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2012 Concert Logs

2012: Concert #5

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Time: 6:00pm

First: Gary

 

Performer Gary 
Song Allstar Weekend - All The Way 
Comments His vocals in this remind me vaguely of Nick Hexum. The production in this is tight and very modern. The chorus becomes catchy in a pop/electronica way. Fun way to start off. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Embrace - Ashes 
Comments LOL loving the hat! Good addition. Embrace were not a major factor in 2011 as they were in 2009 and 2010 certainly. When they first entered concerts, what I noticed first was the singer's voice. It's strong and solid. This one has a nice hook in the chorus, very shower-ready! LOL Grungy drumming at the end. Sounds like Bush. The chorus is wicked spirited, I like that they are back! Seems fitting 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Hawk Nelson - Nothing Left To Show 
Comments STILL a funny ass band name. This band has proven their longevity as a solid and reliably catchy band. This one has huge drumming and great drive. The vocals are scratchy but work well. This one really pumps up the energy level. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Morrissey - Alma Matters 
Comments LOL well thanks for this, this was a nice surprise! LOL he calls it "matters", its actually mator, but I get how he changed it to fit, its creative. I really like the verses, they really float. Song's got a message. It was easy to hear what he's saying, and this has great lyrics. This was really nice of you doing this, I really enjoyed listening to this song. The URI job will work wonders in my life in so many ways, and all of those will happen over time once I get there and get started! 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far Kid 
Comments He sounds sticky in this LOL, chewing bubble. To a casual listener, his vocals COULD be a bit waily but if you look at the song in a funny way it works fine. This one is pretty catchy, but in a punk-rock way in that the SOUND is more catchy than one vocal line. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Coldplay - In My Place 
Comments Whenever I hear this intro come in, I smile, because I know what's a bummin'.....that riff! The lyrics in this are exceptional and anyone can take them to heart and call them their own. That's a universal song. Their guitar work is underlooked in this song because his voice is so damn good and direct. This was them in their hay-day. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Fall Out Boy - Chicago Is So Two Years Ago 
Comments A nice, quirky song title here LOL. The vocals are squeaky in this LOL. I always forget what these guys sound like until I hear them. Some nice heavy guitar on the chorus. LOL these lyrics are whack dude. Very funny sounding song and GREAT energy. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Dinosaur Jr. - Feel the Pain 
Comments LOL this song is SO SIMPLE but SO CLASSIC! The main chorus line is one sentence but its memorable as heck. The undercurrent guitar is kind of scary when you listen to it, sounds like its wicked turned down. His vocals DON'T get louder with LOUDER MUSIC! LOL! I like the snare, its crispy lol. The thrashy parts are downright garage. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Hawk Nelson - We Can Change The World 
Comments I immediately like this one better than their last one. It's a little more controlled, more melodies. The chorus, in particular, is very catchy. He kind of tries to put the world on his back in this, but you have to admire that. Great song. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Jeff Buckley - So Real 
Comments Those wails that he does really makes the hair on the back of the neck stand up. Its like nothing you've ever heard someone do with their voice before. His half-whispering vocals in verses is also ghostly. He's a genius. Both lyrically and vocally. The guitar reminded me of Slint lol! The "so real" parts are SO MEMORABLE! What's funny is this song is almost grungy or post-hardcore in its music. Vocally its Jeff Buckley all the way. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Stellar Kart - Livin' On A Prayer 
Comments Nice choice for a cover (Jon Bon Jovi). They make it their own and make it something new. The chorus is fucking catchy as a shower. This was a blast!! 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Lacuna Coil - Not Enough 
Comments You be nice to her LOL and her new album. Holy smokes the production in this kicks bum! The man that comes in is actually pretty good, albeit a little bit scratchy and gruff lol. Hey voice rocks on the chorus. The chorus is immensely catchy. um the BRIDGE = goth. The vocals on "out of my mind" grow hair on my chest. She kind of takes the role of those damsels who write all of this kind of music, but she's just way damn better. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Son of Dork - Little Things 
Comments LFGDAO! WHERE did you find this band name?!?! I have not ONE clue what he's singing about in this. The lyrics are SO WEIRD LOL. I can't believe this band name!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was one of the strangest songs this year, but yet has some charm. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Best Coast - Boyfriend 
Comments I like this band name. This one starts off rather damp on the guitar, and it does have that lo-fi downed-ness to the guitar. I love her vocals and the effect on them. OMG this riff and this song remind me of Guided By Voices' song "Mix Up The Satellites". Her voice rules. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song This Time Next Year - Modern Day Love Story 
Comments LOL another funny band name. I'm starting to lose track of all these new guys. His vocals are on the high register and the punk attack in this is quite delicious. I liked this one- very solid. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song The Gathering - All You Are 
Comments Holy shit where'd they get this guitar! This one is in ways much darker than her last one tonight. This one seems more raw. The guitar is quite thick, but never goes wild. The percussion keeps a good beat late. This song gets really epic. Fans of this genre will love this song, especially the last half. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Offspring - Kristy Are You Doing Okay? 
Comments They have a way of creating a totally non-sensical hook and here is another one in this chorus. His vocals are loud and waily but he somehow squeezes out a melody. The drums are fucking loud. The acoustic guitar in this is a waste LMAO. Shoud've just been electric. Nice chorus. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Andy 
Song The Strokes - 12:51 
Comments Is this "Generator" by Foo Fighters???? LOL! The Strokes kind of make that late night party pop-rock. That glide riff they do pretty much rocks. Its really awesome! Vocally he sort of is smushed back there somewhere lol. 
Points 19 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Less Than Jake - Don't Fall Asleep On The Subway 
Comments LOL what are these vocals?!?!?! Sounds like an even rougher Dropkick Murphys. He sounds like he's drunk. The guitar is quite crunchy and the trumpet comes out of left field. HUGE ASS sound. 
Points 17 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Coldplay - Moses (Live) 
Comments I remember it was a late late August concert with the sun streaming through this window down here and this song was played for the first time. One thing's true: this song is wicked sad LOL. And after all this it's LIVE! 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Marvelous 3 - Make Up 
Comments About time this one's played again. Guitar effect straight from Sweet Child O' Mine. Great production and vocals. Not quite as catchy as Freak of the Week but still charming. One of your best tonight. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Lacuna Coil - Wide Awake 
Comments She's got a godly voice in this one. This is another epic. The strings are terrific and the mood may be dark, but its not depressing. If you listen to her lyrics, they are NOT sad really.....they are UPLIFTING. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song Allstar Weekend - Bend or Break 
Comments The prechorus in this is wicked catchy. The best part, too. The lyrics and vocals are very teenager-ish, as is the production which is firmly in modern pop-hop. It's a really fun song for the basement and it defines your plan so far. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Simple Plan - Save You 
Comments LOL! THIS CHORUS! HUGE! I LOVED this song last year. The hook is humungous. I LIKE WHAT THEY DO. This song is about comradory LOL. LMAO: "If you lose faith in you" LMAO! They really remind me of URI and I'll be thinking about them highly while I'm walking around down there. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Gary 
Song All Time Low - Keep The Change You Filthfy Animal 
Comments This one has been featured quite a bit later in concerts this month. As January concerts come to a close, it is pretty clear what your plan was and what mine was. You had the more collective plan and it was focused. Even the Greenday tribute fit in. February will be a new month and a new set of concerts. This band among others defined your plan. 
Points 21 
 
Performer Andy 
Song Uncle Kracker - Smile 
Comments What a romantic song! 
Points 21