[RQ] Hats Off, Gentlemen [2008] We Broke Ribs

sound: Screamo/Hardcore
myspace

I don't know much about this band except that:

1. There were 5 of them
2. They were from Canada [instant street cred.]
3. Unsigned/ DIY
4. Apparently their live shows were the shit to be at. 
5. These dudes didn't re-invent the wheel, but they had their own sound and handful of  persistent emailing fans, so check 'em out.

sounds like: Calculator., ?

Bang = 192kbps.

Polemarch [2009] A Static Future [EP]

sound:Hardcore/Screamo
myspace
If you didn't already read my other post about Polemarch then let me sum it up for you:
-these dudes are from Finland
-they're DIY, till they die
-i have a huge music boner for them
-they're fucking talented and make mind numbingly good music

 Here's what you might not already know, this three song EP might be the best EP i have ever heard by any band. Three tracks, that can go toe to toe with any bands full length. This EP is it's own little slice of the raw power and musical talent that this band can bring at you. Also Static Future might be my new favorite song of all time. Seriously, you have got to download this.
Polemarch Blog.

sounds like: Kidcrash, I Had Plans!, Calculator.

Bang = vbr.

Polemarch [2008] La Fiesta De Disfraces

sound: Screamo/Progressive
myspace

"We are not interested in gaining quick fame and fortune, fashionable haircuts and hipster attire, nor ridiculous macho posing. We are interested in performing sincere and energetic music" -Polemarch

There's not  much more i can say, except that i have spent the better part of the last two days being completely blown away by this band. Polemarch is another great DIY band and these guys are from from Finland [further proving the stereotype that fucking fantastic music comes from overseas]. This record is  fucking phenomenal, at times that it's that fist pumping brand of punk, other times it's earsplitting riffed screamo with that raw pulse of emotion. The song Amelia Mary Earhart has been getting some heavy rotation as of late,  as well as To Burst at a Supper. I highly encourage you to check these guys out, if you don't you will be missing out. Also can i just say, did i mention to you yet that these guys are fucking great???Seriously, Cheers.
Purchase La Fiesta De Distraces in the states.

Polemarch Blog.

sounds like: Kidcrash, I Had Plans!, Calculator.

Bang = vbr.

Loma Prieta [2009] Dark Mountain

sound: Hardcore/Screamo
First of all Loma Prieta is from San Francisco, therefore being from the Bay Area i was predestined to love them. Secondly this album is a fucking monster of a beast. Eight songs that ooze talent, ambition, and fearlessness. From wild crashing drums and crazed screams, to  their bold  acoustic guitars outros. I cant say enough about how much i have been enjoying this record for a while now. They even had to put it out on white vinyl, which is my absolute favorite! Who says true love doesn't exist?
Dark Mountain on Vinyl.

sounds like: Caculator. Kidcrash, Sinaloa

Bang = 320 kbps. 

Kidcrash - (2009) Snacks

sound: Screamo/Progressive
length: 7 songs, 32.8 minutes
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01. Space Between Mountains
02. Where Nerves Where
03. Grim Collections
04. Wound Eraser
05. Slow Applause
06. Brainsnares
07. Sleeper Wave

First of all Happy [insert what applies to you here] to you all, i hope you're enjoying the holidays. Secondly here is your present from me, gumpy and the BCB. If you haven't already heard this album, you have been missing out my friend.  Of the many records  i heard this year, this one is worth the most praise, a  truly commendable effort, by a band that once again is getting blown up on this blog. I don't really want to say too much about it, just that if you enjoy this blog, but are put off by the genre tags i implore you to take a listen to this record regardless.  I think there is a little something  on this album for any person with the ear to appreciate musical talent, because as a whole this record is tops by a fucking solid band.
Have a great one guys, cheers.

sounds like: Calculator. , Hot Cross, La Dispute

gift.

Caculator.- (2009) Five

sound: Screamo/Progressive
length: 5 songs, 15.2 minutes
myspace
1. our homes
2. paradise
3. bandages
4. breathing in
5. breathing out

This show promo poster is just one more reason why this is my new favorite band. Found this on their blog, its songs from the molda and jon cota split.

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Gumptube: Calculator Performs Arguments

This show looks like it was fun as shit to be at. Wish shit like this would happen where i am, but sadly Valdez AK has no such shows save the one we just played at. Wish more bands would shoot videos like this from behind the drummer, normally it's all i pay attention to anyway. Pretty sweet set here check it out.

Calculator. - (2008) Arguments

sound: Screamo/Progressive
length: 6 minutes, 18 minutes
myspace

First may i premise this post with I stole this off my boyfriend's computer. Secondly i really like this band and this EP/LP slash sweet little press. Energetic and a minimalist drummer who's super cute and talented. I will be looking forward to more from this band, and you guys should too! They have their own blog here. Cheers to these guys.

sounds like: Touche Amore, Portraits of the Past, My Heart to Joy, Loma Prieta

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