Little Shit Hater's Top 5 Albums

Well considering it's the last day of 2013 I figured I'd give you my top 5 albums of the year. So here we go.

1. J.A.C.K. - Forever the Sickest Kids 

I've loved FTSK for as long as I can remember and when I figured out they were coming out with a new album I was completely stoked and they definitely did not disappoint. The first single off the album, "Chin Up Kid," gave everyone a look into what the whole album would be like. They kept their signature rock sound and added a few slower songs to add diversity and to make one of my favorite albums of 2013. 

2. Midnight Memories - One Direction 

Now before you freak out like, "Oh my God she's one of them!" hear me out and I can assure you I'm not "one of them." Midnight Memories is the third studio album to be released by 1D and they've gone in a pretty different direction, no pun intended, with this one. There's basically something everyone on this album would like. They have songs with a Mumford and Sons sound to songs that sound like they're a rock band straight out of the 80s and of course they have your typical boy band pop sound. This album has so many different sounding songs but somehow it all meshes together to make a fantastic album. 

3. Talking Dreams - Echosmith

Yes I'm going from the number one boy band in the world's album to an indie rock band of siblings that started out on YouTube. Deal with it. Echosmith is a 4 piece indie rock band based out of LA that finally release their first full length album off of Warner Brothers Records this year. What's amazing is how young these kids are. Sydney, the lead singer, is only 16 and I've heard trained professionals that she could blow out of the water with her voice. She has the classic voice for an indie rock band and she's absolutely amazing. Her three brothers, Noah, Jamie, and Graham back her up with their incredible talents on bass, guitar, and drums. Definitely a favorite for me this year. Check it out if you haven't, you won't be disappointed. 

4. Legendary - The Summer Set 

So I was lucky enough to be able to see The Summer Set on Warped this year and let me tell you they put on one hell of a show. You should totally go see them if you can but anyway on to the album! This album was definitely a departure from their last where there were mainly love songs or, to be frank, really sad songs. Legendary brought back the party side to The Summer Set where they're out to have a good time and to forget their problems. It was definitely one of my albums for the summer. 

5. Resolution - Action Item

Resolution was the long awaited second album from Action Item. Two years guys, it was about damn time. Granted it took two years to get it was totally worth the wait. The first track on the album basically recaps the band's story of what had happened over the past two years while they wrote the album. It picks you up "where we left off." The album continues with their typical uplifting song lyrics, songs of love, and their pop melodies. This album was definitely an A+ and rounds out my top 5 albums of the year. 

Honorable Mention:

Common Courtesy - A Day to Remember

Word of Mouth - The Wanted

Self-Titled - The Tragic Thrills

Native - OneRepublic

The World From the Side of the Moon - Phillip Phillips

Magna Carta... Holy Grail - JAY Z

Monsters in the Closet - Mayday Parade

Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! - Panic! At the Disco

Vessel - Twenty One Pilots 

Overnight - Parachute

The 1975 - The 1975

Listen to:

Little White Lies - One Direction

Framing Hanley signed a Record Deal

Earlier today we heard the "Big Announcement" that Framing Hanley hinted at earlier this week. They have announced they signed to Imagen Records. So excited about this. Hopefully we can get the new album soon as well as a possible tour? We'll see.

Nixon posted that they are going to release the new album in Spring of 2014, they will also be taking a single to the radio! Fingers crossed for these guys it has been a long time coming! Is 2014 going to be their year? We hope so!!

You can read it all by going to the bands Facebook. Also, you can find the statement about the signing here.

-Dick Lint

Listen to:

The Story So Far - Clairvoyant 

The Summer Set Announce "Legendary" Tour

Much like Paradise Fears, The Summer Set has also announce they will be doing a "Unplugged" Tour if you will. Starting in February they will be hitting limited cities. They will be playing their entire Legendary Album. Their VIP Tickets are pretty sweet. 

Tour Dates:

Feb 13 Chain Reaction Anaheim, CA

Feb 15 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, CA

Feb 26 Middle East Upstairs Cambridge, MA

Feb 27 The Barbary Philadelphia, PA

Feb 28 The Studio @ Webster Hall New York, NY

Mar 02 Jammin' Java Vienna, VA

Mar 04 Beachland Ballroom and Tavern Cleveland, OH

Mar 05 Hard Luck Toronto, Canada
Mar 06 The Pike Room Pontiac, MI

For more information find it here at WEBSITE.

Also, make sure you pick up Punk Goes Christmas from iTunes! Enjoy the lyric video of The Summer Set singing "This Christmas"

-Dick Lint

Paradise Fears announce North American Tour!

Paradise Fears have announced a North American Tour and hear Battle Scars Acoustic. It will be called In the Round and well here is the video and you can read the rest in the description.

Here are the dates:

February 4 // Old Rock House // St Louis, MO

February 5 // Bottom Lounge // Chicago, IL

February 6 // The Basement // Columbus, OH

February 7 // Altar Bar // Pittsburgh, PA

February 8 // Vernors Room @ The Crofoot // Pontiac, MI

February 10 // Hard Luck Bar // Toronto, ON

February 11 // The Waiting Room // Buffalo, NY

February 13 // The Barbary // Philadelphia, PA

February 14 // Cafe 939 at Berklee // Boston, MA

February 15 // Marlin Room @ Webster Hall // New York City, NY

February 16 // Jammin' Java // Vienna, VA

February 17 // Purgatory @ The Masquerade // Atlanta, GA

February 18 // Wills Pub // Orlando, FL

February 20 // House of Blues Bronze Peacock // Houston, TX

February 21 // Elm Street Bar // Dallas, TX

February 23 // Nile Underground // Mesa, AZ

February 25 // Chain Reaction // Anaheim, CA

February 26 // Assembly // Sacramento, CA

February 27 // Kilby Court // Salt Lake City, UT

February 28 // Marquis Theatre // Denver, CO

March 7 // Encore // Sioux Falls, SD

March 8 // The Garage // Burnsville, MN

-Dick Lint

It's Not Music Monday...It's Top Three Tuesday...

