The one thing I've really taken away from all of these new songs is that Anthony might sound better than ever
I was thinking this too. He really does sound great. I still think Go To Hell is one of the best Bayside songs in a while, and that’s saying something because Interrobang was awesome
They apparently can’t find a place for Good Advice in their most recent live set. Can’t imagine going to a Bayside show and them not playing that one.
I always thought Cult felt like a best of album with only new songs. Like everything on that album was generically Bayside, albeit solid enough. 8. S&C 7. Shudder 6. Cult 5. Bayside 4. Vacancy 3. The Walking Wounded 2. Interrobang 1. Killing Time
Bayside Killing Time The Walking Wounded Shudder Interrobang Sirens and Condolences Vacancy Cult Top 6 are pretty much interchangeable for me on any given day. Vacancy is good, but a notch below all of those. Cult is fine, but pretty easily their weakest
The good news is that the article is originally from The Hard Times so take it as seriously as you’d like haha
As a full-album fan, it hurt when Anthony conceded that they were basically doing the ep thing for the algorithm.
Hopefully the next thing we get from them is a full album release (with all new material). I know when they released the first EP, they talked about doing 3 EPs and then releasing all 10 songs as one album, but if they stick to that plan, some of these songs will have been out for nearly 2 years - so that no longer makes any sense. When I saw them over the summer Anthony said after their summer shows they were going back to finish their record. I don't know if that meant a 3rd EP or a full album. Either way, I think it's fair to expect some new music during the first quarter of 2024.
I’d still be fine with them putting togerher the 3 EPs if only to have them all consolidated under one release in my library. and for rankings of course
Their Spotify Wrapped "Thank you fans" video (IDK what to call it - basically the short videos you see from the bands you listened to most) mentioned that they would have new music in 2024, but it didn't say in what form. I don't mind the EP thing, but I do wish they came out in a quicker cadence.
My biggest problem with the EPs is that 66% of it is released before the actual release date. They've been so so good though. Really hoping for a full release in 2024
Lol I just want more new songs…it’d be good to hear what their mindset is at this point in their career.