In case you’re wondering, I’m referring to the Cool Tour. Given the other tours happening this summer, Thrash and Burn, Over the Limit, Scream the Prayer, Summer Slaughter, Mayhem Festival, you have to admit “Cool Tour” doesn’t really have the same ring to it. Still, since we reviewed albums from five out of the eight bands playing and I had never seen any of them live, it felt like a great opportunity.
The show lineup was as follows: War of Ages, Cancer Bats, Architects, The Acacia Strain, Blessthefall, Between the Buried and Me, Underoath and As I Lay Dying. The stop we attended was at the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Unlike a lot of sites I’ve read that commented on the tour, we got there early enough to see the entire show – at 3:30 p.m. on a Wednesday (which also happened to be my 29th birthday). I realized a few things–
1. I hate emo hair and skinny jeans. And dudes who look like chicks. Oh yeah, and tank tops. But more specifically, anyone who looks like the dude in the photo on the left.
2. I know I’m getting old when I’m at a show and all I can do is complain about seeing the underwear of most everyone on stage.
3. The Acacia Strain really are angry and miserable (which I knew already). And not great live – at all. Vince stomps around like a caveman on stage. Or maybe he just has extremely heavy feet. I can’t be sure.
4. When I grow up, I want to have hair like Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats. Also, he could stand to eat a cheeseburger or two. I talked to him for a few minutes though, and he was a super nice guy.
5. Fourteen year old kids have no business punch dancing and picking up change at a metal show. What do they even know about old school hardcore anyway?
6. Never – under any circumstances – should anyone purposely put their hair IN their face. Talking to you Beau from Blessthefall.
7. Somehow Zach Galifianakis has found time in his busy film career to play guitar for Underoath.
8. Scene kids think Tool is for “old people.” I say this because I heard a kid behind me say “Wow, look at how different everybody here is. I’ll bet we’ll even see some old dudes wearing Tool shirts.” They probably tweeted that same thing with a “OMG” and “LOL” added.
9. If I didn’t know better, I would have thought Between the Buried and Me were some glorified jam band with one song that is 30 minutes long. But I suppose I know better.
10. Zakk Wylde is looking a bit different these days. Lay off the beer, Zakk. And when did he jump ship from Ozzy’s band to Cancer Bats?
In all seriousness though, the show was pretty fun. Here’s my brief recap–
War of Ages are a great band that either had an off night or just sound terrible live, which was unfortunate because I was looking forward to seeing them.
Cancer Bats were good. Their vocalist, Liam Cormier (you know, the one with the hair), has incredible energy on stage. I cannot say the same for their guitarist, Scott Middleton. The crowd basically had no idea who they were though. They’re are a band who are extremely underrated!
Honestly, I just wasn’t into Architects at all. Maybe it’s because I’ve never really listened to their music, but I suppose their performance was fine considering.
The Acacia Strain. Wow, I cannot even begin to explain the amount of hype from my fellow writers about this band and their live show. And boy, was I disappointed. I’ve seen a ton of bands live over the years, and they would honestly be among the worst. Maybe it was just an off night for them.
Blessthefall were actually decent, though I fully expected to hate them. I hate when guys sing like girls, but these guys used an 808 so much that it drowned out most of the girl singing. Sweet!
Between the Buried and Me – God, it could not have ended soon enough. People love this band and I just don’t get it. Maybe it’s because they’re “progressive” (a.k.a. different) but I don’t like my metal to be interlaced with jazz at random, inopportune times. Next!
Underoath was the first band that fully impressed me. Let me reiterate – I don’t like bands that have guys singing like girls. But I really have to hand it to these guys, because they put on an incredible show. I was not disappointed at all, and have a massive amount of respect for them now.
As I Lay Dying were brutal! They put on a great show, which is precisely what I expected from them.
I realize some of you will read this and think “Are you kidding me? You didn’t like The Acacia Strain or BTBAM, but thought Blessthefall were decent and loved Underoath?” Yes, that’s precisely what I’m telling you – not because of musical style, but purely based on their performances. Coincidentally, tonight (August 1st) is the last stop of the tour, so if you didn’t see it, you can’t say I’m wrong. Sucks to be you.
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August 2nd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I see how it is. You seek to surpass my concert post by putting funny pictures in yours. Well my friend, you just wait. My next one will be off the heezay. And yes, I can say that.
