31Knots | Worried Well

Here it was! The new album from 31Knots. It's grand. ENJOY
buy it. you heard the man!

Raein

Here we have one of the most entertaining bands of the emotional hardcore, screamo, emo, skramz, whatever genre (you can define it). Since they decided to get back together recently I thought it would be a good idea to showcase most of their work before the new record comes out. Comprised of members of La Quiete and Neil On Impression they offer pure melodic hardcore brilliance. Listen to everything here immediately I think you'll be impressed. Be on the lookout for the new record (which I've posted the unmastered version here) sometime this year...BUY IT!


Raein (2002)
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Il n'y a pas de Orchestre (2003)
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Doden Marscherar at Vast 7" (2004)
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Split 7" w/Funeral Diner (2004)
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Split 10" w/Daitro (2004)
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The Harsh Words as the Sun - 3 way split w/Lhasa & Daitro (2004)

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Nati Da Altri Padri (2008!)
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Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson

"Unnoticeable in a Tiny Town, Invisible in the City" is the debut release from this Norwegian outfit. They bring a blend of post-rock, lofi, emo and electronica to their well crafted songs. Definitely a record that should be listened to from start to finish, preferably on headphones. The songs are long but not overdone and tend to move around from ambient to full on rock. Be on the lookout for their follow up release some time this year!



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For fans of: Sigur Ros, Gregor Samsa, Cats and Cats and Cats, etc.

UPDATE

Hello friends sorry we haven't updated in awhile. Kevin and I have limited interweb access and Tarik is MIA (hopefully he'll post soon). However I can assure everyone that more jamz are on the way! Take care and thanks for reading, oh and tell your friends!

-Spencer

The Jazz June

Here is the discography from post hardcore geniuses The Jazz June down to the collection of 7"s and comp tracks and the compilation from their slew of reunion shows a couple years ago. This band is many things, part emo part indie with post hardcore roots. Some of the best stuff I've heard from the genre, honestly listen to all of this stuff if you even have an interest in late 90's indie jams, you WILL NOT be disappointed. DON'T LET MY EXCUSE FOR A DESCRIPTION SCARE YOU AWAY...DOWNLOAD AND ENJOY!!!

For Fans of: The Get Up Kids, Moneen, Spy Versus Spy, Braid, The Kidcrash



They Love Those Who Make the Music (1997)
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The Boom the Motion and the Music (1998)
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Breakdance Suburbia (1998)
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The Medicine (2000)
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Better Off Without Air (2002)
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The Scars to Prove It (2007)
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Fight Amp

Young Widows canceled their show at Dudefest this year. It totally bummed me out. This band, however, totally replaced them. Well, for me at least, because I never heard of them before. Mix Sweet Cobra with Young Widows and you will have Fight Amp. They rocked the 21+ venue. Fuck, this album is heavy. They have a babe guitarist too!


Hungry For Nothing

Native

So... last Thursday night, I went to a house show. Which is something I rarely do, especially in the summer. I met some cool dudes, and spent most of the time on the porch smokin' and talkin' and drinkin' and eatin'. Yeah yeah, well... I heard some tight jams from the porch and went to the basement. This band was fuckin' SWEET. Bass driven harcore/emo/punk with incredible guitar work and drums. Again... fuck descriptions. They reminded me of a combination of Off Minor and Hugs. Bassist did vocals as well.

I bought a shirt and a CD and scooted. I encourage you to do the same. This band was fantastic. The Recording is fantastic as well.

Native's myspace


We Delete; Erase

A Day In Black And White

I heard about this band after reading that their first full length was reminiscent to City Of Caterpillar's s/t album. This is when I purchased albums, so I did. My Heroes Have Always Killed Cowboys is still one of my favorite progressive indi/punk albums. Their previous material is a bit more to the point with heavier abrasive elements, and post-Cowboys material has more of an melodic softer sound with jagged chords intertwined to create a solid structure of whatever post genres you want to label. Punk, indi, hardcore... whatever. Some part of my body is always moving when I listen to this band.

