Get Over Yourself

Label - Red Leader

Release Date - 03/11/2008

Purchase - Interpunk

Rating - 1000000000000000000/10

RIYL - Small Brown Bike, Hot Water Music

 WOW…This record is beyond amazing. These guys really know what the fuck is up when it comes to making amazing music. Sometimes Things Just Disappear is the definition of what has been mostly missing in music for the past 10 years. It’s  almost too good to put into words.  Bands might as well not release anything else this year because this is sure to top my list in December. BUY THIS RECORD NOW.

Its hard to pull a few tracks i dig because I love the whole thing but here is a few:

 Eat Dinner, Bury The Dog, and Run

Our Ballads 

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Now playing: burn - melt-meta growth
via FoxyTunes

Label -Jump Start Records

Release Date - 08/14/2007

Purchase -Jump Start Records Online Store

Rating - 9/10

RIYL - Bear Vs. Shark, Silent Majority, Polar Bear Club

So since I was rocking my Jump Start hoodie today I felt that it seemed fitting to squeeze this review in. I try to keep my reviews short and sweet for two reasons, A) I might be at work and found 3 mins to blog and B) I am not the most prolific writer in the world.

Anyways

Jena Berlin is a 4 (sometimes 5) piece band hailing from the city of brotherly love Philly. They play a raw and rocking brand of post-hardcore. This record has all the elements in a rock record that i love, good production, awesome raw vocals, and perfectly crafted music. There is not one bad track on this album. I could break it down song by song for you but fuck that this record speaks for it self so go out and pick it up. They are on top of the wave of newer bands coming out now with a similar sound. This is an album that will not be leaving my stereo for a long time. Also if you ever get the chance to see them live do so, they are great live.

Also I am a big fan of Jump Start Records. Jeremy puts out some great records so when you stop by the site to pick up this record check out some of the other releases.

Here are a few track form Quo Vadimus:

Motion Sickness

Instruments

And Another Thing…

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Now playing: Far - Wear It So Well
via FoxyTunes

Sorry…I’m going to try and get something of substance up today (i have been swamped at work). So i saw this on some blog i read today, its pretty myspace survey ish but get to know me a bit better with some useless info.

4 Jobs I’ve Had
1) Online Marketing Manager
2) New Media Consultant
3) Roofer
4) Barista

4 Movies I’ve Watched Over and Over:
1) Happy Gilmore
2) House Party 2
3) Breakin’ 2
4) Superbad

4 Places I’ve Lived:
1) Brooklyn, NY
2) Huntington, NY
3) Newburgh, NY
4) Goshen, NY

4 Shows I Watch:
1) House
2) 30 Rock
3) The Office
4) Pressure Cook

4 Places I’ve Been:
1) Spain
2) Turks and Cacios
3) California
4) Bermuda

4 Things I Love to Eat:
1) Rice and Beans
2) Tostones
3) Steak
4) Swedish Fish

4 Places I’d Rather Be:
1) home (with my wonderful girlfriend)
2) snowboarding
3) record shopping
4) buying sneakers

Things I Look Forward to:
1) going home
2) the weekend
3) records coming in the mail
4) pay day

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Now playing: As Tall As Lions - Breakers
via FoxyTunes

Label - Self Released

Release Date - ?

Purchase -Their Myspace Page

Rating - 8/10

RIYL - Mates Of State, Lemuria

I have been hearing a ton of buzz about this band around the Internet, so I was excited to get this record in the mail. Not taking the time previously to look further into this band I was kinda taken back going into it seeing as its a two piece drummer and keys band. It is also odd that I was taken back due to the fact that I am a huge fan of Mates Of State (you know you are too!). The record kicks off with the track The Golden Ghost. This song is up beat and fun. Going through the record the songs maintain this upbeat and fun nature. Their sound is like a more punk rock Mates Of State. that may sound silly but thats the vibe i get. I can see this band making moves beyond the house show circuit they tour in ( nothing wrong with that at all!). This album is perfect for a spring time drive or if you don’t drive, bike ride or whatever transportation you happen to take. Also A+ on the packaging.

Here are some tracks from the record that I was into:
The Golden Ghost

Ohio!

South 1st

If you see odd tags or categories on posts…just ignore them i’m trying out an experiment…some out of DA BOX type shittt

So initially when i saw this email i figured it was some sort of ironic show in a loft somewhere with a bunch of bands that i never heard of and never care about so i was like well i’ll post it because thats what i do for a living and get bummed when people don’t post things. Once I read all the bands playing i want to go now! Cursive! Appleseed Cast! Robots and Empire! (yeaa upstate!). Get Into It. Press Release Below.

