Screaming hiroshima six year silvery ;]

It's been ages but now I'm on my holiday from college so I'm making this the first thing that I get done :)

First of all I've got to talk about You Me At Six. Their debut album 'Take Off Your Colours' hit the shops on 6th October. They already had a huge fan base so this was highly anticipated from many. Including a few new versions of familiar songs and plenty new ones, I've got to say this is an amazing album. One song that seems to have caused a bit of trouble with many of the long-time YMA6 fans is the new version of Save It For The Bedroom. It's a bit less edgy and the vocals aren't as strong but once you've played it a few times you'll probably get used to it. The opener of the album is my favourite; The Truth Is A Terrible Thing. I love the epic introduction and it's just incredibly catchy like the rest of the album. Josh's voice is unique and captivating and he seems to be the mould of this band. If you already liked them, definitely get it. If you're into pop punk, definitely get it :]



Keeping on the topic of YMA6 for a bit longer, I also went to see them on the 18th October. Queueing outside in the freezing cold for an hour and half was a total waste of time for me and my friend as we got into the meet and greet AND into the venue early, which was very exciting; especially this moment:



The supports were Farewell and Houston Calls. I didn't think Houston Calls were very exciting or original.. but I loved Farewell (scroll down for more on them). As for yma6, I loved every moment. Josh had the lead singer image down to a tee: cool and slightly arrogant, as he led the whole room as everyone sang in unison. The crowd usually outsang him but that only made it more entertaining.



I also went to see Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds on the 19th October. It was my third time seeing them, but their first headline tour I think.. I was disappointed with how many people turned up, they deserve more than that. They probably have the most energy on stage I've ever seen in a band and singer Rory's dance moves almost outshine Joe Lean in the weird stakes. An incredible live band, so much in fact, that I'm seeing them again this weekend coming.


On with the new bands..

Screaming Tea Party
www.myspace.com/screamingteaparty

A quirky London band, adding that extra unique flare by never revealing the face of one of their band members- not even live. Not your usual indie punk band where a male and female share the vocals; something about them is different but I can't put my finger on it. Showing that their diverse, their songs sound relatively different from eachother which keeps it interesting.
Recommended: I'd Rather Be Stuck On A Stair Rail, Let's Do Not Say Another Word.

I Heart Hiroshima
www.myspace.com/ihearthiroshima

Unlike the last band, there's not much that different about this band, but they still deserve a listen anyway. Similar to bands like Los Campesinos! with the male/female lyrics and poppy beats, but a bit more repetitive. Everything about them is so catchy, you'll probably like them regardless.
Recommended: especially Captain To Captain, but all of them on the myspace.

Four Year Strong
www.myspace.com/fouryearstrong

I only started listening to these because I annoyingly had one of their songs in my head :] I should have started earlier, they're amazing. I especially like the stuff I've heard from their 2007 album, Rise Or Die Trying. They're a pop punk band with a unique twist, adding in long intros and metal aspects but still making it fun with electro. They're such a good band, listen!
Recommended: Bada Bing! Wit A Pipe, Beatdown In The Key Of Happy, If He's Here, Who's Runnin' Hell?

Farewell
www.myspace.com/farewell

My new favourite band. Like I said, they supported YMA6 and they were just as fun live as they are on the recordings. Your typical pop punk band, but there's something about this band that make them stand out for the rest for me. They're usually fast paced and incredibly catchy, but they prove they can tone it down in their ballad-style song War.
Recommended: Cut You A New Smile, Eighty Eights, Anchors Away, Start It Up, War.

Silvery
www.myspace.com/silverytheband

Saying this band were unique would be an understatement. They mix dark carnival-like sounds similar to The Horrors with 60's style vocals and harmonies. A lot of repitition in their songs makes them simple but still fun. Personally, I was really impressed with these.
Recommended: Horrors, The Nishikado, That Which Is.

S!RENS
www.myspace.com/sirensrock

Remember a band called Miss Conduct? Probably not. But this is the exact same band, turning over a new leaf. I don't understand why they did it; same members, same type of songs, but nevermind. Making female fronted rock really similar to a band I talked about last time; Consort With Romeo. You won't think they're amazing and personally I prefered Miss Conduct- but they're worth a listen.
Recommended: Problem Solved.


That's it :) I'm actually going to start planning the next blog straight away so I don't leave it as long as last time. I don't know what video to add this week, so I'm going to add my own video of YMA6 performing Truth Is A Terrible Thing ;] byeeee