The only files I am missing here are their split 7"s with Golden Birds and Silent Reminder. Leave comments and enjoy.

Oh yeah, this thread is dedicated to my room-mates of Park ave. Good times with dart-guns, mongoloids, Mario Kart, fire works, the list goes on and on....

members:
Daniel Morse | Guitars and vocals
Ian Thompson | Drums
Mike Petillo | Bass
Aaron Leitko | Guitar

based out of:
Washington, DC

label:
Level Plane


Black Castle & Navies [Splits]


My Heroes Have Always Killed Cowboys


Notes

Enablers

This band is truly a blessing to listen. Music to smoke a blunt and just relax to. They are in the same lane as June of 44 and Slint.

Joe Goldring | Guitars
Kevin Thomson | Bass/Guitars
Yuma Joe Byrnes | Drums
Pete Simonelli | Vocals


End Note 2004


Output Negative Space 2006

Off Minor

No other band is like Off Minor. Here is all their stuff including their new album. If you want a description, google em. =)

The new album is fantastic. Leave comments and enjoy.


Problematic Courtship 2002


The Heat Death Of The Universe 2002


Innominate 2004


Killie & My Disco [Splits] 2006/08


Some Blood 2008

The Holy Shroud

I am pretty sure this band only has one member from his/their previous band, North of America. Correct me if I am wrong. "The band's combination of dissonant, snaking guitars, off-kilter melody, and pummeling rhythmic sensibilities" would have been lost for not Hot Cross' invitation on their tour.

This band is still considered active but I am doubting another actual release from them. I sure hope I am wrong.

This file linked below has both their full length and split 7" with Hot Cross, both released on Level-Plane records. Also, my power went out at the last fucking second of the upload. When the power came back on and I restored my session, mediafire said the file was successfully uploaded. Tell me if it lied to me. =)


Ghost Repeaters & split with Hot Cross

Medications

I was introduced to this band through an old room mate about two years ago while watching one of the Burn to Shine DVDs. They're the only thing I remember besides this amazingly shitty band whispering "AK Forty-seven, AK Forty-seven, AK Forty-seven...." Well yeah, I love hearing about new bands as awesome as this, even in this case, where I am completely late.

This is another crazy awesome trio out of Washington DC. They formed in early 03' and have two members from Faraquet. They released an EP under Dischord records, which was followed by their full length.

If you are into Faraquet or Smart Went Crazy, you will like Medications. Enjoy.


Medications 2004


Your Favorite People All In One Place 2005

Ghastly City Sleep

Here is the debut EP from New York's Ghastly City Sleep and it couldn't be more impressive. Taking a tip from their namesake the tunes are haunting mix of beautiful and morose melodies. The four songs take lull the listener at one point and jar them the next all while wrapped up in a semi-ambient bliss. Great for the headphones or the turntable.

For Fans of: Gregor Samsa, Sigur Ros, etc.


Ghastly City Sleep EP

Rival Schools

Rival Schools is ending their six year hiatus at the Rock AM Ring festival in the UK in one fucking week! Yeah, they're also writing new material. Get pumped. I mean it.

Walter from Gorilla Biscuits and Quicksand started this project during early 2001, quickly gaining recognition from MTV audiences. They released only one full length then departed before their second album could release. Thanks to the internet, that second album plus many other unreleased tracks and b-sides are available to listen.

The new album should be out later this year. And as always, leave comments and enjoy.



United By Onelinedrawing 2001


United By Fate 2001


Good Things EP 2002

The "Lost" Album 2002

Unreleased Tracks & B Sides 2002

Cole

Yet another kick ass trio I have decided to post. Cole! Members include Mike Salmon, John Walker, and Steve Kuhn. If you are unfamiliar with this band but you like Rodan, June of 44, and Shipping News, then you will definitely be into Cole. I believe I am missing a 7" and their self-titled EP. But this band is to obscure to find details. Whatever, these two albums are baller and you should listen to them.



