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Ekels [Edit] [Delete] 68 replies 02:03 September 27th, 2012

So, y'know, ATDI toured for some cash money this year and aren't releasing an album which sucks. But what good Post-Hardcore albums have come out this year? I've basically missed them all.

I quite enjoyed emo-y post-hardcore stuff like The Wonder Years last year. That stuff is cool too.

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I think the new-ish Jogging album is great

http://jogging.bandcamp.com/album/take-courage

I'd love to hear recommendations of bands from the USA or UK in a similar vein.

There was also the re-issue of the Moss Icon discography if that counts as 'recent'.
http://www.thefader.com/2012/05/07/stream-moss-icons-discography/

jackpot | 27 Sep '12, 02:26 | X | ^ This | Reply

kilgore-trout, Icarus-Smicarus, and Teepee_uk this'd this
- Jogging is a good shout, their first lp was ace
  
  Hard these days cus im not sure what's counted as post hardcore or not. I think Crash Of Rhinos are post hardcore as they remind me of Appleseed Cast at times (wiki says they are post rock but they weren't when they started). Pilot To Gunner have another album coming out soon on Arctic Rodeo, if you don't know them they made two awesome albums. Also Casket Lottery have put together a 7-inch this year as well. :)
  
  New_Alaska @jackpot | 27 Sep '12, 02:35 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Pilot to Gunner eh?
    
    I've not thought about them in years. Get Saved was a great album, although I thought it suffered a bit from sounding a little bit too polished. What's their other album like?
    
    boydungud @New_Alaska | 27 Sep '12, 17:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - The new album is on Spotify! Wowser, just found it
      
      Yeah i thought Get Saved was a bit too polished, if you havent heard "Games At High Speeds" that was superb. I believe J Robbins did get Saved too which is weird.
      
      New_Alaska @boydungud | 28 Sep '12, 14:14 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Crash of Rhinos album
    
    is immense. Really enjoying this stuff. Reminds me a lot of Meet Me in St. Louis, but less the riffs are more consistently heavy, where as MMISL tended to insert sparser, math riffs quite often.
    
    Ekels @New_Alaska | 27 Sep '12, 18:49 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    New_Alaska and Caesurob this'd this
    - What a pretentious thing to say.
      
      DirtyBurger64 @Ekels | 4 Oct '12, 15:05 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Jogging are excellent.
  
  They're lablemates with this lot: http://tenpastseven.bandcamp.com/album/shut-up-your-face
  
  Ekels @jackpot | 27 Sep '12, 17:36 | X | ^ This | Reply
Don't know if this exactly fits the bill but it's great

http://nospillblood.bandcamp.com/releases

jackpot | 27 Sep '12, 16:47 | X | ^ This | Reply
Avalanche United by I Am the Avalanche

is good it you haven't heard that yet. Came out early this year.

NickDS | 27 Sep '12, 17:04 | X | ^ This | Reply
- was gonna post this
  
  I love this album
  
  pieces_of_reece @NickDS | 27 Sep '12, 17:23 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  NickDS this'd this
- Are I Am The Avalanche good now?
  
  I remember them being pretty weak. Especially in comparison to The Movielife.
  
  badmanreturns @NickDS | 3 Oct '12, 17:08 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  gonad this'd this
  - I don't know the first album but I have heard people say it's a bit weak
    
    Avalanche United is really good though,
    
    NickDS @badmanreturns | 3 Oct '12, 19:00 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Yeah
      
      I thought the first album was completely bollocks too. Will give this a listen.
      
      Caesurob @NickDS | 3 Oct '12, 21:51 | X | ^ This | Reply
Hold Your Horse Is - Frimley

http://holdyourhorseis.bandcamp.com/album/frimley-lp

and this new EP by Samoans http://samoanstheband.bandcamp.com/

kilgore-trout | 27 Sep '12, 17:12 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Quality stuff this.
  
  Heard a single or two by them before and was impressed. This is a good LP.
  
