Pete Wentz: "I can't predict I'd ever play in Fall Out Boy again"
Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 2/2/10 @ 10:21 AM - altpress.com
Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz took to his blog last night to address the vague state of his band, who have been on a "break" since November. In the meantime, frontman Patrick Stump has announced that he's working on a solo album and drummer Andy Hurley will be playing with his hardcore band, Burning Empires. Both Hurley and guitarist Joe Trohman are also in a band called the Damned Things with Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano of Anthrax and Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die.Wentz's blog indicates that Fall Out Boy may actually reform without him and that the members "grew apart." Wentz said:
"I dont know the future of fall out boy. its embarrassing to say one thing and then have the future dictate another. as far as i know fall out boy is on break. (no one wants to say the "h" word). as much as i dont have a solo project, i also cant predict that id ever play in fall out boy again. not due to personal relationships as much as a band we grew apart. in this statement id like to include there is the possibility that fob will play again with out me or i will be a part of it when everyone is on the same page. it is no ones fault and there is no animosity about the decision. i felt as fans you deserve to know. there is no singular reason for this. the side projects or bands are supported by all members of the band. i am the single biggest fan of fob and if this is our legacy than so be it. i am proud of it."UPDATE:
Hurley also addressed the topic on his messageboard: "I really wish I could tell everyone if we were done or not. But I just don't know. It's not looking great right now, but when we went into the break it was for sure that we'd come back in 2 or 3 years. I still think we will come back, but I just don't know. There's no official decision one way or another. Pete loves fob. I love fob. Patrick loves fob. and Joe loves fob. It's just that we're in different places right this very instant. which is why we took the break.I honestly think all the pressure of people asking stuff like they are on Twitter every five seconds is more damning to the band than anything. The whole point of the break was to just get away, and not think about it, and in 2 years or so, come back and decide where to go from there. I believe in us, and I believe we will get in a room, hash out the bullshit like in Some Kind Of Monster (haha) and we will be super stoked to do another record. I know all of us are already, but just not at this exact moment."
Pete Wentz: "I can't predict I'd ever play in Fall Out Boy again"
Mayday Parade - Anywhere But Here - 2009 Album Review
Review featured on Blogcritics.org
Following the departure of their main songwriter in 2007, Mayday Parade released their sophomore effort, Anywhere But Here in 2009.
Let’s face it — A Lesson In Romantics was a fantastic debut that brought fame to Mayday Parade. The second album is a major turning point in any band’s career. Their songwriting was the aspect that distinguished their debut from every other pop-punk band at the time. With the departure of their main songwriter, Jason Lancaster, fans became highly skeptical of any future material the Florida pop-punk quintet would release. Without Jason Lancaster, many fans worried that Mayday Parade was not the same band.
With that said, Anywhere But Here is still Mayday Parade. It still has the Mayday Parade style, but it is lacking the force that united the fans they earned with their debut album. At times, I felt like I was listening to radio-friendly pop-punk songs. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing when considering their audience.
This release won’t disrupt their reputation at all. Without their front man, fans set rather low expectations for this release. Mayday Parade is still here and in an adjustment phase. This is just the first album in the post-Lancaster era. This album proves that they have songwriting abilities as a band regardless of their front man. Once they’re settled in with Derek Sanders as their lead vocalist, Mayday Parade will reach their prime on their next record.
One part of their first album that captured many fans was their ability to write a beautiful, modern and original acoustic song. This was their strong point and Mayday Parade’s acoustic songwriting remains their forte.
“I Swear This Time I Mean It” reminds me of their classic “You Be the Anchor That Keeps My Feet on the Ground, I'll Be the Wings That Keep Your Heart in the Clouds.” “I Swear This Time I Mean It” has the same melodramatic and softly spoken verses that you hear in any pop-punk acoustic song, but it contains far more substance and a heartfelt driven chorus and verses.
With "Kids In Love" as an opener, there was no question — this is Mayday Parade. Anywhere But Here luckily contains none of the musical mistakes of a generic pop-punk band. That’s huge. Not many were expecting a masterpiece; receiving an album of this rigor is a success.
This album has cheesy vocals throughout, but that’s not the point. The guitar riffs are catchy and there is not one boring moment throughout the 40 minutes. I was not at the edge of my seat but I was not falling asleep either. I’d recommend a listen. If you can handle the lyrics, appreciate a catchy guitar riff with overproduction, Mayday Parade's Anywhere But Here will not completely disappoint.
We The Kings - "Heaven Can Wait" Commentary & Music Video
Step into We The King's private movie theater for some insightful and very funny commentary on their video 'Heaven Can Wait.'
Check out the full music video below:
The Maine Gives Us a Full Live Show Download for the Holidays!
Hey guys, first of all happy holidays! I hope everyone is doing well. We recorded a live set in Ft. Lauderdale and wanted to give it to you completely free! Its nothing special and very raw but If you want to download it, you can click the link below. This will be up for a limited time only, make sure to download it right away! We're going to be giving free things like this as much as we can. The guys and myself wanted to say sorry for the delays with the books, sometimes things don't work out as well as it was planned. Again, happy holidays!
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Love,
Kennedy and The Maine
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