Oh and cool post, Jen. Good job.
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Jen replied:
August 2nd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
No, I only did that because I didn't have much to say with the exception of my joking complaints. We're going to start featuring blog posts now, so if you need help next time adding images, let me know.
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August 2nd, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Between the Buried and Me >>> all the rest.
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Jen replied:
August 2nd, 2010 at 5:44 pm
haha Well, to each their own. I don't get the fascination with them. It's a disjointed mess. But I will say this – their guitarist is fantastic!
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Nitrohippie replied:
August 2nd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I was impressed with them when I first discovered 'Alaska' (first BTBAM album I bought) at my local Wal-Mart. However, I have all their albums now and have seen them live a few times, and I have to agree with Jen a bit here. BTBAM get stale after awhile. They just didn't progress like they should have. I figured the disjointed qualities of their music would disappear as they grew, but I was wrong. It kind of got worse. I love progressive music (whatever 'progressive' even means), but there is a tendency in bands that consider themselves progressive to overindulge in a lot of fluff that doesn't make their music any better. I don't think I'll ever see them live anymore until they decide to do something original again. In my opinion, they've just gotten lazy, which unfortunately happens to a lot of metal bands nowadays.
Too bad about War of Ages, though. I really like them and still haven't seen them live yet. I hope they were just having a bad day or something. Oh well, live shows are never perfect or consistent.
Nice post, Jen
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August 2nd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Between The Buried And Me is just one of those bands you have to listen to a few times before you really like them. I strongly disliked them until I listened to "The Silent Circus" through a few times. Been in love ever since, years.<333
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August 2nd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Yeah man. I agree. Anyway, greets from Brazil
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August 2nd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I thought this was awesome, thanks for sharing Jen.
I always thought that The Acacia Strain was overrated, especially after their newest album (which I was really disappointed in).
As for War of Ages, I saw them with Demon Hunter and AILD a few months back, and they were great, so it must have been an off night.
I don't like Blessthefall's new music, their old stuff was much better. Their live show has great energy, but their fans are TERRIBLE. Damn scene music…
BTBAM ARE overrated. I've never liked them, and I doubt I will. I've never bought into the fad of "sounding different just to sound different makes us SUPER COOL." Meh.
AILD are awesome, nuff said.
I've never seen Underoath, but I've heard they put on a good show, although I don't care for their new music.
The other two bands I've never listened to or heard of, so I can't comment.
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Jen replied:
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I've since tried listening to Underoath and still don't like it much at all. But I still say their live show was fantastic.
And since you said you've never heard of them–
Architects – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0wxgZo3bgE
Oh, and Cancer Bats – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrlPuveLAAw and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2j-xR_wSAQ
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Daryn St. Pierre replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I'm not a fan of Underoath either but I've heard the same thing over and over: they put on an amazing show. I think the original vocalist and one other member of the band are from Ocala (where I work). My friend said he went to school with one of the guys.
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August 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Well written and I enjoyed reading this, BUT Between the Buried and Me hate is absolutely unwarranted when there are so many bands with far less talent then them getting so much more love. Honestly every member has extraordinary ability and anyone who appreciates talent in metal usually can see what they're trying to accomplish with their music.
They're not trying to sound different just for the sake of sounding different. Their cut-and-paste style has been a staple of their music since they formed, and they've stayed true to that style. It's not a fad or a gimmick any more than any of the nuances found in any generic style of metal. And math-core bands such as The Dillinger Escape Plan or Sikth practice the same thing which random jazz interludes and elements of other genres as well.
Besides that, if all you've heard are a couple of songs from them here and there, which is probably the case, then you don't really know Between the Buried and Me at all. Their albums are best listened to from start to finish as every song brings something different to the table while exploring the sound they've constructed.
It's fine if you don't like the style, it's out there in terms of what music is these days. But they're not overrated at all. Every member is just amazing at what they do. Dan Briggs = godly bass, Blake Richardson is one of the most underrated drummers in metal, nobody sweeps better than Paul Waggoner and even their rhythm guitarist Dustie Waring is terrific.
I strongly suggest listening to them again if you really think they're overrated. Particularly Colors, from start to finish, as that's probably their best album.
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Dave replied:
August 2nd, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Amen to that.
