I Hate Myself and Want to Die, Baby
(In E minor) A Static Lullaby's new CD Don't Forget
to Breathe comes on like a buzz, like that first apple wine buzz back behind
the football stands, like when you were just too young to truly get anything
and you thought it was all your fault and you'd steal out on a Friday night
with a few bucks from the old man's wallet and you'd meet your boys by
the candy store, all 15 years old with blue jean jackets covered with band
patches and written on in blue ball point all your loves and hates and
you'd get the dweeby older kid to buy you beer and wine and after you ditched
him you'd all be sitting behind the bleachers swilling down the teenaged
rotgut while admiring your own hipness and of course you'd talk about death
cause when you get right down to it what else is there?
A Static Lullaby are 5 twentysomethings
out of Chino Hills, CA (Joe Brown, vox-Nathan Lindeman, guitar- Dan Arnold,
guitar,vox- Phil Pirrone, bass,vox and Brett Dinovo, drums) who stand to
cut a pretty wide swath across the emo/screamo landscape while appealing
to the goth/mope/bad-high-school-poetry crowd as well. The boys rock like
a chair, I admit it. I'm as much a sucker as anyone for supercharged guitar
lines heading off in all directions while the vocals stack like cordwood
into 3 part, crystal mesh harmonies who's effect is so bracing as to make
lyrics like "misery is so beautiful" sound like war cries, but "misery
is so beautiful" is a piss-poor war cry at best, no matter how much Mott
the Hoopla you surround it with.
Blessed with an imaginative drummer and
a better than average sense of arrangement, ASL avoid the soft verse/loud
chorus monotony of much new music, instead creating their own beast built
from equal parts hardcore, goth, quasi-industrial and that whole emo-screamo-emo-core
( all sounds like the Buzzcocks to me, kids) thing that power pop's been
calling itself lately. Musically, this CD rocks. And rolls. And even
swings in places. Lyrically, however, there's just too much over dramatic,
gosh-I'm-a-poet!' poor baby got his heart broke stuff like the following:
"A kiss turns to brandy
a dagger learns to cut hair
lipstick stains her addiction....." (Nightmare
Wins 6-0)
and
"Shadows of demons
melt my personae
throw me a raven
spoon out my heart"
(A Sip of Wine Chased with Cyanide)
Or this gem, my favorite, from Love to
Hate, Hate to Me (Dig them crazy titles. Scary, huh?)
"Tonight I will sleep with a gun in my
mouth
Goodnight, my love
(Goodnight, my love).
I'm sure that these lyrics make sense to
somebody and probably seem to address their situation on a fundamental
and comforting level, and if so and if you are reading this, please take
the gun out of your mouth.
Thank you.
CD Info and Links
A Static Lullaby - Don't Forget to Breathe Label: Ferret
Records
Rating:
Tracks: Nightmares Win
Love To Hate, Hate To Me
Withered
Lip Gloss And Let Down
Sip Of Wine Chased With Cyanide, A
We Go To Eleven
Shooting Star That Destroyed Us, The
Song For A Broken Heart, A
Annunciate While You Masticate
Charred Fields Of Snow
Posted by camie:
i love the band they are soo good and i think they have pretty loyal fans there awsome and thats it there is nothing that will replace the cd that i listen to EVERY DAY at least once or twice
Posted by alsxz1t8d2m:
Static Lullaby is such an amazing band. No use in trying to explain cause words wont do justice. I absolutely love them, they have such energy, power and emotion behind thier music.. Not to Mention, they are all extremely hott guys! Bottom Line, I need this band in my life. They Define GREAT music.
Posted by roz:
its rocks static lullaby rule!!!
Posted by snickerfluffleeomniposick:
its glad to see that those people who ar fans are really the greatest fans ever, in a way ASl are like marmite those who like it LOVE it, those who dont HATE it.. i love marmite mmm and cheese too...but all i have to say is GET TO THE UK!!!! :D:D:D
Posted by Graden:
First time I listened to emo was ASL. Listen to the Cd every day since, hope that i never lose it. britt if you ever read this where are you from, live in oregon too and jus wondered where u were from? like to go to their concerts too.
Posted by Graden:
First time I listened to emo was ASL. Listen to the Cd every day since, hope that i never lose it. britt if you ever read this where are you from, live in oregon too and jus wondered where u were from? like to go to their concerts too.
Posted by Aries:
ASL is my favourite band, no 2 ways about it. Lyrics are F*cking awesome no matter what anyone says. thats the soul of the music. every songs different...... not a monotonous droll of bull sh*t. Ferget school skip and go to their concerts, best thing that'l ever happen to you.
Posted by Dave:
Good music, spoiled only by the usual depressant lyrics.
Posted by Andres:
Your screaming is absolutley amazing! Your definatley up there on my list just below This Runs Through. You F*cking Rock!!!
Posted by Goosiee:
F*ckin awesome. Amazing lyrics and music. Mot quite at the level of Underoath, but your almost there!
Posted by hey, kid with the face:
my FAVORITE band out right now, but beating thrice but a little.
