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11.20.12
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[NEWS] Say Anything’s In Defense Of The Genre Going On Vinyl

Say Anything’s In Defense of the Genre Gets The Vinyl Treatment

Double Gatefold Vinyl Available January 15 via SRC Vinyl

Available Now For Pre-Order

In Defense of the Genre, the 3rd LP from influential alt-rockers Say Anything, will be released as a double vinyl gatefold LP via SRC Vinyl on January 15. Pre-orders have now launched at: http://www.shopradiocast.com/products/Say-Anything-%252d-In-Defense-of-The-Genre-2XLP.html.

Originally released in 2007, In Defense of the Genre was produced by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, mewithoutyou) and recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City and Seagrass Studios in California.

In describing the concept behind the album, front man, Max Bemis said, “It’s the story of being alone and losing my mind and then overcoming that event by learning to trust and let go of that anger and fall in love for the first time. It’s also about losing that love and the confusion that entails after, and the nature of first love; discovering what you really want, whether it be to give yourself totally to someone, or explore the endless abyss and risk losing your mind again and that love.”

Vinyl Details:
- Full color Gatefold Jacket with UV Gloss
- CMYK Center Labels
- 11 x 22 Full Color Lyric Sheet/ Insert

Vinyl Color:

500- 180 Gram Black
500 – Translucent Purple
1,500 – Gold

Track Listing

Skinny, Mean Man
No Soul
That Is Why
Surgically Removing The Tracking Device
This Is Fucking Ecstasy
The Church Channel
Shiksa (Girlfriend)
Baby Girl, I’m A Blur
Retarded In Love
People Like You Are Why People Like Me Exist
Died A Jew
An Insult To The Dead
Sorry, Dudes, My Bad
Spay Me
In Defense Of The Genre
The Truth Is, You Should Lie With Me
The World You Wield
Vexed
About Falling
You’re The Wanker If Anyone Is
Spores
We Killed It
Have At Thee!
Hangover Song
Goodbye Young Tutor, You’ve Now Outgrown Me
I Used To Have A Heart
Plea

Pre-order at: http://www.shopradiocast.com/products/Say-Anything-%252d-In-Defense-of-The-Genre-2XLP.html

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05.12.11
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[REVIEW] You, Me & Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now

YOU, ME, & EVERYONE WE KNOW
Things Are Really Weird Right Now
[Topshelf Records]
Verdict: 10/10

Also having released such great indie and hardcore acts as Grown Ups and Piano Becomes The Teeth, Topshelf Records are now putting out what will probably become one of their best selling 7 inches. Why do I say that? You, Me & Everyone We Know unfortunately broke up right before this EP was to be released, making it the last effort you’ll be able to get from the band (unless they later reform – let’s hope they do). Not only that, but these three tracks are also excellent songs any fan will surely love. For those who are not familiar with this band, YM&EWK play indie punk/rock basically. If you’re a fan of Man Overboard or Transit, there’s a good chance you’d love these guys. “Things Are Really Weird Right Now” is an immediately catchy and memorable track; “Sad Bastard Music” is a short acoustic song of brilliance; and “There Was A Thump, Then Another” sounds interestingly like Say Anything. The 7 inch also comes with a download of “Some Things Don’t Wash Out (2nd Rinse)”, which is also a fun and entertaining song. As a whole, this EP flows wonderfully and is surprisingly diverse for just a few tracks. It’s a damn shame these guys have disbanded; Things Are Really Weird Right Now is a definite must have for any fan of this band and/or genre. – by Nathaniel Lay

11.05.10
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MAX BEMIS AND THE PAINFUL SPLITS – s/t [Review]

MAX BEMIS AND THE PAINFUL SPLITS
Self-Titled
[Self-Released]
Score: 8
Stream: “Former Punisher Gone Rogue”
RIYL: Say Anything

What’s really nice about this solo record is it has that old school Say Anything feel to it, which has been missing for several years now. Max Bemis And The Painful Splits sounds more like the band’s first album than their last two. Of course, the difference here is that it just Max playing his extra material not claimed for Say Anything. This means a lot of acoustic demos, which is great for Bemis. “Chlorine Bath” gets the album going easily; if this doesn’t put a smile on a fan’s face, then they may as well skip this release altogether. “Do The Dohnk” and “Former Punisher Gone Rogue” will likely go down as the most memorable tracks, but there is plenty to love here. That isn’t to say this is a perfect collection, however. Some of the recordings sound distant and are laden with echoes, which is either annoying or soothing. A couple tracks also sound too musically similar, but these are pretty minor faults. As a whole, Max Bemis And The Painful Splits is an entertaining solo record. There are certainly a handful of moments you’ll have stuck in your head for days. (NL)