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Jen replied:
August 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I wouldn't really say I "hated" on BTBAM. I don't really like mathcore bands either. I'm not saying they're not talented. They're just not my thing. No big deal.
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Tim replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:35 am
They aren't Metalcore. They are progressive. I would highly advise sitting down and listening to the whole Great Misdirect album.
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 am
I never said metalcore; I said mathcore. And I wasn't talking about BTBAM. I was responding specifically to Charlie's statement: "And math-core bands such as The Dillinger Escape Plan or Sikth practice the same thing which random jazz interludes and elements of other genres as well."
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Matt replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 12:49 am
I was about to say the SAME thing!!! When did people stop paying attention??? The conversation isn't that hard to follow.
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Lee Tran replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I realize BTBAM are super, super talented, but I just can't get into their music, for the same reason I can't get into The Faceless. It seems they're focusing so much on making a "different" and "technical" album that songwriting and putting heart into their music takes a backseat, don't get me wrong, I listen to BTBAM, I just don't especially love it.
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charlie replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 4:32 pm
It's fine if it's not your style. That's completely understandable and it makes sense that you're not into mathcore either. I'm just pointing out why BtBAM has a strong following and that their music is a lot more complex and thought provoking then most other metal acts. I would say that they DO have the heart, but there is a lot going on with their music and it takes a few listens to understand it. The message behind their music is subtle and intricate, their latest album "The Great Misdirect" for instance dealing entirely with the way the human mind thinks and reacts. That album took me the longest to get into but once I understood what they were doing it blew my mind.
Songwriting and heart doesn't take a backseat with these guys. The song structures are complex because that's how these guys envision their music. Like with Colors, every song represents a different end of the spectrum and the emotions associated with those colors.
I only say these things because I used to dislike this band. When Colors came out I thought the same exact thing that you guys are saying. They're trying too hard to be overly elaborate and trying to do too much. Once I got that mentality going I was ready to completely write them off as a gimmick. But after watching the Mordecai music video again and being completely thrown off by the tempo changes and EPIC EPIC EPIC ending to the song, I decided to give Colors another a shot. And I realized that they'd gone completely over my head the first time and they were indeed more that meets the eye.
I have to say, probably the one track that got to me the most was White Walls. If any of you guys ever want to give them another chance, listen to that track from start to finish.
Anyways, that's my little shpeal on that.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 am
I don't like the tour name either. But I went to the Hollywood show on Saturday and I have to disagree with you on a few things. War of Ages was pretty good actually, you must have seen them on an off night. I wish they would have played some more new songs. I wasn't really digging Cancer Bats, I did not understand the type of music they were playing. The singer did try his best albeit the crowd still did not dig it. Architects were lame. But Acacia Strain?????? They were pretty awesome I thought. But thats just me. They were one of those bands that scare the emo kids you hate so much. ha ha. (Btw, did he give that whole I'm the most miserable person in the world speech? And did he demand the crowd to raise their middle fingers in the air and say "F" the world! haha that was hilarious. Blessthefall were decent enough. I don't know how you can't get into BTBAM. They are so fun to watch and so talented. Underoath were good enough but As I Lay Dying were the icing on the cake. Good observations for a good tour (with a bad name).
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 10:12 am
Oh yeah… "I am a miserable human being!" You don't say? haha
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August 3rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
I went to the show with Jennifer and here are my 2 cents…
War Of Ages: Love em' but they were extremely sloppy live. When I see a live show, I want the band to be tight and on point. Maybe is was an off night I’m not sure, but they were a mess. From what I saw that night, they have a lot left to be desired live.
Cancer Bats: Great band that made a great new record. Crowd totally didn't get into them and their stage presence (besides Liam) was as stale as an eight day old donut. Decent sound, nothing overpowering but definitely in the zone.
Architects: Pretty good sound, but dull as a bag of hammers. Sorry, but I've heard this style done a million times over and done a million times better. Sorry, but blech!
The Acacia Strain: I have never been a fan of this band and probably won't ever be. With that being said, I do believe that Wormwood is a killer cd from top to bottom. Live, I've seen bands like this throughout my many years…especially when I traveled to Boston. Great crowd interaction, but sound wise, they just felt like another bottom heavy, chug, chug , chug Northeastern band.
Blessthefall: Great energy and BIG sound with the subtle use of the 808. I could not stand that the singer kept putting his hair in his face during the show. Friggin' RETARDED! Not a fan of their music, but they were solid overall live.
