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00:40:14 02/10/12
NEW Tibet February 8, 2012 Tibetans Held Mass Pray-in in Nangchen showing Solidarity
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NEW Tibet February 8, 2012 Tibetans Held Mass Pray-in in Nangchen showing Solidarity
Click here for more Tibet Videos : www.youtube.com Hundreds of Tibetans held an all-day mass pray-in Wednesday at the Nangchen county center grounds in Yushu prefecture of Qinghai province, according to VOA Tibetan sources from China. Link : www.voanews.com Tibetans gather at Nangchen county center grounds Wednesday for an all-day pray-in. Hundreds of Tibetans held an all-day mass pray-in Wednesday at the Nangchen county center grounds in Yushu prefecture of Qinghai province, according to VOA Tibetan sources from China. About 500 Tibetans, mostly young lay people, in traditional Tibetan dresses, ate traditional Tibetan food Tsampa and carried incenses as they chanted prayers and slogans for long life of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Armed security forces have been deployed in the area but no conflict has been reported. In a separate incident today at Kagyu Temple in Nangchen, few hundreds gathered in a similar pray-in and ate Tsampa in a symbolic gesture of sadness, resilience and strength, sources told VOA Tibetan. Armed security forces allegedly surrounded the area but did not break the vigil. The day of the massive Tibetan vigil falls on a Lhakar day (white Wednesday), which has become a growing non-violent movement for creative expression of self-identity and self-empowerment for Tibetans inside and outside Tibet since its emergence after 2008 Tibetan unrest. Tibetans in exile are observing worldwide vigil today for Tibet to show solidarity with ... From: TibetArchive Views: 8 2 ratings Time: 03:37 More in News & Politics
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00:40:14 02/10/12
NEW Tibet February 8, 2012 Tibetans Held Mass Pray-in in Nangchen showing Solidarity
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NEW Tibet February 8, 2012 Tibetans Held Mass Pray-in in Nangchen showing Solidarity
Click here for more Tibet Videos : www.youtube.com Hundreds of Tibetans held an all-day mass pray-in Wednesday at the Nangchen county center grounds in Yushu prefecture of Qinghai province, according to VOA Tibetan sources from China. Link : www.voanews.com Tibetans gather at Nangchen county center grounds Wednesday for an all-day pray-in. Hundreds of Tibetans held an all-day mass pray-in Wednesday at the Nangchen county center grounds in Yushu prefecture of Qinghai province, according to VOA Tibetan sources from China. About 500 Tibetans, mostly young lay people, in traditional Tibetan dresses, ate traditional Tibetan food Tsampa and carried incenses as they chanted prayers and slogans for long life of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Armed security forces have been deployed in the area but no conflict has been reported. In a separate incident today at Kagyu Temple in Nangchen, few hundreds gathered in a similar pray-in and ate Tsampa in a symbolic gesture of sadness, resilience and strength, sources told VOA Tibetan. Armed security forces allegedly surrounded the area but did not break the vigil. The day of the massive Tibetan vigil falls on a Lhakar day (white Wednesday), which has become a growing non-violent movement for creative expression of self-identity and self-empowerment for Tibetans inside and outside Tibet since its emergence after 2008 Tibetan unrest. Tibetans in exile are observing worldwide vigil today for Tibet to show solidarity with ... From: TibetArchive Views: 8 2 ratings Time: 03:37 More in News & Politics
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00:12:54 02/09/12
Birth Control Compromise By White House?
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Birth Control Compromise By White House?
