Things that Disappointed in 2009 pt. IV

Punk/Screamo:

The Used - Artwork
Look i was 14 once, i still have a couple the Used t-shirts, so when they put out a record i normally listen to it at least. The last one Lies for the Liars was ok. This is more like an entire record of songs that are bids to be in future Transformers movies. And no, that is not a compliment. Too much pop, i know i keep saying that, but i'm not really fond of popular music, deal with it.
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Screamo/Hardcore:

Burden of a Day - OneOneThousand
What can i say, i like Blessed Be Our Ever After in spite of myself. And then they just  went and dropped the fucking ball with this record. Some songs are tolerable but as a whole, i'm just not that impressed.

Screamo/Progressive:

The Fall of Troy - In the Unlikely Event
I love this band, this record is certainly worth listening to if you're a TFOT fan. It's a little more chord progression a little less of those crazy technical guitar lines, and wild finger taps that i love.  And im not gonna lie, i don't have a giant fucking interest in listening to Thomas sing, i think he sounds better screaming. I personally will stick to their S/T and Doppleganger.
www.myspace.com/thefalloftroy

Catherine - (2007) the Naturals

sound: Hardcore
length: 10 songs, 33.6 minutes
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01.First Take [00:09]
02.The Naturals [04:28]
03.Tailor [03:05]
04.Light Brite [04:59]
05.Dear Elizabeth [02:36]
06.Fallacy [03:33]
07.Through Art A Villian [04:36]
08.Let's Pretend Like It's 1910 [03:12]
09.To Be Specific [02:06]
10.Praise The Night Time [05:15]

I used to do this thing where i would watch drum covers on YouTube and there was this drummer who would always play these Catherine songs. So finally i was like " ok, I'll bite stupidly attractive and talented drummer." So it turned out the band not only had a kick ass drummer but some pretty talented guitarists as well. This is a pretty solid record, better then the new one i think. This band, ear splitting goodness.

sounds like: Oceana, Burden of a Day, Underøath

Bump.

Oceana - (2009) Birtheater

sound: SCREAMO/Hardcore
length: 12 songs, 46.5 minutes
myspace
1. Breather II
2. The Family Disease
3. The Constrictor
4. Dead Speaker
5. Mother Love
6. In Birth
7. Boneworks
8. The Abortion Plan
9. BOA
10. I Came As Dust (I Left As Dust)
11. The Spine Collection
12. Devil Walk, God Walk (Heaven Walk, Hell Walk)

Oceana is a Florida band that after putting out their first record The Tide, parted ways with their front man and got Brennan Talbee. First i will start with: despite what other people keep trying to tell me is my opinion, i thought The Tide was meh. Honestly i was more excited about the Creations demo then that whole album tbf. In my opinion this record is a surprise, Brennan is a refreshing change of pace. Being able to be understand lyrics while singing and screaming isn't a bad thing kids. Besides, they still have a fucking kick ass drummer and the guitar riffs will still cut your eardrums to pieces.

sounds like: A Breach on Heaven, Burden of a Day, Vanna

Pow.

Underøath - (2008) Lost in the Sound of Separation

sound: Screamo/Hardcore
length: 11 songs, 41.6 minutes
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1. "Breathing in a New Mentality" 2:37
2. "Anyone Can Dig A Hole, But It Takes A Real Man To Call It Home" 3:16
3. "A Fault Line, A Fault of Mine" 3:21
4. "Emergency Broadcast :: The End Is Near" 5:44
5. "The Only Survivor Was Miraculously Unharmed" 3:08
6. "We Are The Involuntary" 4:09
7. "The Created Void" 4:02
8. "Coming Down Is Calming Down" 3:15
9. "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures" 3:27
10. "Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear" 4:30
11. "Desolate Earth :: The End is Here" 4:07

Serious return to Underøath's sweet ass potential. Emergency Broadcast will just destroy your stereo system. Pretty sure if your a drummer your gonna love this song. Couple other gems like Fault Line, Coming Down, and Too Bright. This album was truly just a nice surprise in 2008.

sounds like: Oceana, BlesstheFall, Burden of a Day, A Breach on Heaven

Pow!

Underøath - (2004) They're Only Chasing Safety

sound: Screamo/Hardcore
length: 14 songs, 35.50 minutes
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1. "Young and Aspiring" – 3:04
2. "A Boy Brushed Red...Living in Black and White" – 4:28
3. "The Impact of Reason" – 3:23
4. "Reinventing Your Exit" – 4:22
5. "The Blue Note" – 0:51
6. "It's Dangerous Business Walking out Your Front Door" – 3:58
7. "Down, Set, Go" – 3:44
8. "I Don't Feel Very Receptive Today" – 3:42
9. "I'm Content with Losing" – 3:55
10. "Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape" – 4:21
11. "I've Got Ten Friends and a Crowbar That Says You Ain't Gonna Do Jack" – 5:06
12. "The 80's Song" – 3:591
13. "You're So Intricate" – 3:541
14. "SmicTague" – 3:291

Before Underøath put out their new cd, people often referred to this album as "good Underøath". In laymens, this album fucking rules and Defining the Great Line and Changes.. are eh. Will be putting new album up as well.
It's Dangerous Business will fucking rape your face off, good shit.

sounds like: Oceana, BlesstheFall, Burden of a Day, A Breach on Heaven

Woosh.

This City Sunrise - (2009) This City Sunrise Sings In Unison

sound: Screamo/Progressive
length: 5 songs, 19.02 minutes
myspace
1.Weird Concrete Building
2.Pretty Much...
3.Hansel & Gretel
4.Duke Nukem Forever
5.You've Got To Be Fuckin' Kidding

Nice guys from New Zealand, cranking out some serious tunes. They put up their own blog, with both of their EP's free. Very Talented, CHECK THIS EP OUT!

sounds like: CircusCircus, Hot Cross, GunslikeGirls, Burden of a Day

Boom