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Story Of The Year - Black Swan Tupelo Honey - Machines & Robots (EP) Anberlin - Never Take...........

That is one of my all time fav songs! My song of the day - Tupelo Honey - Morphine

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The actual song 'Machines & Robots' is excellent as well - 2 of the best modern rock songs Ive heard this year.

Track off their 2008 EP Machines & Robots called 'Morphine'........... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GB_-NodXp-o This rocks IMO. Killer vocals.

Again! Stunning...just stunning.

Just noticed this, I have this album as well (though with a different running order to yours). It's not bad, not exactly Simple Plan, but it does have some very strong tracks on it. "Desperate" is a Max Martin song so though a bit formulaic it has an amazing hook. They actually remind me of recent HANSON stuff (I know this would normally mean instant embarrassment but their last album was pretty cool). Decent lite Modern Rock.... I actually only have a cdr from my bro and I noticed when I checked on Amazon that the track running order is different to that which I have - weird.....also not sure if this was released prior to 08 and has been re-issued....I'll have to check. I fully intend to get this soon though as IMO the song-writing is top notch. Light maybe, but as you say the hooks are definitely there in abundance and that is fine by me. I think my fav is 'Its Not Over' - just love that chorus. I probably have the same thing, mate. The third track on my copy (could be 'It's not over'?) is a beautiful ballad. That one's stunning. There are two fillers (title track and another one that sounds like it) but you know what, I have to admit this is really pretty damn good. On my copy 9-11 are all rockier and they sound great. One thing I know for sure, though, guys, is you two have officially worn out your right to make fun of my past enthusiasm for Pacific Avenue as these guys are on par with them. I haven't seen any photos of these guys, but are they a band or just a boyband with guitars? Me make fun of you - surely not Seriously I never said a word about your opinions on Pacific Avenue - and Ive never heard it either - perhaps I should? The beautiful ballad you refer to is 'Desperate' and yes it is excellent - one of my fav ballads so far this year and with 'Its Not Over' these are the 2 standout tracks on offer. Ive seen a photo and I would say 'boyband with guitars' (unfortunately)...still I aint sticking a poster on me wall or going to their gigs....just listening to their music

My fave is my Song of Today: STORY OF THE YEAR - Wake Up Mine - STORY OF THE YEAR - Message To The World This song is an absolute stunner. Period.

Story Of The Year - The Black Swan

Just noticed this, I have this album as well (though with a different running order to yours). It's not bad, not exactly Simple Plan, but it does have some very strong tracks on it. "Desperate" is a Max Martin song so though a bit formulaic it has an amazing hook. They actually remind me of recent HANSON stuff (I know this would normally mean instant embarrassment but their last album was pretty cool). Decent lite Modern Rock.... I actually only have a cdr from my bro and I noticed when I checked on Amazon that the track running order is different to that which I have - weird.....also not sure if this was released prior to 08 and has been re-issued....I'll have to check. I fully intend to get this soon though as IMO the song-writing is top notch. Light maybe, but as you say the hooks are definitely there in abundance and that is fine by me. I think my fav is 'Its Not Over' - just love that chorus.

H.E.A.T. - s/t

Great song! Back on topic - 'Keep On Dreaming' - H.E.A.T.

This is exactly what I thought of their last album. Thanks for the info, I'll pass on this one.... H.E.A.T - "S/T" Europe-wannabees from Sweden making a so/so AOR album. There are a couple of really strong tunes, & I notice this is getting a fair bit of hype, but it's mostly forgettable stuff IMO. The vocals are weak & - whereas they really do sound a little like early Europe ("Final Countdown"-era) - it really wouldn't have stood out amongst stuff like Alien/Glory/Treat/Skagarack/Peo/Bad Habit/Talk of the Town/Big Talk etc etc in the Scandi AOR heydey. I notice Jim Jidhed's debut has just been remastered (with bonus cuts), & if you want top class Swedish AOR buy that instead. Oh, & with their coiffured hair/open shirts/bandanas etc, they look f***ing ridiculous in 2008. I really like it (H.E.A.T. that is.....).

Awesome song, awesome album.... A true masterpiece. {And I don't hand out 's lightly} Arguably the finest ballad ever recorded? What, better than 'It's A Little Too Late'? Surely not

I agree totally! But was shocked and saddened when Mac quit the band. Totally agree, everything since 'Clone' is utterly essential, with 'Subsurface' and 'Dead Reckoning' being probably the 2 best releases in the genre, IMHO. However, now Mac has gone I will probably not be buying their next release as I dont really like his voice or a lot of material he sang with band in their early days. It was a sad, sad day when Mac quit.

It's Not Over - Stanfour

Harem Scarem - Higher Nemesea - In Control Stanfour - Wild Life Evergrey - Monday Morning Apocolypse

'Desperate' - Stanfour

Stanfour - Wild Life Simple Plan - s/t 2 great modern releases!

Stanfour - 'Wild Life' Apart from the appalling title track this actually very good and is one of the better modern releases I have heard this year. Ive been spinning Simple Plan's s/t quite a bit over the past week and this reminds me of a lighter version, with maybe a touch of Matchbox 20/State of Man thrown in. The first 4 tracks are all winners - great chorus, good vocal. Esp the ballad 'Desperate' - great stuff. The album ends on a high with the first class 'Jane', and the equally impressive 'Crazy' and 'World in Silence'. I can see this getting regular spins.

Backed - great disc.......esp the first 5 songs all of which are excellent!

me too......... XYZ for me.

WORK OF ART - Maria In fact that song has been stuck in my head for about 3 days now - no matter what I play!

TOTO - IV TOTO - Isolation

Whitesnake due to sheer volume of excellent material. But close behind were Wig Wam - love both of their albums. Some more with one awesome release - Work Of Art - fast becoming my fav of 2008 Wildkard Wildlife - vastly underrated 'classic' pre FM Witness - great female fronted featuring Schon on a few tracks Cheers