"Administration officials are preparing the ground for some kind of rollback on universal access for birth control, after the US Conference of Catholic Bishops turned the issue into a major controversy. Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney hinted at changes to the regulations, which would mandate free contraceptive coverage in health insurance plans, including at religiously-affiliated institutions like Catholic hospitals and universities (though not churches)...".* The Young Turk host Cenk Uygur breaks it down including how many Americans, including Catholics, support birth control. news.firedoglake.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com From: TheYoungTurks Views: 14570 502 ratings Time: 07:14 More in News & Politics
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17:41:10 01/20/12
'Alex Polizzi - The Fixer' - BBC Two
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'Alex Polizzi - The Fixer' - BBC Two
www.bbc.co.uk In a brand new series for BBC Two, entrepreneur Alex Polizzi turns her attention to family firms that have reached breaking point. She tackles both their financial failures and domestic dramas and tries to guide them back on to the path to success. From siblings struggling to find common ground to mothers incapable of handing over the reins, Alex must take on the toughest family trials and get them back into the black. As a third generation hotelier of the internationally-renowned Forte family, Alex worked with her mother in the family firm whilst also managing a successful, multi-million pound bakery with her husband. More than most she's aware of the challenges that running a family business brings and understands exactly whats at stake when a family firm starts to struggle. Each week, she'll invest her time, knowledge and expertise in a different family-run firm, identifying their most pressing business shortcomings and forcing them to work as a team to get their house in order. Over six weeks, she'll confront a pair of brothers working at their parents' MOT garage in Manchester; a Northamptonshire bridal-wear shop run by a squabbling mother and daughters team; a family furniture store stick in the past in Leeds; a bakery shop in Padstow run by a domineering mother and her warring children; a part-teashop, part-windmill in Norfolk; and a fancy dress shop in Essex. A proven talent when it comes to turning businesses around, can Alex use her personal ... From: BBC Views: 3251 46 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Entertainment
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17:41:10 01/20/12
'Alex Polizzi - The Fixer' - BBC Two
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'Alex Polizzi - The Fixer' - BBC Two
www.bbc.co.uk In a brand new series for BBC Two, entrepreneur Alex Polizzi turns her attention to family firms that have reached breaking point. She tackles both their financial failures and domestic dramas and tries to guide them back on to the path to success. From siblings struggling to find common ground to mothers incapable of handing over the reins, Alex must take on the toughest family trials and get them back into the black. As a third generation hotelier of the internationally-renowned Forte family, Alex worked with her mother in the family firm whilst also managing a successful, multi-million pound bakery with her husband. More than most she's aware of the challenges that running a family business brings and understands exactly whats at stake when a family firm starts to struggle. Each week, she'll invest her time, knowledge and expertise in a different family-run firm, identifying their most pressing business shortcomings and forcing them to work as a team to get their house in order. Over six weeks, she'll confront a pair of brothers working at their parents' MOT garage in Manchester; a Northamptonshire bridal-wear shop run by a squabbling mother and daughters team; a family furniture store stick in the past in Leeds; a bakery shop in Padstow run by a domineering mother and her warring children; a part-teashop, part-windmill in Norfolk; and a fancy dress shop in Essex. A proven talent when it comes to turning businesses around, can Alex use her personal ... From: BBC Views: 3251 46 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Entertainment
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17:41:10 01/20/12
'Alex Polizzi - The Fixer' - BBC Two
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'Alex Polizzi - The Fixer' - BBC Two
www.bbc.co.uk In a brand new series for BBC Two, entrepreneur Alex Polizzi turns her attention to family firms that have reached breaking point. She tackles both their financial failures and domestic dramas and tries to guide them back on to the path to success. From siblings struggling to find common ground to mothers incapable of handing over the reins, Alex must take on the toughest family trials and get them back into the black. As a third generation hotelier of the internationally-renowned Forte family, Alex worked with her mother in the family firm whilst also managing a successful, multi-million pound bakery with her husband. More than most she's aware of the challenges that running a family business brings and understands exactly whats at stake when a family firm starts to struggle. Each week, she'll invest her time, knowledge and expertise in a different family-run firm, identifying their most pressing business shortcomings and forcing them to work as a team to get their house in order. Over six weeks, she'll confront a pair of brothers working at their parents' MOT garage in Manchester; a Northamptonshire bridal-wear shop run by a squabbling mother and daughters team; a family furniture store stick in the past in Leeds; a bakery shop in Padstow run by a domineering mother and her warring children; a part-teashop, part-windmill in Norfolk; and a fancy dress shop in Essex. A proven talent when it comes to turning businesses around, can Alex use her personal ... From: BBC Views: 2626 43 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Entertainment
