The Official Alexisonfire Thread

ChiliColdBlood · 06-05-2009, 12:17 PM

Thought I'd bump this thread up since the album's due out in a few weeks.

I'm enjoying the two new tracks (Young Cardinals and No Rest). George's new vocals were a bit of a shock at first but I think they're pretty cool now. Plus, Wade sounds great as always.

PerFeCTioNThrUSileNCe · 06-05-2009, 06:36 PM

I have to admit, I don't like "No Rest" all that much. It has a bland taste to it, much like "You Burn First". "Young Cardinals" on the other hand, I kinda dig. I'm a big fan of Crisis and this song kinda has a similar feel to it.

It'll be interesting to see where they go with this album. Anyone got a leak?

Alfred · 06-05-2009, 06:48 PM

"No Rest" leaves me wanting more. It's a good sound and certainly catchy, but I think it should be a little more consistant. It sounds like AOF is going for a heavy punk sound on Old Crows/Young Cardinals and I think they should make their songs a little steadier and have less, uh... gaps if you know what i'm saying. I know this kind of contradicts what the band was originally about, but they're a changing band.

They're starting to sound like what I originally imagined they'd sound like when I read a brief review of "Crisis" in some magazine. I think it's a good change, we already have two albums worth of raw material anyways, good for them for changing it up.

ChiliColdBlood · 06-08-2009, 01:24 PM

Yeah, it definitely sounds like a change, hopefully for the better. As I said before, I'm encouraged by the two new songs. I get what you're saying about "No Rest" leaving you wanting more, Alfred, but I still think it's a pretty solid song.

There's no leak yet, just the two songs... But Metal Hammer has an extremely positive review of the album already. I can't wait to hear "Midnight Regulation" and "Emerald Street".

c0ncubine · 07-08-2009, 03:03 AM

I honestly do enjoy their new sound, although I prefer their self titled album, no doubt about it

crash_override · 07-08-2009, 11:53 AM

I think the new album is just as good as anything they've done, with the exception of their self titled. The new sounds really works for them. After about 5 listens of the new album it's become one of my favorites at the moment. Young Cardinals is a great track.

Alfred · 10-17-2010, 07:45 PM

Bringing this back because they have a new song out and I think it warrants discussion.

I love it myself, kind of a nod to their older stuff, while still embracing their progression.

Alfred · 08-05-2011, 09:48 PM

Band broke up. This is the first breakup in a while that I've really cared about. I'm really sad to see them go, and hope to catch them on this farewell tour that George mentioned.

Laces Out Dan! · 08-06-2011, 12:27 PM

Yeaa, thats real upsetting, but we had to see it coming. I dont think George has enough left in the tank for another project either.

Alfred · 08-06-2011, 09:30 PM

Yeah, that's a good point. The only thing I didn't see coming at all was Wade leaving for another band... wonder who he would deem important enough to leave AOF for.

06-05-2009, 06:48 PM	#233 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	"No Rest" leaves me wanting more. It's a good sound and certainly catchy, but I think it should be a little more consistant. It sounds like AOF is going for a heavy punk sound on Old Crows/Young Cardinals and I think they should make their songs a little steadier and have less, uh... gaps if you know what i'm saying. I know this kind of contradicts what the band was originally about, but they're a changing band. They're starting to sound like what I originally imagined they'd sound like when I read a brief review of "Crisis" in some magazine. I think it's a good change, we already have two albums worth of raw material anyways, good for them for changing it up. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

10-17-2010, 07:45 PM	#237 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Bringing this back because they have a new song out and I think it warrants discussion. I love it myself, kind of a nod to their older stuff, while still embracing their progression. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

08-05-2011, 09:48 PM	#238 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Band broke up. This is the first breakup in a while that I've really cared about. I'm really sad to see them go, and hope to catch them on this farewell tour that George mentioned. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

08-06-2011, 12:27 PM	#239 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Yeaa, thats real upsetting, but we had to see it coming. I dont think George has enough left in the tank for another project either. __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

08-06-2011, 09:30 PM	#240 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Yeah, that's a good point. The only thing I didn't see coming at all was Wade leaving for another band... wonder who he would deem important enough to leave AOF for. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

06-05-2009, 12:17 PM	#231 (permalink)
ChiliColdBlood Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TO Posts: 184	Thought I'd bump this thread up since the album's due out in a few weeks. I'm enjoying the two new tracks (Young Cardinals and No Rest). George's new vocals were a bit of a shock at first but I think they're pretty cool now. Plus, Wade sounds great as always.

06-08-2009, 01:24 PM	#234 (permalink)
ChiliColdBlood Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TO Posts: 184	Yeah, it definitely sounds like a change, hopefully for the better. As I said before, I'm encouraged by the two new songs. I get what you're saying about "No Rest" leaving you wanting more, Alfred, but I still think it's a pretty solid song. There's no leak yet, just the two songs... But Metal Hammer has an extremely positive review of the album already. I can't wait to hear "Midnight Regulation" and "Emerald Street".

07-08-2009, 03:03 AM	#235 (permalink)
c0ncubine Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	I honestly do enjoy their new sound, although I prefer their self titled album, no doubt about it