies and power behind each song simply grab a hold of you, and can only be described as compelling. The record as a whole is very emotionally charged, however not in a miserable-heartrending way.

The first half of the album is upbeat and more immediate, where the second half seems to gradually drag and become less memorable. Nevertheless, Secrets encompasses a certain brand of stirring alt-rock; that deserves to be pushed to the forefront. The Fold is vastly underrated, and it’s a shame that they remain relatively unknown. Thus, it’s no secret that this band deserves some much needed recognition; everyone should give this band and album a chance.

Recommend if you like: Heartfelt and uplifting rock music.

Track Listing
1. Medicine
2. Younger Than Our Years
3. Your Secrets Keep You Sick
4. New Skeptic
5. Faster Still
6. Closer
7. Down in Doubt and Living Without
8. Hey Rebekah
9. Catastrophe!
10. Beside You Now
11. Revisited