no matter how many bands you like there will always be that one band who can never be replaced the band that got you into all of this that literally changed your life other bands may come and go but you will always come back to that one band the one that will always hold a special place in your heart
(Source: nowthecardsareeverywhere, via darling-delirium)
The Spoils Of The Spoiled by The New Amsterdams
1. The Get Up Kids
2. Saves the Day
3. Brand New
4. Joy Division
5. Glassjaw
What was the first song you ever heard by 1?
I would have to say either “Coming Clean” , “Fall Semester,” or “No Love.” Four Minute Mile was the first Get Up Kids album I ever got into (I wanna say spring of 2009) and as far as I remember, those three songs that I mentioned happened to be one of the first song(s) that I’ve ever listened to by the Get Up Kids.
What is your favorite song of 5?
Oh man there are too many Glassjaw songs that I love. It’s basically a tie between: Siberian Kiss, When One Eight Becomes Two Zeros, and You Think You’re John Fucking Lennon.
What kind of impact has 1 left on your life?
I remember discovering The Get Up Kids around spring of 2009, when I was a junior in high school (see question 1). It wasn’t until the summer of that same year (before I became a senior in high school), my perspective on life pretty much changed. Socially I started to come out of my shell a little bit and I got my driver’s license. That was pretty huge for the time being. But one event in particular that helped me gain a positive outlook on life was when I met this girl and I was “held over heels” for (for the time being. long story short, we eventually dated for like 2 months or so, but that’s a story for another day). The reason why a band like The Get Up Kids had a huge impact on me is not only because I consider them to be one of my “all time favorite bands,” they were a band that I pretty much became obsessed with (along with other bands like Jawbreaker, Texas is the Reason, Descedents etc.) when I experienced this outburst of positivity and to some extent felt more hopeful and optimistic about things. Even though I was young and still learning to grow socially, those are memories I’ll hold onto forever and I think I’ll always associate The Get Up Kids with that time of my life.
What are your favorite lyrics of 5?
I would have to say the lyrics for the song, “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence.” Just because this was a song I seemed to listen to a lot on whenever I’m in a weird, yet sort of numbingly depressed kind of state. Also just because these are lyrics that kind of stand out to me the most in terms of any song by Glassjaw.
In the sun
I’ve got this for you
it’s under my finger nails.
I brought this for you.
It’s typically Sunday.
I’m digging a hole.
I’ll shut out the world.
This is what its like to be alone.
How many times have you seen 4 live?
Welp, Joy Division hasn’t been a band since 1980 due to Ian Curtis’ suicide so I’m going to have to say 0 for this answer :( It would be cool to see New Order if they’re still around if that counts for anything.
What is your favorite song by 2?
Ooof…man there are so many to choose from I have soooooooo many favorite Saves the Day songs. I think if I would to choose, there would be a definite tie between: Firefly and Sell My Old Clothes I’m off to Heaven.
Is there any song by 3 that makes you sad?
I can’t really recall any memories of me being sad whenever I’d listen to Brand New. “The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot” is the only song I can think of that would make me sad if I were listen to it, but then again, that’s if I were to be in the worst possible mood ever.
What is your favorite song by 1?
As of late, the songs “Action and Action” and “Valentine” have been my favorite songs by The Get Up Kids. Action and Action brings back memories of the when I saw them in the summer with Saves the Day. That was pretty much the best day of my life. And Valentine is a really cool and mellow song I always enjoy listening to on long car rides home or if I have a lot on my mind.
How did you first get into 2?
I wanna say it was the summer before my junior year of high school. Sometime when I was a freshman, I started getting into Lifetime, so it was pretty evident that I was going to listen to Saves the Day at some point later on. Back when limewire was still cool, I ended up downloading Can’t Slow Down, “Sell My Old Clothes I’m Off to Heaven,” “At Your Funeral,” and a couple songs off Through Being Cool. From there I was more into their “older stuff” and not until recently started to get into albums that were completely different from their pop punk roots like Sound the Alarm, In Reverie, etc. Regardless of what kind of album they put out, Saves the Day will always be one of my favorite bands. Seeing them live is always such a blast, and their newest album Daybreak is such a phenomenal and catchy album.
When did you get into 3?