Posted by ASL fan:
A very, very solid CD. Probably my second favorite band out right now. Their lyrics are "eh"...10X better than TBS, but a grade lower than Thursday. Great guitarists, some good screaming, and a nack for good song composure. Second to only Thursday.
Posted by alyssa c:
I love you guys,i just hope one day you decide to become famous and i wish the best for you guys!
Posted by alex:
YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING, I LUV YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR OH SO HOT...JOE I WANNA GRAB YOUR ARSE
Posted by jeska:
ALL I CAN DO IS WATCH AND LISTEN AND IT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY...I HOPE ONE DAY TO MEET ALL OF YOU TALENTED BOYS...YOU GUYS ARE GORGEOUS!
Posted by Kierstyn:
This band needs some major props. Not only are they extremely gorgeous but they also make sick ass music. I must admit, I'm not one for the screaming, but this band has totally changed my mind. Props to you guys.
Posted by britt:
i love you guys. i wish you would visit portland so i could take my older brother. the new cd is awsome, keep it up.
Posted by cheyenne :
i love you guys and just keep up the great work.
Posted by MAURICIO:
is the best fu****** new band, they kill myself with love to hate, hate to me, i love that song, i love them.
Posted by The Perfect Mistake:
This Album Is Powerful
The Best Band Ive Heard In A Long Time. With Songs Like "A Song For A Brken Heart" and "Lipgloss And Letdown" give extremly powerful lyrics and sounds. There Writing New material for there new album at the moment. Im sure it will be just as good as "dont forget to breathe, if not better. Good luck with everything and i hope you tour england soon
Posted by Page:
This band is awesome, beyond compare. I love them.
Posted by i love dan arnold:
ASL is everything! they are honestly the greatest in the whole wide world! u think im joking. i have never ben so obsessed with a CD and a music group in my life! i love them....seriously!
Posted by Random Lisa:
ah i love them sooo much! i mean i love them wayy more than nirvana.. coming from me... thats a good thing I LOVE them! the lyrics.. theyre deep
Posted by A sip of wine guitaris !!!:
there music is so precious .. "gL for Poetic ScrEMO"
Posted by truefan:
Jeesus. i love this band. they beat every band out there. Their lyrics are so real. When you listen to them, you just want to rock out by yourself because their just so effin amazing.
Genius's i swear.
Posted by butch:
i love their lyrics. they scream awesome too.they are the best band ever!!
Posted by whatevers:
they are awesome man!!
Posted by Me from far away:
I just Love them , i love their sound and the lyrics and omg how i love thir scream :D, lol hope they dont become another blink182 , that would be really sad...
Posted by BOB:
i think their a great band but its not going to be the same without bret, bret was most of the band
Posted by jonna:
one of the best bands ive ever heard...there poetic lyrics and gut wrenching screams are awesome! go out and buy the cd...you'll absolutely love them!
Posted by Shooting stars n lipgloss:
OMG static is my whole life. How can this guy say that their lyrics arent totally awesome? WTF lol but they are the best screamo band out there and i really dont think they're gunna sell out or anything like that. I saw them a few months ago and it was the best show ive ever been too! I *heart* the shooting star that destroyed us! lol peaCe.
Posted by jessiy666:
i love this band, they have a good sound, and there hella good live. i just cant wait tell they make another cd
Posted by jordan from tpp:
i think a static lullaby are amazing,ther music is very inspiering, its proberly an album of ther year. so much energy has been put in the album , i think it is a classic .they are a great talent and have influenced me a lot this year aswell as my other band mates , i thank my good friend calum for introducing them to me . i think a stsic lulaby are realy somthing else. thank you joradan [tpp]
Posted by Homer Simpson.:
Yeah, okay. We can all agree their music is good, but what happens to them when they become popular? What if there music starts sucking like Blink182 and Good Charlotte? I don't think I'd be a fan of them anymore if they became popular. All they'll have left is little teeny-boppers running around calling Joe hot. Same thing happened with every other band...
Posted by Laci:
i absolutely love them. their cd is awesome.
Posted by Liz:
A STATIC LULLABY IS THE ONLY REASON IM ALIVE! thanks guys u rock my world
Posted by Jimmy D:
I think a static lullaby is the best band in the world !
Posted by someone not like me:
I also went to a recent concert in detroit to see them. WOW it was one of the BEST I had ever been to. Anyone who hasent gone to see then MUST!!!
Posted by starlet13:
amazing...not only are they a tight group who put on an amazing live show (i still have the bruises to prove it), but they are such nice guys! but i have to disagree with all the other ladies...joe isnt the heartthrob...phil is..::swoon::
Posted by theyrule:
i told joe that he f*cking rock and he gave me a hug thats a cool guy and that night they stole the show from the other 3 bands even the headlining band my chemical romance couldnt compare to asl's performance
Posted by dave:
best cd in the last 2- 3 years
Posted by the hottest chick ever:
i love them! theyre the best band ever! i listen to them everyday!
joe brown is f*cking HOT!
