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Hey! I’m Becca and this is my site where I write band recommendations. This whole site was started simply cause I was getting tired of friends asking me what bands they should listen to and what music they should buy. I never imagined people would read it and it had never crossed my mind that this was such a great way to get to talk to so many awesome people! Sure, there are albums that I don’t like, but I find it’s best to just not write about it rather than to write a negative review. There’s no point in wasting readers’ time by talking about how shitty a band is. If you ever have any requests for a write up, want to comment on something, or just want to talk about music in general, hit me up! I love talking to new people (and the old). I bite, but it’s the internet, so what’s the worst that can happen?! ;)

April 6, 2010

Envy on the Coast- Lowcountry

This may just be the best band for me to write about after such a long hiatus, because as you can tell they're my favorite and Lowcountry was just released recently. Besides the obvious as to why I'm excited to write this post, there's something else. That something else would be describing the genre and title. Even without Brian Byrne's writeup on the definition of "lowcountry", what it means to him, and how it became their album title, I'd still take the time to mention how it fits so well with this record. It's not often I hear the word "lowcountry" used in everyday language, but it already has a significant importance to me. Lowcountry may just be a whole new genre of music entirely. It's most certainly not country, but more of alternative rock with a hint of country influence. When the boys first announced their title, I believe the first thing that came out of my mouth was "Wow. A bunch of Long Island boys are gonna pretend they're from the south?", but it was done well. Ryan's not bullshitting us with a country twang, it's still the same wonderfully aggressive rock vocals I love, but now with a slight country influence in the guitar riffs, percussion, and bass lines. Even if other bands don't follow suit and the genre "lowcountry" doesn't start an entire movement, there are plenty of other bands and songs that touch on this similar rock genre, and Envy on the Coast fit well in this alternative rock scene anyway.
People hate change. Even if the change is for the good, no matter what, people will throw a fit about how they miss "the good old days". I'm extremely happy to report, that though I can't speak for everyone, envy fans seem to be pleased with this album. I highly recommend everyone checks out their four bonus tracks (on iTunes), "Bad News," "Spinal Cords," "Clergy,"and "Company of Men." I'm honestly still confused as to why "Bad News" isn't on the album though... I really can't choose favorites, but "The Great American T-Shirt Racket" and "Made of Stone" have special places in my heart. I'm just plugging random facts now, but their 'hidden' track after "Clean of You" is called "Just South of Heaven," though the title is not in the name anywhere. Their first single is "Head First In The River," but I'm hoping either "Southern Comfort" or "Numb" will be singles in the future :).
It's been absolutely wonderful to watch this band grow and evolve over the past years and I truly hope the best for them, but for now... I can't fucking wait to see them April 24th at Irving Plaza.

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