TLE head to New Jersey to record album no.5

[Colezy]

News just in...

The Living End are heading into the studio with producer John Agnello at Water Music Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey. Agnello forged a name for himself in the heady days of the ‘90s, working with Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr and The Hold Steady. Water Music Studios has also played host to a wealth of music industry heavyweights including U2, Evan Dando and Ryan Adams.



While The Living End have been around for more than a decade, they continue to produce fresh tunes that appeal to both old fans and new converts alike. And these new demos are no exception. The Living End hit the road earlier this year under The Longnecks moniker to trial the new material in a live setting, giving them instant feedback on the new tracks and capturing the live energy they are so well known for.



“After quite a long period of writing/demoing we are keen as hell to get in the studio and make the best record of our career. We are more excited about the new material than any time before in The Living End's history - seriously!” says frontman Chris Cheney.



“There is a heaviness and depth to the new stuff that we simply haven't had before. We haven't worked alongside producer John Agnello before but judging from the rock records he's done, we feel he can capture the energy and attack that we are after.

”

Agnello heard the new demos from The Living End and was blown away. He is really excited to be working with the band.



"From the moment I heard the demos of the new songs, I knew this would be a special record. Chris's vocals really blew me away and the lyrics are great. There are some real standout songs, among them, "Kid" and "Waiting For The Silence." It also doesn't hurt that they are my nephew's favorite band of all time and he's been up my ass about meeting them since I told him," says Agnello.



The Living End will then be stepping into mix the record with legendary producer Brendan O’Brien, who will be mixing the album in between his commitments recording the new AC/DC album and the new Pearl Jam record.



“We are very excited that Brendan O'Brien will be at the mixing desk and although we've never worked with him either, we feel his track record speaks for itself.

”

The Living End’s first album on Dew Process/UMA is due out in mid-July.

[Jonnno]

Ah yeah read that on the main page, exciting news.

[_jimmy_]

now we wait :)

[Fritz]

ahh yes thats awesome! :D

[_jimmy_]

Ah yeah read that on the main page, exciting news.

I didnt see it on the main page? you ARE talking about the bands website yeah?

[Colezy]

yeah, it's on the main page of this site too. I got the news from dew process.

I like their choice of Brendan O’Brien. Don't know much about John Agnello though.

[mel_bound]

Jearl Jam!

haha
Awesome news shame I can't go stalking in new jersey

[Shadow]

Mid-July! Sweeeet. *drools*

[Sarah]

Mid-July isn't very far away - I thought we'd have to wait longer for it!

I'm excited :)

[Colezy]

How excited? :p

(I couldn't help myself!)

And yes - july isn't that far away. I was quite surprised when i read that! :D

[Fritz]

Yeah thats mega awesome!! July really isnt too far away :)

I remember we waited about 6-8 months for Roll On to come out after the press releases came out.

[Jonnno]

Yeah I wouldnt be surprised if the album was delayed a bit...

[Sarah]

oi! Negative Nancy!

[Deadcat Kaye]

Shannon and I were talking about this today, we knew it was being recorded voerseas.
Shannon said Vancouver.

Way off.

[Colezy]

I think a few of us knew about the overseas thing..i just wanted to know who was producing it and stuff!

[Jessii]

Sweet. I havent heard any of the bootlegs floating about, and July makes me feel confident i can wait until the record comes out :)

[monkeyman]

sweet! i cant wait for new album... shame that'll be like 3 months before my HSC... lame... lol
it'll make going to shows harder... lol

[thelivingvines]

sweeet. 'bout fuckin time!

[atomgal]

How excited? :p

(I couldn't help myself!)




REAL excited!!!

(Couldn't help myself either... because they're in NEW JERSEY!!!!!!! OMFG!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: )

Am I being ridiculously optimistic, or does anyone think there might possibly maybe be a show? Hoboken has tons of rock clubs....

[Kev]

America?

Whats wrong with Australian recording studios? We've got some of the best here!

[Fritz]

lol sorry to put a plug up your bum.

but we are so fucking far behind in recording studio gear compared to the USA,

like HEAPS. I dunno who told you that but they couldnt be more wrong.

[patty_ww]

excuse me while i change my pants..........

[gaby2121]

yay!!!
They will be closer to me now!!! just many many many states away.
woooo can't wait til July!!!!

[mel_bound]

They should totally make the release date the 10th of July, that's my 18th! xD

[WhitefalconTLE44]

I should go down there next week, i'm about 2 hours away:D Its really tempting to go.

[Kacky]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

*DANCES*

[MisspentYouth]

I should go down there next week, i'm about 2 hours away:D Its really tempting to go.


Yeah, I think I might have to pay a few visits to New Jersey in the coming weeks....

Does anyone think they'll play some shows around here? As the Longnecks or the Redwings or something?

[Kacky]

HAHA, all of us North Americans are getting prepared for a road trip. :p

[Erin]

I know what my birthday prezzie is gunna be! ^_^

[Jhudz]

ahh i can't for the new record, and hopefully they will come through st. louis when they start touring.

