Blessthefall!!!
Currently listening to: The Reign. Song that hooked me: Guys Like You Make Us Look Bad. Fan Favorite: Hey, Baby, Here's That Song You Wanted.
I honestly can't remember the first time I listened to Blessthefall, maybe it was on a burnt CD that my girlfriend made me, maybe it was one of the bands I randomly strolled across, but whatever happened, I thank God for the moment that I was introduced to Blessthefall. I do remember the first time I listened to 'Guys Like You Make Us Look Bad' and heard the crazy bass drop halfway through the song for the first time and nearly crapped my pants. Now, I'll admit, they never impacted my life like the band in my last post did and their lyrics never moved me in such a way that I wanted to write just like Beau Bokan, but I will also admit that when you listen to any of their songs, you will feel the nearly tangible passion that these boys produce with every chord struck and every note sung. When I listen to any of their songs, I just can't help but feeling the emotions that they must have been feeling when they wrote the songs. I find myself listening to their CD's over and over and over just because I can't help but feel good when I listen to them. I'll be driving down the road and every time my iPod shuffles to Blessthefall, I turn the volume up that much more. You get what I'm trying to say, yet? I sure hope so. This whole bit reminds me of something that my darling, Hailey, showed me.
I really got into really hard music around junior high. I always liked it, but I never appreciated it like I do now after watching Blessthefall play live. They bring such an energy to the stage that I've never seen before. They just make you want to jump onstage and grab a guitar and play along, even if you have no idea how to play the guitar. I don't care what anyone says; not your Mom, not your Dad, not your teacher, not anyone. Hardcore music takes more talent to play than any other type of music, hands down. I'll stand behind that statement every day. It may sound like just noise, but when you take the time to listen to a good band that knows what they're doing, then you can't help but realize that in the midst of all the noise, all the sound, and all the chaos, there is a simple underlining beauty to it that brings it together in such a way that no other genre of music can produce. Now, I love all kinds of genres, don't get me wrong, but post hardcore bands like Blessthefall will always hold a special place in my heart."I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one night when I saw a man playing the saxophone. I stood there for fifteen minutes, and he never opened his eyes.After that I liked jazz music.Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way."― Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Anyways, back to Blessthefall. They were formed in 2003 when guitarist Mike Frisby, guitarist Miles Bergsma, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist and screamer Jared Warth began practice sessions during high school near Phoenix, Arizona. They later recruited their original lead singer, Craig Mabbitt, who some may know as the new frontman for Escape The Fate. They parted way with guitarist Miles Bergsma and introduced Eric Lambert to their line-up. Blessthefall released a three track EP, signed to Science Records, then released their debut album, His Last Walk, on April 10, 2007. This is when drama started happening. Frontman, Craig Mabbitt decided to leave the band, partly due to lack of time with his daughter. Later, he asked to join again, but the band felt like they needed to move on without him. After this, Craig would join Escape The Fate and help found The Word Alive.
After Mabbitt left, Blessthefall went through a tough time trying to find a vocalist to fill the whole Craig had left. Originally, Jared Warth stepped down from bass to focus on lead vocals, then they recruited Aiden Louis, vocalist of Dear Whoever. Mabbitt has stated that the day after he finished recording on ETF's This War Is Ours, Blessthefall's management called and asked him to rejoin, but he felt that there was too much bad blood between him and Blessthefall, he also thought that it was just bad timing, since he had just finished his new record with ETF and especially since he had begged to be back in the band for eight months and was just getting back on his feet.
After this, on September 26, 2008, via Myspace, Blessthefall announced their new lead singer, Beau Bokan. Beau was originally frontman of the band Take The Crown, who broke up due to lack of management, leaving him more than ready to fill Mabbitt's shoes. (Btw, just wanted to throw in that Beau is married to pop singer, Lights. If you don't know her, check her out.) Blessthefall has since fallen into sudden popularity, at least among the underground scene. They recorded their first album with Beau, Witness, was released October 6, 2009. They were featured on Punk Goes Classic Rock playing a cover of Dream On by Aerosmith. Their song To Hell & Back was featured on Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction soundtrack. On October 4, 2011, Blessthefall released Awakening, which debuted at No. 32 on Billboard Top 200. Most recently, they announced plans to record an EP with Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying, but later stated that the EP will have to be put off until after Vans Warped Tour.
So, children, your homework is to look up Blessthefall, if you haven't already, and come back and let me know what you think, in all honesty (brutal honesty is preferred). And now, last but not least, I leave you with their hilarious music video that is the post hardcore equivalent of The Hangover and Dude, Where's My Car? Here is 'Hey, Baby, Here's That Song You Wanted.' Well, I'll at least leave you a link.
http://youtu.be/x6K4ZSuiajU
"Now The Best Part Is Over, I Hope You Savored The Taste." - God Wears Gucci by Blessthefall
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