Posted by Danielle:
A Static Lullaby is Awesome...I listen to them every night..I love them!!
Posted by Spoon Out My Heart:
i'm with hot not so emo girl on this one. they never should've gotten rid of brett. he was amazing. i'm a drummer so you can understand my displeasure when they said that he had left. i still don't think i'm over it...
Posted by wildnutsac:
all i can say is awesome
Posted by 13xglassJAwx13:
This band rocks live. They don't have the best lyrics ever, nor do they have the best guitar riffs, but they do put some pretty damn good stuff together.
Posted by hot not so emo girl:
I think the band is great but Brett is even better and i think it was the worst move for them to let him go. I think Brett was the band and if you guys have a problem with that let me know. :)
Posted by break2blueskies:
this guy is like trashing the lyrics, jerk. i think they r really good and i love their music. i want to know when they r putting out a new cd.
Posted by rocklistenee:
i think the record iz awesum! they hav thee best songs ever! :.*RoCk oN Asl :.* god Joe is so FINNEEE!!!
Posted by angelena:
a static lullaby changed the way i listened to music. after getting their cd, i lived inside their music, not just listened to it. and dont forget to breathe is an amazing piece of work.
Posted by screamo godfather:
asl iz a pretty rad band. theyre definitely one of my favz. however, theyre not so original. theyrez a lot of bands out there that play the same style of music, just in a more psycho and desperate manner. a static lullaby is just screamo that appeals to the masses.
Posted by Lynette:
i think that A Static Lullaby is such an amazing band and no other band can touch them. by the way Joe is so beautiful!
Posted by MXPrincesX:
I think musicaly and lyrically A Static Lullaby is beautiful. I have made it a personal goal to go to every show they play in Southern Cali...so far so good.
When Joe screams I can barely keep from my knees going weak and caving in.
Posted by A HOLE:
A Static Lullaby is awesome. i saw them yesterday at a show, good stuff . they were just walkin around the place where it was..cool people
Posted by lovetohatehatetome:
ASL is GOD!
they need to come to calgary...i'd cream myself if they did :P
cheers!
ps ASL is GOD
Posted by Lor:
I think ASL is GREAT
Posted by Rachel:
this band is great...im so obsessed. i love you joe brown!!! i want them in the u.k!
Posted by Jay:
what more can you say the band has influenced our band so much our music has changed due to this band they are great
Posted by Jillian:
this cd is awesome...i am always listening to it....im in love
Posted by gjhkjf:
eh, its been done, and much better. they ar horribly mediocre, and nothing more.
Posted by Holly Brown :
I love A Static Lullaby!!! N i no this isnt the point but Joe is so damn hott, we're married! lol
Posted by Heather:
The best CD i've heard in a LOOONNNG while, this guys are definately talented.
Posted by Lexi:
ASL is the f*ckin best. i am in love with them and they need to have a show in North Carolina like.. tomorrow! i love their singing and how their music actually goes together unlike some of the other bands that are present in todays society. they are f*ckin awesome and i want to have mad sex with Joe Brown.
Posted by N04H:
I think that A Static Lullaby is a great band. They need to release another CD and I'm looking were I can dl the song "Mechanical Heart" by them
Posted by SoPhERs:
Damn I love this group they are the best...but hey dont turn into blink182 with everyone as ur biggest fan.
Posted by whatever they to :
i have to agree here THEYRE AMAZING
Posted by WHat 1nce was:
A Static Lullaby are f**king awesome!!! Their album is gr8...they need 2 get sum gigs in th UK!!
Posted by NOtHiNgT0pR0vE:
A Static LullabY is the best band ever...their CD is great!
Posted by withered:
i think these guys rock and i luv their music
Posted by suzaam:
i think theyre so awesome. i love all the screaming and their melodic voices put together. its original.
Posted by easymac:
i think the cd is one of the most meaningful cds from a screamo band that ive ever seen and heard i understand what the lead thinks when he writes the lyrics.
very good stuff
Posted by THE GREAT SARA:
A STATIC LULLABY ROCKS MY SOCKS
Posted by tom pearson:
i like it. it's good.
Posted by Little Monkey:
I have been to three of their shows and everytime they seem to blow me away!!!
Posted by amy:
they are the best band in the world man!!!
Posted by Abby:
I think they're the best fuking band i've heard in a long time. They have the best lyrics and the best guitar riffs. I live in a small town and i'm the only one that has ever heard of them.
Posted by argos:
Hey, that girl has a favorite fcking band! That's pretty cool, I wish I had a favorite fcking band...anyway know were I could contact these guys, I got an offer for them.
Posted by logan greenevile:
astaticlullaby may not be the most original when it comes to their lyrics, but how can you deny a band when the music just sounds so damn radd?
Posted by kit kat:
wow i know this is stupid but like this really hot guy i know is in a band and his band plays this so that is how i found out about them not that i have started listening to them i have all my friends listening also! a static lullaby rocks
Posted by stephanie:
i love a static lullaby!! they r my favorite fcuking band!