How The Crow Came To Be Black 1996


Idea Of City 1998

Refused

"I'd rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in!" Unfortunately for Sweden's Refused, they were not forgotten and after giving into the pressures of a low-budget shitty U.S. tour, they disbanded. However, their demise created a legacy that have livened many parties and other things I don't pay that much attention to. It doesn't matter. I love Refused and I am sure you do as well. They're great. Worthy of an Achilous post.

I added The New Noise Theology EP at the end of The EP Compilation. Sorry that I had to split that file up. Mediafire will not allow files over 100,000KB.

And as always, leave comments which will make my wiener hard and en-fucking-joy.


This Just Might Be The Truth... 1994


Songs To Fan The Flames Of Discontent 1996


The Shape Of Punk To Come 1998


The Demo Compilation 1997


The EP Compilation [Part 1] 1998
The EP Compilation [Part 2] 1998

31Knots

(I took the links down via polyvinyl's request. sorry)

One of the best trios making music. They've been around for a decade now. I would compare them to Cursive, only they create much better music as they continue releasing albums. As they progress, the music has become more atmospheric and "mathy", using different instruments and techniques including keys and samples.

I am missing The Rehearsal Dinner and It Was High Time To Escape. I will try very hard to get Worried Well for you guys and gals. Just keep checking back. =)

If anyone can put up the two albums I am missing, that would be greatly appreciated.


Climax/Anticlimax (2000)


Rehearsal Dinner (2002)


A Word Is Also a Picture Of A Word (2002)


It Was High Time To Escape (2003)


The Curse Of The Longest Day (2004)


Talk Like Blood (2005)


Polemics (2006)


The Days And Nights Of Everything Anywhere (2007)


Worried Well (2008)

Erik Mongrain

Another acoustic extraordinaire. He is known for lap tapping really. Catch him on the streets of Canada or huge theaters. Dude really keeps his art with the guitar and not with corporate money mongers.

You can catch him play Air Tap! on youtube.

This is his only actual release really. You can download different songs he records for free on his website here.

As always, leave comments and enjoy.


Fates

A Silver Mt. Zion

**I'd just like to take a moment and explain that you click the link BELOW the album cover to download the album. Lots of people have been asking, so I figured I'd clarify. Anyways, on with the show.**

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Quebec, Canada's Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, referred to as A Silver Mt. Zion (ASMZ) for the sake of simplicity, has been around the block. Some might even say that they helped make the block. When you were still in diapers and loving the Barney theme-song, ASMZ's mastermind (Efrim Menuck) was tearing the lid off of orchestrated, avant-garde post-rock in Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

Much to the dismay of the entire planet, GY!BE went on an indefinite hiatus...and thus spawned the affectionate lovechild...A Silver Mt. Zion. If you listened to GY!BE then you can definitely feel the influence in ASMZ. On ASMZ's first three albums...it's almost like you're actually listening to a weirdly creative and orchestral version of GY!BE. It makes sense after all, considering three of the seven members of ASMZ played in GY!BE.

This isn't to say they're the same however. ASMZ sports some very jazzy and minimal tunes that weren't as typical of GY!BE. Undoubtedly, there's also a very old Jewish world-music type of style in some of their songs that just feels right. Furthermore...there's always that whole vocals thing they've started doing on their last two releases. Out of nowhere, ASMZ boasts some of the craziest folky "community-singing" you'll hear. They have a choir, all seven members of the band sing, etc. etc. The vocals might take some getting used to...but it pays off. Lyrically, they've proved to be as insightful and beautiful as they are musically.

Chances are, after 9 years, these guys still have a lot of life left in them. Things aren't looking good for GY!BE on the reunion front... so don't waste your time wishing for things that won't happen...especially when you can listen to the next best thing.

