Cliche Magazine Oct/Nov 2014 | Page 122

10 Album
Tours That

Need to
Happen

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k, this column was a tough call and I’ll tell
you why: music in early to mid-2000’s was
awesome. Compiling this list was exhausting
and even a little emotional due to the fact
that there were a lot of phenomenal albums
released during the year 2004 alone that still
reside in my iPod library. I even know that 10
minutes after submitting this in for publication, I’ll be kicking
myself saying, “AUGH! I totally should be have put X’s album
Y, instead of number whatever!” As I said, it was quite taxing.
The albums that I have concluded [in no particular order] in
this list had made an impact in their own ways, and should be
deserving of a tour to make note of their mark in the music
industry, no matter how big or little success they achieved.
In fact, I hope by the time this is released, at least some of
these are already announced. Do you agree with this list, or
think I left anyone out? Tweet me your thoughts @H_Glock.
BY HEATHER GLOCK
Alexisonfire – Watch Out!
Watch Out! is a record that I still play on my iPod and can
feel the energy ripping its way through my muscles. The
band disbanded in 2012 and held a 10-year anniversary
tour in celebration of the band being together for so long as
their farewell. While Watch Out! wasn’t Alexisonfire’s most
successful record commercially, its release paved the way for
the band in its later years with its emotional hooks and group
singing both in background and in chorus.

various reasons. The combined vocals of Spencer Chamberlain
and Aaron Gillespie hang over the thunder of drums, guitar
riffs, and electronica were gripping for its time. It’s one of
those rare albums that keeps its consistency, instead of being
sporadic. Not to mention, each member plays his role so well,
that one could dissect each part and listen to each instrument
individually rather than a whole, and still feel satisfied with
what is pulsing in their ears.
The Killers – Hot Fuss
This album helped the indie-pop scene explode when it debuted.
This record helped spark the gushing of electronica and pop
tempos into the guitar-filled rock scene, and also established a
middle ground between the two genres. Their hits “Somebody
Told Me,” “Mr. Brightside,” and “All These Things That I’ve
Done,” to this day, remain songs that get you singing no matter
where you are, or what you are doing.
Head Automatica – Decadence
For those of you too young to remember, Head Automatica was
the child of Glassjaw’s Daryl Palumbo, and in 2004, we were
highly anticipating the first release: Decadence. Those who
know GJ and not Head Automatica should know that the two
were nothing alike. Head Automatica brought in weird, dancepunk music to a crowd used to basic rock. Palumbo carried
an almost unrecognizable pop tone to his crooning, and yet
still managed to bring a heavy kick when guitars were needed.
Different? You bet. This record should be put on display to be
remembered for its diversity.
Modest Mouse – Good News For People Who Love
Bad News
This album was lyrical genius and there is no denying that.
It wasn’t afraid to get weird at the right or most awkward
moments, while shifting to a more radiant tone. In a commercial

Incubus

He Is Legend – I Am Hollywood
He Is Legend hit the road with Maylene and the Sons of
Disaster in August for their 10-year celebration, but it wasn’t
completely an ode to I Am Hollywood, the band’s first studio
full length. This record was before its time, and wasn’t fully
appreciated until now. Last year I experienced He Is Legend
live at Revolution in Amityville, NY and the explosion that
came from the crowd when they performed “The Seduction”
was ridiculously insane. I Am Hollywood explored melodic
tunes to southern rock sounds to ‘metal core’ that still makes
an impression in today’s rock scene.
Underoath – They Are Only Chasing Safety
The third studio album by Underoath [another band put to rest
recently], They Are Only Chasing Safety, makes the list due for
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