Mineral - The Power of Failing

Mineral - The Power of Failing
One of the bands that set the standard for mid 90s emo. You should definitely have this. You probably already do.

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Bear Vs. Shark - Terrorhawk

Bear Vs Shark - Terrorhawk
Spastic, high energy post hardcore/indie rock. I've previously upped their first LP, but this second one seems to be held in higher regard. Both are great.

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One Up - The Single

One Up - The Single
This was the last record from this Philly area hardcore band. This was a nice departure from typical sxe hardcore to a more post-hardcore Burn feel, and even includes a Texas is the Reason cover. Sorry for m4a, but that's how they posted it digitally.

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Breaking Pangaea - Live at @WKDU

Breaking Pangaea - Live at WKDU
One of my favorite local bands of all time. They were good recorded, but GREAT live, so it's cool to have a well recorded live set. It's got a mix of songs from their first EP and LP.

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No Roses - Demo

No Roses - Demo
I upped the EP previously, and I hate to be that dude, but the demo really may be better. A little more raw and less GUTG influence. I do wish there'd been more from this band.

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Halfway to Holland - Demo

Halfway to Holland - Demo
Pre-Algernon emo from the Philly suburbs. I have a "discography" from somewhere, but the tracks aren't labeled. I can up it if there's an interest.

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Arms of Orion - The Book Was So Much Better

Arms 0f Orion - The Book Was So Much Better
Catchy, early 2000s style pop punk from these Philly by way of West Chester kids. This was supposed to come out on some label that ended up screwing them, so they just "leaked" it digitally.

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Breaking Pangaea - Take Apart the Words

Breaking Pangaea - Take Apart the Words
By request. The first EP from one of my favorite local bands of all time. Beautiful, technical guitars and some of my favorite drumming on an indie rock record. I loved this band.

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Emergency - Unfinished / Unplanned

Emergency - Unfinished / Unplanned
Evan from the Progress/IIOI, Jon from No Roses, and some others playing fairly technical, upbeat pop punk with an early 2000s emo feel. Not unlike the Progress.

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Ben Gibbard - Live in Chicago, August 2003

Ben Gibbard - Live in Chicago, August 2003

The voice you know from Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service doing a solo acoustic set.

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Algernon Cadwallader - Live on WKDU

Algernon Cadwallader - Live on WKDU
Philly's heroes of noodly, twinkly, off-key, Kinsella inspired emo. While I like their records, seeing them live is even better, and this radio set does a good job of capturing this.

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Paint it Black - CVA

Paint it Black - CVA
By request. At this point, you probably have made up your mind on PIB, but if not, here is the first LP. In my opinion, they've only gotten better with each release, but a lot of people prefer the stripped down anger of the first one. Diff'rent strokes I suppose.

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Chuck Ragan - The Blueprint Sessions

Chuck Ragan - The Blueprint Sessions
You know the deal with Chuck. This is a collection of his No Idea 7"s from 2006-07. These are a lot of early versions of songs that later made their way onto other releases. There are some great songs on here, as well as a Leatherface cover!

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For Science - Way Out of Control

For Science - Way Out of Control
Don Giovanni pop punk from the NY/North Jersey scene, so you pretty much know what to expect. The full length was fantastic, so I'll probably upload that at some point soon.

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Off Minor - Some Blood

Off Minor - Some Blood
Aggressive, angular post hardcore/emo/punk or whatever you want to call it. These dudes toured alllll over the place. Members of Amatuer Party and others.

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Rocky Votolato - Burning My Travels Clean

Rocky Votolato - Burning My Travels Clean
Indie singer/songwriter thing from long before it was cool to do that. Ex-Waxwing.

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Moondog - EP

Moondog - EP
The NYHC classic from Walter and Co. that came before Gorilla Biscuits. This was given a proper digital release a few years ago. "Distance" is one of Walter's best.

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Rosetta - Wake/Lift

Rosetta - Wake/Lift
I'm straight edge, so it's hard to say with certainty, but I'd imagine this record would be the perfect soundtrack to doing hallucinogens on Venus.


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Small Brown Bike - Nail Yourself to the Ground

Small Brown Bike - Nail Yourself to the Ground
People always seem to forget about this one and often write it off because it came from the more relaxed era after the epic Dead Reckoning, but I still love it.

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Against Me - Live at WKDU

Against Me - Live at WKDU
This was recorded live on the air a few years ago before an evening show. It's just Tom acoustic. It's got a few of the "hits" and an early version of one or two songs.

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Castevet - I Know What a Lion Is

Castevet - I Know What a Lion Is
Mid 90s inspired emo from Chicago. They recently put out an LP that is pretty great, so try and pick that up. Hopefully they come to Philly soon.

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Handsome - s/t

Handsome - s/t
90s post hardcore, featuring Jeremy who later went on to play in Jets to Brazil. There's a rumor of an unreleased LP, so if I ever get that, I'll throw it up here.

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Canadian Rifle - 7"

Canadian Rifle - s/t 7"
Gruff punk rock that wouldn't sound out of place in Gainesville. Al Burian played on this record, but has since left the band. Their new LP sounds a lot like Leatherface.

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The Honor System - Single File

The Honor System - Single File
Holy crap, how haven't I posted this already? An overlooked Chicago classic featuring ex-members of The Broadways. When The Lawrence Arms covered these guys a few years ago they said this band featured "the original angry guy with a beard" and that's totally true.

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Lion of Judah - Universal Peace

Lion of Judah - Universal Peace
Dischord inspired harDCore from this band that I've managed to miss too many times. They have a new record coming out soon.

