Here, Have Some Music: January 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

~The Used~

The Used

The Used is an American rock band, formed in 2001 and hailing from Orem, Utah. The band currently consists of:

Bert McCracken - lead vocals, session piano, keyboard
Quinn Allman - guitar, backing vocals
Jeph Howard - bass guitar, backing vocals
Dan Whitesides - drums, percussion

DISCOGRAPHY

The Used has 6 studio albums, 1 live album, and 1 compilation album.

Studio Albums:

The Used (released June 25, 2002)
In Love and Death (released September 28, 2004)
Lies for the Liars (released May 22nd, 2007)
Artwork (released August 31, 2009)
Vulnerable (released March 26th, 2012)
Imaginary Enemy (to be released April 1, 2014)

Live Album:

Berth (February 26, 2007)

Compilation Album:

Maybe Memories (released July 15, 2003)

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

I have not gotten to see The Used live yet but I might on March 25th and I'm really excited for that. I found out about The Used through my boyfriend Michael roughly around 2 years ago and I fell in love. Their songs can range from upbeat to slow and sad, and I like that they can do that. Bert McCracken's voice is perfect combination of smooth and raspy. I love all of their songs, and I really really hope I get to see them live. Since I can't really choose a "favorite" (It's VERY rare that I can have 'favorite songs') I will just link you to a few random ones.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

~Man Overboard~

Man Overboard

Man Overboard is a 5 piece American Pop Punk band from Mt. Laurel and Williamstown, New Jersey. They are famous for the "Defend Pop Punk" slogan. Formed in 2008, the band currently consists of:

Zac Eisenstein - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
Nik Bruzzese - lead vocals, bass guitar
Wayne Wildrick - lead guitar
Justin Collier - rhythm guitar
Joe Talarico - drums

DISCOGRAPHY

Man Overboard has a total of 3 studio albums, 5 EP's, 2 Full - Length Collection albums, and one live album.

Studio Albums:

Real Talk (released in 2010)
Man Overboard (released in 2011)
Heart Attack (released in 2013)

EP's :

Hung Up On Nothing (released in 2008)
Dahlia (released in 2009)
Split 7" With Transit (released in 2009)
Noise From Upstairs (released in 2010)
The Absolute Worst (released in 2011)

Full Length Collection Albums:

Before We Met: A Collection of Old Songs (released in 2010)
The Human Highlight Reel (released in 2011)

Live Album:

Live At Leeds 12/10 (released 2010)

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

I've only known about Man Overboard for about a year (I think) now. I haven't listened to them as much as I'd like to but I have been listening more and more lately and I'm starting to love them. They're more of a band to listen to when you're in a happy (ish) mood, along with most pop punk music. Of course it varies with each listener, so for me it depends on my mood and what I feel like listening to. Lately it's only been when I'm in an (at least) okay mood. I would love to see them in concert some day, though. I've heard they're really good live. Since I'm not too familiar with the songs yet, I'll link you to their released videos.