I'm listing new album releases for the past week and taking about 15 or so reviews and coming up with an average score along with select music reviewers scores as well. The scale is below.
Scale
A- through A+ = Universally acclaimed
B- through B+ = Overall positive reviews
C- through C+ = Mixed reviews
D- through D+ = Overall negative reviews
F- through F+ = Horrible
1. Foo Fighters-Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
Average Score=B-
Scores:
All Music Guide: C+
Rolling Stone: B
Pitchfork: C-
Popmatters: D+
Billboard: A-
2. Iron & Wine-The Shepherd's Dog
Average Score=A-
Scores:
All Music Guide: A
Rolling Stone: B
Pitchfork: A
Billboard: A-
The Onion: B-
3. PJ Harvey-White Chalk
Average Score=A-
Scores:
Rolling Stone: A-
Pitchfork: B-
Blender: C+
Spin: B
New Musical Express: B
4. Athlete-Beyond the Neighbourhood
Average Score=C
Scores:
All Music Guide: C+
The Guardian: D+
Drowned in Sound: D+
Dot Music: C+
Sputnikmusic: C
5. High on Fire-Death is Communion
Average Score=A-
Scores:
Blender: A-
Spin: C+
Dusted Magazine: A-
New York Times: A-
Village Voice: A-
6. Will.I.Am.-Songs About Girls
Average Score=B-
Scores:
All Music Guide: A-
Rolling Stone: B
Billboard: A-
Now Magazine: F
Entertainment Weekly: C-
7. Steve Earle-Washington Square Serenade
Average Score=B
Scores:
All Music Guide: B
Rolling Stone: C+
Popmatters: C+
Billboard: A-
Blender: A-
8. Emma Pollock-Watch the Fireworks
Average Score=B-
Scores:
All Music Guide: B
Pitchfork: B
Now Magazine: C+
Drowned in Sound: B
Mojo: C+
9. Pinkback-Autumn of the Seraphs
Average Score=B+
Scores:
All Music Guide: B
Pitchfork: B+
Popmatters: B
The Onion: B+
Spin: C+
10. Jose Gonzalez-In Our Nature
Average Score=B
Scores:
All Music Guide: B
Rolling Stone: C+
Pitchfork: B+
Popmatters: C+
The Onion: A-
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Downward Spiral of the Mets
I'm a diehard Mets fan. I have been since I was born. I can't remember the last time that this team looked like such a lock for the playoffs. They had 17 games left with a 7 game lead over the Phillies. They're a shoe-in right? Well the Mets have gone 4-10 in their last 14 games and the Phillies have been on fire. Now it's all tied up and the Mets might not even make the playoffs. What is more frustrating is that the Mets had leads as big as 5 runs and blew the game!
Here are my predictions for the last 3 games of the season for Mets, Phillies, and Padres(I'm hoping I'm wrong and you'll see why):
1. Mets-The Marlins aren't on fire by any means, but they've been playing well (a lot better than the Mets have). Now that the Mets lost their lone division lead for the first time since mid-May I think it's finally sinking in that they might not make the playoffs, which will be a huge factor in the upcoming games.. Because of all these factors, Mets will take 2 out of 3 against the Marlins. Final Record=89-73
2. Phillies-The Phillies are one of the hottest teams in baseball, but that doesn't mean anything if the Phillies don't make the playoffs. It is playoffs are bust for them. They'll be extra confident playing a team like the Nationals for their last series. However, the Nationals have won 4 in a row, and nothing would make this team happier than being responsible for a team in their division not making the playoffs (especially after being pegged in the beginning of the season as the worst team in baseball). The Phillies, like the Mets, will take 2 out of 3. Final Record=89-73
3. Padres-Padres have the toughest last 3 games of the season between them, the Phillies, and the Mets. Facing the Brewers away is no easy task, but the Padres have too much to lose and are too good of a team to lose this series. Like the Mets and the Phillies they will also take two out of three. Final Record=90-72, which is a clinch of the wildcard.
The Phillies will be home for the tiebreaker between them and the Mets. The Mets can't beat the Phillies. They have struggeled against them the ENTIRE season and now they are facing them away where the Phillies have to win to make the playoffs. This is going to be the most painful thing to watch in the world, but the Mets will get DESTROYED. It won't even be close, and I will be crying the entire MLB postseason.
Again..I hope I'm wrong
Here are my predictions for the last 3 games of the season for Mets, Phillies, and Padres(I'm hoping I'm wrong and you'll see why):
1. Mets-The Marlins aren't on fire by any means, but they've been playing well (a lot better than the Mets have). Now that the Mets lost their lone division lead for the first time since mid-May I think it's finally sinking in that they might not make the playoffs, which will be a huge factor in the upcoming games.. Because of all these factors, Mets will take 2 out of 3 against the Marlins. Final Record=89-73
2. Phillies-The Phillies are one of the hottest teams in baseball, but that doesn't mean anything if the Phillies don't make the playoffs. It is playoffs are bust for them. They'll be extra confident playing a team like the Nationals for their last series. However, the Nationals have won 4 in a row, and nothing would make this team happier than being responsible for a team in their division not making the playoffs (especially after being pegged in the beginning of the season as the worst team in baseball). The Phillies, like the Mets, will take 2 out of 3. Final Record=89-73
3. Padres-Padres have the toughest last 3 games of the season between them, the Phillies, and the Mets. Facing the Brewers away is no easy task, but the Padres have too much to lose and are too good of a team to lose this series. Like the Mets and the Phillies they will also take two out of three. Final Record=90-72, which is a clinch of the wildcard.
The Phillies will be home for the tiebreaker between them and the Mets. The Mets can't beat the Phillies. They have struggeled against them the ENTIRE season and now they are facing them away where the Phillies have to win to make the playoffs. This is going to be the most painful thing to watch in the world, but the Mets will get DESTROYED. It won't even be close, and I will be crying the entire MLB postseason.
Again..I hope I'm wrong
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Upcoming Shows
Below are some artists on tour (I'm listing ones that I've seen before) along with their upcoming tour schedule and thoughts on their performance.
1. Ataris
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Athens, OH Union Bar
Fri 09/28/07 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
Sat 09/29/07 Philadelphia, PA TBA
Sun 09/30/07 Bowling Green, OH Howard's Club H
Mon 10/01/07 Lansing, MI Mac's
Tue 10/02/07 Windsor, ON Chubby Pickle
Wed 10/03/07 London, ON Salt Lounge
Thu 10/04/07 Hamilton, ON The Casbah
Fri 10/05/07 Toronto, ON The Reverb
Sat 10/06/07 Saint Catherines, ON L3
Sun 10/07/07 Barrie, ON The Foundation
Mon 10/08/07 Kingston, ON Time To Laugh Comedy Club
Tue 10/09/07 Ottawa, ON Mavericks
Wed 10/10/07 Trois-Rivieres, QC Le Maquisart
Thu 10/11/07 Saint Jean, QC Metric Bar
Fri 10/12/07 Montreal, QC Lambi
Sat 10/13/07 Port-Rouge, QC Manoir De Port-Rouge
Sun 10/14/07 Sainte-Marie, QC Bar Le Freddys
Mon 10/15/07 Rimouski, QC Pavilion Agricole
Wed 10/17/07 Hamden, CT The Space
Thu 10/18/07 Amherst, MA TBA
Fri 10/19/07 Framingham, MA Framingham Civic League
Sat 10/20/07 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman Theater
Sun 10/21/07 Doylestown, PA Siren Records
Thoughts: I saw the Ataris about 5 years ago at a local record store for free. They put on a pretty good performance ("San Dimas High School Football Rules" was the highlight). This was the day that So Long Astoria was released. Now they have a whole new line up and recently released their worst CD to date which I'm sure they are plugging (especially due to the new line up). I would probably avoid this show if you're expecting a lot of old tunes.
2. Badfish
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Fri 09/28/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Sat 09/29/07 Garrettsville, OH Quarry Park
Sun 09/30/07 Athens, OH Blue Gator
Tue 10/02/07 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Thu 10/04/07 Fort Wayne, IN Piere's
Fri 10/05/07 Libertyville, IL Austin's Saloon
Sat 10/06/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Sun 10/07/07 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Tue 10/09/07 Lawrence, KS Granada Theatre
Wed 10/10/07 Columbia, MO Blue Note
Thu 10/11/07 Urbana, IL Canopy Club
Fri 10/12/07 Sauget, IL Pop's
Sat 10/13/07 Carbondale, IL Copper Dragon Brewing Company
Wed 10/31/07 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Thu 11/01/07 Hilton Head Island, SC Monkey Business
Fri 11/02/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Sat 11/03/07 North Charleston, SC Centre Stage At The Plex
Tue 11/06/07 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
Wed 11/07/07 Gainesville, FL The Venue
Thu 11/08/07 Port St. Lucie, FL The Mojo Room
Fri 11/09/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Sat 11/10/07 Saint Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing
Sun 11/11/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Wed 11/14/07 Columbia, SC Headliners Mainstage
Thu 11/15/07 Winston-Salem, NC Ziggy's
Fri 11/16/07 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
Sat 11/17/07 Charlotte, NC Amos' Southend
Sun 11/18/07 Charlottesville, VA Satellite Ballroom
Wed 12/05/07 Lancaster, PA The Chameleon
Thu 12/06/07 Troy, NY Revolution Hall
Fri 12/07/07 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Sat 12/08/07 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
Fri 12/21/07 New Haven, CT Toad's Place
Sat 12/22/07 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Sun 12/23/07 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero & The Balcony
Fri 12/28/07 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Mon 12/31/07 Cambridge, MA Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Fri 01/04/08 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!
Sat 01/05/08 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Thu 01/17/08 Knoxville, TN Blue Cats
Fri 01/18/08 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Thu 02/07/08 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre
Fri 02/08/08 Houston, TX Meridian
Sat 02/09/08 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Wed 02/13/08 Flagstaff, AZ The Orpheum Theater
Fri 02/15/08 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sat 02/16/08 Anaheim, CA TBA
Wed 02/20/08 San Francisco, CA TBA
Fri 02/22/08 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory Hollywood
Thoughts: I've seen this band twice. The second time I saw this Sublime cover band they changed their singer/guitarist and it wasn't for the better. That being said, both performances were excellent and really plays tribute to Sublime well. They don't do just do the singles so any hardcore Sublime fan will enjoy the fact they play a lot of non-mainstream songs. I guarantee this will be a fun show so check it out.
3. Billy Joel
Tour Schedule
Tue 10/30/07 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
Sat 11/03/07 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Mon 11/05/07 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
Thu 11/08/07 Seattle, WA KeyArena at Seattle Center
Sat 11/10/07 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
Sat 11/17/07 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
Mon 11/19/07 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
Thu 12/06/07 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Thoughts: Yes he's still on tour even after a million fairwell tours. Do I really have to specify whether or not he'll be good? It's freakin' Billy Joel. He plays the numbers you expect to hear along with a couple of pleasant surprises. Even if you're not a huge fan, he puts on a really good show and interacts with the crowd quite a bit. Recommended.
4. Dashboard Confessional
Tour Schedule
Sun 11/25/07 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Tue 11/27/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Wed 11/28/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Evening News Arena
Thu 11/29/07 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Sat 12/01/07 Birmingham, UK The NEC Arena
Sun 12/02/07 London, UK Wembley Arena
Mon 12/03/07 Cardiff, UK Cardiff International Arena
Wed 12/05/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Fri 12/07/07 Paris, FRA Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Sat 12/08/07 's-Hertogenbosch, NET Brabanthallen
Sun 12/09/07 Antwerp, BEL Lotto Arena
Thu 12/13/07 Dusseldorf, GER Philipshalle
Sat 12/15/07 Munich, GER Zenith
Sun 12/16/07 Milan, ITA Palalido - Milano
Mon 12/17/07 Zurich, SWI Hallenstadion Zurich
Thoughts: I've seen Dashboard once when it was Chris performing an acoustic set on his own and once with the full band. Both are equally as good. Not that it is an amazing show, but if you're a fan of emo music you'll definitely enjoy this. "Hands Down" was the highlight both times. They do an equal amount of old and new stuff although I haven't seen them since they released "Dusk and Summer". Usually their shows run pretty cheap so if they're keeping up with this trend go and check them out.
5. The Format
Tour Schedule
Sat 11/10/07 Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Park
Thoughts: It's only one show, but if you're from the area check them out. I actually got into this band because they opened for Yellowcard and Something Corporate and enjoyed every minute of their set. They only had one album under the belt, but now they're 3 in (the first 2 are incredible CDs). "The First Single" was the highlight of their set. If you're not familiar with the band download that song along with "The Compromise".
6. Good Charlotte
Tour Schedule
Tue 10/09/07 Brisbane, AUS Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thu 10/11/07 Moore Park, AUS Hordern Pavilion
Fri 10/12/07 Moore Park, AUS Hordern Pavilion
Sat 10/13/07 Melbourne, AUS Rod Laver Arena
Mon 10/15/07 Adelaide, AUS Entertainment Centre
Wed 10/17/07 Perth, AUS Challenge Stadium
Thoughts: I've actually seen this band three times and everytime was by accident (they always were opening for somebody who was the band I came to see). They're four releases in, but I've only seen them after they released 2 CDs so I can't really judge how they play nowadays (the last time I saw them was 7 years ago). They were decent, nothing special. Their interactions with the crowd was a bit cheesy (they talked about suicide and to get help if you need it).
