http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:14:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By far their most mature, energetic, and pop sounding album yet, the self-titled release by Say Anything is an emo rock kick to the eardrum.  The album is a much more consistent style, unlike their previous effort "In Defense of the Genre", which frequently varied in style throughout the double ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/indie-rock/say-anything-say-anything/ Edmonton, Alberta's Social Code released their third album September 1st, 2009.  The album's title, Rock 'N' Roll is quite justifying, as the once alternative sounding punkers have turned rock.  Fans looking for another "A Year At the Movies" will be quite disappointed with the change in sound and direction.  Although, ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/rock/social-code-rock-n-roll/ Hailing from St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, 5 piece post-hardcore/screamo artists Alexisonfire continue to depart from their original sound on this fourth studio effort.  The original scream-sing combination of George Pettit and Dallas Green has somewhat deteriorated on this album, with George taking on more of a singing role (probably the ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/posthardcore/alexisonfire-old-crowsyoung-cardinals/ This post-hardcore band from Ocala, Florida have put forth a serious ass-kicking effort on their third studio album "Homesick".  The lyrical content of the album seemingly focuses on homesickness while on the road, as well as the trials, tribulations, and subsequent success that the band has encompassed while touring in ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/posthardcore/a-day-to-remember-homesick/ Alternative trio Better Than Ezra are back at it again, releasing their ninth studio album "Paper Empire" May 12th, 2009.  After 20 years of being a band, Better Than Ezra still rock just the same.  "Paper Empire" is filled with catchy hooks, great melodies, sincere and fun lyrics, and overall ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/alternative/better-than-ezra-paper-empire/ Canadian indie rockers Metric release their fourth studio album, "Fantasies", April 7th, 2009. Though the album sounds to be the most polished piece of work the band has produced, they remain loyal to their indie rock roots, keeping in tune with their original sound.  "Fantasies" contains a repertoire of indie ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/indie-rock/metric-fantasies/ After releasing their mega-indie anthem "Lazy Eye", of their freshmen release "Carnavas", on both Guitar Hero:world Tour, and Rock Band 2, indie rockers Silversun Pickups make a powerful and successful sophomore effort with the album "Swoon".  Released on April 15th, 2009, the album has many depths to it's darkness.  Vocalist/Guitarist ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/indie-rock/silversun-pickups-swoon/ Hey This is going to be an area for me to post randomly about up and coming bands, bands of the now, and old school bands from the past.  I hope to create some conversation, evoke some old memories, and hopefully expose you to some new music that you like! I ... http://www.beleafer.ca/marksmusic/uncategorized/introduction/