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15:15:31 01/20/12
Senator Mikulski Helps Break Ground for Manufacturing Expansion in Maryland
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Senator Mikulski Helps Break Ground for Manufacturing Expansion in Maryland
Senator Mikulski continued her jobs tour of Maryland by participating in a groundbreaking for a new, expanded facility for Knorr Brake Corporation in Carroll County, MD. Knorr Brake specializes in breaking, door, and HVAC for rail cars and is helping to provide update, safe and effective Metro cars in the National Capital Region, which Senator Mikulski fought for. From: SenatorMikulski Views: 15 0 ratings Time: 06:34 More in News & Politics
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15:15:31 01/20/12
Senator Mikulski Helps Break Ground for Manufacturing Expansion in Maryland
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Senator Mikulski Helps Break Ground for Manufacturing Expansion in Maryland
Senator Mikulski continued her jobs tour of Maryland by participating in a groundbreaking for a new, expanded facility for Knorr Brake Corporation in Carroll County, MD. Knorr Brake specializes in breaking, door, and HVAC for rail cars and is helping to provide update, safe and effective Metro cars in the National Capital Region, which Senator Mikulski fought for. From: SenatorMikulski Views: 15 0 ratings Time: 06:34 More in News & Politics
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03:54:35 01/08/12
Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef
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Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef
A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast for months has split into two pieces after being lashed by pounding seas. The disaster is sparking fears a fresh oil spill could wash ashore, maritime officials said. (Jan. 7) From: AssociatedPress Views: 13268 43 ratings Time: 00:57 More in News & Politics
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03:54:35 01/08/12
Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef
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Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef
A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast for months has split into two pieces after being lashed by pounding seas. The disaster is sparking fears a fresh oil spill could wash ashore, maritime officials said. (Jan. 7) From: AssociatedPress Views: 14305 44 ratings Time: 00:57 More in News & Politics
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03:54:35 01/08/12
Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef
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Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef
A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast for months has split into two pieces after being lashed by pounding seas. The disaster is sparking fears a fresh oil spill could wash ashore, maritime officials said. (Jan. 7) From: AssociatedPress Views: 1014 29 ratings Time: 00:57 More in News & Politics
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13:26:04 01/05/12
Punk Breaks Beer Bottle On My Chin No Damage I Keep his Jacket
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I'm bouncing at a bar and the same punk that tried to sneak a beer into our bar tries to sneak a beer bottle out when he leaves. I politely stop him and tell him that he can't take it with him, and he smashes it on my chin. I tried to yank him to the ground by his jacket but the zipper got destroyed and I ended up becoming the new owner of his brand new Fox Racing jacket. I converted and edited the video myself from our DVR CCTV Security system and its multiple camera angles.
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18:31:59 12/29/11
New Found Glory Live in Studio B - Part 1 - Radio Surgery
[LESS INFO] 3 VIEWS | ADDED 18:31:59 12/29/11
Part 1 of New Found Glory performing live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco For the full performance CLICK HERE
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
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18:27:42 12/29/11
New Found Glory Live in Studio B - Part 2 - Anthem For The Unwanted
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 18:27:42 12/29/11
Part 2 of New Found Glory performing live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco For the full performance CLICK HERE
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
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18:18:46 12/29/11
New Found Glory - Live in Studio B Part 3 - My Friends Over You
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 18:18:46 12/29/11
Part 3 of New Found Glory performing live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco For the full performance CLICK HERE
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
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17:17:37 12/29/11
New Found Glory - Live In Studio B
[LESS INFO] 1 VIEWS | ADDED 17:17:37 12/29/11
New Found Glory performs live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
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