7. Guster
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Vermillion, SD University Of South Dakota
Fri 09/28/07 Saint Louis, MO St. Louis University
Sun 09/30/07 East Lansing, MI MSU Concert Auditorium
Mon 10/01/07 Kent, OH Kent State University
Tue 10/02/07 Bloomington, IN Indiana University
Thu 10/04/07 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center
Fri 10/05/07 Rochester, NY University Of Rochester
Sat 10/06/07 Burlington, VT University Of Vermont
Fri 10/12/07 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University
Sat 10/13/07 Gainesville, FL University Of Florida
Sun 10/14/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Tue 10/16/07 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
Wed 10/17/07 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
Thu 10/18/07 Murray, KY Lovett Auditorium
Fri 10/19/07 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Mon 10/22/07 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
Tue 10/23/07 Richmond, VA Toad's Place
Thu 10/25/07 Statesboro, GA Georgia Southern University
Fri 10/26/07 Raleigh, NC North Carolina State University
Sat 10/27/07 Williamsburg, VA College of William and Mary
appearing with Barenaked Ladies' "Ships And Dip"
Sun 01/27/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Mon 01/28/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Tue 01/29/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Wed 01/30/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Thu 01/31/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Fri 02/01/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Thoughts: Highly recommended. I've seen this band four times and all four times were nothing short of spectacular. I"m not familiar with a lot of their new CD "Ganging up on the Sun" and the last time I saw them (2 weeks ago) they plugged a lot of material from it, but I still enjoyed the show a lot. Dont' expect to hear anyting from "Parachute". You'll hear "Airport Song" (easily the highlight of their set) and "Demons" from "Goldfly". The rest will be all from the "Lost and Gone Forever", "Keep it Together", and "Ganging up on the Sun". Adam became quite the guitarist over these past years so if you haven't seen the band in a while it is worth checking them out just for his guitar play.
8. Hootie and the Blowfish
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Livermore, CA Wente Brothers Winery
Fri 09/28/07 Kelseyville, CA Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa
Sat 09/29/07 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Sun 09/30/07 Tucson, AZ Desert Diamond Casino
Wed 10/03/07 San Diego, CA Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay
Thu 10/04/07 Temecula, CA Pechanga Resort & Casino
Sat 10/06/07 Laughlin, NV Aquarius Casino Resort
Sun 10/07/07 Albuquerque, NM Sandia Resort And Casino
Fri 10/12/07 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena
Thoughts: This band puts on a much better show than I expected. They announce the name of each song and what CD it is from before they play it which is good for just the casual fan seeing them. The band has a solid line up and knows how to put on a good show.
9. Incubus
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Paris, FRA Zenith Paris
Sat 09/29/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Sun 09/30/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Mon 10/01/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Wed 10/03/07 Bournemouth, UK International Centre
Fri 10/05/07 Dublin, IRE Olympia Theatre
Mon 10/08/07 Santiago, CHL Arena Santiago
Tue 10/09/07 Santiago, CHL Arena Santiago
Thu 10/11/07 Buenos Aires, ARG Luna Park
Sat 10/13/07 Rio De Janeiro, BRA Citibank Hall
Sun 10/14/07 Sao Paulo, BRA Citibank Hall
Mon 10/15/07 Sao Paulo, BRA Citibank Hall
Wed 10/17/07 Monterrey, MEX Arena Monterrey
Fri 10/19/07 Mexico City, MEX Foro Sol
Sat 10/20/07 Zapopan, MEX Auditorio Metropolitano
Thoughts: What impresses me most about this band is that a lot of the music that seems to a result of producting tricks are in fact made from the band members themselves and it is proven at their shows. A very tight band musically and an overall good show. "Under My Umbrella" was the highlight when I saw them.
10. Jimmy Eat World
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Flagstaff, AZ Prochnow Auditorium
appearing with "103.9 Edgefest"
Sat 09/29/07 Queen Creek, AZ Schnepf Farms Festival Site
Jimmy Eat World
Sun 09/30/07 Redlands, CA Greek Theatre
Tue 10/02/07 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
Wed 10/03/07 Davis, CA UC Davis Freeborn Hall
Thu 10/04/07 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Sat 10/06/07 Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairpark
Sun 10/07/07 Missoula, MT Wilma Theatre
Mon 10/08/07 Calgary, AB MacEwan Conference And Event Centre
Wed 10/10/07 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Thu 10/11/07 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market
Fri 10/12/07 Bellingham, WA PAC Main Stage
Sun 10/14/07 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Tue 10/16/07 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
Thu 10/18/07 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Fri 10/19/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Sat 10/20/07 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
Fri 10/26/07 Atlanta, GA Center Stage
Sat 10/27/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Sun 10/28/07 Raleigh, NC Disco Rodeo
Tue 10/30/07 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Fri 11/02/07 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Fri 11/09/07 New York, NY Terminal 5
Thu 11/15/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Thoughts: The band doesn't really interact much with the crowd, but they put on a pretty good show nonetheless. I feel like in order to enjoy the show though you would need to be an actual fan of the band.
11. John Mayer
Tour Schedule
Sat 10/27/07 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sun 10/28/07 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
appearing with "The Mayercraft Carrier" Cruise
Fri 02/01/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Sat 02/02/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Sun 02/03/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Mon 02/04/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Thoughts: John Mayer is unfairly categorized with the "mainstream pop crowd" such as James Blunt or Gavin Degraw, but John Mayer displays a lot more talent than you would think. He is one hell of a guitarist and he knows how to keep a crowd entertained (his in between banter was actually quite funny).
12. Josh Rouse
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Fri 09/28/07 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
Sat 09/29/07 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
Sun 09/30/07 Albuquerque, NM Golden West Saloon
Tue 10/02/07 Austin, TX The Parish Room
Tue 10/02/07 Austin, TX Waterloo Records
Wed 10/03/07 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay Theatre
Thu 10/04/07 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Fri 10/05/07 Nashville, TN Exit / In
Sat 10/06/07 Nashville, TN Exit / In
Tue 10/23/07 Newport, KY Southgate House
Thu 10/25/07 Chicago, IL Park West
Fri 10/26/07 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall
Sat 10/27/07 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
Sun 10/28/07 Madison, WI The Annex
Mon 10/29/07 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
Tue 10/30/07 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
Thu 11/01/07 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre
Fri 11/02/07 New York, NY Blender Theatre At Gramercy
Sat 11/03/07 New York, NY Blender Theatre At Gramercy
Wed 11/21/07 Murcia, SPA TBA
Thu 11/22/07 Madrid, SPA El Sol
Fri 11/23/07 Valencia, SPA Green Space
Sat 11/24/07 Barcelona, SPA Bikini
Mon 11/26/07 Lisbon, POR Aula Magna
Tue 11/27/07 Braga, POR Teatro Circo
Thu 11/29/07 Sheffield, UK Plug
Fri 11/30/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy
Sat 12/01/07 Glasgow, UK Queen Margaret Union
Mon 12/03/07 Gateshead, UK The Sage
Tue 12/04/07 Nottingham, UK Rescue Rooms
Wed 12/05/07 Bristol, UK Carling Bristol Academy
Fri 12/07/07 Oxford, UK Oxford Academy
Sat 12/08/07 Brighton, UK Concorde 2
Sun 12/09/07 London, UK Shepherds Bush Empire
Thoughts: I saw him about 5 years ago when he opened for Guster. I wasn't familiar with his work, but was pretty pleased with his performance. Download "A Simple Thing" and "Nothing Gives me Pleasure" to start you off. If you're a fan, check out one of his shows.
13. Live
Tour Schedule
Fri 09/28/07 New Orleans, LA Sugarmill Room
Sat 09/29/07 Orange Beach, AL Amphitheater At The Wharf
Sun 09/30/07 Southaven, MS Snowden Grove Amphitheater
Tue 10/02/07 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Wed 10/03/07 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
Fri 10/05/07 Chicago, IL Congress Theater
Sat 10/06/07 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah's Council Bluffs
Sun 10/07/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Fri 10/19/07 Phoenix, AZ Arizona State Fair
Sat 10/20/07 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Beach
Thoughts: I wasn't relaly impressed by their set. They put on a decent show, but that was pretty much the extent of it. Their last 3 CDs were pretty crappy ("V", "Birds of Prey", "Songs from Black Mountain") and I expect them to play at least half of their set list from these CDs. I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for the glory days of "Throwing Copper."
14. Lucky Boys Confusion
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/19/07 Iowa City, IA The Picador
Sat 10/20/07 Urbana, IL Canopy Club
Sun 11/04/07 Milwaukee, WI Varsity Theatre
Thoughts: Not a bad show, but won't leave a lasting impression. "Fred Astaire" was the highlight of their set.
15. Maroon 5
Tour Schedule
Sat 09/29/07 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace Of Auburn Hills
Mon 10/01/07 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Tue 10/02/07 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
Thu 10/04/07 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Fri 10/05/07 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Sun 10/07/07 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Mon 10/08/07 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
Wed 10/10/07 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
Fri 10/12/07 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Sat 10/13/07 Philadelphia, PA The Wachovia Spectrum
Mon 10/15/07 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Tue 10/16/07 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Thu 10/18/07 Columbia, SC Colonial Center
Fri 10/19/07 Nassau, BAH Atlantis Casino
Sat 10/20/07 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
Sun 10/21/07 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Tue 10/23/07 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
Wed 10/24/07 Duluth, GA The Arena At Gwinnett Center
Fri 10/26/07 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Sat 10/27/07 Fort Worth, TX Convention Center
Mon 10/29/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Tue 10/30/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Sat 11/03/07 Vancouver, BC P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum
Mon 11/05/07 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
Tue 11/06/07 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion At San Jose
Thu 11/08/07 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Fri 11/09/07 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Sat 11/10/07 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
Sun 11/25/07 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Tue 11/27/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Wed 11/28/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Evening News Arena
Thu 11/29/07 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Sat 12/01/07 Birmingham, UK The NEC Arena
Sun 12/02/07 London, UK Wembley Arena
Mon 12/03/07 Cardiff, UK Cardiff International Arena
Wed 12/05/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Fri 12/07/07 Paris, FRA Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Sat 12/08/07 's-Hertogenbosch, NET Brabanthallen
Sun 12/09/07 Antwerp, BEL Lotto Arena
Tue 12/11/07 Copenhagen, DEN Valby Hallen
Thu 12/13/07 Dusseldorf, GER Philipshalle
Sat 12/15/07 Munich, GER Zenith
Sun 12/16/07 Milan, ITA Palalido - Milano
Mon 12/17/07 Zurich, SWI Hallenstadion Zurich
Thoughts: I saw them when they were unknown. They opened up for Phantom Planet with about 4 other bands and this was the only band that I liked out of the openers. Very very good performance. Their cover of "I Want it That Way" was the highlight.
16. Muse
Tour Schedule
Thu 10/04/07 Athens, GRE Terra Vibe
Sat 10/06/07 Bucharest, ROM Arc De Triomphe Stadium
Sun 10/07/07 Belgrade, SER Pioneer Hall
Tue 10/09/07 Zagreb, CRO Dom Sportova Zagreb
Wed 10/10/07 Budapest, HUN Budapest Arena
Sat 10/13/07 Kiev, UKR Palace of Sports
Mon 10/15/07 Moscow, RUS Luzhniki Stadium
Wed 10/17/07 Helsinki, FIN Ice Hall
Fri 10/19/07 Saint Petersburg, RUS New Ice Arena
Sat 10/20/07 Trondheim, NOR UKA Festival
Sun 10/21/07 Stockholm, SWE Arenan
Tue 10/23/07 Oslo, NOR Oslo Spektrum Arena ANS
Wed 10/24/07 Copenhagen, DEN Forum
appearing with "Vegoose Music Festival"
Sun 10/28/07 Las Vegas, NV Sam Boyd Stadium
Muse
Sat 11/10/07 Perth, AUS Supreme Court Gardens
Wed 11/14/07 Adelaide, AUS Entertainment Centre
Thu 11/15/07 Melbourne, AUS Rod Laver Arena
Sat 11/17/07 Darling Harbour, AUS Sydney Ent'ment Centre
Wed 11/21/07 Brisbane, AUS River Stage
Fri 11/23/07 Auckland, NZ Trusts Stadium
Sun 11/25/07 Christchurch, NZ Westpac Centre
Thoughts: A lot of people dislike this band because they feel singer Matthew Bellamy's voice is obnoxious. Some of these same people ended up acidentally seeing Muse in concert and LOVED their set. I'm personally a fan of the band and all of their recordings, but I still recommend them to all fans and non-fans. Matthews Bellamy is one hell of a musician (very good guitarist and pianist). I guarantee you'll enjoy their show.
17. Nas
Tour Schedule
Sun 09/30/07 Kitchener, ON Centre In The Square
Thoughts: Another tour with only one show, but if you're in the area check him out. He's one of the greatest MCs in the rap industry and has stood the test of time since the brilliant releases of Illmatic and Stillmatic.
18. New Found Glory
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/05/07 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sat 10/06/07 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Sun 10/07/07 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Tue 10/09/07 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Wed 10/10/07 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Thu 10/11/07 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
Fri 10/12/07 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
Sat 10/13/07 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Mon 10/15/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Tue 10/16/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Fri 10/19/07 Atlanta, GA Center Stage
Sat 10/20/07 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall / The Casbah
Sun 10/21/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Mon 10/22/07 Norfolk, VA NorVa
Wed 10/24/07 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!
