kannibal Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Why? I mean, it's arguably (or not so) Frodus' best, and I totally get that Frodus could be someone's favourite band. So, yeah, makes sense that there are people out there that with this as their favourite album. Why? A couple of reasons, but the relevant one is Shelby is(was) a great screamer. Great. But he is a terrible singer, and his vocal melody lines are poor at times. And as interesting and unconventional as the songwriting is on this album, the vocal deficiencies are front and center, bringing the whole thing down. If you like it, cool, but it is interesting to me that someone finds this good enough for it to be their all time fav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Why? A couple of reasons, but the relevant one is Shelby is(was) a great screamer. Great. But he is a terrible singer, and his vocal melody lines are poor at times. And as interesting and unconventional as the songwriting is on this album, the vocal deficiencies are front and center, bringing the whole thing down. If you like it, cool, but it is interesting to me that someone finds this good enough for it to be their all time fav. I mean, that doesn't always matter. I definitely would put The Chariot and Frodus next to each other. The Chariot is many people's favourite band and Josh is NOT a good singer either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 To be fair, Josh almost never sings on The Chariot albums, and Shelby sings a lot on Weapons, more than any other Frodus album. Still great imho, even if the vocals are weak at times. I picked up an original pressing of this a while back for like $30, guess I was lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Why? A couple of reasons, but the relevant one is Shelby is(was) a great screamer. Great. But he is a terrible singer, and his vocal melody lines are poor at times. And as interesting and unconventional as the songwriting is on this album, the vocal deficiencies are front and center, bringing the whole thing down. If you like it, cool, but it is interesting to me that someone finds this good enough for it to be their all time fav. Dude, have you seen the shit other people on this forum like and openly rave about? Frodus is the least of our worries when we have Cute is What We Aim For, Marilyn Manson, and Taylor Swift threads on the main page. thepunkguy, throwgncpr, buddha4281 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This album is near perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtrCtyWx Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 This album is near perfect Still my favorite Frodus release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Yup, album rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Dude, have you seen the shit other people on this forum like and openly rave about? Frodus is the least of our worries when we have Cute is What We Aim For, Marilyn Manson, and Taylor Swift threads on the main page. I'm not passing any negative judgement on anybody that doesn't share my opinion, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to share my opinion, either. We're just discussing the album here, no hard feelings. I don't hate this album, or Frodus, I think F-Letter and CI are much better albums. I'm just surprised by the fav all time statement. As far as other stuff on the board, well, I'm surprised by a lot that pops up on the boards, from bands to boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 meh, Weapons is definitely my favorite Frodus album by far. different strokes. Regardless, I celebrate their entire catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyfoz Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 No longer a rumor. https://twitter.com/frodusescape/status/570093823906467840 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sweet. Glad it is coming out on Lovitt, as well. Label does it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoughtsky Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Great! Can't wait for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSmithers Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Clearly the poor guy who just bought my copy on discogs didn't see this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Frodus "And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea" Reissue Out 11/23 on Lovitt Records “The deflation of man makes for a sense of world and life far transcending the common bond that unites all men on earth. It is no accident that a human element appears so seldom at the center of the modern mandala, and so frequently a flower, a star, or the void itself. The center of gravity has shifted from consciousness toward the creative matrix where something new is in preparation.” - Erich Neumann, Art & Time Originally released in 2001, And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea was the final release by Northern Virginia-based “mech-core” trio, Frodus. Recorded in the summer of 1999 with Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studios, Weapons is a depiction of life in the late 20th century at the cusp of a major technological and lifestyle transition. It’s an album that documents the times, displaying within the music the undying human element that remains glowing amongst the constant hum of the world. Since the initial release, the album has continued to build a die-hard fan base, despite the group’s inactivity. Countless bands have named Frodus as influencers to their sound and the landscape of experimental hardcore music. In 2009 the band reformed to play select shows and even recorded a new 7" with Liam Wilson from Dillinger Escape Plan on bass. Now, after over 10 years out of print, Lovitt Records is reissuing Weapons on vinyl with expanded packaging, including original lyric sheets/journal entries and candid photos from that last year of Frodus. Tracklist: 1) Red Bull of Juarez 2) The Earth Isn't Humming 3) There Will Be No More Scum 4) Out-Circuit The Ending 5) Chiriacho Summit 6) Belgian Congo 7) The Awesome Machine 8) 6/99 9) Hull Crush Depth 10) Year of the Hex 11) Title Track no link yet but I am sure it's coming today or tomorrow or very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Dope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I am excite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha4281 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 this is one of my favorite post hardcore albums of all time. cant wait for the preorder to go upppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travman Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 This is already up for order. https://frodus.bandcamp.com/album/and-we-washed-our-weapons-in-the-sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 so where can you buy the black version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 /bought Wish they had some F-Letter in stock, slept on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Ordered. Pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctlydustin Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Ordered. Pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha4281 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 so where can you buy the black version? bandcamp says "Direct purchases will all receive colored vinyl. Retail stores will be stocked with black vinyl." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 bandcamp says "Direct purchases will all receive colored vinyl. Retail stores will be stocked with black vinyl." I saw that but with only 300 pressed of each, seems it might be more difficult to track down that black. I ordered a green to be on the safe side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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