Topic: Album Review: Story of the Year - The Constant

[sam]

I've decided I'm going to try and put a few album reviews, short thoughts about music I listen to really, well I thought I'd share...

What I'm listening to: "Story of the Year - The Constant" - http://www.krioma.net/blog/2010/03/what_im_listening_to_story_of.php

The album I'm currently spending alot of time listening to is [Story of the Year] - The Constant. Though I'm not sure any of the tracks live up to their debut single (of 7 years ago), "Until the Day I Die", its still quite nice. I feel that the music here shows a progression of age. There is definitely less screaming, that or maybe I just don't notice it anymore. I quite like "Holding on to you" - resonates well with me at the moment. I guess its a bit "pop-y" and not very pop-punk. That probably describes my tastes quite well at the moment. Though if you are about to forget what Story of the Year are about you are hit with a wake up call in their next track "Won Threw Ate". That really gets me going on the way to work. Overall I'm loving this album and was kinda-what I was expecting and I was pleased. Compared to some of the releases of other bands recently it was nice to have something that hit the nail on the head. "Eye for an Eye" nicely finishes off the album.. and normally by that point I'm ready to work.

[Simon]

I really like the track in the YouTube video, "I'm Alive", Sam (and the end made me jump!), so I'm definitely going to check this band out. 

I think this year has been quite naff for albums so far, and I haven't really been all that impressed with anything I have bought, but looking forward to the new MCR, which should be out soon. 

[sam]

MCR - indeed it should be.

Story of the Year are def worth more of a listen, their first album is probably my fav.

This year indeed... I was so looking forward to the 30 Seconds to Mars' latest album and was disapointed at first but its grown on me...  looking forward to Senses Fail's new album... and I quite enjoyed the Lostprophets latest album.

[Simon]

I've just listened to a few more clips of SotY, and the vocals are somewhat screamy shouty on some of the tracks, which would put me off a bit, I think. 

Talking of MCR, I've just checked their website to see about the album, and it seems the drummer, Bob Bryar has left the band.  Shame, he was bloody good!

[sam]

oh darn.

I agree some of SofY are a bit shouty - you'll probably enjoy the later album more in that respect but they do have some good tracks.

[Simon]

Indeed, and I've ordered it from Play. 

[sam]

nice. I worked as a good salesman there!

[Simon]

You did indeed! 

[sam]

its a good album.

I should try and write up more short reviews like this... and maybe other could too? Might be a nice way of sharing some likes on here... though something tells me Clive will start posting stuff from the 60s.

[Simon]

Yes, it's a nice idea. 

I will be starting with the new Joe Bonamassa album, out next week, which I am sure will be brilliant. 

[sam]

excellent!

[Rodders]

Fans of Joe Bonamassa will be interested to know that Paul Jones is interviewing JB and playing highlights from his recent Maida Vale concert, tonight (Monday) at 7pm on Radio 2. 

[Rik]

Thanks, Rod, we know where Simon will be then...

[Simon]

And the second half of the concert is being broadcast next Saturday evening.  Anyone who is into great blues / rock guitar should check him out. 

[Rik]

I thought your antennae would be twitching.