Thu 10/25/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Fri 10/26/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Sat 10/27/07 Atlantic City, NJ House Of Blues
Sun 10/28/07 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Wed 10/31/07 Worcester, MA The Palladium
Thu 11/01/07 Amherst, NY Club Evolution
Fri 11/02/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Sat 11/03/07 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
Mon 11/05/07 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Tue 11/06/07 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Wed 11/07/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Thu 11/08/07 Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club
Fri 11/09/07 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Sat 11/10/07 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
Mon 11/12/07 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market
Tue 11/13/07 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Thu 11/15/07 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Fri 11/16/07 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
Sat 11/17/07 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon
Sun 11/18/07 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon
Tue 11/20/07 Pomona, CA Glass House
Wed 11/21/07 Pomona, CA Glass House
Fri 11/23/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Sat 11/24/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Thoughts: Another show that is decent, but won't leave a lasting impression (unless you're a huge fan of the band). If you're not going to spend a lot of money on the show its worth checking out, but otherwise I would stay clear.
19. Ok Go
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/26/07 Indianapolis, IN Butler University
Thoughts: I hate posting multiple tours with just one show, but Ok Go is a band I highly recommend seeing in concert. Their funny, musically tight, and provide an overall fun experience.
20. Phantom Planet
Tour Schedule
Sat 11/03/07 Vancouver, BC P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum
Mon 11/05/07 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
Tue 11/06/07 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion At San Jose
Thu 11/08/07 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Fri 11/09/07 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Sat 11/10/07 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
Thoughts: A lively, fun, show. They play what you would expect them to play and do a good job with keeping the crowd going.
21. Queens of the Stone Age
Tour Schedule
Fri 09/28/07 Homestead, PA Carnegie Library Music Hall
Sat 09/29/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Tue 10/09/07 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Fri 10/12/07 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
Sat 10/13/07 New York, NY WaMu Theater At Madison Sq. Garden
Mon 10/15/07 Toronto, ON Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
Tue 10/16/07 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Wed 10/17/07 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
Sat 10/20/07 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Mon 10/22/07 Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room
Tue 10/23/07 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
Wed 10/24/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Thu 10/25/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
appearing with "Vegoose Music Festival"
Sat 10/27/07 Las Vegas, NV Sam Boyd Stadium
Queens Of The Stone Age
Mon 10/29/07 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Fri 11/16/07 Dortmund, GER Westfalenhalle 2
Sat 11/17/07 Stuttgart, GER Congresscentrum
Sun 11/18/07 Wiesbaden, GER Schlachthof
Mon 11/19/07 Nuremberg, GER Lowensaal
Wed 11/21/07 Hamburg, GER Grosse Freiheit 36
Fri 11/23/07 Brighton, UK Brighton Dome
Sat 11/24/07 Liverpool, UK Carling Academy Liverpool
Sun 11/25/07 Nottingham, UK Rock City
Mon 11/26/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Wed 11/28/07 Glasgow, UK Carling Academy Glasgow
Sat 12/01/07 Bristol, UK Carling Bristol Academy
Sun 12/02/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Mon 12/03/07 Birmingham, UK Carling Academy Birmingham
Tue 12/04/07 Reading, UK Rivermead Centre
Thoughts: I saw them when they had their allstar line up so it might be unfair for me to judge their performance, but they were good. This was right after the release of "Songs for the Deaf" and they plugged a lot of that so I expect them to do the same with their newest release (especially because of the new line up)
22. Razorlight
Tour Schedule
Wed 11/07/07 Cambridge, MA Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Fri 11/09/07 New York, NY Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
Sun 11/11/07 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Tue 11/13/07 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Thu 11/15/07 Seattle, WA Neumo's
Sat 11/17/07 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine
Mon 11/19/07 Los Angeles, CA Music Box @ Fonda
Thoughts: Their studio releases are mediocre, but they put on a better show than their CDs anticipate.
23. Reel Big Fish
Tour Schedule
Fri 12/07/07 Gold Coast, AUS Southport RSL
Sat 12/08/07 Brisbane, AUS Arena Entertainment Center
Sun 12/09/07 Sydney, AUS Luna Park
Tue 12/11/07 Melbourne, AUS Billboard Nightclub
Thu 12/13/07 Adelaide, AUS HQ
Fri 12/14/07 Perth, AUS Metro City
Thoughts: A good show overall (I know I've been sayign that about most shows I've been writing about here, but I'm mostly listing shows I recommend). Recommended more so if they're playing in a small venue (definitely a lot more fun.
24. Rufus Wainwright
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/05/07 Berlin, GER Volksbuhne
Sat 10/06/07 Dusseldorf, GER Schauspeilhaus
Tue 10/09/07 Belfast, UK Waterfront Hall
Wed 10/10/07 Dublin, IRE Vicar Street
Thu 10/11/07 Dublin, IRE Vicar Street
Sat 10/13/07 Gateshead, UK The Sage
Sun 10/14/07 Glasgow, UK Clyde Auditorium
Mon 10/15/07 Glasgow, UK Clyde Auditorium
Wed 10/17/07 Liverpool, UK Philharmonic Hall
Thu 10/18/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Fri 10/19/07 Sheffield, UK City Hall
Sun 10/21/07 Cambridge, UK Cambridge Corn Exchange
Mon 10/22/07 Cardiff, UK Millennium Centre
Thu 10/25/07 Birmingham, UK Symphony Hall
Fri 10/26/07 Birmingham, UK Symphony Hall
Sat 10/27/07 Harrogate, UK International Centre
Tue 10/30/07 London, UK Carling Apollo Hammersmith
Wed 10/31/07 London, UK Carling Apollo Hammersmith
Thu 11/01/07 Ipswich, UK Ipswich Regent Theatre
Sat 11/03/07 Toulouse, FRA Halle Aux Grains
Sun 11/04/07 Barcelona, SPA Teatro L'Alianca
Tue 11/06/07 Lisbon, POR Lisbon Coliseum
Wed 11/07/07 San Sebastian, SPA Kursaal Auditorium
Fri 11/09/07 Cartagena, SPA Teatro Circo
Sat 11/10/07 Malaga, SPA Teatro Cervantes
Mon 11/12/07 Madrid, SPA Teatro Coliseum
Wed 11/14/07 Marseille, FRA Espace Julien
Thu 11/15/07 Basel, SWI Festsaal
Fri 11/16/07 Brussels, BEL Cirque Royale
Sun 11/18/07 Nantes, FRA Auditorium 800
Mon 11/19/07 Paris, FRA Casino
Tue 11/20/07 Amsterdam, NET Heineken Music Hall
Thu 11/22/07 Grenoble, FRA Maison De La Culture
Fri 11/23/07 Vienna, AUT Arena
Sat 11/24/07 Milan, ITA Conservatorio Guiseppi Verdi
Mon 11/26/07 Munich, GER Herkulessaal
Tue 11/27/07 Frankfurt, GER Alte Oper
Thu 11/29/07 Hamburg, GER Kampnagel
Mon 12/03/07 Oslo, NOR Oslo Konserthuset
Wed 12/05/07 Aarhus, DEN Musikhuset
Fri 12/07/07 Lille, FRA Theatre Sebastopol
Sun 01/20/08 Nagoya, JPN Diamond Hall
Mon 01/21/08 Osaka, JPN Namba Hatch
Wed 01/23/08 Tokyo, JPN Tokyo International Forum
Sun 01/27/08 Brisbane, AUS Tivoli Theatre
Tue 01/29/08 Sydney, AUS State Theatre
Fri 02/01/08 Melbourne, AUS Hamer Hall
Mon 02/04/08 Auckland, NZ The Studio
Thu 02/07/08 Adelaide, AUS Norwood Concert Hall
Thoughts: Rufus has one of the best voices in the industry and he really lets it show in concert. That being said, his set gets redundant and boring about half an hour in (his set is exactly like listening to somebody with a really good voice singing the same thing over and over again). Check him out if he's opening for somebody you like, otherwise don't bother.
25. Saosin
Tour Schedule
Fri 09/28/07 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Sat 09/29/07 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
Sun 09/30/07 San Francisco, CA Slim's
Mon 10/01/07 Fresno, CA Rainbow Ballroom
Tue 10/02/07 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon
Thu 10/04/07 Anaheim, CA Grove Of Anaheim
Fri 10/05/07 San Diego, CA SOMA San Diego
Sat 10/06/07 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sun 10/07/07 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Tue 10/09/07 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
Wed 10/10/07 Houston, TX Meridian
Thu 10/11/07 Austin, TX Emo's Austin
Fri 10/12/07 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Sat 10/13/07 Nashville, TN Rcktwn
Mon 10/15/07 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Tue 10/16/07 Tallahassee, FL The Beta Bar
Wed 10/17/07 Saint Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing
Thu 10/18/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Fri 10/19/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Sat 10/20/07 Jacksonville, FL Fuel
Sun 10/21/07 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Tue 10/23/07 Columbia, MO Blue Note
Wed 10/24/07 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Thu 10/25/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Fri 10/26/07 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Sat 10/27/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Sun 10/28/07 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Tue 10/30/07 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall / The Casbah
Wed 10/31/07 Norfolk, VA NorVa
Thu 11/01/07 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
Fri 11/02/07 Boston, MA The Roxy
Sat 11/03/07 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore - TLA
Mon 11/05/07 Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
Wed 11/07/07 New York, NY Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
appearing with Alexisonfire
Sun 11/11/07 Bristol, UK Carling Bristol Academy
Mon 11/12/07 Southampton, UK Guildhall
Tue 11/13/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Wed 11/14/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy
Fri 11/16/07 Birmingham, UK Carling Academy Birmingham
Sat 11/17/07 Nottingham, UK Rock City
Sun 11/18/07 Middlesborough, UK Middlesbrough Town Hall
Mon 11/19/07 Leeds, UK Metropolitan University
Mon 12/10/07 Thunder Bay, ON Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Wed 12/12/07 London, ON The John Labatt Centre
Thu 12/13/07 Ottawa, ON Ottawa Civic Centre Arena
Fri 12/14/07 Trois Rivieres, QC TBA
Sat 12/15/07 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Sun 12/16/07 Mississauga, ON International Centre Arrow Hall
Thoughts: One of the most hyped up bands I've ever seen in concert. The singer is absolutely nuts, in a good way, and provides a fun show. The music itself is mediocre at best however.
26. Saves the Day
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/05/07 Denver, CO Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
Sun 10/07/07 Chicago, IL Subterranean
Wed 10/10/07 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
Thu 10/11/07 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel Club Lounge
Fri 10/12/07 Richmond, VA Alley Katz
Tue 10/16/07 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
Sat 10/20/07 New York, NY Knitting Factory
Mon 10/22/07 Atlanta, GA The Loft At Center Stage
appearing with "Saints and Sinners Festival"
Sat 11/03/07 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Hall
Thoughts: Its actually fun to figure out whether you're going to see a fat Chris (the lead singer) or a skinny Chris (he has a condition where his weight fluctuates like crazy). I've seen them 3 times and he's managed to keep the weight down. This has nothing to do with the performance however haha. A fun of this type of music will LOVE their set otherwise you will loathe it (its that extreme). I happened to enjoy all three times I saw them.
27. Third Eye Blind
Tour Schedule
Sat 09/29/07 Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University
Sat 11/17/07 Geneseo, NY SUNY / Geneseo
Thu 12/27/07 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen
Fri 12/28/07 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen
Thoughts: Although not my favorite Third Eye Blind song they did not play "Semi-Charmed Life" when I saw them which surprised me a lot. Their show was overall good although not incredibly memorable.
28. Virginia Coalition
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Richmond, VA Virginia Science Museum
Fri 10/26/07 College Park, MD Santa Fe Cafe
Thoughts: SEE THIS BAND. I don't care what kind of music you like you will LOVE their set. I saw them when they opened for O.A.R. and was not familiar with their music whatsoever, but I actually enjoyed their set more than O.A.R.'s (and O.A.R. puts on a good show). The percussionist is the best part of the band. He is absoultely insane and plays with every part of his body. One of the most fun bands I have ever seen live.
29. Wildhearts
Tour Schedule,
Wed 10/24/07 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Thoughts: If you're in the Seattle area and are a fan of hard rock, check out this band. Very talented musically, and the singer has a perfect voice for metal.
30. Yellowcard
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Fri 09/28/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Yellowcard
Sat 09/29/07 State College, PA Cell Block
appearing with Blue October
Mon 10/01/07 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Wed 10/03/07 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Thu 10/04/07 Louisville, KY 4th Street Live!
Fri 10/05/07 Covington, KY Madison Theater
Sat 10/06/07 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tue 10/09/07 Saint Charles, MO Family Arena
Thu 10/11/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Fri 10/12/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Sat 10/13/07 Maplewood, MN Myth
Sun 10/14/07 Fargo, ND Playmaker's Entertainment Complex
Wed 10/17/07 West Des Moines, IA Val Air Ballroom
Thu 10/18/07 Wichita, KS The Cotillion
Fri 10/19/07 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
Sat 10/20/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Yellowcard
Sun 10/21/07 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Th./Church
appearing with Blue October
Tue 10/23/07 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Wed 10/24/07 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
Fri 10/26/07 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
Sat 10/27/07 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Mon 10/29/07 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theatre
Thu 11/01/07 Oklahoma City, OK Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center
Fri 11/02/07 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
Sat 11/03/07 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Sun 11/04/07 San Antonio, TX Sunset Station Lonestar Pavilion
Mon 11/05/07 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre
Thu 11/08/07 Tampa, FL USF Sun Dome
Fri 11/09/07 Pompano Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
Sat 11/10/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Mon 11/12/07 Charenton, LA Cypress Bayou Casino
Fri 11/16/07 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Sat 11/17/07 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
Yellowcard
Wed 11/28/07 Osaka, JPN IMP Hall
Thu 11/29/07 Nagoya, JPN Diamond Hall
Sun 12/02/07 Yokohama, JPN Bay Hall
Tue 12/04/07 Tokyo, JPN On Air East
Thoughts: The addition of the violin with this band is a real treat when seeing them live. It sets apart Yellowcard from your traditional punk/pop bands. The set list is what you would expect in a good way and they interact with the crowd a lot. Recommended.
