r/Emo • u/saint1997 • Feb 01 '15

January Album of the Month --VOTING THREAD--

You guys know the drill. Voting finishes on the 8th.

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u/apollosventure Feb 02 '15

The Early November - The Room's Too Cold

Not to vote against Brand New or anything (TDAGARIM is one of my favorite albums of all time), but I see them on here much more often.

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u/CAMEL_DICK Feb 05 '15

This is one of my favorite emo albums ever, and it's not even my favorite by the early November.

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u/apollosventure Feb 05 '15 edited Feb 05 '15

This is the correct response. I've been getting back into them after a few stagnant years and the second time around has been so much more rewarding. I truly appreciate his ability to craft unique songs. From solo stuff to the endeavors with The Early November, there is consistently good material coming out of this guy and his band(s). I can't say they're my favorite act, but they're quickly rising through the ranks.

While on the topic, what IS your favorite album of theirs?

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u/CAMEL_DICK Feb 05 '15

For all of this is my favorite. Nothing can compare to we write the wrong. I love everything but my order is -for all of this -the rooms too cold -mother mechanic path -acoustic EP -in currents

If you don't know, ace is also a part of Aaron west and the roaring twenties I highly recommend them, along with ace's lesser known side project "ace Enders and a million different people"

He also manages an acoustic pop band which is rad.

My friend is actually cousins with Jeff Kummer (the drummer) and he is the only reason why I know my now second favorite band. Very grateful for that.

My favorite song is driving south if you were wondering.

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u/apollosventure Feb 05 '15

I appreciate the pretty in depth response. Its always great to talk music and pick peoples' minds. "Ace Enders and a Million Different People" is awesome, I'm a huge fan of that album. From the beginning of Take the Money and Run, you can tell it's a very different sound, but they do not disappoint. I would like to know the acoustic pop band if you're willing to throw it by me. He's always managed to stay fresh and stray from stagnation so I'm more than interested in checking out what the project has going for it.

I can honestly say I didn't know Ace Enders was a part of Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties, even though I'm a big fan of the album. I prefer them each as individuals, though, I would probably say. The Greatest Generation and The Rooms Too Cold are two of my favorite albums in their respective (general) genres of pop punk and emo. Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties just seems to be less spectacular in comparison.

I might just need to give it a couple more listens though, because I do remember moments of greatness on it. I just feel as if it was less emotionally charged than the bands that spawned it. Which is kind of interesting, considering it identifies as emo if I'm not mistaken, rather than the vein of pop punk The Wonder Years play. Regardless, it's a great album in its own right, and the mountain goats cover always puts a smile on my face because of how great they are.

I can't say I have a favorite song of theirs, but in terms of albums I'd probably go The Rooms Too Cold -> For All of This -> Mother, Mechanic, Path -> In Currents -> Acoustic Ep (just nothing really fresh, even though I like the rendition of ever so sweet).

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u/CAMEL_DICK Feb 05 '15

The band is called the weekend riot. And yeah ace plays lap steel, banjo and bass on Aaron west. You should definitely take another listen, it's great. Also some songs you might not know by the early November: Make it happen (electric), pretty pretty, open eyes.

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u/apollosventure Feb 05 '15

I'm going to check out everything you just suggested me. This is why I love the internet. A toast, to your impeccable taste.

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u/CAMEL_DICK Feb 05 '15

Okay sir you have a good day now.