  Ekels @kilgore-trout | 27 Sep '12, 17:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
JAG/loose definition of p-hXc

but here's my band's album from August. it's loud, fast music that sometimes isn't in the same time signature, so arguably what you're after (especially the opening track):
http://herparents.bandcamp.com

alcxxk | 27 Sep '12, 17:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
- I've seen you guys twice now. which one are you?
  
  Best
  Beard, moustache out skinny?
  
  I know you're not ehwhat.
  
  NickDS @alcxxk | 27 Sep '12, 22:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - the former
    
    pieces_of_reece @NickDS | 27 Sep '12, 23:41 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - skinny is callum isn't it? from danananananananananananannananananananananananananananananannanananacnlaire
      
      pieces_of_reece @pieces_of_reece | 27 Sep '12, 23:42 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - i was beard +guitar
    
    now handlebar moustache and guitar. the good looking one, basicloly
    
    alcxxk @NickDS | 28 Sep '12, 09:57 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - YOU ARE THE FANNYYYYY
      
      ehwhat @alcxxk | 3 Oct '12, 17:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
Great Cop*

http://greatcop.bandcamp.com/

Severed799 | 28 Sep '12, 00:43 | X | ^ This | Reply

danger this'd this
- *could be JAG
  
  Severed799 @Severed799 | 28 Sep '12, 00:43 | X | ^ This | Reply
Retisonic (ex Bluetip) put a second album out this year

Which is absolutely killer, forgot about that one. Well worth hearing.

New_Alaska | 28 Sep '12, 14:12 | X | ^ This | Reply
melodic hardcore from toronto

ep was released about a month ago

ww.homageband.bandcamp.com

thanks for checking it out if you do!

walletx | 2 Oct '12, 19:44 | X | ^ This | Reply
- I'm really liking this dude.
  
  Well done!
  
  Ekels @walletx | 4 Oct '12, 14:37 | X | ^ This | Reply
- this is fucking great
  
  Mehodor @walletx | 15 Nov '12, 07:54 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - just want to say again how good this shit is
    
    here's the link you fucked up, i'm sure loads of people couldn't be assed to copy and paste
    
    http://homageband.bandcamp.com/album/insignificant
    
    Mehodor @Mehodor | 16 Nov '12, 02:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
Gnarwolves

...probably more 'punk' if we're getting all mired in the genre swamp but bloody rad all the same:

http://gnarwolves.bandcamp.com/

The Wooderson record that came out a few months ago is pretty much a sweet-ass Fugazi homage:

http://wooderson.bandcamp.com/

'Riala' by Suis La Lune is probably the best screamy thing I've heard this year (some of 'em are also in the hazier, more emo-friendly Sore Eyelids):

http://topshelfrecords.bandcamp.com/album/riala
http://soreeyelids.bandcamp.com/album/sore-eyelids

And the Blacklisters record kicks like a hacked-off mule, great if you're feeling a bit obtuse/on a Jesus Lizard flex.

http://brew.bandcamp.com/album/blacklisters-blklstrs

I love these threads.

Caesurob | 2 Oct '12, 21:38 | X | ^ This | Reply

jackpot this'd this
- Oh and
  
  'Ten Stories' by mewithoutYou. A welcome return to that facet of their sound.
  
  Caesurob @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 08:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  NickDS, Ekels, boydungud, and danger this'd this
  - ^This
    
    a wonderful album
    
    NickDS @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 15:28 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - ^5
    
    Probably my favourite album of this year.
    
    boydungud @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 19:23 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    NickDS this'd this
    - It's definitely in somewhere in the shortlist
      
      Caesurob @boydungud | 3 Oct '12, 21:52 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - Whoops
        
        That first 'in' shouldn't be there should it? Silly me.
        
        Caesurob @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 21:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
I think there was already a thread about it

but that title fight record really is worth hearing, still streaming from here too:

http://www.spin.com/articles/title-fight-floral-green-exclusive-stream

wewerewerewolvesonce | 3 Oct '12, 00:56 | X | ^ This | Reply

Severed799 this'd this
- yes, that^
  
  Severed799 @wewerewerewolvesonce | 3 Oct '12, 01:20 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - I'm not that convinced by it (or them) yet
    
    Got 'Shed' last year and thought it was pretty good, I just think they're generally outclassed by Polar Bear Club, The Wonder Years, Grown Ups, Into It. Over It., The Story So Far etc. Only heard 'Floral Green' a couple of times and it's nice that they've stuffed a whole bunch of Sonic Youth/Trail of Dead in there, just struggling to find anything to really love about it.
    
