I am so excited about the new Tremonti Project albums, Cauterize and Dust. It is disappointing that the former will not be released until June 9th (I was hoping for early May, so I could hear it before I see them), but I’m sure it will be well worth the wait. Currently, there is no set date for Dust, though Tremonti has said it will likely be within a year of Cauterize.
Here is the first single from Cauterize, entitled “Another Heart.” Turn it up!!!!! \m/
Hurt — “Falls Apart,” from the album Volume One (2006).
Legitimately, I should just do an “Album of the Week” instead, because I would highly recommend that everyone listen to All I Was from beginning to end. I borrowed it from my brother and it hasn’t left my CD player in a week. He’s not getting it back until I have my own copy (currently on its way to my house, thanks to Amazon.com).
However, I will stick to the “Song of the Week” thing and give y’all my favorite track
Mark Tremonti — “Leave It Alone,” from the album All I Was (2012).
Despite being off their first record, this is my “new” favorite song by Alter Bridge. I listen to it every day at work ❤
Alter Bridge – “Watch Your Words,” from the album One Day Remains (2004).
I love this song and the video! ❤
The Rasmus – “In the Shadows,” from the album Dead Letters (2003).
After introducing him to several of the bands that I listen to, I was told one day by my former boss that my collection consists of “vampire music.” That description made me giggle, but I know what he meant. I do like a lot of, shall we say, darker songs. For that reason, I was given the shared responsibility of compiling a playlist for a Halloween party. This is what I came up with. (Note: not all of them are creepy, sexy, and/or demonic. Lol. I have a wide variety of tastes.)
1. Feed My Frankenstein (Alice Cooper)
2. Love You to Death (Type O Negative)
3. Black No. 1 (Type O Negative)
4. Dark Secret Love (HIM)
5. Velvet Touch (The 69 Eyes)
6. Lost Boys (The 69 Eyes)
7. Dirt Room (Blue October)
8. Diabolic Crush (Third Realm)
9. Carry On Screaming (Ruins) (London After Midnight)
10. Spider and the Fly (London After Midnight)
11. Cyanide(The Rikets)
13. This is Halloween (Marilyn Manson’s cover)
14. Traumfrau (And One)
15. The Ones (Aesthetic Perfection)
16. Big Bad Wolf (Aesthetic Perfection)
17. Military Fashion Show (And One)
18. Assassinate Me (Jesus on Extasy)
19. The Camper Velourium I: Faint of Hearts (Coheed & Cambria)
20. Wir Sind Wir (Paul van Dyk & Peter Heppner)
21. The Greatest Show Unearthed (Creature Feature)
22. A Little Piece of Heaven (Avenged Sevenfold)
23. Her Ghost in the Fog (Cradle of Filth)
24. Nymphetamine Fix (Cradle of Filth)
Happy Haunting!
From left to right: Lonny Paul, David Lynam, Jacob Bunton, and Mark Dzier
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Sounds like: Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, KISS…80’s glam rock with better vocals
Discography: White Trash Superstar (2002), Bling Bling (2003), Life in Reverse (2004), Slave to the Machine (2006), Tragic City Symphony(2008), Thank You Good Night (2010), and Halfway to Hell (2013)
Suggested Tracks: “The Best Thing,” “Left for Dead,” “Tanis,” “Letting Go,” “By Your Side,” “Is This a Heartbreak or a Loaded Gun?” and “Cold”
I saw Lynam for the first time in October of 2008. After the show, I wasted absolutely no time in buying both of the CDs they had available at the time (Slave to the Machine and Tragic City Symphony). I listened to both albums obsessively until the next time I made it to a show, which unfortunately wasn’t until August 2009.
All it will take is one time seeing/hearing Lynam to get addicted. I’ve been following them for five years and actually find it very difficult to describe them. I think I have too much to say, but at the same time, no words seem accurate enough to explain how amazing this band really is. For this reason, I again went to my friends for help. There were a lot of responses, so I’ll just share the best three:
“[Lynam is] the complete package – they are great live, their CDs are full of great, straightforward ROCK, and they are genuinely good people.”
“One of the hardest working bands to come out of Alabama in years. They reached that level by never resting on past accomplishments and somehow finding a way to give a little more of themselves every time they took the stage, or wrote a new tune. I’ve watched these guys for years now and they truly get better every show/record. For anyone looking to form a rock band and take it on the road, look to this band as a “how to” and you should be fine. They have definitely raised the standards.”
“Everything [about Lynam] is great. They put on one of the greatest shows I’ve seen. They are super cool and make you feel like you’re a part of their show!! Jacob’s voice is….a-mazing!!!!!!! David’s drumming skills are like no other.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve compared Lynam to bands such as Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, yet that isn’t quite right. Lynam has an additional something that I can’t quite put my finger on. Maybe it’s their creativity, their lack of fear for thinking outside the box and writing tracks like “The Party Starts Now” and “Store Bought Halo.” Maybe it’s the fact that vocalist/guitarist Jacob Bunton has the most beautiful voice in the world. Or maybe it’s the way they so obviously love what they do, and that definitely adds to both the recordings and the live performances.
I can’t write about Lynam without mentioning the guys themselves. It is easy to understand why they have such a loyal following. Jacob, drummer David Lynam, bassist Mark Dzier, and the latest addition to the band, guitarist Lonny Paul are all sweet guys. They’re just so normal and relatable. I can’t imagine them ever turning a fan away, whether (s)he wanted an autograph, a picture, or simply to talk. I have never left a show without a smile on my face.
Talented, fun, and crazy (in the best way possible), Lynam is a band you should definitely add to your music library.
Want more information? Check out my review of the band’s latest release, Halfway to Hell.
I am going to take a break from reviews, videos, etc., and do a post about my birthday. The topic will still be music, however, considering that the way I celebrated was back-to-back Almost Kings/Super bob shows.
My actual birthday is August 10th. As you know, that was Sunday. There is nothing to do on a Sunday. Therefore, we decided to celebrate early. August 7th, we saw Almost Kings and Super bob in Huntsville. August 8th, we saw the dynamic pairing in Birmingham.
Almost Kings killed it, as always. I don’t think I could ever be disappointed by one of their performances. There is never a dull moment. And, you know, this happened.
Adding to the excitement was the fact that these were my first two Super bob shows. I had not even heard them before this, except one song. I can’t think of anything to say about them other than OH, MY GOD! They were so great! Very high energy and more rock-oriented than Almost Kings, it didn’t take them very long to pump up the crowds. In Birmingham, I stood on one of Almost Kings’ equipment cases to see better and just let it go! I will undoubtedly be posting another blog about Super bob soon. They definitely fall into the category of “Bands You Should Know.”
I’m going to end this blog with a few pictures. Enjoy!
Me with Ryan Yunker
Jude Buckingham and AK’s Bryan Bozeman
Almost Kings bassist Danny Helms
Almost Kings guitarist Ryan Yunker
Super bob front man Matt Santoro
Me with Danny and Almost Kings drummer Kevin Compton
Ryan Yunker
Me with Matt Santoro
Me with Super bob bassist Drew Recny (left) and drummer Chris Faircloth (right)
I took this video at the show in Huntsville last week. As mentioned in the description, the sound quality is a bit rough, but I really love what I was able to capture, especially the moments of M. Shadows standing in front of a crowd all pumping their fists in unison!
Avenged Sevenfold: “Hail to the King,” from the album of the same name, performed live at the Von Braun Center, Propst Arena.
After seeing them play this live, and hearing the audience almost drown Myles Kennedy out with their singing, I have a whole new love for it…
Alter Bridge: “Broken Wings” from the album One Day Remains (2004)
