Aren't You Tired Of Being Weak?

I'll end on a positive note, with my favorite song for the past 8 years.

If I gave you pretty enough words
Could you paint a picture of us that works?
With emphasis on function rather than design
Aren't you tired?
cause i will carry you
On a broken back and blown out knees
I have been where you are for a while

Aren't you tired of being weak?
Such rage that you could scream
All the stars right out of the sky
And destroy the prettiest starry night
Every evening that I die

I am exhumed just a little less human and lot more bitter and cold...
I am exhumed just a little less human...

After all these images of pain
Have cut right through you
I will kiss every scar and weep
You are not alone
Then I'll show you that place,
in my chest where my heart,
still tries to beat;
It still tries to beat

Aren't you tired of being weak?
Such rage that you could scream
All the stars right out of the sky
And destroy the prettiest starry night
Every evening that I die

Live, Love, Burn, Die...

I'm In Love

No really, I am. I've been waiting for Atreyu's new album to come out for months and today was the day; is the day! Their new album is entitled Congregation of the Dead. I just came back from bullmoose and listened to it in my car all the way home.

What can I say? This is the best album they have ever made. Each album up until now has been different. Their first, Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses has always been my favorite though. My favorite song was Lip Gloss and Black. My favorite quote of all time comes from that song.

If I gave you pretty enough words, could you paint a picture of us that works; Emphasis on function, rather than design.

This album though...it's amazing. It's a combination of all the albums in one. All of their best in one album. Each song makes me want to get up and rock out. It's so good I even cried.

They've been together for 10 years. I discovered them 8 years ago, when my first boyfriend introduced me to their music with the song, Deanne the Arsonist. It was quite a shock, but I loved it! They/my first boyfriend got me through one of the worst years of my life. They're the only band I never get sick of. I love ALL of their songs. The boys are great too! Brandon Saller is my hero! He has the most beautiful voice and his drumming is...so fucking good. I love Alex. His scream is the best and I love that he even sings now! Best guitar I've ever heard. Little Dan is so adorable and so fierce! My favorite riff is still from their first album toward of the song, Someone's Standing On My Chest." So fucking good live. I've seen been lucky enough to see them 3 times. Talking to Brandon Saller and telling him that he was my inspiration for drumming was so amazing. Last time they came to Portland with with Taste of Chaos tour, they came out wearing Pirates jerseys. That was the most amazing moment of my life...until now.

My only regret is that I will not be in New York to see their show and they don't have anywhere closer planned is their tour. I'm still half considering driving to New York though. It's not gonna happen, but still....

This album is better than chocolate. It's better than the best orgasm in the world. It's better than me and it's better than you. So go out and buy it. Don't tell me if you illegally download it, because I won't forgive you. Better yet, Don't illegally download it period.

Favorite Song from each album:
1. Sucide Notes and Butterfly Kisses: Lip Gloss and Black
2. The Curse: Nevada's Grace
3. A Death Grip On Yesterday: Ex's and Oh's
4. Lead Sails Paper Anchor: Slow Burn
5. Congregation of the Damned: You Were The King , Now You're Unconscious

In order from favorite to least favorite:
1. Lip Gloss and Black
2. You Were The King, Now You're Unconscious
3. Nevada's Grace
4. Slow Burn
5. Ex's and Oh's

Favorite Album to Least:
1. Congregation of the Damned

2. Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses
3. Lead Sails Paper Anchor
4. The Curse
5. A Deathgrip On Yesterday