It's going to be a summer full of shows and sweat. We're lining up some pretty solid dates for the summer, so come check us out somewhere. We're going to begin writing some more songs once everyone gets out of school.
I'd like to let everyone know about the Independent in Auburn, AL. It's one of our favorite venues to play. We were fortunate enough to play there last Saturday night. It might've been the best crowd we've had, and we've had some great ones. Thanks to Heath for getting us down there. We'll be back soon Auburn folk.
Sunday night brought the end of our favorite television series; LOST. It's both heartbreaking and relieving that it's gone. It was really something special.
Be sure to check out our tour dates please.
I don't have a whole lot to say, so I figured I'd put up my top 5 records of the year so far, it's almost half-way through the year.
Here you go:
Scratch that, I liked "No Better Than This" by John Mellencamp. I also dug "Transference" by Spoon.
Keep in mind, these could very easily change by the end of the year. I also feel I'm forgetting something. We'll see.
My biggest disappointments so far are:
1. "Heaven Is Whenever" - Hold Steady
I'm really just not digging the production style on this at all. The back-up vocals almost sound auto-tuned, which doesn't fit with the Hold Steady. Franz's absence is noticeable.
2. "Infinite Arms" - Band Of Horses
These songs are just not nearly as good as their last two records. I hate that, because I'm a huge fan of their last two records.
3. "The Big To-Do" - Drive-By Truckers
At first I thought this record was awful, now it's growing on me a little bit. However, I don't think it's nearly as good as anything they've put out in the past 10 years, even "A Blessing And A Curse".
I'm not saying these 3 records are awful, I'm just disappointed by them. I really like the Hold Steady, I guess I was just waiting on another "Separation Sunday."
I'm out.
-toby