Between The Buried and Me: Wow, these NC boys are talented. With that being said, talent does not make you write great songs. They were tight and brutal, never grabbing mine or the crowds attention. They have their loyal fans and that's cool for them…but I'm not one of ‘em.
Underoath: I think this band is one of the THE MOST OVERRATED bands in christian music today. I have never owned and probably will never own a cd by these guys. But, I do have to say, they put on an incredible show full of life and blistering energy. In the end, Underoath’s live show 1 – their albums 0 *insert fart noise.
As I Lay Dying: Been a fan since the early days. I have seen them evolve over the many years now being quite different from their humble beginnings. Great sound, very tight and to the point. No time for screwing around, just lean mean and in your face. I would have liked more crowd interaction and less robotic like stage presence with everything feeling scripted. I'm going to see As I Lay Dying, not Slayer (don't even get started on Slayer rants because you won't change my mind on those overrated tired old sea hags)
All in all it was a blast. I/we look forward to bringing you guys more things like this in the future.
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
Couldn't have said it better myself!
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Lee Tran replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Get a room.
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 5:41 pm
We did even better than that – we got a house. HAHA
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Lee Tran replied:
August 4th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
WHOA…! I am impressed.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I agree completely with your assessment of BTBAM, and I've listened to them for years now. Clearly every member of the band is talented, but they just can't write a decent song to save their life. Their albums are just one big complex mess (but that's not to say that I don't like the genre, I just think that others pull it off much better. Sikth and The Arrusha Accord, for instance). They also suffer from a terrible case of unwarranted pretentiousness – read the lyrics to White Walls.
Cancer Bats are great. I've seem them live twice, and both times were fantastic.
I've always loved Architects, and I probably always will. They aren't terribly original, but they write some of the best rhythm oriented tech riffs in recent memory. I dig the vocals on Hollow Crown.
Unlike some here, I consider Underoath to be among the best metal bands playing today. I'm not much of a fan of They're Only Chasing Safety, but their past two albums are incredible. Spencer Chamberlain has grown to be one of the most dynamic and sincere vocalists I've ever listened to. Tim does interesting, though not needlessly technical things on guitar, and Aaron is finally out, which means no more whiny melodramatic clean singing. I appreciate their humility as well, and that they lack any trace of the ridiculous tough guy image so prominent in today's metal community.
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
"They also suffer from a terrible case of unwarranted pretentiousness…" Well, fantastic. No thank you. haha
When you say Tim of Underoath, don't you mean Zach Galifianakis?
And I'm excited to hear the new album considering there won't be any Aaron Gillespie singing on it. I think that's why I don't like any of the stuff I've heard from them. Take away the emo girl singing and I just might like it. I guess we'll see. 
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
I too am a huge Underoath fan. I think "They're Only Chasing Safety" and "Define The Great Line" set the standard for their genre, especially the former. "Define" is actually most likely in my top albums of all time. I think it's incredible. I HATED, however, their latest album. It's funny how even fans differentiate on what's good.
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charlie replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Obviously you didn't understand White Walls if you think it's pretentious. It's more complicated than what's given to you and the color represented by the track represents a need to separate, apprehension and other emotions. It's not a clear cut this is what we as a band believe type of thing. It's a concept that is explored by the track, as is done with a concept album which is what Colors is. Every track delves into another concept, which is why the songwriting is actually spectacular and easily flies over peoples heads because they look at BtBAM like they're any old metal band.
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Brian replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
charlie, I'm generally not one to start an argument, but to claim that one doesn't "understand" a song because one finds it pretentious is a bit ridiculous. It's not the topic of the lyrics that comes across as pretentious – it's the formulation and delivery. Unfortunately, at times BTBAM are the victim of the laughably high pedestal that their fans place them on. They're painfully aware of this, and I've heard Rogers make a few smartass remarks about it at several shows.
As far as Colors goes, its definitely a solid album. I listen to it occasionally, and generally enjoy the majority of it. That being said, it has some of the most self indulgent moments I've ever come across (the country-esque breakdown on Ants of the Sky, and the drawn out solo at the end White Walls, to name a few). Gimmicks like these never add any substance – they're simply novelties thrown in for the sake of variety, and variety for the sake of variety is the enemy of innovation.
