I really enjoyed doing this last time so, I figured I would throw down on the bands that added me since my last installment. Before I jump into the filthy pool, I really feel it is necessary that I discuss Pandora radio. If you have never used Pandora radio, I suggest that you do. It's cool for finding new music. However, if you type in Pink Floyd, they play Led Zepplin. Yuck. If you type in Modest Mouse, they play the Postal Service. Damn, that doesn't even make sense. If you type in Mount Eerie, they play a lot of really weird hippy shit. That's just depressing, right? Right. Still, I suggest giving Pandora a try it's definitely not the worst website on Earth. www.pandora.com
Okay, let's begin...
1. All's Quiet
Don't know where they're from.
Don't know their "genre"
Pressing play...
Oh fuck. "Southern hardcore" is the label I would toss on these dastard bastards. Think Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and wish you didn't know who they are. The bass drum sounds like a slowed taser. There is absolutely no depth to the kick drum it sounds like automated bullshit. Worse, there's a little break in the song "Directionary" with uber-gay singing. This is absolutely terrible. OH A BREAKDOWN!!!! I didn't see that coming... I didn't have much before but, I now have NO faith in humanity. I hope there is some validity to this whole 2012 thing. I have to turn this off now before my freshly shaven testicles fall off.
If you care to hear this nonsense, please visit www.myspace.com/allsquiet
2. Truth About Vegas
West Palm Beach, FL
Pop Punk/Rock
Fitting opening guitar riff and rhythm for their genre. Very pop punk and the next five seconds will make or break them...These guys are V neck wearing pussies. Moving along.
www.myspace.com/truthaboutvegas
3. Jojo Taterhead Revival
Greenville, SC
Ska/Reggae/Roots Music
Judging by their name and genre, I assume that I am going to hate this. I'm a 'judge a book by it's cover' type of guy. At any rate, first song: Pirate Anthem. Jesus. Definitely ska, really slow ska. They call that reggae, I think. " I want to a pirate. Heyyyyyy!" Give me a fucking break. I could be playing Modern Warfare 2 right now...In fact I'm going to go ahead and skip these guys and their pseudo-political lyrics.
www.myspace.com/jojotaterheadrevival
4. At Sixes and Sevens
Pelion, Wherever the hell that is
Metal/Hardcore/Progressive
www.myspace.com/thevoiceofsanity
I officially think that the words "hardcore" and "progressive" have no place next to each other. First guitar sounds like As I Lay Dying has been listening to a little too much death metal. The kick drum sounds too much like a fucking taser, what's the deal with that shit?!? No vocals, that's a plus. Avenged Sevenfold had gay sex with I Killed the Prom Queen and this was the result. It's like AIDS but without the "catchy" factor. Boring, boring, boring music. There isn't an ounce of "progressive" to this. They obviously used a drum machine...from 1984. I hate to sound all Simon what's his face from American Idol but this is hideous music.
5. Pound for Pound
Springfield, IL
Hardcore/Metal/Punk
I miss the days when metal kids hated punk kids. I miss their cute little fights at shows. I miss the genres doing their best not to mix. Still, I must give this a chance because, I have a feeling no one else will. "Depression" Black Flag cover. This is the only shot you guys have. If this sucks, you're fucked. Okay, the lead singer sounds like the cookie monster. This is bad. Real bad. Fuck Pound for Pound.
www.myspace.com/poundforpound217
6. TURNOVER
Virginia Beach, VA
Pop Punk
A lot of pop punk bands try to add me. Either pop punk is coming back with the fierceness or I just attract this kind of shit. "Sleepless Nights" I am hooked thus far...waiting on the vocals and the verse. Holy shit! I wouldn't really call this pop punk but I love it! Kind of has a Saves the Day feel mixed with Hot Water Music. Though it's not the most amazing music I have ever heard, in comparison to the other bands above...this is heaven. I don't want to ruin this with a long, pointless review. If "pop punk" is your thing and you like a little class in your music...these are the guys to see. Listen to TURNOVER!
www.myspace.com/turnoverva
Wow, I can't believe that was all! I'm already contemplating my next entry and let's put it this way, if you like conspiracy theories and things of that nature...you're going to dig it.
Your friend,
DHAGZ
