~Joyce Manor~

JOYCE MANOR

 

 

About The Band

 

 

Joyce manor is a four man alternative punk band reigning from Torrence, California. They first got together in 2008. The band members consist of:

• Barry Johnson on lead vocals and guitars
• Chase Knobe on guitar
• Kurt Walcher on drums
• Matt Ebert on bass and back up vocals

 

 

 

Discography

 



 

Joyce Manor has two studio albums and four EP's. Their music is produced through Asian Man Records.

 

Studio Albums:

• Joyce Manor (2011)
• Of All The Things I Will Soon Grow Tired (2012)

EP'S

• Ew Gross (2009)
• Constant Headache (2009)
• Joyce Manor/Summer Vacation Split EP (2010)
• Joyce Manor/Big Kids Split EP (2012) 

 

 

 

Personal Experience

 

I first discovered Joyce Manor through tumblr and Pandora. So far I've only listened to the self titled studio album, but I have yet to listen to the other things which I expect to be great. I don't think I'd be able to choose a favorite song. But since I usually do for this blog, I'd have to go with Constant Headache and Beach Community. The lyrics to Constant Headache go like this:

  

Constant Headache Lyrics

I could hear you coming so I hid by the couch.
You were talking so loudly, I don't know what about.
You were drunker than high school, self-conscious and sweet.
I never ever felt so cool disguised in your sheets.

But I'm a constant headache, a tooth out of line.
They try to make you regret it, you tell them, no not this time.
It's just a constant headache, a dead pet device.
You hang me up, unfinished with the better part of me no longer mine.

And then you finally found me, pretending to sleep.
You said such nice things about me, I felt guilty and cheap.
You took two steps to the kitchen, and just stared at the sink.
I couldn't hold back a smile, I still wish I could have seen you
Having sex in the morning, your love was foreign to me.
It made me think maybe human is not such a bad thing to be.
But I just laid there in protest, entirely fucked.
It's such a stubborn reminder one perfect night's not enough.


It's just a constant headache, a tooth out of line.
They try to make you regret it, you tell them, no not this time.
It's just a constant headache, a dead pet device.
You hang me up, unfinished with the better part of me no longer mine.

 

 

 

And these are the Beach Community Lyrics:

 

JOYCE MANOR

Beach Community Lyrics

I lost it all in a beach community
Where it was lost is not all that clear to me
Over the sidewalk, into a slow talk
Call the police
Told me I'm in the wrong town

Wait for your cue, 'cause my scene it ain't over
Torch up your house while your kids are at home 
What can you do when you're not getting sober?
It's hard to admit but you're always feeling alone
You're always just

A few miles down as the streets count backwards, I realize it's true
Everything reminds me of you

They're definitely on my list of people to see in concert because they are one of my favorites.

 

 

 

~Brand New~

Brand New

About The Band

Brand New is a 5 piece band consisting of all guys. Built in 2000 from Long Island, New York these guys are a great alternative rock band to listen to. The band currently contains: 

• Jesse lacey on lead vocals and rhythm guitar
• Vincent Accardi on lead guitar and backing vocals 
• Brian Lane on drums 
• Garrett Tierney on bass guitar and backing vocals 
• Derrick Sherman on keyboards, backing guitars and vocals (he joined the band in 2005) 

Discography

Brand New has released a total of 4 different albums, and 2 are from a different record company. In order: 

• Your Favorite Weapon (released October 9, 2001 from Triple Crown) 
• Deja Entendu (released June 17, 2003 also from Triple Crown) 
• The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me (released November 20, 2006 from Interscope) 
• Daisy (released September 22, 2009 from Interscope)

Personal Experience

I discovered Brand New through Tumblr towards the end of last year. I kept seeing people re blog their lyrics and pictures and such, so I decided to look them up and I instantly fell in love. I love their style, lyrics. Everything. Sadly, I have yet to see these guys in concert but they are definitely on my list. As far as listening to them goes, I don't necessarily have one particular favorite album but I do have my favorite songs from them. The first one is called "Jesus Christ", and the lyrics go like this: 

Jesus Christ, that's a pretty face
The kind you'd find on someone I could save
If they don't put me away
Well, it'll be a miracle

Do you believe you're missin' out
That everything good is happening somewhere else?
But with nobody in your bed
The night's hard to get through

And I will die all alone
And when I arrive I won't know anyone

Well, Jesus Christ, I'm alone again
So what did you do those three days you were dead?
'cause this problem's gonna last more than the weekend.

