GradedOnACurve

Solid band!

It even crazier that Nuclear Blast versions have been in retail stores for months.

I kinda miss these dumb threads.

Word is band had merch money taken from them at the Brooklyn show. No official statement, but I heard it secondhand. That's a bummer if true. I bought a T-shirt from them.

7 hours ago, mcpherson123 said:

No sweat! I figured I'd ask. But really, focus on being in the moment as much as possible. This band is so tight and energetic, its so cool to just watch and listen to them burn the place down.

Off the top of my head the setlist was largely the same, but some songs were arranged differently than the Chicago list. Would've been nice to hear Your Pearly Whites. Someone shouted it out and the opening notes were played but that was it.

They were so good and I know they have crazy energy, but is it normal for Steve's stage banter to be drunk/indecipherable? Regardless, the wife and I were in the front and took a bunch of video. There was only one crowd surfer the whole night...and it was Steve. Haha.

4 hours ago, mcpherson123 said:

If you can snatch a set list or just take note of the set somehow, that would be awesome but more than anything enjoy being in the moment. I was so ecstatic during the show. I just couldn't believe I was seeing them again after the '09 breakup. Plus they were absolutely on fire. Steve's performance was particularly noteworthy as he's the only band member who can really get away with any slop or drop off in the execution of his parts and has traditionally taken advantage of that at least more so toward the end of their first run as a band. He was seriously hitting the whole night on Thursday though. In many live shows he doesn't typically reach the pitch he has on the recordings but for most of the show he was performing at the same range as the recordings. It was killer.

I'll try my best to take notes but I'm actually pretty horrible at this type of stuff and funny enough rely on Setlist FM later even at shows that I attend. Haha. I'm going with a good friend maybe he might help out!

Seeing them tonight. Can't wait.

SST won't hand over the rights to anything ever.

2 hours ago, smailtronic said:

Interesting, I'm a big transit fan (and will still use it), but was 'warned' by a colleague in Toronto that the Montreal metro was weird and you had to know French to use it.

Nah its pretty easy I've used it before. Just use Google. I'm not sure how much you travelled internationally but its not very difficult with Google sans construction notices, then you need to use a translate feature.

Its not nearly as big of a system as NY or Chicago, and I'd bet most of what you want to see is Downtown anyway. Most Metro stops are there and its pretty walkable at points too especially Old Montreal. Whats also cool is the subway has rubber tires so its not as loud as other Metros and definitely has more European feel.

HOLY FUCK FUCKING FINALLY!

Aux 33 Tours is definitely your best bet. You'll spend a bunch of time there alone. Was up for Pouzza and spent well over an hour there.

As for non record store recs, definitely stop by Dirty Dogs. Montreal is my favorite city in North America outside of where I live (NYC) and Dirty Dogs is a pilgrimage for me and my wife.

I mean Mute Print came out almost 20 years ago. This album is a nice progression of a band that's aging. Not my favorite, but solid.

3 hours ago, thischarmingham said:

Ya gotta subscribe to that email list!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/1E0PKAU

Thanks!

I thought these were going up the same time as RSD Leftovers.

Only labels that use downloads should just use Bandcamp. The streaming app is so worth it and they made upgrades to include streaming queues and playlists. Plus you could still download.

This record is incredible. Best since Caution without question. Really needed this in my life right now.

Brooklyn Vegan link

https://shop.brooklynvegan.com/products/silent-majority-life-of-a-spector-limited-edition-white-banana-swirl-lp-only-300-made

7 hours ago, Derek™ said:

Quick update for your consideration: earlier this week, per one RRBG podcast – on Spotify, I read; haven't listened to verify for myself – Brian said that the first 2 albums will be pressed by Epitaph, late 2022.  Get comfy.  No mention of anything else being pressed from what I gather.

That makes sense since Epitaph bought Jade Tree's back catalog.

I listen to this album every summer. Still holds up. All-time great LP.

Can't get enough of this band. Can't wait for LP2 and to see them live at some point. Truly underrated treasure.

Mondaze - Late Bloom (Italian Shoegaze)

bandcamp.com/yum

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Posting in a Brand New thread.

Old Flings / Break Ups Split EP

bandcamp.com/yum

dcyn-kehp

6 hours ago, Streiti said:

New Soul Glo for pre-order

 

https://deathwishinc.com/collections/all/products/soul-glo-diaspora-problems

 

First song is damn good

Definitely slaps

Shit missed the Dead Tracks if it was up as well. I'll trade with anyone if they have extra.