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Seasick - Ouroboros

Seasick - Ouroboros
I don't normally post newer releases, particularly from local-ish bands, but this is a band who seems to get overlooked often. Thrashy hardcore punk with political lyrics. Great stuff.

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Dan Padilla - s/t

Dan Padilla - s/t
A Fest favorite of dirty kids and beards. Recess Records, but could easily be on Salinas or No Idea.

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The Hate Holiday - EP

The Hate Holiday - EP
Six songs of poppy punk, at times like Hot Water Music, at times like Fairweather. Members went on to No Roses and occasional spottings at the Church.

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Gatsby's American Dream - Ribbons and Sugar

Gatsby's American Dream - Ribbons and Sugar
This band got written off too easily because their singer's voice was too poppy, but they were really a progressive, forward-thinking indie rock band doing some awesome stuff. It's a shame more people didn't pay attention.

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Liars Academy - No News is Good News

Liars Academy - No News is Good News
Deep Elm styled indie rock from members of Cross My Heart and Strike Anywhere. Aside from the one song that sounds like Everclear, this is a truly under-appreciated record.

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Paul Baribeau & Ginger Alford - Darkness on the Edge of Your Town

Paul Baribeau and Ginger Alford - Darkness on the Edge of Your Town
Folk-punk hero Paul B and Ginger of Good Luck did an acoustic record of Springsteen covers. Not all the best covers, but there are some good fun moments on here. I heard these live shows were really fun.

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Yo Man Go - Discography

Yo Man Go - Discography
If You Make It released this as a digital download. Great pop punk with a newer Long Island sound, much like Latterman. Featuring the wonderful Steve Roche (Amateur Party) on drums.

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Wise and Foolish Builders - Someone Like Smith

Wise and Foolish Builders - Someone Like Smith
Piano rock ala Rufus Wainwright, Coldplay, and lots of other British bands. Sorry, I only have this in .m4a and can't find my disc to re-rip. Suck it jimecore.

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Days Away - The Feel of It

Days Away - The Feel of It
Super catchy and poppy punk rock ala New Found Glory and other early 2000s bands. This was before they got really spacey and seemed to find drugs.

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Bedford - Smiles Are the Batteries

Bedford - Smiles Are the Batteries
Late 90s emo with a bit of late 90s Pennsylvania punk rock.

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Plow United - Narcolepsy

Plow United - Narcolepsy
This was the final, posthumous release from one of my favorite bands of all time. Faster, angrier, and at times my favorite of their records. If you don't like this, this blog is probably the wrong place for you.

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The Boils - When the Sun Goes Down

The Boils - When the Sun Goes Down
The original release of the street punk classic from West Chester's favorites. This (and the following LP) really showed the peak of this band for me.

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Olehole - Holemole

Olehole - Holemole
Great post hardcore from ex-members of The Ghost. This was a tragically overlooked record of 2008. Oh, it's supposedly pronounced Holy Moly.

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New Bruises - Transmit! Transmit!

New Bruises - Transmit! Transmit
Ex-members of Mid Carson July moved to Florida and started a gruff punk rock band ala No Idea Records.

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LWL - Quarter Life Crisis

LWL - Quarter Life Crisis
Early 2000s Jersey pop punk full of energy, slightly scratchy vocals, and songs about girls.

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Live from State College

Figures I start posting again and then Comcast ruins my Internet.
Hopefully I'll have Internet again Sunday.

Look Mexico - The Crucial Collection

Look Mexico - The Crucial Collection
Smart, layered, well played indie rock from this Florida band. They played one of the more refreshing sets I saw at Fest last year and seemed to truly love what they're doing.

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Knives Out - Misc Songs

Knives Out - Misc Songs
A handful of songs from splits and comps etc. Philly hardcore featuring members of I Hate You, AAJ, American Nightmare, and tons more. Great stuff from another band that should've done more.

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Ian - Demo

Ian - Demo
Ian was a shortlived West Chester band that really took the emotional hardcore/Boy Sets Fire kinda sound. Not too many bands were doing this around WC at the time, but unfortunately, Ian seemed to disappear as quickly as they showed up.

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Endless Mike Jambox - Eat Em Up

Endless Mike Jambox - Eat Em Up
Delaware/West Chester punk rock. Worth it if for nothing more than their Orphans cover.

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Dissucks - Seven Inches

Dissucks - A Room With a View of a World of Shit & s/t 7"
Philly shreds! 90s Philly hardcore punk.

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Bearings - Demo 7"

Bearings - Demo 7"
These dudes are a newish indie rock/post hardcore band from Philly not unlike Small Brown Bike and stuff like that .They recently posted their demo on mediafire, but you should totally buy it and go see them because they're great. I'd say all of these nice things even if I wasn't friends with Josh. This is their first release, so it's not perfect, but it's an awesome start and I can't wait to see what they do next. You can check them out here.

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Panic - Dying For It

Panic - Dying for It
You should probably already have this, but if you don't, take a (very) few minutes and listen to this Boston hardcore classic. Bitter, angry, fast, and grating. Great for this cold weather.

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Ringers - Detention Hall

Ringers - Detention Hall
I've posted their album Curses before, and this is more of the same. Fun pop punk, that at times reminds me of AOCTW-era Rancid. I'll miss seeing them at Fest this year, since the only two times I've seen them were there.

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Cadillac Blindside - Read the Book, Seen the Movie

Cadillac Blindside - Read the Book, Seen the Movie
Early 2000s indie rock/pop punk/emo not unlike early Get Up Kids or bands of that style.

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