A Silver Mt. Zion (1999 - Present)


A Silver Mt. Zion - He Has Left Us Alone but Shafts of Light Sometimes Grace the Corner of Our Rooms… (2000)


A Silver Mt. Zion - Born into Trouble as the Sparks Fly Upward. (2001)


A Silver Mt. Zion - "This Is Our Punk-Rock," Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing, (2003)


A Silver Mt. Zion - Horses in the Sky (2005)


A Silver Mt. Zion - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons (2008)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Minus the Bear

There are three amazing things in this life that get me out of bed every morning:

1. Women
2. Traveling
3. Drinking & occasional substance abuse

Seattle, Washington's Minus the Bear does a great job of helping me keep my life in perspective. Not only do they almost exclusively sing about #s 1-3, but they do it with some snazzy musicianship. They bring a lot to the proverbial table, such as some incredibly incredible guitar tapping on the first couple of albums. They throw in a lot of electronic goodness (crazy drum machine beats, synth effects, etc.) as well and you can definitely feel some math rock influence in the mix too. It's just a really great blend of different styles that they manage to make work well together.

The thing about Minus the Bear is that they sell everything about their music. I listen to them and I'm transported to some European coastline where I'm drinking wine & laying on the beach...all with some imaginary European girl that plans on going home with me that night. If you don't want that...then I guess maybe you might not enjoy them quite as much as I do.

They've put out three great albums in a few short years, each offering its own legit qualities. For what I like about MTB, Highly Refined Pirates is definitely the stand-out album. It all comes from a band that puts time and effort into their vinyl, brings a great live show, and if their song-titles (or the band name itself, which is a reference to BJ & the Bear) are indicative of anything...they don't take themselves too seriously in this overly serious world of ours.

Minus the Bear (2001 - present)




Minus the Bear - This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic (2001)



Minus the Bear - Highly Refined Pirates (2002)



Minus the Bear - They Make Beer Commercials Like This (2004)



Minus the Bear - Menos El Oso (2005)



Minus the Bear - Interpretaciones del Oso (2007)



Minus the Bear - Planet of Ice (2007)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Harkonen

This band had way too many line-up changes and releases to keep track. They formed in 97' and split up after their last release 05'. They had a couple releases under Hydra-Head and splits with These Arms Are Snakes and Breather Resist, so they got some credit. I am not that big into metal/hardcore, but this band is one of the few that I really enjoy listening to. Hopefully you do as well... because they ruled.

I have both their full lengths available in separate files and their Grizz, Dancing, and Like A Virgin EP's compressed into one file. The Like A Virgin EP was a split release with TAAS.

I am missing their S/T & Hung To Dry 7"s, Demo & Charge CD, and their split with Breather Resist. If anyone has them, please post in the comments.

And as always, please leave comments on what you think and requests. Enjoy. =)


Harkonen (1999)


Shake Harder Boy (2002)


Grizz (2001), Dancing (2003), Like A Virgin (2005)

90 Day Men

It's true. All the best bands come from my city, Chicago. And in this case, all the bands that want to achieve great excellence move to Chicago. I don't have to tell you, the freakin' title says it all!

This band originated in St. Louis sometime in 95' then moved to Chicago and recorded a single shortly-there-after, which was released on a 7". They quickly got signed to Temporary Residence and released the "1975..." EP. All albums followed in completely different footsteps.

If you happened to see Explosions In The Sky last year, you probably saw their opening act, Lichens. That was Rob Lowe. Not the Rob Lowe, but the member who really helped this band out.

Their earlier material is completely different from their later. If you have not listened to this band, I would seriously recommend downloading everything I made available for you. If you have, I hope there are some files here that you have not been able to find previously.

Don't ask what they sound like. All their albums are different. You can put their earlier stuff with Slint, Don Cab, and Rodan and their later with Anathallo and your fucking mother for asking so many questions.