@ Anthony – I think Define is their best album as well. Haha I do like Separation though, minus tracks 6 and 7. Though I liked Safety when I was 15 or 16, there are only a few tracks on that cd that I can make it through today. I've just never appreciated Aaron's vocals (his drum work is great, though).
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charlie replied:
August 4th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I don't see how that's ridiculous at all as that's the only reason I can think of that someone would call the song pretentious. Formulation and delivery? Wow, ok, that makes loads of sense /sarcasm. I'm not saying you have to like the song or the band in general, but honestly if you think song structure is capable of pretentiousness then you need to get off your high horse and stop finding idiotic reasons to hate a band or a song.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Heh, hardcore dancing. Not gonna lie, I love it >:)
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Nitrohippie replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Yikes… hardcore dancing :/
Hardcore dancing is one of the main reasons I hate going to these types of shows. I guess I'm getting older or something, but I freakin' hate getting punched and kicked for no reason by some little boy-girl in skinny jeans. I don't get it. It's selfish and disrespectful for someone like me who always goes… wait for it… TO SEE THE BANDS rather than to represent the "scene" and hit people. I mean, I've been to shows where a bunch of hardcore kids on the outskirts of the pit will ridicule another hardcore kid, going ape IN the pit, because he's doing it wrong. Are you freakin' kidding me!!?? How can you do it wrong? I'm sure there will be plenty of people out there who can explain to me the ins-and-outs of hardcore dancing, but to me that is about as stupid as trying to teach someone how to have a seizure properly. Pointless.
Sorry, guys. The rant is over. Call me whatever you want. Hardcore dancing just robs me of my love of live music.
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Nitrohippie replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
By the way… sorry, Lee. This rant wasn't directed solely at you. You can keep loving hardcore dancing, but I just cringe every time I hear those two words. I live in Buffalo and the scene here is really bad sometimes. Some of the shows I've been to around here in the past few years were nearly unbearable. I couldn't even enjoy the bands that I had gone to see. So, don't hate on me too much
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
See, I mosh at shows, but I don't "hardcore dance" for sure. Looks stupid to me, but it's not like I hate people who like it. Lol.
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Nitrohippie replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Nah, I don't hate people who like hardcore dancing. Did I say that? I don't think I did, but, anyway, I definitely don't hate those people. I just hate having to pay more attention to where those people's limbs are flying rather than watch a band that I really like perform. I have some friends who like to hardcore dance at shows and they are all very respectful about it. They get in the pit and do their thing, but they actually pay attention to the other people around them. They don't purposely try to hit people and get all territorial like a lot of these scene kids do. I just think you can express yourself, or get your frustrations out, and still respect other people. It's possible
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Daryn St. Pierre replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I haven't been to a show in a while because the scene kids always make the experience SUCK, but back in the day I used to go to a lot of punk and hardcore shows. Maybe it's just a change of times, scene or maybe it's just me and my age (29) but the shows I went to had a different pit. We moshed hard but it was unified. People made new friends, if someone fell, someone helped them up, etc. It seems like these days it's all about dancing. "YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!" How is that even possible? Is there honestly an instruction manual on it somewhere? I go to shows for the bands, not to get punched in the face by 22 lb Jeff and his emo haircut. Honestly, if you want to get laid out on the floor for the rest of the show, send an elbow into my face once and don't apologize for it. Been there, done that.
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Daryn,
So you know how Lee and I felt! Back in our day (haha), nobody danced in a pit. It was a bunch of pushing, shoving, and cramming together to the point where you felt like you couldn't breathe. People hate on nu-metal, but the pit at a Korn or Limp Bizkit show was INSANE. If a little kid tried to jump in there and hardcore dance, they'd likely get seriously hurt. Ahh, memories.
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
August 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
This is why I want to go see Korn sooo badly. I've heard their live show is amazing.
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Jen replied:
August 8th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
They are great live! At least they were six or seven years ago, but I haven't seen them since then.
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Nitrohippie replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Daryn, I am totally with you. It must be the age thing because I'm 29, too. I used to be a mosher, too, and that just makes a lot more sense to me. Probably because it was fun for everyone involved, and, most importantly, everyone was looking out for everyone else. I went with some friends to Cornerstone '06 and we made some great new friends in, of all places, the moshpit. But the actual old school moshpits there were few and far between, of course.