Well, Jesus Christ, I'm not scared to die,
I'm a little bit scared of what comes after
Do I get the gold chariot?
Do I float through the ceiling?

Do I divide and fall apart?
'cause my bright is too slight to hold back all my dark
And the ship went down in sight of land
And at the gates does Thomas ask to see my hands

I know you're coming in the night like a thief
But I've had some time alone to hone my lying technique
I know you think that I'm someone you can trust
But I'm scared I'll get scared and I swear I'll try to nail you back up (everyone now)

So do you think that we could work out someday
So I'll know it's you and that it's over so I won't even try

I know you're coming for the people like me
But we all got wood and nails
And we turn out hate in factories
We all got wood and nails
And we turn out hate in factories
We all got wood and nails
And we sleep inside of this machine

My next favorite song would be "Degausser" and these are the lyrics: 

Goodbye to sleep,
I think this staying up is exactly what I need
Well take apart your head
Take apart the counting, and the flock it has bred

Goodbye to love,
Well it's a ride that'll push you up
Right against the wall
(Right against the wall)
Chew it up and swallow it

You're brought back but you're running
I'll find sleep in the end tonight
I can't shake this little feeling
I'll never get anything right

Goodbye you liar,
Well you sipped from the cup but you don't own up to anything
Then you think you will inspire
Take apart your head
(and I wish I could inspire)
Take apart the demon, in the attic to the left.

(goodbye my love)
You're brought back but you're running
(goodbye my love)
I'll find sleep in the end tonight
(goodbye my love)
I can't shake this little feeling
(goodbye my love)
I'll never say anything right

I'm on my own, never say anything right
I'm on my own, never say anything right
I'm on my own, never say anything right
I'm on my own, never say anything right

Well take me, take me back to your bed
I love you so much that it hurts my head
Say I don't mind you under my skin
I'll let the bad parts in, the bad parts in
When we were made we were set apart
Life is a test and I get bad marks
Now some saint got the job of writing down my sins
The storm is coming, the storm is coming in

You're brought back but you're running
I'll find sleep in the end tonight
I can't shake this little feeling
I'll never get anything right

I'm on my own, never say anything right
I'm on my own, never say anything right

Take me, take me back to your bed
I love you so much that it hurts my head
I don't mind you under my skin
I'll let the bad parts in, the bad parts in
Well you're my favourite bird and when you sing
I really do wish you'd wear my ring
No matter what they say, I am still the king
And now the storm is coming, the storm is coming in

and my last 'favorite' song by Brand New is called "You Won't Know" and these are the lyrics:

ey hey hey! Mr. Hangman,
Go get your rope

Your daughters weren't careful,
I fear that I am a slippery slope
Now even if I lay my head down at night
After a day I got perfectly right

She won't know...
She won't know...
She won't know...

So pray little Kay, love is just God on a good day.
And you can't blame your mother,
She's trying not to see you as her worst mistake
And I wish that I could tell you right now (...I love you)
But it looks like I won't be around
So you won't know...

You won't know...
You won't know...
You won't know...

So believe in me, believe them
You think I'll let you down
Well I won't
They can fire everything they've got
And when you think I'm sunk
I will float on and die
I am fine to put your gun to my life
And know I'm scared it won't fire right

You won't know...
You won't know...
You won't know...

You're never going to feel as full as you felt
So let's go outside and we'll play William Tell
Take your time drawing a bead
I'll stand as still as you need
'Cause you're so good at talking smack,
You heart attack
But you're the apple of my eye anyway

My smiling face that's on my head is on a silver plate.

So they say,
They say in heaven
There's no husbands and wives
On the day that I show up
They'll be completely out
Of their forgiveness supplies
And I cant use the telephone
To tell you that I'm dead and gone
So you won't know

You won't know...
You won't know...
Yeah, You won't know...

I of course love all of their music, but those are some songs I can listen to continuously.