sorry i haven't been around for a while. been busy and/or away. hope all is well with everyone.

today has been busy, again... so all i've had time for is:

Pinback - Summer in Abaddon

advance of their new record. if you like pinback, you'll love this. the first track is too good for words. it's consistantly great after that. a little more laid back for them.

Converge - You Fail Me

advance of their new record. a bit of a departure from Jane Doe. much more dynamic vocal (jake even carries a tune or two). the song structures don't seem quite as ambitious as Jane Doe's either. much more rock/punk oriented hardcore.

There Were Wires - Somnambulists

my friends' band who played their last show saturday night. great boston hardcore band that will be missed. they have an amazing, passionate, loving fanbase that will follow them on to other projects. they're currently morphing into an instrumental 3-piece. i saw THAT band's first show, and it was devastating. great stuff.

if you like Neurosis, you'll like There Were Wires.