Let me know if you find that "instruction manual"
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Lee Tran replied:
August 4th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
When I Hardcore dance (I hate that term, let's refer to it as throwing down from here on out) I am conscious of where my limbs are flying, mostly because I'm 5 foot 2 and I know what it's like to get hit in the face. I don't claim that people "are doing it wrong", I think it's less about dancing and more about letting out aggression. I too cannot stand the stupid people in skinny jeans. I go to shows to see bands, but having played a (pretty crappy, I will admit) gig once I know what it's like to just see a crowd bobbing heads, and it doesn't get the band pumped at all. It's extremely boring and actually had a negative effect on the band I was playing with. At Sonshine, I did make a new friend in the dance pit though.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
There seems to be a ton of hype going about for BTBAM so I'm willing to give them a try. I like progressive but I think I have to be in the right mindset for it sometimes. It's a lot to take in and if you're preoccupied, you're just missing the point of it. My problem with progressive is a bit superficial but it also goes back to the mindset thing. If I'm listening to metal and there's a "jazz" style breakdown dividing things up, it will most likely kill the momentum for me. Of course if I'm zoning out and focusing on the music (that mindset thing again) I can most likely get more into it. I've only listened to a bit of their music and I appreciate the intricacies of it and the talent of the members is apparent, but I can see why it's an acquired taste. It's not something that one can just jump right into and expect to understand or like. It seems like they have a specific fanbase.
I'm listening to Selkies: The Endless Obsession right now. It has a whole lot of twists and turns in it. It's a lot to take in.
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Jen replied:
August 3rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Maybe I just don't like them because of my horribly short attention span. I have no patience for songs that are seven minutes long or more. I'm a busy woman. haha
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Gabriel Pio replied:
August 4th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
If the song is longer than 5 minutes, and doesn't keep catching my attention with something different or just plain GOOD, it doesn't stick. BtBAM doesn't have that much variation, especially when it comes vocal range(imo).
Frankly, jazz and country interludes and odd time signatures can only do so much for you.
But once again, my opinion. If other people dig it, that's coot with me.
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August 3rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Underoath doesnt sing like girls! i guess youve never listened to their records…. and you should really check out their album, cries of the past!!! a completely different underoath, but its so mind blowing!!! this reviewer would love it
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Jen replied:
August 8th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Well, Aaron didn't necessarily have a manly voice either. But don't misunderstand me, I have a lot of respect for him. I just don't like his voice.
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Person replied:
November 24th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
I lost a ton of respect for him, he LOOKS like a chick now. His voice was awful of Lost in the Sound of Separation and on the Almost’s stuff (especially the new stuff) he’s so whiny. His solo project is terrible too, if he’s going to write stuff that bad, he should get out of music.
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August 4th, 2010 at 4:05 am
Jen, you have great taste in women but not liking BTBAM? Shun.
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Jen replied:
August 4th, 2010 at 11:49 am
That sounds totally inappropriate to anyone who doesn't know what you're talking about. haha
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Luke Amos replied:
August 14th, 2010 at 2:58 am
It is inappropriate that you don't appreciate BTBAM for the awesomeness that they are!
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Jen replied:
August 14th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Blech. I only have a remote interest in them because of Shane Blay. But even he can't make me want to listen to them.
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August 11th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Hahaha.. I found this piece extremely funny.. Don't care much for any of the bands though..
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Jen replied:
August 14th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Thanks, faust!
Have you ever listened to Cancer Bats?
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November 24th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
I don’t care if you like BTF, I get why you don’t, but Beau does NOT try to sound like a girl. Also, I found Cancer bats to be extremely annoying and pretty poor performers. I guess Liam was decent but still, they I couldn’t wait for them to get off the stage. I hated Architects & TAS too. No musical talent or stage presence. AILD and WOA were great when I saw them. Not sure what was up when you saw WOA. Saw them more recently too and they were amazing. UO was great too but they still did some strange/annoying “Separation”-esque things. However, it was overall a great tour with a simple name.
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November 24th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Also about BTBAM. Their set was sooooooooooooooooo long but I do like them when I’m not having to stand there being crushed by several hundred sweaty, pushy dudes. They are very talented but I don’t like them simply because they are progressive; in fact, I hate most “progressive” bands. Whatever, to each his own. I get that you don’t like them, it took me quite a while to become interested.
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