We are the Emergency - (2009) Seizure

sound: Screamo/Progressive
length: 6 songs, 24.8 minutes
myspace
1. Oh...Knees Don't Bend The Other Way 4:11
2. I Was Born Ready, Baby 3:49
3. Drop Me Off At The Bridge 4:01
4. All We Ever See Of Stars Are Their Old Photographs 3:34
5. The Grass Is Greener On Our Side 4:44
6. Hello, My Name Is Distance 4:39

In a cross between totally melodic and well placed screaming vocals and guitars, is this band. I find this EP intriguing and could not truly tell you why. Perhaps it's for Aussies with real accents, cue ladies swooning.

sounds like: Underøath, Emery

Bump.

Catherine - (2007) the Naturals

sound: Hardcore
length: 10 songs, 33.6 minutes
myspace
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.

Vanna - (2009) A New Hope

sound: Punk Rock/Screamo
length: 12 songs, 42.2 minutes
myspace
1. Let's Have An Earthquake 1:22
2. Into Hell's Mouth We March 3:01
3. The Same Graceful Wind 3:55
4. Like Changing Seasons 3:48
5. Trashmouth 2:30
6. Safe to Say 4:01
7. We Are Nameless 3:52
8. Sleepwalker 3:46
9. Where We Are Now 4:07
10. Ten Arms 4:02
11. Life and Limb 3:55
12. The Sun Sets Here 3:55

Firstly, hadn't ever heard of Vanna but i was told sounded like recent SKSK so i thought i would give it a whirl. In that it's outrageously catchy i would concur, but beyond that i would disagree. In my opinion this record has a totally different vibe, and this band has a very distinct sound all their own. At first listen their more a cross between all that's great about Underøath's vocals, SevenStoryFall's drums, and SKSK dueling guitars. For all the Silverstein fans who were disappointed with A Ship Wreck in the Sand download this shit.

sounds like: Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Underøath, Seven Story Fall, A Static Lullaby

Bam!

Underøath - (2008) Lost in the Sound of Separation

sound: Screamo/Hardcore
length: 11 songs, 41.6 minutes
myspace
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
myspace
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.