31. Zebrahead
Tour Schedule
Tue 10/16/07 Newcastle, UK Carling Academy Newcastle
Wed 10/17/07 Glasgow, UK Carling Academy Glasgow
Fri 10/19/07 Swindon, UK Oasis Centre
Sat 10/20/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Sun 10/21/07 Bournemouth, UK Solent Hall
Mon 10/22/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Tue 10/23/07 Wolverhampton, UK Civic Hall
Wed 10/24/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Thu 10/25/07 Newport, UK Newport Centre
Fri 10/26/07 Plymouth, UK Plymouth Pavilions
Thoughts: Very very interactive with the crowd. The highlight of this show was the "Bootylicious Vinyl" where the entire crowd got into a circle and dance around a disco ball. They take a substantial amount of requests as well which is a big plus. The only disappointing thing was they didn't play my favorite song and a pretty big hit from the band "The Real Me".
1. Ataris
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Athens, OH Union Bar
Fri 09/28/07 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
Sat 09/29/07 Philadelphia, PA TBA
Sun 09/30/07 Bowling Green, OH Howard's Club H
Mon 10/01/07 Lansing, MI Mac's
Tue 10/02/07 Windsor, ON Chubby Pickle
Wed 10/03/07 London, ON Salt Lounge
Thu 10/04/07 Hamilton, ON The Casbah
Fri 10/05/07 Toronto, ON The Reverb
Sat 10/06/07 Saint Catherines, ON L3
Sun 10/07/07 Barrie, ON The Foundation
Mon 10/08/07 Kingston, ON Time To Laugh Comedy Club
Tue 10/09/07 Ottawa, ON Mavericks
Wed 10/10/07 Trois-Rivieres, QC Le Maquisart
Thu 10/11/07 Saint Jean, QC Metric Bar
Fri 10/12/07 Montreal, QC Lambi
Sat 10/13/07 Port-Rouge, QC Manoir De Port-Rouge
Sun 10/14/07 Sainte-Marie, QC Bar Le Freddys
Mon 10/15/07 Rimouski, QC Pavilion Agricole
Wed 10/17/07 Hamden, CT The Space
Thu 10/18/07 Amherst, MA TBA
Fri 10/19/07 Framingham, MA Framingham Civic League
Sat 10/20/07 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman Theater
Sun 10/21/07 Doylestown, PA Siren Records
Thoughts: I saw the Ataris about 5 years ago at a local record store for free. They put on a pretty good performance ("San Dimas High School Football Rules" was the highlight). This was the day that So Long Astoria was released. Now they have a whole new line up and recently released their worst CD to date which I'm sure they are plugging (especially due to the new line up). I would probably avoid this show if you're expecting a lot of old tunes.
2. Badfish
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Fri 09/28/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Sat 09/29/07 Garrettsville, OH Quarry Park
Sun 09/30/07 Athens, OH Blue Gator
Tue 10/02/07 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Thu 10/04/07 Fort Wayne, IN Piere's
Fri 10/05/07 Libertyville, IL Austin's Saloon
Sat 10/06/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Sun 10/07/07 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Tue 10/09/07 Lawrence, KS Granada Theatre
Wed 10/10/07 Columbia, MO Blue Note
Thu 10/11/07 Urbana, IL Canopy Club
Fri 10/12/07 Sauget, IL Pop's
Sat 10/13/07 Carbondale, IL Copper Dragon Brewing Company
Wed 10/31/07 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Thu 11/01/07 Hilton Head Island, SC Monkey Business
Fri 11/02/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Sat 11/03/07 North Charleston, SC Centre Stage At The Plex
Tue 11/06/07 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
Wed 11/07/07 Gainesville, FL The Venue
Thu 11/08/07 Port St. Lucie, FL The Mojo Room
Fri 11/09/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Sat 11/10/07 Saint Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing
Sun 11/11/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Wed 11/14/07 Columbia, SC Headliners Mainstage
Thu 11/15/07 Winston-Salem, NC Ziggy's
Fri 11/16/07 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
Sat 11/17/07 Charlotte, NC Amos' Southend
Sun 11/18/07 Charlottesville, VA Satellite Ballroom
Wed 12/05/07 Lancaster, PA The Chameleon
Thu 12/06/07 Troy, NY Revolution Hall
Fri 12/07/07 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Sat 12/08/07 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
Fri 12/21/07 New Haven, CT Toad's Place
Sat 12/22/07 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Sun 12/23/07 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero & The Balcony
Fri 12/28/07 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Mon 12/31/07 Cambridge, MA Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Fri 01/04/08 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!
Sat 01/05/08 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Thu 01/17/08 Knoxville, TN Blue Cats
Fri 01/18/08 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Thu 02/07/08 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre
Fri 02/08/08 Houston, TX Meridian
Sat 02/09/08 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Wed 02/13/08 Flagstaff, AZ The Orpheum Theater
Fri 02/15/08 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sat 02/16/08 Anaheim, CA TBA
Wed 02/20/08 San Francisco, CA TBA
Fri 02/22/08 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory Hollywood
Thoughts: I've seen this band twice. The second time I saw this Sublime cover band they changed their singer/guitarist and it wasn't for the better. That being said, both performances were excellent and really plays tribute to Sublime well. They don't do just do the singles so any hardcore Sublime fan will enjoy the fact they play a lot of non-mainstream songs. I guarantee this will be a fun show so check it out.
3. Billy Joel
Tour Schedule
Tue 10/30/07 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
Sat 11/03/07 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Mon 11/05/07 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
Thu 11/08/07 Seattle, WA KeyArena at Seattle Center
Sat 11/10/07 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
Sat 11/17/07 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
Mon 11/19/07 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
Thu 12/06/07 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Thoughts: Yes he's still on tour even after a million fairwell tours. Do I really have to specify whether or not he'll be good? It's freakin' Billy Joel. He plays the numbers you expect to hear along with a couple of pleasant surprises. Even if you're not a huge fan, he puts on a really good show and interacts with the crowd quite a bit. Recommended.
4. Dashboard Confessional
Tour Schedule
Sun 11/25/07 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Tue 11/27/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Wed 11/28/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Evening News Arena
Thu 11/29/07 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Sat 12/01/07 Birmingham, UK The NEC Arena
Sun 12/02/07 London, UK Wembley Arena
Mon 12/03/07 Cardiff, UK Cardiff International Arena
Wed 12/05/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Fri 12/07/07 Paris, FRA Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Sat 12/08/07 's-Hertogenbosch, NET Brabanthallen
Sun 12/09/07 Antwerp, BEL Lotto Arena
Thu 12/13/07 Dusseldorf, GER Philipshalle
Sat 12/15/07 Munich, GER Zenith
Sun 12/16/07 Milan, ITA Palalido - Milano
Mon 12/17/07 Zurich, SWI Hallenstadion Zurich
Thoughts: I've seen Dashboard once when it was Chris performing an acoustic set on his own and once with the full band. Both are equally as good. Not that it is an amazing show, but if you're a fan of emo music you'll definitely enjoy this. "Hands Down" was the highlight both times. They do an equal amount of old and new stuff although I haven't seen them since they released "Dusk and Summer". Usually their shows run pretty cheap so if they're keeping up with this trend go and check them out.
5. The Format
Tour Schedule
Sat 11/10/07 Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Park
Thoughts: It's only one show, but if you're from the area check them out. I actually got into this band because they opened for Yellowcard and Something Corporate and enjoyed every minute of their set. They only had one album under the belt, but now they're 3 in (the first 2 are incredible CDs). "The First Single" was the highlight of their set. If you're not familiar with the band download that song along with "The Compromise".
6. Good Charlotte
Tour Schedule
Tue 10/09/07 Brisbane, AUS Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thu 10/11/07 Moore Park, AUS Hordern Pavilion
Fri 10/12/07 Moore Park, AUS Hordern Pavilion
Sat 10/13/07 Melbourne, AUS Rod Laver Arena
Mon 10/15/07 Adelaide, AUS Entertainment Centre
Wed 10/17/07 Perth, AUS Challenge Stadium
Thoughts: I've actually seen this band three times and everytime was by accident (they always were opening for somebody who was the band I came to see). They're four releases in, but I've only seen them after they released 2 CDs so I can't really judge how they play nowadays (the last time I saw them was 7 years ago). They were decent, nothing special. Their interactions with the crowd was a bit cheesy (they talked about suicide and to get help if you need it).
7. Guster
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Vermillion, SD University Of South Dakota
Fri 09/28/07 Saint Louis, MO St. Louis University
Sun 09/30/07 East Lansing, MI MSU Concert Auditorium
Mon 10/01/07 Kent, OH Kent State University
Tue 10/02/07 Bloomington, IN Indiana University
Thu 10/04/07 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center
Fri 10/05/07 Rochester, NY University Of Rochester
Sat 10/06/07 Burlington, VT University Of Vermont
Fri 10/12/07 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University
Sat 10/13/07 Gainesville, FL University Of Florida
Sun 10/14/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Tue 10/16/07 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
Wed 10/17/07 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
Thu 10/18/07 Murray, KY Lovett Auditorium
Fri 10/19/07 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Mon 10/22/07 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
Tue 10/23/07 Richmond, VA Toad's Place
Thu 10/25/07 Statesboro, GA Georgia Southern University
Fri 10/26/07 Raleigh, NC North Carolina State University
Sat 10/27/07 Williamsburg, VA College of William and Mary
appearing with Barenaked Ladies' "Ships And Dip"
Sun 01/27/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Mon 01/28/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Tue 01/29/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Wed 01/30/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Thu 01/31/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Fri 02/01/08 Miami, FL Carnival Victory
Thoughts: Highly recommended. I've seen this band four times and all four times were nothing short of spectacular. I"m not familiar with a lot of their new CD "Ganging up on the Sun" and the last time I saw them (2 weeks ago) they plugged a lot of material from it, but I still enjoyed the show a lot. Dont' expect to hear anyting from "Parachute". You'll hear "Airport Song" (easily the highlight of their set) and "Demons" from "Goldfly". The rest will be all from the "Lost and Gone Forever", "Keep it Together", and "Ganging up on the Sun". Adam became quite the guitarist over these past years so if you haven't seen the band in a while it is worth checking them out just for his guitar play.
8. Hootie and the Blowfish
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Livermore, CA Wente Brothers Winery
Fri 09/28/07 Kelseyville, CA Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa
Sat 09/29/07 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Sun 09/30/07 Tucson, AZ Desert Diamond Casino
Wed 10/03/07 San Diego, CA Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay
Thu 10/04/07 Temecula, CA Pechanga Resort & Casino
Sat 10/06/07 Laughlin, NV Aquarius Casino Resort
Sun 10/07/07 Albuquerque, NM Sandia Resort And Casino
Fri 10/12/07 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena
Thoughts: This band puts on a much better show than I expected. They announce the name of each song and what CD it is from before they play it which is good for just the casual fan seeing them. The band has a solid line up and knows how to put on a good show.
9. Incubus
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Paris, FRA Zenith Paris
Sat 09/29/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Sun 09/30/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Mon 10/01/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Wed 10/03/07 Bournemouth, UK International Centre
Fri 10/05/07 Dublin, IRE Olympia Theatre
Mon 10/08/07 Santiago, CHL Arena Santiago
Tue 10/09/07 Santiago, CHL Arena Santiago
Thu 10/11/07 Buenos Aires, ARG Luna Park
Sat 10/13/07 Rio De Janeiro, BRA Citibank Hall
Sun 10/14/07 Sao Paulo, BRA Citibank Hall
Mon 10/15/07 Sao Paulo, BRA Citibank Hall
Wed 10/17/07 Monterrey, MEX Arena Monterrey
Fri 10/19/07 Mexico City, MEX Foro Sol
Sat 10/20/07 Zapopan, MEX Auditorio Metropolitano
Thoughts: What impresses me most about this band is that a lot of the music that seems to a result of producting tricks are in fact made from the band members themselves and it is proven at their shows. A very tight band musically and an overall good show. "Under My Umbrella" was the highlight when I saw them.
10. Jimmy Eat World
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Flagstaff, AZ Prochnow Auditorium
appearing with "103.9 Edgefest"
Sat 09/29/07 Queen Creek, AZ Schnepf Farms Festival Site
Jimmy Eat World
Sun 09/30/07 Redlands, CA Greek Theatre
Tue 10/02/07 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
Wed 10/03/07 Davis, CA UC Davis Freeborn Hall
Thu 10/04/07 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Sat 10/06/07 Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairpark
Sun 10/07/07 Missoula, MT Wilma Theatre
Mon 10/08/07 Calgary, AB MacEwan Conference And Event Centre
Wed 10/10/07 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Thu 10/11/07 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market
Fri 10/12/07 Bellingham, WA PAC Main Stage
Sun 10/14/07 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Tue 10/16/07 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
Thu 10/18/07 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Fri 10/19/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Sat 10/20/07 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
Fri 10/26/07 Atlanta, GA Center Stage
Sat 10/27/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Sun 10/28/07 Raleigh, NC Disco Rodeo
Tue 10/30/07 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Fri 11/02/07 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Fri 11/09/07 New York, NY Terminal 5
Thu 11/15/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Thoughts: The band doesn't really interact much with the crowd, but they put on a pretty good show nonetheless. I feel like in order to enjoy the show though you would need to be an actual fan of the band.