I started getting into Brand New towards the end of my junior year of high school. My sophomore year of high school marked a “transitional period” for me in terms of my taste in music in which i was less into metalcore and started to slowly focus more into hardcore and punk. Junior year I had a lot of friends who were into bands like Say Anything, The Smiths, Bayside, Cursive etc. and I pretty much started expanding my musical horizons into bands that would have been considered to be “out of my comfort zone” if I heard about them a year or two prior. Brand New happened to be a band that I was interested in listening to at the time because they were one of those bands that I’ve heard of for the longest time, but I never gave them the chance or just kind of overlooked them. I started to listen to albums like Deja Entendu and You’re Favorite Weapon as any beginner Brand New fanatic would listen to at first I suppose. I’m pretty sure I just ended up downloading all of the albums immediately afterwards (this was a few months before Daisy came out and they released “At The Bottom” as a single if I remember correctly). The rest is pretty much self explanatory in comparison to how I first go into the other bands I mentioned on this list
What is your favorite song by 4?
“Love Will Tear Us Apart” for obvious reasons is one of my favorite Joy Division songs. Another song that is definitely my favorite is “Disorder.” Just because it has a sort of punk-ish new wave type feel to it. Unknown Pleasures is my favorite Joy Division album by far so “Disorder” is a song that definitely sticks out to me.
What is a good memory concerning 2?
I would definitely have to say seeing Saves the Day play with The Get Up Kids this past summer (see question 3). Seeing both two of my favorite bands share the stage together was a pretty surreal moment for me. I went the show with two of my best friends and I had a blast. I was two-stepping and screaming along the words to every song. The only bummer about that show was during The Get Up Kids’ set, I lost my glasses, and ended up finding them on the concert floor all bent up and broken. I didn’t let that ruin my time at the show and ended up still enjoying myself. That show is up there as one the top show I’ve ever been to of all time. My friends basically told me “that it was the happiest I’ve ever been in a really long time.” And I have to agree with them.
Is there a song by 2 that makes you sad?
“Undress Me” off their new album Daybreak is definitely a tearjerker. Let me tell ya, this cuts straight through the heart. Beautiful and emotional music at its finest.
What is your favorite song of 3?
“Last Chance to Lose Your Keys” is up there since I feel like I relate to the lyrics:
It’s girls like you that make my think I’m better
off at home on a Saturday night with all my doors locked up tight.
I won’t be thinking about you baby.
..whenever I find myself in self-loathing and predictable situations involving my luck with girls. Some other songs by Brand New that I really like are: Moshi Moshi, Degausser, and Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don’t.
Action & Action - The Get Up Kids
I’m hooked on this song at the moment. After seeing them live last night, I love it even more. Plus, I’ve had this stuck in my head all day.
I saw Saves the Day and The Get Up Kids play at the Starland Ballroom last night and it was fucking phenomenal. I have to say that last night was pretty much the best concert I’ve ever been to ever! The only thing completely sucked was that when The Get Up Kids played their song “Woodson,” I was pushed or shoved and/or bumped into somebody while I was in the pit and stuff and my glasses fell off my face. I eventually found them after that song, only to find that one of my frames snapped and the other is all bent up :( I was bummed about it at first, but I didn’t let that ruin my night. The Get Up Kids overall were incredible. There was a lot of energy from the crowd when they played their older stuff. The one reason why I still love going to shows after all these years is because of the fact that for the last couple of years whenever I would go to a show, I’ve been surrounded by friendly people who not only share a common taste in music as me, but also I can be apart of energetic and optimistic atmosphere. As far as seeing Saves the Day live, I have to say that they put on a really amazing live show. They played some newer songs off their upcoming album which weren’t too bad. A lot of people around me were chanting “play more old shit” and singing the lyrics to “Holly Hox, Forget Me Nots” to the top of their lungs whenever they’d play a new song. It’s kind of a dick thing to do, but it’s understandable in way (considering that a lot of people aren’t that much of a fan of Saves the Days’ newer stuff). Seeing both Saves the Day and The Get Up Kids (two of my all time favorite bands) sharing the stage together was a very surreal moment for me. I’m really glad I got to experience this moment with two of my closest friends, Joe and Kevin. They’ve told after the show that this was pretty much the happiest they’ve seen me in such a long time. Nights like these are what keep me alive despite a lot of things I put myself through. Whether I’d be depressed or pissed off for whatever reason, I know I can always count on my friends to pick me up whenever I’m down. I know they’ll always be there for me no matter what and I’d get to have the opportunity to share moments like these with them that I will never forget. Last night was the first time I’ve actually felt alive in long time. It made me realize that I should quit sweating the small stuff and take advantage of the little things that help keep me sane in this world. It may take a lot of getting used to, but I know I’ll find my way eventually. I’ll feel content with where I want to be at some point, but for now, I’m going to try this whole “living in the moment” thing as much as possible.
My tickets for Saves the Day and The Get Up Kids at the Starland Ballroom on June 11th. I am the happiest boy on earth right now! :D
