I was really excited to get to see The First Step again. This band has become one of my favorite, especially after the release of What We Know. Of course TFS were the highlight of the show but i was interested in seeing the other bands. One is newly formed and the other two rarely play shows.
Eating Glass opened up, they play really fast, pissed off thrashy hardcore. Think Infest or more recently Ceremony or even ATS. I think they only had one song more than 30 seconds and it was because the intro and the outro were longer than usual. I thought they were good for just starting out, they have a ton of potential. I hope they live up to it, Toronto needs a band like this. www.myspace.com/eatingglasshc
Next Keep It Up played. If you've heard the Generations comp Bridge 9 put out KIU had a song on it. They play youth crew hardcore with more of a modern influence, but they still come off sounding really raw and their influences really show. The last time i saw these guys play was with TFS last July so it was nice to see them play again, i just hope they start playing more shows.
Urban Blight played next, i don't think they had played a show in more than 6 months. They weren't overly tight musically but they were good enough given the circumstances. This band is a lot of fun, i think I'd really be into them if they played more shows. Quit Harshin' My Buzz is a great song Check it out: www.myspace.com/urbanblight
TFS were up next. They opened with Something Inside and got kids moshing and singing along, including myself. I suck at moshing so i basically just run across the floor looking like an idiot if I'm not singing along. The only bummer was no stage = no stage dives, but otherwise the venue has been really good since re-opening for the last few shows. Stephen ( the singer) got cut above his eye during the first song, and bled on various parts of my WHITE Fired Up shirt. Haha I'll get it out somehow. They played Time To Understand, Learning, No Way To Live, The Higher Taste, When Things Fall Apart, What We Know, And The First Step. They played a new song called Connection which sounded really good. And probably a couple more I'm forgetting. I can't really pick out a highlight of the set, every song was good, Stephen had a lot of positive meaningful things to say in between songs and the vibe of the show as a whole was really positive.
This was definitely the best show so far this year, i hope TFS come back this summer or something because it'll be hard to beat a show with them on the bill. I'm sure there will be pictures posted somewhere shortly, I'll post them or link them when i see them.
Some Videos: Urban Blight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJNinkIz8KM
TFS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZYkPmgwvFc
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwZoFAzC_nI
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I've seen the First Step on their first European Tour and it was such a let down to me, although I hear great stuff about their second record I never got myself into listening to it. Maybe I'll pick it up someday. But they should first renew my interest by playing a decent show. With Aram in the band they did score some points!
You need to get into their new record Rold. I'll even YSI it for you if you want.
I haven't heard if they're doing a Euro tour anytime soon, i think it's hard for them cause their members are scattered across the continent.
But in any case, i have yet to see a band that brings that kind of energy to a show. I dont even know how the singer deosn't pass out, i was out of breath 5 or 6 songs in and i wasn't half as energetic as he was.
Funny that Stephen got cut and bled...when I saw them last summer he slipped on the wet stage and split open the back of his head and bled through their entire set.
Rold, What We Know was my favorite album from 2006. The title track is just such a great song.
Okay guys you convinced me, I'm gonna get myself that record today. If I think it sucks I'll blame it all on the Americans ;-)
Rold, What We Know is packed with so much passion and sincerity, there is no way for you to dislike it!
Haha, my thoughts exactly.
I think TFS are more about the ideals that show through in their lyrics, and just an overall really positive spirit than their music, but the music is great too!
Check out this interview Stephen did last year.
http://www.lowcut.dk/041_lc/interview/3.asp
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