11. John Mayer
Tour Schedule
Sat 10/27/07 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sun 10/28/07 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
appearing with "The Mayercraft Carrier" Cruise
Fri 02/01/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Sat 02/02/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Sun 02/03/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Mon 02/04/08 Miami, FL Mayercraft Carrier Cruise Ship
Thoughts: John Mayer is unfairly categorized with the "mainstream pop crowd" such as James Blunt or Gavin Degraw, but John Mayer displays a lot more talent than you would think. He is one hell of a guitarist and he knows how to keep a crowd entertained (his in between banter was actually quite funny).
12. Josh Rouse
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Fri 09/28/07 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
Sat 09/29/07 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
Sun 09/30/07 Albuquerque, NM Golden West Saloon
Tue 10/02/07 Austin, TX The Parish Room
Tue 10/02/07 Austin, TX Waterloo Records
Wed 10/03/07 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay Theatre
Thu 10/04/07 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Fri 10/05/07 Nashville, TN Exit / In
Sat 10/06/07 Nashville, TN Exit / In
Tue 10/23/07 Newport, KY Southgate House
Thu 10/25/07 Chicago, IL Park West
Fri 10/26/07 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall
Sat 10/27/07 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
Sun 10/28/07 Madison, WI The Annex
Mon 10/29/07 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
Tue 10/30/07 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
Thu 11/01/07 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre
Fri 11/02/07 New York, NY Blender Theatre At Gramercy
Sat 11/03/07 New York, NY Blender Theatre At Gramercy
Wed 11/21/07 Murcia, SPA TBA
Thu 11/22/07 Madrid, SPA El Sol
Fri 11/23/07 Valencia, SPA Green Space
Sat 11/24/07 Barcelona, SPA Bikini
Mon 11/26/07 Lisbon, POR Aula Magna
Tue 11/27/07 Braga, POR Teatro Circo
Thu 11/29/07 Sheffield, UK Plug
Fri 11/30/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy
Sat 12/01/07 Glasgow, UK Queen Margaret Union
Mon 12/03/07 Gateshead, UK The Sage
Tue 12/04/07 Nottingham, UK Rescue Rooms
Wed 12/05/07 Bristol, UK Carling Bristol Academy
Fri 12/07/07 Oxford, UK Oxford Academy
Sat 12/08/07 Brighton, UK Concorde 2
Sun 12/09/07 London, UK Shepherds Bush Empire
Thoughts: I saw him about 5 years ago when he opened for Guster. I wasn't familiar with his work, but was pretty pleased with his performance. Download "A Simple Thing" and "Nothing Gives me Pleasure" to start you off. If you're a fan, check out one of his shows.
13. Live
Tour Schedule
Fri 09/28/07 New Orleans, LA Sugarmill Room
Sat 09/29/07 Orange Beach, AL Amphitheater At The Wharf
Sun 09/30/07 Southaven, MS Snowden Grove Amphitheater
Tue 10/02/07 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Wed 10/03/07 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
Fri 10/05/07 Chicago, IL Congress Theater
Sat 10/06/07 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah's Council Bluffs
Sun 10/07/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Fri 10/19/07 Phoenix, AZ Arizona State Fair
Sat 10/20/07 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Beach
Thoughts: I wasn't relaly impressed by their set. They put on a decent show, but that was pretty much the extent of it. Their last 3 CDs were pretty crappy ("V", "Birds of Prey", "Songs from Black Mountain") and I expect them to play at least half of their set list from these CDs. I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for the glory days of "Throwing Copper."
14. Lucky Boys Confusion
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/19/07 Iowa City, IA The Picador
Sat 10/20/07 Urbana, IL Canopy Club
Sun 11/04/07 Milwaukee, WI Varsity Theatre
Thoughts: Not a bad show, but won't leave a lasting impression. "Fred Astaire" was the highlight of their set.
15. Maroon 5
Tour Schedule
Sat 09/29/07 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace Of Auburn Hills
Mon 10/01/07 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Tue 10/02/07 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
Thu 10/04/07 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Fri 10/05/07 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Sun 10/07/07 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Mon 10/08/07 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
Wed 10/10/07 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
Fri 10/12/07 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Sat 10/13/07 Philadelphia, PA The Wachovia Spectrum
Mon 10/15/07 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Tue 10/16/07 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Thu 10/18/07 Columbia, SC Colonial Center
Fri 10/19/07 Nassau, BAH Atlantis Casino
Sat 10/20/07 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
Sun 10/21/07 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Tue 10/23/07 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
Wed 10/24/07 Duluth, GA The Arena At Gwinnett Center
Fri 10/26/07 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Sat 10/27/07 Fort Worth, TX Convention Center
Mon 10/29/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Tue 10/30/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Sat 11/03/07 Vancouver, BC P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum
Mon 11/05/07 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
Tue 11/06/07 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion At San Jose
Thu 11/08/07 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Fri 11/09/07 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Sat 11/10/07 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
Sun 11/25/07 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Tue 11/27/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Wed 11/28/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Evening News Arena
Thu 11/29/07 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Sat 12/01/07 Birmingham, UK The NEC Arena
Sun 12/02/07 London, UK Wembley Arena
Mon 12/03/07 Cardiff, UK Cardiff International Arena
Wed 12/05/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Fri 12/07/07 Paris, FRA Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Sat 12/08/07 's-Hertogenbosch, NET Brabanthallen
Sun 12/09/07 Antwerp, BEL Lotto Arena
Tue 12/11/07 Copenhagen, DEN Valby Hallen
Thu 12/13/07 Dusseldorf, GER Philipshalle
Sat 12/15/07 Munich, GER Zenith
Sun 12/16/07 Milan, ITA Palalido - Milano
Mon 12/17/07 Zurich, SWI Hallenstadion Zurich
Thoughts: I saw them when they were unknown. They opened up for Phantom Planet with about 4 other bands and this was the only band that I liked out of the openers. Very very good performance. Their cover of "I Want it That Way" was the highlight.
16. Muse
Tour Schedule
Thu 10/04/07 Athens, GRE Terra Vibe
Sat 10/06/07 Bucharest, ROM Arc De Triomphe Stadium
Sun 10/07/07 Belgrade, SER Pioneer Hall
Tue 10/09/07 Zagreb, CRO Dom Sportova Zagreb
Wed 10/10/07 Budapest, HUN Budapest Arena
Sat 10/13/07 Kiev, UKR Palace of Sports
Mon 10/15/07 Moscow, RUS Luzhniki Stadium
Wed 10/17/07 Helsinki, FIN Ice Hall
Fri 10/19/07 Saint Petersburg, RUS New Ice Arena
Sat 10/20/07 Trondheim, NOR UKA Festival
Sun 10/21/07 Stockholm, SWE Arenan
Tue 10/23/07 Oslo, NOR Oslo Spektrum Arena ANS
Wed 10/24/07 Copenhagen, DEN Forum
appearing with "Vegoose Music Festival"
Sun 10/28/07 Las Vegas, NV Sam Boyd Stadium
Muse
Sat 11/10/07 Perth, AUS Supreme Court Gardens
Wed 11/14/07 Adelaide, AUS Entertainment Centre
Thu 11/15/07 Melbourne, AUS Rod Laver Arena
Sat 11/17/07 Darling Harbour, AUS Sydney Ent'ment Centre
Wed 11/21/07 Brisbane, AUS River Stage
Fri 11/23/07 Auckland, NZ Trusts Stadium
Sun 11/25/07 Christchurch, NZ Westpac Centre
Thoughts: A lot of people dislike this band because they feel singer Matthew Bellamy's voice is obnoxious. Some of these same people ended up acidentally seeing Muse in concert and LOVED their set. I'm personally a fan of the band and all of their recordings, but I still recommend them to all fans and non-fans. Matthews Bellamy is one hell of a musician (very good guitarist and pianist). I guarantee you'll enjoy their show.
17. Nas
Tour Schedule
Sun 09/30/07 Kitchener, ON Centre In The Square
Thoughts: Another tour with only one show, but if you're in the area check him out. He's one of the greatest MCs in the rap industry and has stood the test of time since the brilliant releases of Illmatic and Stillmatic.
18. New Found Glory
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/05/07 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sat 10/06/07 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Sun 10/07/07 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Tue 10/09/07 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Wed 10/10/07 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Thu 10/11/07 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
Fri 10/12/07 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
Sat 10/13/07 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Mon 10/15/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Tue 10/16/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Fri 10/19/07 Atlanta, GA Center Stage
Sat 10/20/07 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall / The Casbah
Sun 10/21/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Mon 10/22/07 Norfolk, VA NorVa
Wed 10/24/07 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!
Thu 10/25/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Fri 10/26/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Sat 10/27/07 Atlantic City, NJ House Of Blues
Sun 10/28/07 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Wed 10/31/07 Worcester, MA The Palladium
Thu 11/01/07 Amherst, NY Club Evolution
Fri 11/02/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Sat 11/03/07 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
Mon 11/05/07 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Tue 11/06/07 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Wed 11/07/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Thu 11/08/07 Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club
Fri 11/09/07 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Sat 11/10/07 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
Mon 11/12/07 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market
Tue 11/13/07 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Thu 11/15/07 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Fri 11/16/07 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
Sat 11/17/07 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon
Sun 11/18/07 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon
Tue 11/20/07 Pomona, CA Glass House
Wed 11/21/07 Pomona, CA Glass House
Fri 11/23/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Sat 11/24/07 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Thoughts: Another show that is decent, but won't leave a lasting impression (unless you're a huge fan of the band). If you're not going to spend a lot of money on the show its worth checking out, but otherwise I would stay clear.
19. Ok Go
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/26/07 Indianapolis, IN Butler University
Thoughts: I hate posting multiple tours with just one show, but Ok Go is a band I highly recommend seeing in concert. Their funny, musically tight, and provide an overall fun experience.
20. Phantom Planet
Tour Schedule
Sat 11/03/07 Vancouver, BC P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum
Mon 11/05/07 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
Tue 11/06/07 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion At San Jose
Thu 11/08/07 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Fri 11/09/07 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Sat 11/10/07 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
Thoughts: A lively, fun, show. They play what you would expect them to play and do a good job with keeping the crowd going.
21. Queens of the Stone Age
Tour Schedule
Fri 09/28/07 Homestead, PA Carnegie Library Music Hall
Sat 09/29/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Tue 10/09/07 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Fri 10/12/07 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
Sat 10/13/07 New York, NY WaMu Theater At Madison Sq. Garden
Mon 10/15/07 Toronto, ON Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
Tue 10/16/07 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Wed 10/17/07 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
Sat 10/20/07 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Mon 10/22/07 Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room
Tue 10/23/07 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
Wed 10/24/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Thu 10/25/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
appearing with "Vegoose Music Festival"
Sat 10/27/07 Las Vegas, NV Sam Boyd Stadium
Queens Of The Stone Age
Mon 10/29/07 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Fri 11/16/07 Dortmund, GER Westfalenhalle 2
Sat 11/17/07 Stuttgart, GER Congresscentrum
Sun 11/18/07 Wiesbaden, GER Schlachthof
Mon 11/19/07 Nuremberg, GER Lowensaal
Wed 11/21/07 Hamburg, GER Grosse Freiheit 36
Fri 11/23/07 Brighton, UK Brighton Dome
Sat 11/24/07 Liverpool, UK Carling Academy Liverpool
Sun 11/25/07 Nottingham, UK Rock City
Mon 11/26/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Wed 11/28/07 Glasgow, UK Carling Academy Glasgow
Sat 12/01/07 Bristol, UK Carling Bristol Academy
Sun 12/02/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Mon 12/03/07 Birmingham, UK Carling Academy Birmingham
Tue 12/04/07 Reading, UK Rivermead Centre
Thoughts: I saw them when they had their allstar line up so it might be unfair for me to judge their performance, but they were good. This was right after the release of "Songs for the Deaf" and they plugged a lot of that so I expect them to do the same with their newest release (especially because of the new line up)
22. Razorlight
Tour Schedule
Wed 11/07/07 Cambridge, MA Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Fri 11/09/07 New York, NY Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
Sun 11/11/07 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Tue 11/13/07 Chicago, IL Metro / Smart Bar
Thu 11/15/07 Seattle, WA Neumo's
Sat 11/17/07 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine
Mon 11/19/07 Los Angeles, CA Music Box @ Fonda
Thoughts: Their studio releases are mediocre, but they put on a better show than their CDs anticipate.
23. Reel Big Fish
Tour Schedule
Fri 12/07/07 Gold Coast, AUS Southport RSL
Sat 12/08/07 Brisbane, AUS Arena Entertainment Center
Sun 12/09/07 Sydney, AUS Luna Park
Tue 12/11/07 Melbourne, AUS Billboard Nightclub
Thu 12/13/07 Adelaide, AUS HQ
Fri 12/14/07 Perth, AUS Metro City
Thoughts: A good show overall (I know I've been sayign that about most shows I've been writing about here, but I'm mostly listing shows I recommend). Recommended more so if they're playing in a small venue (definitely a lot more fun.