1975 ~ 1977 -1998 (1998)


(It (Is) It) Critical Band (2000)


To Everybody (2002)


Panda Park (2004)

Joan Of Arc

My favorite album of the year. Hands down. Enjoy.
(Also, from now on, can you please leave comments telling us what you think and make requests)


boo! human

Small Brown Bike

These guys rule so fucking hard!!! I'm sure you're thinking, "why do these dudes rule so hard?"

Well, if I knew the answer to that question then I wouldn't be posting on some blog, and instead I'd be ruling as hard as these guys ruled. Needless to say, I don't rule that hard since I'm obviously posting on this blog. I think part of it probably has to do with their dual vocals, the punk/melodic thing they got going on, and lyrics that cater to an older fan of the genre. I dig it. If I dug any harder my arms would fall off from digging so hard!!! OH MAN, SMALL BROWN BIKE BRINGS THE LOLZ. Download this shit or bite the curb you fuck.

P.S. I am sure they didn't ride fixed gear if it makes you any happier.

Small Brown Bike (1996 - 2004)


Small Brown Bike - Our Own Wars (1999)


Small Brown Bike - Dead Reckoning (2001)


Small Brown Bike/Casket Lottery Split (2002)


Small Brown Bike - The River Bed (2003)


Small Brown Bike - Nail Yourself to the Ground (2004)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Sigur Rós

Why is post-rock so delicious? First, Explosions and now Sigur Rós?

So this band hails from Iceland and they sport some crazy melodic, experimental craziness with amazing falsetto vocals. If you're not one of the 300,000 people on the planet who understands Icelandic, then most of their musical titles won't mean a damn thing to you, but it doesn't really matter. It turns out most of his vocals are actually just gibberish and in all honesty, it doesn't really make a bit of difference because these guys rule so hard regardless. Definitely check out their music videos if you have some spare time, they're all pretty incredible. Really epic, orchestrated, beautiful music...it almost brings a tear to my eye.

Sigur Rós (1994 - Present)


Sigur Rós - Von (1997)


Sigur Rós - Ágætis byrjun (1999)



Sigur Rós - () (2002)


Sigur Rós - Takk... (2005)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Explosions in the Sky

So if you haven't heard of these guys, then I think it's safe to say you haven't listened to much post-rock. If that's the case...then this is a great way to start! Remember when you were watching Friday Night Lights (the movie) and you were thinking "whoa, what stellar instrumental tracks!!!"? Yea you do! That was this band...shame on you for not checking them out sooner. Really epic, climactic jams. Each album has a pretty distinct feel to it, so you can't really go wrong with any of them.

Explosions in the Sky (1999 - Present)


Explosions in the Sky - How Strange, Innocence (2000)



Explosions in the Sky - Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever (2001)



Explosions in the Sky - The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place (2003)



Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone (2007)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Osker

In celebration of pop-punk weather/summer, I offer you...OSKER! The vocals of Devon Williams are sort of rough, but once you get past them I'm quite convinced that you'll fall deeply in love with this band. The lyrics are bitter, bold, and badass (the three essential B's of PUNK RAWK) with some simple musical parts to ease you right along. Check it out, eat it up & go for a walk with it jamming on that ritzy yuppie Ipod of yours. You can thank me later.

Osker (1998-2002)


Osker - Treatment 5(2000)


Osker - Idle Will Kill (2001)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Bleeding Kansas

I
FUCKING
LOVE
THIS
BAND

These dudes were in a band called Jackson 9 then something happened, people left and new songs were recorded. Then some more songs and a couple more. All of which were split up on different 7"s and whatnot. One of those "whatnots" was the La Mantra De Fhiqria split. That band had some members from (lone) wolf & cub. The others were with The Great Redneck Hope and... god dammit... HORSE the band. Oh well, maybe horse just smoked em up real good. I hope so. I hate that band.
Either way, Bleeding Kansas' EP and full length rock hard. Yup.