It's that time of the week again....Here are my top three must hear bands of the week!! 

In no particular order...

As It Is:

They are a pop-punk band from Brighton via Minneapolis. You may recognize the front man Patty Walters from his youtube covers!  He even took a song from "The Lion King" and made it punk! Woot! So make sure you check them out!

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Band Camp

Here is the acoustic preformace of "Often"

Paradise Fears:
Great band, great guys, amazing lyrics! You can't go wrong with them.

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Spotify

Check out "What Are You Waiting For":

Framing Hanley:
Listen to Crooked Smile and tell you don't love them...better yet watch their video for Lollipop it has something for the ladies and the gentlemen ;) They also have an announcement coming soon as well as a new album! 

Youtube

Facebook

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Spotify

Enjoy "You Stupid Girl" 

So there you have it folks. My Top Three Bands of the week. I hope you check them out. I mean with the links already posted and videos right in the post you don't have an excuse really! 

*Do you have a band you think I should check out? Tweet me @Dick_Lint and let me know!! I'm always open for music recommendations!

-Dick Lint 

RIP: The bands who said Goodbye in 2013 & Members who "Moved On"

So I'm hoping with only a few weeks left in the year that this is the last of the break ups, however, we all know that tomorrow could hold any band break up. Below are some that called it done this year so to the fans I am sorry oh so sorry! I didn't LOVE all of these bands but I know that their are tons of fans out there who did and their hearts were shattered. So RIP to the following:

My Chemical Romance: Of course the biggest break up of 2013 (in our opinion) was My Chemical Romance. The day this news hit was a iconic day in my household. Even my mother may have shed a tear, “Welcome to the Black Parade” is on her top 10 songs of life. In case you missed it (HOW COULD YOU) or want to read it again here is a link to the official letter/statement Gerard Way put out: 

A Rocket to the Moon: I still hate myself for backing out of seeing them saying to myself “they always play **Insert Local Venue Here** I'll catch them next time) and guess where they didn't play? Yep. Anyways, they released an album in March entitled “Wild & Free” which left my hungry for more by them. Sadly, they announced on May 9^th they were calling it quits. I know who puts out an album that good and then says we're done? Only the Beatles and ARTTM. Anyways, they went out with a bang tho and I'll forever listen to them. Read the statement HERE.

Go Radio: After 7 years of making music Go Radio decided that it was time to part ways as well. Goodnight Moon is hands down one of the best love songs out there. You can of course read the official statement here:

Allstar Weekend: So they didn't exactly call it quits but decided to END Allstar Weekend for good after Warped Tour '13. When we say END we mean END! They don't even want Allstar Weekend to be spoken of EVER AGAIN! I thought it was a bit harsh how the put it. However, in a previous post about Disney that Little Shit Hater posted I guess maybe that's why?

Jonas Brothers: Guess they weren't really the Hason of their decade huh? I honestly don't know that I could EVER be in a band or any business with my siblings. I'd be afraid we'd end up at each others throats before we decided to call it quits. However, I have to say they really done this badly. I mean delete your twitter and cancel all tour dates then weeks later make a statement. I think they should have been a tad better prepared for this and I feel that Jonas fans out there still feel like they didn't really get an answer.

Honor Society: The Gentlemen, man I really wish they hadn't closed the book.

I will now just list a few more who called it quits:

Attack Attack (UK)

The Chariot

Lostprophets 

May the members of each of the bands find happiness. I really hate to hear of ANY band breaking up, even if I hate their music I know they still have a fan base out there whose hearts are broken by this news.

Now lets say goodbye to some band members as they decided to follow their hearts and do other things:

Mark Shami (Action Item)

Ian Keaggy (Hot Chelle Rae)

Jesse Lawson (Sleeping with Sirens)

Justin & Jacob (Fourth and Coast)

Joey Jordison (Slipknot)

Austin Winkler (Hinder)

Trevor Hinesley (Half Priced Hearts)

-Dick Lint

Listen to: 

Honor Society - Where Are You Now

It's Not Music Monday...It's Top Three Tuesday...

Okay, I realize it is not Music Monday it's Tuesday but we've had a lot of busy going on here so...I decided to type up a few new blogs to post tonight however, blogger wouldn't post them (thankfully I saved them outside of here.) so how about I just do this post (because it works?) on music recommendations. Just going to post a few bands I love that you should hear. So check them out!!!


On My Honor:

They are a great band from Knoxville, TN they are almost always on tour and they work really hard.

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Band Camp
Youtube

Here is one of my favorites "Gypsy Summer

Dear You:

I've been jamming them like crazy the past few days.

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YouTube

Spotify

Website

Here is "Journals"  (it's just really one of my favorites and yes I jacked this video from youtube so thank you 

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Jocelyn:

Saw these guys in concert recently and Landen just had such a kick ass beard I couldn't not like them.

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Youtube

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Here is "Miss America" 

These are just three of the bands I have really been playing A LOT this week. I wanted to share these three bands with you all. Please give them a listen, download their music, like them on facebook, and follow them on the Twitter. 

-Dick Lint

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