Reason for absence

 Hey guys,in case you haven`t noticed I`ve been away from the blog. There`s a few reasons for this,I recently moved to a new apartment and we`re trying to get the internet problem solved. Then there was a death in the family,but don`t worry I`m still here. I`ll be posting as soon as internet is fixed,so check back next week. As always I`d appreciate suggestions and comments. I`ll see you guys next week.

This is Me.

Hi guys! My name is Patrick, and I've been made co-author!

In keeping with the spirit of the blog I will try to keep all my posts centered around music, with my main focus being post-Hardcore, pop-punk, House, Wub-a-dub-dubstep, and maybe some classical.

Being a bass player, I'm more partial to music containing large amounts of low frequencies ,*cough* DUBSTEP *cough*, but I appreciate all the intricacies of a song, whether it's the little chimes that play for half a second in the extreme right of a recording, or if the guitar player changes rhythm to match the lyrics of the singer. Every little part adds to the whole, eventually creating a piece of art we call "Music."

So hopefully mine and Lucas' posts will give you some enjoyment throughout your day, and we can all continue to enjoy music together!

Top 10 Post-Hardcore album covers

  For this weeks post I decided to do a top 10 list. I know this has been done to death but i`ll try to make it as original as possible. The topic is Post-Hardcore album art,JUST Post-Hardcore. Not hardcore,not metalcore, just post. That being said `ll be judging by the cover not the music. I actually don't like a few of the bands on this list,but like the covers. I've limited the list to one album from a band and no ep`s. 

10.  Stutterfly- And we are bled of color

To start the list off is Stutterfly`s, And we are bleed of color. They`re an older band in the genre,and I can`t say I've seen or heard much until I started making this list. A friend actually suggested I look at this album for my list,and I`m glad he did! I just like the look of this cover,I`ts got a nice worn look to it that fits in the genre very well. If it wasn't for the fact that there`s not much going on,it would be higher on my list.

   09. Atreyu- Lead sails paper anchors 2.0

   At number nine we have Atreyu`s, Lead sails paper anchors 2.0. I've always been a fan of this band and this album. Of course it was a no brainer it had a spot on this list. I mean who doesn't like a nice red filter on there art? This album marked a change in the sound of the band,and you could tell just by looking at this cover.

08. Silverstein - Discovering the waterfront

     

   Next up we have Silverstein`s, Discovering the water front. This is another band that I haven't given the time of day. All I know is they write great poetry, have you read The Giving Tree? A real tear jerker. HAHA. All joking aside I love the art style on this cover. It inspires feelings of loneliness,hopelessness,and despair. Which means it fits the bands style of songwriting perfectly.  

 07.Circa Survive - On letting go

  At number seven we have Circa Survive`s On letting go. I had a few problems with this one,First off most people you ask say that Circa Survive are not Post-Hardcore. I can`t disagree more,just listen to Living together. Then I had the devil`s own job trying to decide between this and Juturna (there first album),but I think I made the right call.

 06. A Day to Remember-Homesick 

   Dadada. Dadada. Da Da Da Da Da Da. Dadada. Dadada. Dadada. Da Da Da. LET`S GO?

05.Thursday/Envy

   Next we have a two-for-one with this split album containing songs from both Thursday and Envy. This cover has so much going for it,like the birdnado. I`m finding it hard to give a good reason why this cover is so cool, it just fits so well.

 04.Escape the Fate-Dying is your latest fashion

  Next we have Escape the Fate`s, Dying is your latest fashion. Alright, alright I can already hear you guys complaining,but remember what I said,this is about the cover not the music and I`ll admit I have more than a few Escape the Fate songs on my phone right now. Come on you have to admit it takes guts to just put a very troubled young woman on your album and expect it to be groundbreaking,but it works. Just listen to Not Good Enough For Truth in Cliche,it`ll make sense.

   03. Coheed and Cambria-Good Apollo Burning Star IV

 

  At number three is Coheed and Cambria`s, Good Apollo Burning Star IV. This album has a special place in my heart,but I will not get into that today. Just looking at the menacing guillotine on the front and then opening up the book and seeing the artwork inside just makes you wanna buy the CD right then and there. There's a reason these guys make comic books now.

02. Thrice-Vheissu

Next we have Thrice`s, Vheissu, now this is an album cover. It has so much stuff going on, like song lyrics and enough weird pictures to make you spin it a full 360 degrees trying to figure out and see them all. It radiates mystery and marks a point for the band to get away from it`s punk roots and adopt a new poetic songwriting style.

Honorable Mentions

 Saosin-Translating the name

   

This cover is the definition of minimalism proving that if you just put your band name on the cover and still be awesome,sadly it`s only an EP.

 Hands Like Houses -Ground dweller 

 

If this was a top eleven list this would be on the list,but i just thought it didn't stack up to the other covers.

01.Chiodos-All`s Well That Ends Well  

   Taking the top spot on my list is Chiodos`, All`s Well That Ends Well. In classic Chiodos fashion this cover leaves you wondering what the hell is going on and loving every minute of it. Just take a minute and look at it,go ahead. This cover has stood the test of time coming out way back in 2005,and it`s still breathtaking. 

   Agree with the list? Disagree? let me know,and I wanna see your lists. This was fun and difficult at the same time. I rediscovered a lot of music while putting this list together. I would love to do another list so gimme some suggestions on lists you wanna see. Thanks for reading,and don't forget to come back next weekend for more music.    

In the beginning...

   Hey guys,I recently decided to start this blog about music. That means ALL music,not just techno-pop or emo-reggae or any other crazy sub-genre. It might not be positive though,because like everyone else I`ve got my own opinions.

    Music is one thing every culture has in common. I don't think I've actually ever met someone who hates music.I have met a lot of people who hate certain genres or bands altogether. Like for instance I don't like country Western;that might be a little unsettling to some people;however,we`ll still talk about it.

 

    Like I said we`re gonna discuss music,just music. If you`d like to read more I`ll be posting every week,a new topic each week. Next weeks post will be a lot longer,I`ll actually have something to write about. That being said I`d appreciate it you would come back every week,and I`d like to hear any feedback or ideas you guys might have.