24. Rufus Wainwright
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/05/07 Berlin, GER Volksbuhne
Sat 10/06/07 Dusseldorf, GER Schauspeilhaus
Tue 10/09/07 Belfast, UK Waterfront Hall
Wed 10/10/07 Dublin, IRE Vicar Street
Thu 10/11/07 Dublin, IRE Vicar Street
Sat 10/13/07 Gateshead, UK The Sage
Sun 10/14/07 Glasgow, UK Clyde Auditorium
Mon 10/15/07 Glasgow, UK Clyde Auditorium
Wed 10/17/07 Liverpool, UK Philharmonic Hall
Thu 10/18/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Fri 10/19/07 Sheffield, UK City Hall
Sun 10/21/07 Cambridge, UK Cambridge Corn Exchange
Mon 10/22/07 Cardiff, UK Millennium Centre
Thu 10/25/07 Birmingham, UK Symphony Hall
Fri 10/26/07 Birmingham, UK Symphony Hall
Sat 10/27/07 Harrogate, UK International Centre
Tue 10/30/07 London, UK Carling Apollo Hammersmith
Wed 10/31/07 London, UK Carling Apollo Hammersmith
Thu 11/01/07 Ipswich, UK Ipswich Regent Theatre
Sat 11/03/07 Toulouse, FRA Halle Aux Grains
Sun 11/04/07 Barcelona, SPA Teatro L'Alianca
Tue 11/06/07 Lisbon, POR Lisbon Coliseum
Wed 11/07/07 San Sebastian, SPA Kursaal Auditorium
Fri 11/09/07 Cartagena, SPA Teatro Circo
Sat 11/10/07 Malaga, SPA Teatro Cervantes
Mon 11/12/07 Madrid, SPA Teatro Coliseum
Wed 11/14/07 Marseille, FRA Espace Julien
Thu 11/15/07 Basel, SWI Festsaal
Fri 11/16/07 Brussels, BEL Cirque Royale
Sun 11/18/07 Nantes, FRA Auditorium 800
Mon 11/19/07 Paris, FRA Casino
Tue 11/20/07 Amsterdam, NET Heineken Music Hall
Thu 11/22/07 Grenoble, FRA Maison De La Culture
Fri 11/23/07 Vienna, AUT Arena
Sat 11/24/07 Milan, ITA Conservatorio Guiseppi Verdi
Mon 11/26/07 Munich, GER Herkulessaal
Tue 11/27/07 Frankfurt, GER Alte Oper
Thu 11/29/07 Hamburg, GER Kampnagel
Mon 12/03/07 Oslo, NOR Oslo Konserthuset
Wed 12/05/07 Aarhus, DEN Musikhuset
Fri 12/07/07 Lille, FRA Theatre Sebastopol
Sun 01/20/08 Nagoya, JPN Diamond Hall
Mon 01/21/08 Osaka, JPN Namba Hatch
Wed 01/23/08 Tokyo, JPN Tokyo International Forum
Sun 01/27/08 Brisbane, AUS Tivoli Theatre
Tue 01/29/08 Sydney, AUS State Theatre
Fri 02/01/08 Melbourne, AUS Hamer Hall
Mon 02/04/08 Auckland, NZ The Studio
Thu 02/07/08 Adelaide, AUS Norwood Concert Hall
Thoughts: Rufus has one of the best voices in the industry and he really lets it show in concert. That being said, his set gets redundant and boring about half an hour in (his set is exactly like listening to somebody with a really good voice singing the same thing over and over again). Check him out if he's opening for somebody you like, otherwise don't bother.
25. Saosin
Tour Schedule
Fri 09/28/07 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Sat 09/29/07 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
Sun 09/30/07 San Francisco, CA Slim's
Mon 10/01/07 Fresno, CA Rainbow Ballroom
Tue 10/02/07 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon
Thu 10/04/07 Anaheim, CA Grove Of Anaheim
Fri 10/05/07 San Diego, CA SOMA San Diego
Sat 10/06/07 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Sun 10/07/07 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Tue 10/09/07 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
Wed 10/10/07 Houston, TX Meridian
Thu 10/11/07 Austin, TX Emo's Austin
Fri 10/12/07 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Sat 10/13/07 Nashville, TN Rcktwn
Mon 10/15/07 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Tue 10/16/07 Tallahassee, FL The Beta Bar
Wed 10/17/07 Saint Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing
Thu 10/18/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Fri 10/19/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Sat 10/20/07 Jacksonville, FL Fuel
Sun 10/21/07 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Tue 10/23/07 Columbia, MO Blue Note
Wed 10/24/07 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Thu 10/25/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Fri 10/26/07 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Sat 10/27/07 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Sun 10/28/07 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Tue 10/30/07 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall / The Casbah
Wed 10/31/07 Norfolk, VA NorVa
Thu 11/01/07 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
Fri 11/02/07 Boston, MA The Roxy
Sat 11/03/07 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore - TLA
Mon 11/05/07 Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
Wed 11/07/07 New York, NY Fillmore New York At Irving Plaza
appearing with Alexisonfire
Sun 11/11/07 Bristol, UK Carling Bristol Academy
Mon 11/12/07 Southampton, UK Guildhall
Tue 11/13/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Wed 11/14/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Academy
Fri 11/16/07 Birmingham, UK Carling Academy Birmingham
Sat 11/17/07 Nottingham, UK Rock City
Sun 11/18/07 Middlesborough, UK Middlesbrough Town Hall
Mon 11/19/07 Leeds, UK Metropolitan University
Mon 12/10/07 Thunder Bay, ON Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Wed 12/12/07 London, ON The John Labatt Centre
Thu 12/13/07 Ottawa, ON Ottawa Civic Centre Arena
Fri 12/14/07 Trois Rivieres, QC TBA
Sat 12/15/07 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Sun 12/16/07 Mississauga, ON International Centre Arrow Hall
Thoughts: One of the most hyped up bands I've ever seen in concert. The singer is absolutely nuts, in a good way, and provides a fun show. The music itself is mediocre at best however.
26. Saves the Day
Tour Schedule
Fri 10/05/07 Denver, CO Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
Sun 10/07/07 Chicago, IL Subterranean
Wed 10/10/07 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
Thu 10/11/07 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel Club Lounge
Fri 10/12/07 Richmond, VA Alley Katz
Tue 10/16/07 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
Sat 10/20/07 New York, NY Knitting Factory
Mon 10/22/07 Atlanta, GA The Loft At Center Stage
appearing with "Saints and Sinners Festival"
Sat 11/03/07 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Hall
Thoughts: Its actually fun to figure out whether you're going to see a fat Chris (the lead singer) or a skinny Chris (he has a condition where his weight fluctuates like crazy). I've seen them 3 times and he's managed to keep the weight down. This has nothing to do with the performance however haha. A fun of this type of music will LOVE their set otherwise you will loathe it (its that extreme). I happened to enjoy all three times I saw them.
27. Third Eye Blind
Tour Schedule
Sat 09/29/07 Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University
Sat 11/17/07 Geneseo, NY SUNY / Geneseo
Thu 12/27/07 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen
Fri 12/28/07 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen
Thoughts: Although not my favorite Third Eye Blind song they did not play "Semi-Charmed Life" when I saw them which surprised me a lot. Their show was overall good although not incredibly memorable.
28. Virginia Coalition
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 Richmond, VA Virginia Science Museum
Fri 10/26/07 College Park, MD Santa Fe Cafe
Thoughts: SEE THIS BAND. I don't care what kind of music you like you will LOVE their set. I saw them when they opened for O.A.R. and was not familiar with their music whatsoever, but I actually enjoyed their set more than O.A.R.'s (and O.A.R. puts on a good show). The percussionist is the best part of the band. He is absoultely insane and plays with every part of his body. One of the most fun bands I have ever seen live.
29. Wildhearts
Tour Schedule,
Wed 10/24/07 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Thoughts: If you're in the Seattle area and are a fan of hard rock, check out this band. Very talented musically, and the singer has a perfect voice for metal.
30. Yellowcard
Tour Schedule
Thu 09/27/07 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
Fri 09/28/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Yellowcard
Sat 09/29/07 State College, PA Cell Block
appearing with Blue October
Mon 10/01/07 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Wed 10/03/07 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Thu 10/04/07 Louisville, KY 4th Street Live!
Fri 10/05/07 Covington, KY Madison Theater
Sat 10/06/07 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tue 10/09/07 Saint Charles, MO Family Arena
Thu 10/11/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Fri 10/12/07 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Sat 10/13/07 Maplewood, MN Myth
Sun 10/14/07 Fargo, ND Playmaker's Entertainment Complex
Wed 10/17/07 West Des Moines, IA Val Air Ballroom
Thu 10/18/07 Wichita, KS The Cotillion
Fri 10/19/07 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
Sat 10/20/07 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
Yellowcard
Sun 10/21/07 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Th./Church
appearing with Blue October
Tue 10/23/07 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Wed 10/24/07 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
Fri 10/26/07 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
Sat 10/27/07 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Mon 10/29/07 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theatre
Thu 11/01/07 Oklahoma City, OK Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center
Fri 11/02/07 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
Sat 11/03/07 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Sun 11/04/07 San Antonio, TX Sunset Station Lonestar Pavilion
Mon 11/05/07 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre
Thu 11/08/07 Tampa, FL USF Sun Dome
Fri 11/09/07 Pompano Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
Sat 11/10/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Mon 11/12/07 Charenton, LA Cypress Bayou Casino
Fri 11/16/07 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Sat 11/17/07 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
Yellowcard
Wed 11/28/07 Osaka, JPN IMP Hall
Thu 11/29/07 Nagoya, JPN Diamond Hall
Sun 12/02/07 Yokohama, JPN Bay Hall
Tue 12/04/07 Tokyo, JPN On Air East
Thoughts: The addition of the violin with this band is a real treat when seeing them live. It sets apart Yellowcard from your traditional punk/pop bands. The set list is what you would expect in a good way and they interact with the crowd a lot. Recommended.
31. Zebrahead
Tour Schedule
Tue 10/16/07 Newcastle, UK Carling Academy Newcastle
Wed 10/17/07 Glasgow, UK Carling Academy Glasgow
Fri 10/19/07 Swindon, UK Oasis Centre
Sat 10/20/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Sun 10/21/07 Bournemouth, UK Solent Hall
Mon 10/22/07 London, UK Carling Brixton Academy
Tue 10/23/07 Wolverhampton, UK Civic Hall
Wed 10/24/07 Manchester, UK Carling Apollo Manchester
Thu 10/25/07 Newport, UK Newport Centre
Fri 10/26/07 Plymouth, UK Plymouth Pavilions
Thoughts: Very very interactive with the crowd. The highlight of this show was the "Bootylicious Vinyl" where the entire crowd got into a circle and dance around a disco ball. They take a substantial amount of requests as well which is a big plus. The only disappointing thing was they didn't play my favorite song and a pretty big hit from the band "The Real Me".
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
NFL Power Rankings-Week 4
Here are the week 4 power rankings for the NFL.
1. New England Patriots
Why?-The Patriots are scary. Very scary. The Patriots were always good, but now with the implementation of Randy Moss they are unstoppable. I hate to say 16-0, but it's very possible with this team.
2. Indianopolis Colts
Why?-Until they lose a game, the Colts will remain in the top 2 for the Power Rankings. Although they had close calls with the Titans and the Texans, Peyton Manning and his maturity and skill helped guide his team to victories in both games. These Super Bowl Champs are picking up right where they left off.
3. Dallas Cowboys
Why?-The kings of the NFC. Tony Romo was no fluke last year and he's definitely making that a point this year. He is establishing himself as a top 5, possibly a top 3, quarterback.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Why?-Some people might view their 3-0 records as just luck that will run out, but it sure as hell doesn't look like it by the way they are playing. Don't forget they have a new coach and they absolutely destoryed a decent team (49ers).
5 Tennesse Titans
Why?-I had this team pegged to win the Super Bowl this year until the entire team either ended up injured or in jail. Vince Young seems to be able to handle the pressure of having nobody on his team and could be a big upset this season.
6. Baltimore Ravens
Why?-They might not be playing up until their level, but thats just it, they are a better team than they have been showing. I'm quite confident that the rest of the season will look extremely positive for this team.
7. Green Bay Packers
Why?-I really don't think the amazing start to their season will last that long, but hey with Brett Favre you never know. They will be a mediocre Minnesota next week, but don't expect them to go above 9-7 this season.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
Why?-This team is going to fluctuate in the Power Rankings more than any other team. They can be a 13-3 team or a 4-12 team and it wouldn't surprise me either way. As of now they're looking really good. We'll see if it stays that way.
9. Seattle Seahawks
Why?-A win over the Bengals made this team earn this spot. Seahawks will win the division, which is expected.
10. Denver Broncos
Why?-Their offense lookins surprisingly good, although with a tough AFC schedule its hard to see this team going beyond number 10 in the rankings.
11. Houston Texans
Why?-Who would have thought this team would be ranked this high at all this season, but hey they are 2-1 with a loss to the Colts that was surprisingly close. Matt Schaub looks awesome right now and is totally rejuvinating this team.
12. Carolina Panthers
Why?-Don't expect this team to stray outside of this ranking too much this season. They are an above average team and thats pretty much the extent of it.
13. San Diego Chargers
Why?-Obviously the implementation of Norv Turner was one of the biggest mistakes in recent memory. That being said, I can't give up on this team yet. They still have LT and Philip Rivers. They have to be good..right????
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Why?-They could very well be a sleeper team this year, although part of me doesn't think that will happen.
