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This week’s suggestions list comes from musician Joey Edwards of Ruiner. Joey has played in a TON of bands (Counting the Days, Silent Reminder, Vanderbilt, etc) but you probably know him as the drummer of the Baltimore based hardcore band Ruiner. Joey just finished recording a 3 song demo with In the Hollows, a new band he’s playing in which features past and current members of Army of kashyyyk, Champion, Counting the Days, Pulling Teeth, Rant Casey, and Ruiner.
download In the Hollows Demo HERE.
“Alright, my answers are a little shorter, sorry. This was really hard. Let me know what ya think. Thanks.”
- Joey
Converge – Jane Doe
This is the album which made/taught me to play drums. I mean obviously they’ve had great records before/after this one this but this is where I believe the band defined itself and their sound. This is one of the most powerful hardcore records of all time.
Snatch it HERE.
Strung out: Twisted by Design
This is a perfect record. There’s not one bad song on it. They are not your typical pop-punk band. There’s a lot depth to the lyrics as well as a ton of musicianship. Definitely a record I’ll never look back and say “what was I thinking?”
Snatch it HERE.
Pedro the Lion: Control
This is one the best lyrically written albums ever. Definitely a record that has helped me get through a bunch. Seriously blows me away pretty much every time I listen to it.
Snatch it HERE.
Bonus ChugLife post HERE.
Gin Blossoms: Outside Looking In (The Best of the Gin Blossoms)
Amazing band. All of their best songs on one record. What else do ya need?
(I’m not trying to have the RIAA knock down my door. But, start HERE.)
Bane: Give Blood
This is another great hardcore record. Everything on it is just so intense. This collection of music itself is probably some of the most creatively written hardcore ever. Their lyrics are what made me want to be in a touring band. I mean the lyrics to Some Came Running? Come on! Anyways, I think this record will go down as this generations “Damaged”.
Snatch it HERE.
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