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NOT BROOKLYN FEST - Full lineup confirmed, 2 new acts announced

Manic Productions has announced the final lineup for Not Brooklyn Fest, happening April 18th and 19th in Danbury, Connecticut (which is about one hour north of brooklyn). The fest will feature over 15 acts including Cursive, Dead Meadow, The Appleseed Cast, Neil Hamburger, Grand Buffet, Deer Tick, Toby Goodshank (of The Moldy Peaches), Bear Hands, Call It Arson, Robots and Empire, They and The Children, Crooked Hook, Guilty Faces, Aeroplane, 1929, Arms and Legs, Failures Art, The Striders, Haunted Continents. In addition, there will be a Punk Rock Flea market with tons of vendors during the second day of the event. Presented by Manic Productions and WXCI 91.7FM. For Tickets, Directions, Lodging and More information Visit: http://www.manicproductions.org

VENUE INFORMATION:
Heirloom Arts Theatre
155 Main Street (Danbury, CT)
All Ages / 21+ to drink

ADVANCED TICKETS:
Weekend Pass - $25
Day 1 Pass - $14
Day 2 Full Day Pass (Flea Market + Evening) - $12
Day 2 (Flea Market ONLY) Pass - $5
Day 2 (Evening Show ONLY) Pass - $10

For Tickets, Lodging and more visit http://www.manicproductions.org

Here is the breakdown for the two days:

Friday, April 18

Cursive
The Appleseed Cast (only east coast appearance)
Bear Hands
Call It Arson
Aeroplane, 1929
The Striders

$14, Doors at 6:00PM

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Saturday, April 19

Dead Meadow
Robots and Empire
They and The Children
Crooked Hook
Guilty Faces
Failures Art

$10, Doors at 6:00PM

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In between the Flea Market and Evening show
will be performances by:
Local DJ
Grand Buffet

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PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET:
w/ performances by:
Neil Hamburger
Deer Tick
Toby Goodshank
Haunted Continents
Arms and Legs

$5, Doors at 12:00PM NOON until 5:00PM
http://www.manicproductions.org/vendors.htm

For more info, contact mark@manicproductions.org

So after my Ipod breaking a few weeks back and my laptop (which i loved dearly) kicking the bucket this week, i have decided to go into debt some more and continue to keep my credit score in the dumps. I am being a little over dramatic when i say Apple is like an abusive spouse because i did have my Powerbook for close to four years and the only reason it doesn’t work is because the screen is broke. BUTTT my Ipod on the other hand is like #28949378303839383032849583030393839347393 roughly. But for some reason anytime my ipod craps out on me i go running back to Apple. So I am now the proud owner of a 15″ mac book pro and an 80gig Ipod classic. ANYWAYS, the whole point of the post is to say that i do have a new lap top, i will be posting more, i can listen to music on the subway, and that i am going to try and get the review of Slingshot Dakota up today (while i’m at work shhhhh).

Label - Civil Defense League/Doghouse

Release Date - 09/11/07

Purchase - Itunes

Rating - 8/10

RIYL - The Get Up Kids, The Promise Ring

So when i took a glance at this record i noticed it was on Civil Defense League, which is Jim Ward’s label. So i thought to myself well this dude has a decent track record he was only in the greatest band of all time At The Drive-In and shit even Sparta had one good EP. I pop the record on and from the first track i was hooked. the music is quite reminiscent of early Get Up Kids with more modern pop punk style vocals. This is a perfect combo for me. as the album goes on the tracks get better and better, with the exception of “Don’t Go To Hell” i could have done with out that song at least in the middle of the record. Another awesome thing about this band is that they are a three piece which i feel is badass if you can pull it off and they do. I hope this band sticks around i can see good things moving forward. So to wrap this all up this band is perfect for the person who loves pop punk but doesn’t want to be looked down upon for it. Do yourself a great favor and pick this record up its only 7.99 on itunes. If there is a vinyl version out there i need to pick it up if not get on that.

So I’m posting this from my blackberry. Why you may ask? Well because I came home from work and my computer screen was broke. This is quite the bummer :(. If anyone who has a mac you know that its a cool grand to fix the screen so I kinda just got to suck it up and buy a new computer. The only problem with this is that bills and rent get in the way (and the occasional record purchase). So I will have to post from work when I can. If you feel like being a sweetheart and donate some cash even if its 50 cents I would love you forever. You can paypal me @ jaymegonz@gmail.com .

In better news;
Chuck from bear trap PR sent me a bunch of records so I will have some reviews coming soon. Some awesome records in that batch.

-gonz

so good. Check out El-P’s page to peep that