15. Chicago Bears
Why?-The defense is above average as always, but Rex looks as bad as ever. If they got a mediocre quarterback, the Bears would easily be in the top 10, probably even the top 5, but they have Rex.
16. Philadelphia Eagles
Why?-After two bad weeks, the Eagles look like they are back in top form. Given his track record, I can't see McNabb goign back to the way he was in the first two weeks. This team will clear .500 easily.
17. San Francisco 49ers
Why?-They might be 2-1, but they are lucky to have that record. They are having issues on offense. Alex Smith is anything, but great and you can't expect Frank Gore to carry the entire team. Until the offense does something this team will be in the bottom 15.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
Why?-The loss to the Browns is the reason they are this low. Its the Browns!!! That being said, I expect the Bengals to bounce back under the leadereship of Carson Palmer.
19. Washington Redskins
Why?-The loss to the Giants knocked them down a few pegs. Don't expect this team to really recover much from it.
20. New York Giants
Why?-I honestly expect this team to continue to rise. Eli is having his best season so far and Ward is doing much more than expected of him. That being said, where the hell is the defense????
21. New York Jets
Why?-I'd rank them lower, but they are playing the lowly Bills next week which is almost a guarantee win.
22. Detroit Lions
Why?-Better than last year, but not as good as expected. After a 2-0 start they were placed back in reality when they faced an actual team, The Eagles.
23. Arizona Cardinals
Why?-Another team that could be a sleeper. Even though they are 1-2, keep an eye on this team.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Why?-Does this team even have an offense???
25. New Orleans Saints
Why?-I had this team going to the Super Bowl this year. THE SUPER BOWL! They are 0-3 right now and look absolutley horrible. I expect them to bounce back, but I'm waiting very patiently.
26. Kansas City Chiefs
Why?-They are starting to show some signs of life, but they still have a ways to go. They need LJ to start doing something though.
27. Cleveland Browns
Why?-This team is doing much better right now than I expected, but don't expect them to be a contender at all this year.
28. Oakland Raiders
Why?-While a much improved team, they are still pretty crappy.
29. Miami Dolphis
Why?-Why do people think this team is going to make the playoffs every year?? There is nothing good about this team.
30. St. Louis Rams
Why?-Another team pegged to be good, but showing no signs of it. Stephen Jackson is showing some signs of life so expect this team to move up in the rankings.
31. Buffalo Bills
Why?-JP Losman was supposed to have a breakout season this year. I guess we'll have to wait until next year.
32. Atlanta Falcons
Why?-I've heard from many people that without Michael Vick this team we'll be pretty much the same. I'm still waiting.
1. New England Patriots
Why?-The Patriots are scary. Very scary. The Patriots were always good, but now with the implementation of Randy Moss they are unstoppable. I hate to say 16-0, but it's very possible with this team.
2. Indianopolis Colts
Why?-Until they lose a game, the Colts will remain in the top 2 for the Power Rankings. Although they had close calls with the Titans and the Texans, Peyton Manning and his maturity and skill helped guide his team to victories in both games. These Super Bowl Champs are picking up right where they left off.
3. Dallas Cowboys
Why?-The kings of the NFC. Tony Romo was no fluke last year and he's definitely making that a point this year. He is establishing himself as a top 5, possibly a top 3, quarterback.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Why?-Some people might view their 3-0 records as just luck that will run out, but it sure as hell doesn't look like it by the way they are playing. Don't forget they have a new coach and they absolutely destoryed a decent team (49ers).
5 Tennesse Titans
Why?-I had this team pegged to win the Super Bowl this year until the entire team either ended up injured or in jail. Vince Young seems to be able to handle the pressure of having nobody on his team and could be a big upset this season.
6. Baltimore Ravens
Why?-They might not be playing up until their level, but thats just it, they are a better team than they have been showing. I'm quite confident that the rest of the season will look extremely positive for this team.
7. Green Bay Packers
Why?-I really don't think the amazing start to their season will last that long, but hey with Brett Favre you never know. They will be a mediocre Minnesota next week, but don't expect them to go above 9-7 this season.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
Why?-This team is going to fluctuate in the Power Rankings more than any other team. They can be a 13-3 team or a 4-12 team and it wouldn't surprise me either way. As of now they're looking really good. We'll see if it stays that way.
9. Seattle Seahawks
Why?-A win over the Bengals made this team earn this spot. Seahawks will win the division, which is expected.
10. Denver Broncos
Why?-Their offense lookins surprisingly good, although with a tough AFC schedule its hard to see this team going beyond number 10 in the rankings.
11. Houston Texans
Why?-Who would have thought this team would be ranked this high at all this season, but hey they are 2-1 with a loss to the Colts that was surprisingly close. Matt Schaub looks awesome right now and is totally rejuvinating this team.
12. Carolina Panthers
Why?-Don't expect this team to stray outside of this ranking too much this season. They are an above average team and thats pretty much the extent of it.
13. San Diego Chargers
Why?-Obviously the implementation of Norv Turner was one of the biggest mistakes in recent memory. That being said, I can't give up on this team yet. They still have LT and Philip Rivers. They have to be good..right????
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Why?-They could very well be a sleeper team this year, although part of me doesn't think that will happen.
15. Chicago Bears
Why?-The defense is above average as always, but Rex looks as bad as ever. If they got a mediocre quarterback, the Bears would easily be in the top 10, probably even the top 5, but they have Rex.
16. Philadelphia Eagles
Why?-After two bad weeks, the Eagles look like they are back in top form. Given his track record, I can't see McNabb goign back to the way he was in the first two weeks. This team will clear .500 easily.
17. San Francisco 49ers
Why?-They might be 2-1, but they are lucky to have that record. They are having issues on offense. Alex Smith is anything, but great and you can't expect Frank Gore to carry the entire team. Until the offense does something this team will be in the bottom 15.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
Why?-The loss to the Browns is the reason they are this low. Its the Browns!!! That being said, I expect the Bengals to bounce back under the leadereship of Carson Palmer.
19. Washington Redskins
Why?-The loss to the Giants knocked them down a few pegs. Don't expect this team to really recover much from it.
20. New York Giants
Why?-I honestly expect this team to continue to rise. Eli is having his best season so far and Ward is doing much more than expected of him. That being said, where the hell is the defense????
21. New York Jets
Why?-I'd rank them lower, but they are playing the lowly Bills next week which is almost a guarantee win.
22. Detroit Lions
Why?-Better than last year, but not as good as expected. After a 2-0 start they were placed back in reality when they faced an actual team, The Eagles.
23. Arizona Cardinals
Why?-Another team that could be a sleeper. Even though they are 1-2, keep an eye on this team.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Why?-Does this team even have an offense???
25. New Orleans Saints
Why?-I had this team going to the Super Bowl this year. THE SUPER BOWL! They are 0-3 right now and look absolutley horrible. I expect them to bounce back, but I'm waiting very patiently.
26. Kansas City Chiefs
Why?-They are starting to show some signs of life, but they still have a ways to go. They need LJ to start doing something though.
27. Cleveland Browns
Why?-This team is doing much better right now than I expected, but don't expect them to be a contender at all this year.
28. Oakland Raiders
Why?-While a much improved team, they are still pretty crappy.
29. Miami Dolphis
Why?-Why do people think this team is going to make the playoffs every year?? There is nothing good about this team.
30. St. Louis Rams
Why?-Another team pegged to be good, but showing no signs of it. Stephen Jackson is showing some signs of life so expect this team to move up in the rankings.
31. Buffalo Bills
Why?-JP Losman was supposed to have a breakout season this year. I guess we'll have to wait until next year.
32. Atlanta Falcons
Why?-I've heard from many people that without Michael Vick this team we'll be pretty much the same. I'm still waiting.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Check Out These CDs
I'm posting below my favorite CDs of all time (in alphabetical order). These are CDs that if you do not know of you need to check out immediately.
Other Highly Recommended CDs:
1. Alanis Morrissette-Jagged Little Pill
2. Ataris-Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits
3. Beatles-Magical Mystery Tour
4. Beatles-Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
5. Beatles-White Album
6. Ben Folds Five-Ben Folds Five
7. Bob Marley-Babylon By Bus
8. Clash-London Calling
9. Coolio-Gangsta's Paradise
10. Dave Matthews Band-Under the Table and Dreaming
11. Death Cab For Cutie-Transatlantacism
12. Dispatch-Bang Bang
13. Doors-The Doors
14. Doors-The Soft Parade
15. Eagles-Hotel California
16. Elliott Smith-Either/Or
17. Elliott Smith-XO
18. Fall Out Boy-From Under the Cork Tree
19. Flaming Lips-The Soft Bulletin
20. Flaming Lips-Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
21. Format-Dog Problems
22. Format-Interventions and Lullabies
23. Fugees-The Score
24. Gorillaz-Gorillaz
25. Green Day-Insomniac
26. Guns 'N Roses-Appetite for Destruction
27. Guns 'N Roses-Use Your Illusion I
28. Guster-Keep it Together
29. Guster-Lost and Gone Forever
30. Incubus-A Crow Left of the Murder
31. Incubus-Light Grenades
32. Incubus-S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
33. Jellyfish-Spilt Milk
34. Jethro Tull-Aqualung
35. Jimi Hendrix-Are You Experienced
36. John Lennon-Imagine
37. Kings of Convenience-Riot on an Empty Street
38. Kinks-You Really Got Me
39. Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin II
40. Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin III
41. Led Zeppelin-Physical Graffiti
42. Muse-Black Holes and Revelations
43. Muse-Showbiz
44. Nas-Illmatic
45. Nas-Stillmatic
46. No Doubt-Tragic Kingdom
47. Notorious BIG-Life After Death
48. Ours-Precious
49. Outkast-Stankonia
50. Paul McCartney-McCartney
51. Pearl Jam-Ten
52. Pearl Jam-Vitalogy
53. Phantom Planet-The Guest
54. Pink Floyd-Meddle
55. Pink Floyd-The Wall
56. Radiohead-Hail to the Thief
57. REM-Automatic for the People
58. REM-New Adventures in Hi-Fi
59. REM-Out of Time
59. Sigur Ros-Agaetys Bryjun
60. Silverchair-Freak Show
61. Silverchair-Young Modern
62. Smashing Pumpkins-Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
63. Smashing Pumpkins-Siamese Dream
64. Snow Patrol-Final Straw
65. Straylight Run-Straylight Run
66. Sublime-Robbin' the Hood
67. System of a Down-Mezmorize
68. Talking Heads-Talking Heads
69. Third Eye Blind-Third Eye Blind
70. Tonic-The Lemon Parade
71. U2-War
72. Van Morrison-Astral Weeks
73. Van Morrison-Moondance
74. Violent Femmes-Violent Femmes
75. Wallflower-Bringing Down the Horse
76. Weezer-Weezer (Blue Album)
77. Weezer-Weezer (Green Album)
78. White Stripes-Elephant
79. White Stripes-Icky Thump
80. Wyclef Jean-The Carnival
81. Zebrahead-Waste of Mind
82. Zoo Story-Come Out and Play
Enjoy...
- 1. Abandoned Pools-Humanistic, This is one of the BEST (yes I said best) debuts I've ever heard. This band isn't really well known, but gained some attention when their song "Goodbye Song" off of their sophomore effort "Armed to the Teeth" appeared on Laguna Beach. The CD kicks off with "The Remedy", a post-grunge pop effort that satisfies on all levels. The rest of the CD remains on this superb level. It features some kick-ass rock numbers such as "Mercy Kiss", "Fluorescein" and "Monster", ballads such as "Start Over", "Never", "Blood", and "Suburban Muse", and even a lounge-style number "Ruin Your Life". Tommy Walter is one hell of a songwriter (he actually writes all of the songs and plays most of the instruments). His voice recalls a less whiny Billy Corgan. Even though the sophomore effort "Armed to the Teeth" failed to remain on Humanistic's level, it doesn't take away from the brilliance of "Humanistic."
2. Ben Folds-Rockin' the Suburbs, I was devestated when the Five broke up. "Ben Folds Five", "Whatever and Ever Amen", and "The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner" were all fantastic CDs. The first solo CD, "Fear of Pop, Vol. 1" disappointed on so many levels. It seemed like the end of Ben's career, but then came "Rockin' the Suburbs". This is his best record (including the releases from the 5). Musically, Ben has never been stronger and there isn't an ounce of filler among these 12 tracks. "Fred Jones Pt. 2" and "The Luckiest" are two amazing ballads that rank among Ben's best work. "Still Fighting It" sounds like the perfect theme song to a sitcom, and even the should be out of place title track rocks out and fits in with the rest of the CD. The subsequent releases failed to establish the high mark set by "Rockin' the Suburbs", but thats a task almost impossible to do when a CD this great has been released.
3. Coldplay-A Rush of Blood to the Head, This is the best British CD since "Ok Computer". "Parachute", which was a very good CD and an especially great debut, established Coldplay as a force to be reckoned with. Coldplay took their Brit-indie-pop lovability and stretched it to its maximum on "A Rush of Blood to the Head". "Politik" kicks off the CD and lures you in with its string section. "Clocks", which became a huge success on the radio, takes a simplistic piano hook and turns it into gold. The rest of the CD satisfies on the same level. Its sad to see a band reach its peak two LPs in, but that doesn't take away from the brilliance of "A Rush of Blood to the Head".
