[.uk] Late Night Conversations

victory records gets a hit with this one!:
with victory records, it seems like the bands and albums they release are either hit or miss (not to mention, how they false advertise with their band comparisons). i would have to say they got a hit with the band "the forecast". after listening to this record, it's not nothing incredibly ground-breaking or new yet i still can't really find anyone to compare them to. i do know that it's a fairly solid record with a fresh/exciting sound. the vocals are duel, with a guy singing most of the notes but the girl shannon sings some of the songs choruses and let me tell you; she can sing! the forecast are starting to get a hype around them, and it's a deserving one. they're talented and they can produce some interesting music in an overcrowded scene. if you like emo/indie rock with a mix of male/female singing check these guys out. i'm sure we'll hear more from these guys in the future.

Shannon rules:
This album is so great!! I saw a commercial for the album, and "These Lights" became my favorite song without even hearing the whole thing! My favorite songs on it are "Seating Subject to Availability", "Late Night Conversations", and "Exorcise Demons" If you're looking for something good and new, you should get it.

a great record:
i first heard of this band while checking out victoryrecords.com i watched the these lights video and fell in love. great melodies. great drummer great lyrics, and most of all a very good album unlike anything else on the victory roster. go.buy.enjoy.

I finally get it!:
In the past, I used to distance myself from certain rock genres because of a bad first experience. I'd be introduced to band, not like it, and claim the entire genre as being 'not for me'. The Forecast, however, has changed how I feel. I, personally, love a heartfelt emo record just as much as the next guy, but only because I was introduced to Jimmy Eat World and Spitalfield a couple of years back. Those bands allowed me to embrace the entire genre as a whole, and expand my emo knowledge. Imagine though, if you will, that I was new to emo. You, in theory, hand me a copy of "late night conversations" and tell me to listen. Of course, I hate it, and lose any interest I may have had in the genre. To make a long story short, the only good that came out of 'late night conversations' (an underproduced, generic, stale piece of s**t) was the revelation that came post-listen. Never judge an entire genre by the first or second band you're introduced to (from said entire genre). Not every metal band is Iron Maden. Not every punk-pop band is blink 182. Not every nu-metal band is linkin park. Not every 'emo' band is jimmy eat world. Every aspect of music has it's ups and downs, and the forecast is clearly one of the downs. Now that I've bored you with an entire rant about nothing, I'd like you to PASS on 'late night conversations'. With your help, the forecast won't sell another record, and, in turn, leave the scene forever. Not recommended, duh!

Good indie:
I really enjoy this band. Mid west indie rock has not let me down yet, and the dueling male/female vocals works nicely (I agree with the Rainer Maria/Braid comparisons). They're really good live too; they played like they really care, no matter how many were in the audience. Exercise Demons, and Seating Subject to Availability are my personal favorites. Their new album is also worth checking out.