![]() ![]() On Novemit was announced that the band had signed to Deathwish records and will enter the studio this winter to record their new album, to be released in early 2011. West Coast Hardcore powerhouse, 6131 Records(Alpha&Omega, Swamp Thing, Bad Seed) has teamed up with Geoff Rickly's new vinyl-only Collect Records(United Nations) to release this record in a beautiful duel LP/CD package.Īfter a spot on this year's Sound and Fury festival, the band will be touring extensively in support of ".To the Beat of a Dead Horse," with dates along side friends La Dispute and Envy among many others. It was recorded by Alex Estrada at Earth City Studios and Mastered by Paul Miner(Suicide File, New Found Glory, Unbroken). The record features guest vocals by Thursday's Geoff Rickly and Modern Life Is War's Jeff Eaton. This record was completed not compromised. Where TA's demo 7", on No Sleep Records, was full of promise, ".To the Beat of a Dead Horse," never feels fully realized: the guitars bend and weave but always maintain their drive, the rhythms are frequently off kilter but never off-time and the vocals are screamed at the edge of breaking up but they're always exciting, pleasing even. ".To the Beat of a Dead Horse" marks a real turning point in the life of the band. Unafraid to play their emotionally charged fury in front of uninitiated crowds, Touché Amoré has even shared the stage with upbeat pop-punk bands such as Broadway Calls and folk-punk heroes Fake Problems making close friends along the way. By playing their explosive and sincere music in every basement, VFW hall, club and space up and down the West coast, along side hardcore torchbearers Killing the Dream, Trash Talk and This is Hell as well as like-minded, discordant bands Ampere, Comadre and La Dispute, they have brought a feeling of togetherness and positivity to a scene they love. In the last year, Touché Amoré have become of vibrant part of the flourishing West Coast hardcore punk scene, successfully bridging gaps between subgenres. By playing their explosive and sincere music in every basement Read Full Bio Hailing from Los Angeles, Touché Amoré set themselves against the glamour and greed of their hometown culture with ".To the Beat of a Dead Horse", the passionate debut LP/CD set for release in July through 6131/Collect Records. ![]() Hailing from Los Angeles, Touché Amoré set themselves against the glamour and greed of their hometown culture with ".To the Beat of a Dead Horse", the passionate debut LP/CD set for release in July through 6131/Collect Records. The overwhelming sound of the chorus is a testament to the power of music and the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. Despite the weighty subject matter, the song is ultimately uplifting, suggesting that there is a sense of community and solidarity in the face of death. The imagery of "heads to the ground" and the singer being "lowered down" suggests a sense of finality, while the "chorus" that is mentioned in the final line is perhaps a reference to the idea that life goes on, even after death. In a sense, the song challenges the conventional notions of death and the grieving process, suggesting that there is no right or wrong way to mourn and that everyone has their own unique way of dealing with loss.Īs the song progresses, the tone becomes increasingly somber and melancholic. The emphasis on music as an integral part of the funeral proceedings is also prominent in the lyrics, with the singer suggesting that the music played is often more important than who is in attendance. ![]() The opening lines, "If you fantasize about your funeral, I understand, I've been there before," are particularly striking and highlight the singer's ability to empathize with those who are contemplating their own mortality. The lyrics to Condolences by Touché Amoré are deeply introspective and deal with the themes of death and mourning. ![]()
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