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The infrequently-updated site blog, featuring a range of content including show reviews, musical musings and off-color ramblings on other varied topics.

Go Browns!

Posted by Michael • September 14, 2008

I forgot to post this prior to week one, but given the outcome of that game, maybe it was for the best. Anyway, the Browns season is underway and that leaves me hopeful and optimistic.  But don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting a spectacular season with 10 wins. This division is tough and we've got our work cut out for us. The offense is strong, but defense still needs work - at least the secondary.  Regardless of the outcome, it'll be fun to watch and I'll be cheering all season long: WAR JOSH CRIBBS!!!!

Michael • September 14, 2008

End Of An Era: Life Long Tragedy

Posted by Michael • July 2, 2008

Over the weekend a band that was very dear to my heart announced their sudden breakup and played their final show. I first became acquainted with Life Long Tragedy over the Internet, in fact I knew them before they even started the band. It's rather strange to think that I've known some of them for eight/nine years; they were the first band to which I became friends of in this manner (using the glorious tool that is the Internet), so maybe that is why I enjoyed watching them develop so much.  Over the years I watched and heard them grow as musicians.  From their first recordings (which they seemed to have forgotten about in recent memory - but then again they were just kids, literally) starting out as a band just loving to play music with bands that they were inspired by and looked up to, all the way until recently when they were one of the most respected, hardworking, and sincere bands in hardcore - Life Long Tragedy lived hardcore to the fullest.  From their first U.S. tour which they booked all on their own, this band was determined to make an impact, and they most certainly did on my life and many many others.  I'm sure they didn't know it at the time, but there were destined to leave their mark on this world.  And with their passing as a band I believe they are finally realizing just what kind of a mark they have made.  I'm sure the road has been an emotional and winding trip for them, and that is part of the reason I felt a connection to them; they were living life one day at a time and taking it with all the bumps and bruises as well as the triumphs. I felt a sense of belonging when I would see them play or listen to their albums. Perhaps this is the true appeal of hardcore and why the music does draw you in.  I'll wrap this up now though...regardless of what anyone else did or will ever think of Life Long Tragedy, I will forever hold their music, their lyrics, and their friendship in my heart. R.I.P



Image courtesy of Alex Capasso

Michael • July 2, 2008

The return of the blog

Posted by Cory • April 23, 2008

I was yelled at again for writing this, and since I am applying for a job at a local newspaper, I don't really want this hanging over my head.  Sorry SPB.

Cory • April 23, 2008

It's been a long time

Posted by Bob • March 16, 2008

Last night my band played with Souvenir's Young America, City of Ships, and Monolith at Siren Records in Doylestown, PA; it was a fun time all the bands played real well and were enjoyable to watch. It isn't often that my band gets to play shows that every band on the bill is exciting for me to watch (I have a weird taste in music); not only that, but they were all super friendly to boot. I was able to talk to them (I have several social anxiety issues and have a hard time just talking to people so this was big to me and I am sure Graham from Souvenir's got tired of me talking to him about Infest).

I know I am not making too much sense, but I had a great time last night. Siren records was great too. All the people were super nice as well and make a great venue for shows. I can't wait to play there again.

You should check out all the bands that played with us as they were all great. I am going to include my band as well in a bout of shamless self promotion I am in Gholas and this was order of the bands from start to finish (except switch City of Ships and Souvenir's do to my tired technical issue.

www.myspace.com/gholas

www.myspace.com/wearemonolith

www.syarva.com/

 www.myspace.com/cityofships

 

 

 

Bob • March 16, 2008

We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

Posted by Michael • February 12, 2008

If you didn't hear the news, Roy Scheider died this week at the age of 75. Jaws is one of my all-time favorite films. I am extremely sad.  I fully intend to mourn the loss by watching this film multiple times.

Michael • February 12, 2008

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