All Time Low-MTV Unplugged

This is just a super quick write up for All Time Low's MTV Unplugged performance. I'm writing this partly because, I was a bit disgusted by the lack of attention this performance got (the CD/DVD was released in January) and also in anticipation for Straight To DVD to be released May 25th. Their 6 song set is nicely divided by 2 songs from each Put Up Or Shut Up, So Wrong, It's Right, and Nothing Personal. It's not that this recording went completely ignored, but for a band of their status (or any status for that matter), MTV Unplugged is a pretty big deal. I didn't expect their MTV Unplugged recording to get the same amount of attention as Katy Perry's, but still. As all All Time Low fans know, there's nothing better than an All Time Low interview, so yes, the DVD includes an interview. Though this is a recommendation for people to check this performance out, I have one complaint (sorry!). I'm sure most would say I'm overreacting, but in my opinion Kate Voegele's performance as the guest vocalist on "Remembering Sunday" was unbearably boring and dull. Of course, she's disappointing compared to Juliet Simms (Automatic Loveletter), but couldn't Alex have helped her a little? When they perform that song live, Alex changes the part stylistically so that it's not so dull when sung down an octave. I don't know, but Kate Voegele managed to make that one really epic part... simply boring. To end this on a better note, I highly recommend this CD/DVD and though it's more entertaining when watching the DVD, the tracks don't feel incomplete without the visual.

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Sing It Loud- Come Around

In my opinion, Sing It Loud is truly an underrated band (and while we're on the topic, Mayday Parade is insanely underrated). They were on the Sassyback Tour with Cobra Starship, Forever the Sickest Kids and Hit the Lights and their next tour will be with Ludo, This Providence, and The Morning Light. Say what? You can't catch them on their next tour? No worries. They'll be playing Warped '09! Thank god. Their album, which was released 9/23/08, was produced by Motion City Soundtrack guitarist Josh Cain. One of my favorite songs off the album is Come Around, which also sounds amazing acoustic, so I suggest everyone checks out both versions. And not that they need an incredible guest vocalist to make No One Can Touch Us super catchy, but it doesn't hurt to have Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low). I always try to convince people to buy CDs when possible rather then downloading, so let me just say, that the album art is so much cuter in person. So, if you're looking for a great pop-punk band to dance to (maybe a lil bit of moshing) that your friends might not know of, I suggest getting this album.

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The Rocket Summer- Do You Feel

Yea, this might just be a perfect album. The Rocket Summer, is all one person... Bryce Avary. And Bryce can do it all! With a huge range in vocals and just a huge range of instruments he plays! They were on the 2008 AP Tour with All Time Low, Sonny, The Matches, and Forever The Sickest Kids. TRS puts on an incredible live show that always keeps your attention! So many kids go to TRS shows skeptical and end up dancing their lil hearts out. Tust me, I've seen it before. I promise you will be singing along and dancing. Cause if youre not, there's something kinda wrong. This album does what Bryce meant for it to do, help listeners get through tough times and put them in better moods. Btw check out their awesome new video for Do You Feel. When you watch it, you might just see some surprise cameo appearances...

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Mayday Parade- A Lesson In Romantics

A lil bit emo and a lot of pop-punk. Guaranteed to have you rocking out (but you can't really dance to it). Check out their newest single, Jamie All Over and one of my personal favorites When I Get Home, You're So Dead. They'll be on a lil kickass tour called The Compromising of Integrity, Morality & Principles in exchange for Money Tour. Fucking amazing lineup: All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The Maine, and Every Avenue. Basically it's the ultimate pop-punk tour. Oh and I almost forgot. Any album that has that amazing song that gets you through a tough time deserves recognition. Be sure to listen to Miserable At Best. I'm sure this song has helped tons of couples get through that rough patch.

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Forever The Sickest Kids- Underdog Alma Mater

Fans of All Time Low, look no further for a new band to listen to. Forever The Sickest Kids were on this years AP tour with All Time Low, The Rocket Summer, The Matches, and Sonny. I was lucky enough to see them on this years Warped Tour. They played the Ernie Ball Stage, and in my opinion, deserved to be playing on a much bigger one. The crowd was so energetic and there was barely enough room for everyone. Underdog Alma Mater will have you jumping and singing along to pretty much every song. Even their slower song, Coffee Break is incredible. And don't just download the album, cause when you buy the CD, you get two bonus tracks [Give and Take (Remix) & Hurricane Haley]. And keep checking their myspace cause they just announced that She's A Lady will be their new single.

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<3Becca

All Time Low- So Wrong, It's Right

Um. This is basically, the best pop-punk band out there now. Pretty much everyone's heard of them.This album came out back in September, but it still has me talking about it! They are without a doubt one of my fav live bands. They really are the most entertaining band to watch.

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