    Probably better than this year's Make Do and Mend record though, which genuinely upset me.
    
    Caesurob @Severed799 | 3 Oct '12, 08:48 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - that's interesting
      
      I think these guys are by far the most interesting of the bunch, but then maybe its because of the SY influence.
      
      Seahaven and Balance and Composure are great too
      
      Severed799 @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 09:50 | X | ^ This | Reply
      
      gonad this'd this
    - Getting onto Title Fight now.
      
      Finding myself listening to a lot of bands like Polar Bear Club, Transit, Wonder Years and the Story So Far. The Story So Far are pretty awesome, saw some live videos and they really instill a punk attitude (the drums contribute to this in a big way too) but their vocalist is so raw for a young guy and there are some melodic shifts you don't quite get in punk.
      Got into all those sort of bands because they all seem influenced by Brand New (one of my favourite bands) to a strong degree, right?
      
      And below, Balance and Composure are absolutely immense too. Must check out Seaheaven.
      
      Ekels @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 17:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - You liked Transit?
        
        I think the first 30 seconds of 'You Can't Miss It' is immense, and then he starts singing and the whole record becomes a drippy, sugary mess. That whole 'I'm nothing special really' bit is enough to make the most hardened (softened?) emo fan blow chunks. It's a shame, because the instrumentation is pretty rad throughout, and they know their way around a massive hook. Pretty much exactly the same thoughts about Balance and Composure, I think it's something to do with the way they both pronounce '-tion'. Like 'Shawn'.
        
        Caesurob @Ekels | 3 Oct '12, 22:03 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Found myself listening to them more than liking them a whole pile.
        
        The instrumentation is nice which draws my attention but, yeah, those lyrics grate.
        
        That's true about the vocalist in Balance and Composure. It's most clear in the title track; separation, conversation, passion all get the treatment in the chorus. That song really typifies their direction and the tightness of the instrumentation. Christ, I Tore You Apart In My Head is the just a quality, angsty track too.
        
        Ekels @Caesurob | 4 Oct '12, 00:31 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Is there a different band called The Wonder Years?
      
      I thought they were a pop punk band.
      
      boydungud @Caesurob | 3 Oct '12, 22:42 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - yeah they are
        
        gonad @boydungud | 4 Oct '12, 00:57 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        ...and also completely rad
        
        Caesurob @gonad | 4 Oct '12, 08:37 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        I listened to them once, wasn't my cup of tea.
        
        I was just confused as to why they were being brought up in a thread about post hardcore bands.
        
        boydungud @Caesurob | 4 Oct '12, 10:03 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        My reasoning
        
        Title Fight/Polar Bear Club were both brought up. They occupy the (very fucking vague) post-hc realm, and also the (only slightly less vague) pop-punk one. Wonder Years mentioned in association with the latter, rather than the former. Apologies.
        
        If you could go through the thread and outline anywhere else we got it wrong, I'd appreciate it.
        
        Caesurob @boydungud | 4 Oct '12, 14:28 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Bit snippy.
        
        boydungud @Caesurob | 4 Oct '12, 16:06 | X | ^ This | Reply
        
        Yeah
        
        Sorry, I was at work and in a bit of a mood...
        
        Caesurob @boydungud | 4 Oct '12, 16:32 | X | ^ This | Reply
If we're JAG-ing then

Without Maps - http://soundcloud.com/clubkissability/without-maps-naked-light

Feel free, by the way, to send us a message if you're after a show in Nottingham.

danger | 3 Oct '12, 12:02 | X | ^ This | Reply
- (we've already put on
  
  Samoans and Wooderson, we've hopefully got Jogging coming up next month and then I guess we're going to have to start working our way through the rest of the thread!)
  
  danger @danger | 3 Oct '12, 12:04 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - we'd like a gig!
    
    but won't be offended if you think we suck
    
    alcxxk @danger | 3 Oct '12, 15:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
Also - State Faults

