Comments on: Breathe Carolina – Hello Fascination http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2009/09/04/breathe-carolina-hello-fascination/ The latest on the indie, alternative, and rock music scene including news, music, contest, interviews, and more. Best described as your favorite place to find new bands. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:15:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Madi http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2009/09/04/breathe-carolina-hello-fascination/comment-page-1/#comment-32524 Madi Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:02:38 +0000 http://www.drivenfaroff.com/?p=7810#comment-32524 I personally think Breathe Carolina's new album is fantastic. When I found out that they would be using actual instruments and taking up more of an electro-rock sound, I got scared that it wouldn't live up to 'It's Classy, Not Classic'. But this album nearly surpasses its predecessor. As for Kyle Even's screams, I think they're a nice, creative touch on the album. You wouldn't expect many electronic/synthpop bands to have screamers, although it's a popular thing to do nowadays. Breathe Carolina, although fitting into this trend, has their own unique sound which I highly approve of. Dance music and screamo music are my two favorite types of music--when BC brings it together, what you get is awesome beyond description. I personally think Breathe Carolina’s new album is fantastic. When I found out that they would be using actual instruments and taking up more of an electro-rock sound, I got scared that it wouldn’t live up to ‘It’s Classy, Not Classic’. But this album nearly surpasses its predecessor.
As for Kyle Even’s screams, I think they’re a nice, creative touch on the album. You wouldn’t expect many electronic/synthpop bands to have screamers, although it’s a popular thing to do nowadays. Breathe Carolina, although fitting into this trend, has their own unique sound which I highly approve of. Dance music and screamo music are my two favorite types of music–when BC brings it together, what you get is awesome beyond description.

]]> By: Bob http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2009/09/04/breathe-carolina-hello-fascination/comment-page-1/#comment-32433 Bob Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:12:35 +0000 http://www.drivenfaroff.com/?p=7810#comment-32433 I think your take on the band's direction is based on a stereotypical basis. Generally screaming bands tend to take a melodramatic, sorrowful approach to their music. I applaud Breathe Carolina for bucking the trend. Their ability to perceive and incorporate a screamo based influence with catchy hooks makes them among some of the only bands to successfully blend such alternate styles. I do agree that sometimes the screaming can detract from the overall tone of the song, which is a shame because the singing is quite good. I also submit to ur point that the band could do anything given the time. I do not think that they should be in a hurry to change their sound though. This could alienate their fan base. In the end we should not draw general conclusions based on their work. Like a piece of art, every songs tells a different story to different individuals. All we can do is trust the artists and for me this album is up there with many of my favorites. Good job boys, keep it up. I think your take on the band’s direction is based on a stereotypical basis. Generally screaming bands tend to take a melodramatic, sorrowful approach to their music. I applaud Breathe Carolina for bucking the trend. Their ability to perceive and incorporate a screamo based influence with catchy hooks makes them among some of the only bands to successfully blend such alternate styles.

I do agree that sometimes the screaming can detract from the overall tone of the song, which is a shame because the singing is quite good. I also submit to ur point that the band could do anything given the time. I do not think that they should be in a hurry to change their sound though. This could alienate their fan base. In the end we should not draw general conclusions based on their work. Like a piece of art, every songs tells a different story to different individuals. All we can do is trust the artists and for me this album is up there with many of my favorites. Good job boys, keep it up.

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