Also, for the next couple posts, I am strictly putting up my favorite hardcore bands.


la mantra de fhiqria [split]


1859


dead under decor

Cursive

Who the hell would think that an amazing band could come out of Omaha, Nebraska?

So uhhh... that might be kind of a stereotype, and for that I apologize.

Cursive is fronted by a total badass named Tim Kasher (formerly of Commander Venus and Slowdown Virginia). Each of their albums offer a pretty different and unique sound, with some awesome lyrics courtesy of Tim. If you're a fan of the jamz that Saddle Creek puts out, then give these guys a shot. I suppose I'd describe it as really good darker(?) indie. Domestica is an awesome concept album about divorce, cheating, etc. and The Ugly Organ has a really great sound to it with some sweeeeeet organ parts.
If you like Tim, be sure to check out The Good Life as well. I'll probably up their albums sometime in the near future.



Cursive - The Disruption (1996)


Cursive - The Icebreaker (1997)


Cursive - Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes (1997)


Cursive - The Storms of Early Summer: Semantics of Song (1998)


Cursive - Songs from Split with Silver Scooter (1999)


Cursive - Domestica (2000)


Cursive - Burst and Bloom (2001)


Cursive - Songs from Split with Eastern Youth


Cursive - The Ugly Organ (2003)


Cursive - Happy Hollow (2006)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

with contribution by DudeNukem :)

Omega Massif

German instrumental jamz that bring the heavyness. Taking elements from bands like Pelican and expanding them with heavier, sludgier, slower and meaner parts. Though it's pop-punk weather outside it's also finals time for a lot of students, making this highly recommended for studying/paper writing. Disclaimer: Once you put yr headphones you may be unable to stop head banging...ok that may be an exaggeration but this band is seriously the real deal!

For Fans of: Tides, Pelican, Mouth of the Architect, Isis, Souvenir's Young America, Irepress, Vanessa Van Basten, etc.


kalt [demo]


geisterstadt

Maritime

One of my all time favorite bands. Davey and Dan from The Promise Ring and Eric from The Dismemberment Plan joined up and started playing in 2003 under the name, The English. After their first couple songs recorded, they changed their name and released the Adios EP. Shortly after, they released a full length which got horrible revues. This is why I don't read reviews. The Glass Floor is fantastic. Everything is fantastic. I love Maritime!

All my Maritime files have the bonus songs that either came on the LP or extra bonus 7".

ENJOY


adios ep


glass floor


we, the vehicles


heresey and the hotel choir

Daft Punk & Dead Prez

I'm pretty sure both these duos couldn't be more different from each other than they actually already are. Differences aside, these fearsome two-somes are amazing at what they do.

Daft Punk (1993 - Present)
An innovative voice in the genre of electronic music. These two albums are hot shit. Even guys like Kanye West can see the talent this duo has...and then capitalize on it.



Daft Punk - Homework (1997)


Daft Punk - Discovery (2001)



Dead Prez (2000 - Present)
Angry, poetic, bold hip-hop that puts other rappers to shame. Their music flows with talk of revolution, enhancing body and mind, & other black goodness. Jam it when you're working out!


Dead Prez - Let's Get Free (2001)



Dead Prez - Revolutionary But Gangsta (2004)

Godspeed.
-Tarik

Monseraat

Funny story. When I lived in Wisconsin, one of the girls I dated had this ex bf that when finding out I lived with Zach (the bassist of Monseraat), he wanted to be my best friend. "OMG, he's like the best bassist in Racine! NO DOUBT!" I guess you kinda had to be there, or at least know the band.

Either way, I privilege you with their EP and some songs off their self-titled demo. Monseraat got high in Racine. Their music is mathy/screamy stuff. I miss that shit hole.

These free MP3's will put Ellison on the streets. Oh well. Can't live in the suburbs forever.


monseraat

The Get Up Kids

So I'm the new guy on this blog...that's fine. I imagine I'll be posti