4. The Dissociatives-The Dissociatives, The side project by Silverchair lead singer Daniel Johns and electronica mastermind Paul Mac is a suprisingly fresh and innovative work. After listening to Silverchair's latest release "Young Modern", it is easy to see the influence Paul Mac has on Daniel John. This CD is an equal 50/50 collaberation, this is not another Silverchair release. "We're Much Preferred Customers" kicks off the album and can easily be classified as a knock off of Radiohead's "Everything In It's Right Place". That doesn't mean it doesn't mean it doesn't push your pleasure buttons in it's own unique way. The single, "Somewhere Down the Barrel" is the highlight of the album offering a chorus so irresistably catchy that you can't resist it. It's unfortunate that this band doesn't seem to be making any more CDs because I can honestly say that it wouldn't surprise me if these two geniuses couldn't have changed the face of music together.
5. Green Day-American Idiot, The latest installment by Green Day is a surpisingly well-written, catchy, and succesful rock opera. A very bold and daring relase by the threesome, but one that is rewarding. In fact, this CD is the best release by Green Day since "Dookie".
6. Green Day-Dookie, Who didn't see this coming after reading the last review haha. This CD literally changed the fact of music. Many punk bands today might claim The Ramones or the Clash as their influences, but it was "Dookie" that got them to where they were. "Longview" is one of the best songs of the 90s offering a simple, but insanely catchy bassline with an addictive chorus that doesn't resort to by the book measures. "Kerplunk", while a very good CD, could not have prepared anyone for the sheer brilliance of "Dookie".
7. Green Day-Nimrod, "Dookie" might be their best CD, but "Nimrod" is Green Day showing their true sound. Their prior release, "Insomniac", was Green Day's response to criticism by the Berkley community for supposedly selling out with "Dookie". They responded with "Insomniac" by rocking out harder then they ever had which resulted in an ironically increasingly catchy CD. "Nimrod" is the band basically not giving two shits while honing their sound at the same time. What more can you ask for?
8. Guster-Goldfly, Before there was the success of "Lost and Gone Forever" there was the sophomore effort by Guster entitled "Goldfly", easily the darkest CD in the band's catalog. Based entirely on a cult, "Goldfly" contains the catchiest number of the band's career "Great Escape" while showcasing other brilliant numbers such as the building "Airport Song" (a live favorite), the mellow closer "Rocketship", and the ballad "Perfect".
9. Incubus-Make Yourself, The CD that broke Incubus into the mainstream is also their best. "A Crow Left of the Murder" and "Light Grenades" might define the band's sound better, but "Make Yourself" contains better material overall. NOBODY was doing what Incubus was doing and it was probably because nobody could come close to this magnificent CD.
10. Jimmy Eat World-Bleed American, This is one of the best punk pop CDs ever created. Jimmy Eat World, although categorized with bands such as New Found Glory and Blink-182, are many steps ahead of their peers. "The Middle" has one of the best riffs in the past 3 years, while "Sweetness" is so irresistably catchy you can't help, but sing along. A great follow up to "Clarity".
11. Jimmy Eat World-Clarity, Just like "Bleed American" is one of the best punk pop CDs ever created, "Clarity" is one of the best emo CDs ever created and boasts their all time best song "Lucky Denver Mint". "Static Prevails" contained a lot of MOR numbers, but "Clarity" has zero filler. "Just Watch the Fireworks" is 7 minutes of pure heaven that you can listen to over and over again, while "Blister" and "Crush" offers some fun punk tunes by the band. The best CD in J.E.W.'s career.
12. Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin I, The bluesy debut by one of rock's greatest bands, offers a variety of great songs that will no doubt please any fans of good rock 'n roll music. Features the band's best ballad, "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You".
13. Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin IV, There is a reason why this CD is considered Led Zeppelin's best. I-III were all great records, but contained some awkward moments (although I contained very little). IV however, contains absolutely ZERO filler. "Stairway to Heaven", the band's most popular song, is also their best. It is the king of rock songs and yet to be challenged. "Goin' to California'" rivals "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" for Zeppelin's best ballad and "Rock 'N Roll" and "Black Dog" are just great..well..rock songs. Again, any fan of rock music needs to pick up this release.
14. Live-Throwing Copper, Nirvana's "Nevermind" produced the post-grunge scene where there were many immotators of Nirvana and Zeppelin. A lot of those releases, got lost in the clutter, but Live's "Throwing Copper" ended up being the best one released. When looking at subsequent releases it is puzzling to see how a band could have released such a brilliant CD such as this (Check out the horrid "Birds of Prey", Songs from Black Mountain" or "V"), but this CD has truly stood the test of time.
15. Muse-Absoultion, Many people are quick to criticize Muse. People claim they are a Radiohead and Black Sabbath wannabe band, but Muse has their own original sound that they display proudly throughout this CD. Honestly can you imagine Thom Yorke or Ozzy singing these songs? You just can't. "Butterflies and Hurricanes" is the song of the year displaying a slow build up to an Earth shattering chorus and a piano interlude that will send chills down your spine. Elsewhere, "Time is Running Out" and "Hysteria" are catchy little rock numbers, and "Apocalypse Please" has a great minor key piano intro. If you like over the top dramatic rock music pick up this CD.
16. Nirvana-In Utero, The last studio release by a group that changed the face of music. This is a depressing CD to listen to because Nirvana were in their prime and who knew what they could have released after this CD (check out the song "You Know You're Right" which is the last song he recorded for furthere proof). People don't consider this CD as much of a success as "Nevermind", but that is only because it didn't have as much of an impact on the music world. That doesn't mean it is not just as good.
17. Nirvana-Nevermind, The song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" literally changed the face of music as we know it. Bands like Guns 'N Roses just couldn't survive the sheer rockability of "Nevermind". This CD is not only excellent, it paved the way for bands like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden while allowing a whole new genre "Post-Grunge" to follow. Bands like Bush, Stone Temple Pilots, and Days of the New would not have existed without this CD.
18. Oasis-(What's the Story) Morning Glory, They might sound like a 90s version of the Beatles, but thats a good thing. Oasis takes their influence and mold it into 10 fantastic pop numbers on their sophomore effort. "Definitely Maybe" was an excellent debut, but that was just a stepping stone for this CD. If you're not singing along after multiple listens then you hate pop music.
19. Pink Floyd-Dark Side of the Moon, This is my favorite classic rock CD of all time and I'm sure it is a lot of other people's. This is the CD that defined their sound and established David Gilmour as a guitar hero. While the singles, "Time", "Money", and "Breathe" are all fantastic tracks, the lesser known ones are just as good. "The Great Gig in the Sky" is so damn irresistable with an erie piano riff and a female vocalist that will leave you frozen in your place. "Us and Them" is Pink Floyd chill-out music at its best and there is no better way to end a CD than "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse".
20. Pink Floyd-Wish You Were Here, Only four tracks on this CD, but all of them rank among Pink Floyd's best work. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is a twenty minute + masterpiece showing the quartet in top form. "Wish You Were Here" ranks among their best songs of all time and "Have a Cigar" and "Welcome to the Machine" are signature Pink Floyd. Dark Side of the Moon might have received more attention, but this CD is just as good.
21. Radiohead-Kid A, Realizing they couldn't top the brilliant guitar-based "Ok Computer", Radiohead did a complete 180 and made a CD that boasts music unheard of in the music world. "Kid A" is easily the best electronica CD produced by a rock band ever. This CD could have been a disaster, but Radiohead's talent doesn't allow that to ever happen. "Idioteque" is the highlight here with a drumbeat and singalong verse/chorus that will make you want to dance.
22. Radiohead-Ok Computer, This is the best British CD created in the last 25 years. "The Bends" was a CD that was very hard to top, but Radiohead did it and produced in the process the best song of the 90s (and my favorite song of all time) "Paranoid Android". Any music lover needs this in their collection. There is so much to rock out to, so much to chill out to, and so much to analyze here.
23. Radiohead-The Bends, "Pablo Honey" in no way could have predicted the success of "The Bends". While an above average debut, "Pablo Honey" suffered from repitition and a lot of mediocre songs. "The Bends" is practically flawless from the "Planet Telex" all the way to "Street Spirit". Anyone who is a fan of guitar rock needs to pick this up.
24. Sigur Ros-(), This is not a CD you can get into from the first listen. This is a kind of CD that grows on you with each repeated listen, but ultimately rewards you. This also is a CD that is supposed to be listened to as a whole instead of by individual tracks although "Track 8", "Track 4", "Track 1", and "Track 3" all sound just as good on their own. This, in my opinion, is an improvement over "Agaetys Bryjun" and established Sigur Ros as one of the most unique talented bands out there.
25. Sigur Ros-Takk, Mainstream and Sigur Ros in the same sentence? Not quite, but this is the closest that Sigur Ros has come to the mainstream out of their 4 releases. It is also their best release.
26. Silverchair-Diorama, One of the best, if not the best, CDs of the 21st Century. Silverchair were doomed to be lost in the post-grunge scene when "Frogstomp" was released. "Freak Show", while a big improvement, did little to quite critics of this theory. "Neon Ballroom" was much more experimental, but Silverchair were still slaves to their influences. "Diorama" is the band completely forming their own identity and it is one that will probably be replecated for years to come. "Across the Night" kicks off the album with a full orchestra that couldn't have been composed better if Beethoven wrote the score himself. The last minute of the song will send chills down your spine. The only misstep is "One Way Mule", an above average grunge piece that doesn't quite fit the mold of the rest of the CD, but still is good nonetheless. Fans of past Silverchair CDs and non-fans need to pick this up.
27. Sublime-40oz to Freedom, The debut album from Sublime is one of the most underrated CDs I have ever heard. While not as diverse as "Sublime" or "Robbin' the Hood" it does the reggae/ska thing a thousand times better than most of their peers. It is consistent from beginning to end and even though it boasts a whopping 22(!) tracks, it never feels like it is dragging.
28. Sublime-Sublime, Critics say the success of Sublime was solely based on the lead singer, Bradley Nowell's, death prior to its release. While there is little doubt that his death did put Sublime in the spotlight, it was the quality of the music that kept them there. This CD draws influence from Reggae, Hip Hop, Alternative, Ska, Punk, Rock, and other genres, but ultimately forming a unique sound for the threesome.
29. U2-The Joshua Tree, Easily the best album U2 has ever released. Tracks like "With or Without You" and "Where the Streets Have no Name" showcase a band at the top of their game. It is unfortunate that subsequent U2 releases fell prey to their consideration of "popular music" in the 90s, but it does little to take away from the epic-status of this CD.
Other Highly Recommended CDs:
1. Alanis Morrissette-Jagged Little Pill
2. Ataris-Blue Skies, Broken Hearts, Next 12 Exits
3. Beatles-Magical Mystery Tour
4. Beatles-Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
5. Beatles-White Album
6. Ben Folds Five-Ben Folds Five
7. Bob Marley-Babylon By Bus
8. Clash-London Calling
9. Coolio-Gangsta's Paradise
10. Dave Matthews Band-Under the Table and Dreaming
11. Death Cab For Cutie-Transatlantacism
12. Dispatch-Bang Bang
13. Doors-The Doors
14. Doors-The Soft Parade
15. Eagles-Hotel California
16. Elliott Smith-Either/Or
17. Elliott Smith-XO
18. Fall Out Boy-From Under the Cork Tree
19. Flaming Lips-The Soft Bulletin
20. Flaming Lips-Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
21. Format-Dog Problems
22. Format-Interventions and Lullabies
23. Fugees-The Score
24. Gorillaz-Gorillaz
25. Green Day-Insomniac
26. Guns 'N Roses-Appetite for Destruction
27. Guns 'N Roses-Use Your Illusion I
28. Guster-Keep it Together
29. Guster-Lost and Gone Forever
30. Incubus-A Crow Left of the Murder
31. Incubus-Light Grenades
32. Incubus-S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
33. Jellyfish-Spilt Milk
34. Jethro Tull-Aqualung
35. Jimi Hendrix-Are You Experienced
36. John Lennon-Imagine
37. Kings of Convenience-Riot on an Empty Street
38. Kinks-You Really Got Me
39. Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin II
40. Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin III
41. Led Zeppelin-Physical Graffiti
42. Muse-Black Holes and Revelations
43. Muse-Showbiz
44. Nas-Illmatic
45. Nas-Stillmatic
46. No Doubt-Tragic Kingdom
47. Notorious BIG-Life After Death
48. Ours-Precious
49. Outkast-Stankonia
50. Paul McCartney-McCartney
51. Pearl Jam-Ten
52. Pearl Jam-Vitalogy
53. Phantom Planet-The Guest
54. Pink Floyd-Meddle
55. Pink Floyd-The Wall
56. Radiohead-Hail to the Thief
57. REM-Automatic for the People
58. REM-New Adventures in Hi-Fi
59. REM-Out of Time
59. Sigur Ros-Agaetys Bryjun
60. Silverchair-Freak Show
61. Silverchair-Young Modern
62. Smashing Pumpkins-Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
63. Smashing Pumpkins-Siamese Dream
64. Snow Patrol-Final Straw
65. Straylight Run-Straylight Run
66. Sublime-Robbin' the Hood
67. System of a Down-Mezmorize
68. Talking Heads-Talking Heads
69. Third Eye Blind-Third Eye Blind
70. Tonic-The Lemon Parade
71. U2-War
72. Van Morrison-Astral Weeks
73. Van Morrison-Moondance
74. Violent Femmes-Violent Femmes
75. Wallflower-Bringing Down the Horse
76. Weezer-Weezer (Blue Album)
77. Weezer-Weezer (Green Album)
78. White Stripes-Elephant
79. White Stripes-Icky Thump
80. Wyclef Jean-The Carnival
81. Zebrahead-Waste of Mind
82. Zoo Story-Come Out and Play
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