Their record "Desolate Peaks" came out this year and it's INCREDIBLE. They mix post-hardcore up with screamo and post-rock I guess, but in 2-3 minute songs that get to the meat & potatoes really quickly. The vocals are fucking forlorn. You can pretty much hear his throat breaking. Hooray!

danger | 3 Oct '12, 12:07 | X | ^ This | Reply

Caesurob this'd this
- Oh yeah
  
  This is lovely. You're right, the poor guy sounds like he's trying to hurl his heart up through his oesophagus. These might be of interest too then:
  
  http://veilshc.bandcamp.com/album/clarity
  
  http://ravachol.bandcamp.com/
  
  http://dogknightsproductions.bandcamp.com/album/dk029-we-came-out-like-tigers-agelessness-and-lack-12-lp
  
  Flying the flag high for Brit screamo. Thanks again for State Faults, this is fucking sweet!
  
  Caesurob @danger | 3 Oct '12, 22:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  SarahIsPi and danger this'd this
  - Ravachol and WCOLT are good friends of ours
    
    Shame the former broke up. I'd love to get Veils/Vales up to Nottingham sometime too.
    
    danger @Caesurob | 4 Oct '12, 11:52 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - I know right
      
      and they were supposed to be supporting Raein in January (with Crash of Rhinos and Goodtime Boys, the latter another fantastic lot that haven't been mentioned in this thread yet.)
      
      Veils are absolutely ferocious live. Not having a functioning bass didn't dampen them a bit last time I saw them. Chlo is terrifying.
      
      Caesurob @danger | 4 Oct '12, 13:43 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - Yeah I have a ticket for that.
        
        At the Old Blue Last. S'going to be great; I've never seen Goodtime Boys but I keep wanting to.
        
        Also I REALLY want to see Vales live after that description.
        
        danger @Caesurob | 4 Oct '12, 17:10 | X | ^ This | Reply
Prize Country

Newish - if you dig the Quicksand like I dig the Quicksand...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Jxujc21Gw

Also - great Blog that covers some really great Post-Hard core bands (mostly US).
http://builtonaweakspot.com/

freezingthecat | 3 Oct '12, 15:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
God Bows To Math

It's 1993 all over again in New Zealand.

mdjt | 3 Oct '12, 16:20 | X | ^ This | Reply

ohgood this'd this
hail brethren

cs009d4735 | 3 Oct '12, 16:52 | X | ^ This | Reply
What is "post-hardcore"?

The name implies that hardcore no longer exists....does that make KISS "pre-hardcore" or something?

dcnuman | 4 Oct '12, 02:44 | X | ^ This | Reply
- wat
  
  I was with you til you mentioned KISS
  
  Severed799 @dcnuman | 4 Oct '12, 09:39 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  danger this'd this
Drug Church

more Quicksand-influenced stuff:
http://drugchurch.bandcamp.com/

the_instone | 4 Oct '12, 12:10 | X | ^ This | Reply
Still on the look-out...

Have come across two crackers of late; letlive.- Fake History and Touche Amore- Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me.

Ekels | 14 Nov '12, 20:33 | X | ^ This | Reply

Caesurob this'd this
Not sure I'd quite call them 'post hardcore' myself

But that band BATS that I'm ALWAYS going on about are properly great and I've seen the new one tagged under this moniker.

Regardless, see if they're for you?

vamos | 14 Nov '12, 20:41 | X | ^ This | Reply

Oissin_ this'd this
- I love BATS, man.
  
  Have yet to lay me mits on the new album. But it's on Spotify, so here goes!
  
  Ekels @vamos | 14 Nov '12, 20:52 | X | ^ This | Reply
- ISN'T IT A PITY ABOUT THE FUCKING RESEARCH
  
  shucks @vamos | 15 Nov '12, 17:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  vamos this'd this
hey danger

(nick)

Loobster | 14 Nov '12, 20:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
The new Casket Lottery record that's just come out is brilliant.

The new Further Seems Forever record, on the other hand, is not.

waterwings | 15 Nov '12, 16:42 | X | ^ This | Reply

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