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.