[Jonesie]

Agnello is awesome.

check out his work on The Hold Steady's CD "Boys and Girls in America" you'll see what he can do with rock stuff.

He just finished working on their next album too.

I'm Sooooooo excited.

[i_heart_you]

HAHA, all of us North Americans are getting prepared for a road trip. :p

haha i noticed that. everyone in on this side of the globe is so set to a tle show, no matter how far away it is.

i'm sooooo excited for a new album!! but i'll bet money it will be delayed, because it always is! :p

[mattheal]

I Have just two words to sum up my feelings right now

F*CK YEAH!!!!!

[Amur]

America?
hmm.
I'm surprised!
hope it wouldn't end up as MA recording last time they were working there.
I'm shutting up now =)

[mel_bound]

America?
hmm.
I'm surprised!
hope it wouldn't end up as MA recording last time they were working there.
I think that the fact they were working with such an inflexible producer probably increased their stress and homesickness, hopefully this will feel more like a sweet holiday or something... hey, I know that Chris won't be able to rest easy, but hopefully easier than last time! :p

TLE, don't get heaps fat from eating at In'n'Out Burger every night!

[Kacky]

I don't think they'd make the same mistake again either! I'm sure being closer to me makes them feel 100x better. :p

[Kacky]

TLE, don't get heaps fat from eating at In'n'Out Burger every night!

In'n'Out Burger is in the western United States, so I think they'll be okay!

[Amur]

they're looking too perfect and fit these days anyway! :p

[kelso]

exciting, exciting, exciting :D

[Colezy]

I *really* hope that this album doesn't get compared to MA just cause they're overseas in the states recording again. I bet it does though.

[Fritz]

MA was only shit to TLE cos they made a bad decision in who they got to produce the album, tried to make TLE sound very non-TLE.

[Kacky]

Yeah, I don't think they'll get compared as much as we think.

[_jimmy_]

from what we've heard so far...it'll be 10000000000 times better than MA

[May]

Said it before. I'll say it again...
"Number 5 is alive!"
http://timbrewer.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/shortcircuit1.jpg
:D :D

[Colezy]

We all know that! :p (edit - in response to jimmy)

I just reckon that cos its being done in the states the media will be all like "ohhh lets hope its not a dud like MA, we all know how that turned out blah blah blah"

I like MA. It's got a few of my faves on there!

*edit - Yes it is, May! :p

[NowhereTown]

im so excited i messed my pants!

honestly cant wait til july...
anyone know anything about time travel?

[mattheal]

i just realised im going overseas for 2-3 weeks in july so ill have to wait till i get back if its not out before i go

[SamLikesYou]

just a little bit excited about the new record... and im pretty sure this album will be nothing like modern artillery.. which was still great but not a real TLE rocker...
Mark Trombino did the same thing with Gyroscope's Are You Involved?.. he kind of took the band out of the music if you know what i mean..

[All_torn_down16]

sweet! i cant wait for new album... shame that'll be like 3 months before my HSC... lame... lol
it'll make going to shows harder... lol

I agree...hope there won't be a show the night before an exam :eek: I'd probably go still anyway though!

With the MA thing, I think there will always be comparisons because that's what journalists like to do :( But at least we all know it's going to be an awesome album :)

I can't wait until July now!

[monkeyman]

i am seriously considering going to that gig they just announced... lol
its just iv never heard of any of the other bands... lol.. well iv heard of some, but never heard any of the music... lol

i thought MA was a good album
iv ogne off it a bit now... but it was the first TLE album i really got into... first one i bought too, cos it was only $15 :D

[Kylie eats dugong for tea]

omgz wot unoztrayans.

[Grumma]

I like MA. It's got a few of my faves on there!


Although I only own FHOI and SOE, the tracklisting on MA looks better than Roll On, and then from what I've heard from it's miles ahead of SOE.
on MA, is So What? a cover?

[Caity]

Ah, nope. I don't think any songs on MA are covers.

[Shadow]

So What is not a cover. (Thinking Anti-Nowhere League or Metallica, were you?)

It's a country-style track. Buy MA and have a listen.

[Grumma]

yeah was thinking Anti-Nowhere League/ the 'Tallica

[damo0945]

I'm with Grumma on this one,
MA>SOE any day

[thelivingvines]

I've been sampling a bit of the hold steady album.... guitars sound great, the vocalist is nothing like chris so there's not much I can say about that. The one thing that does strike me though- compared with the TLE type sounds we're used to- is that the drums don't pop out of the recordings like I think they boys will want them too. Hopefully they'll be adamant about fucking huge drums. They're such a staple part of the TLE sound, especially since Andy joined and they need to be big. Launay sure as hell got that right on SOE.

[Colezy]

Yeah with the new songs, I noticed that the drums play a much bigger part, same with scotty and his bass..much more prominent and funky sounds!
Chris' guitar is still there loud and clear and with PLENTY of riffs, but yeah, they gotta keep those drums in there!

I hope that made sense...it's 3.40am!

[thelivingvines]

it's an intrinsic part of being a three piece I guess- the boys know what they want, and thta have the experience to know how to get it now- this'll be one of the greats. I know it.

[Neo]

I am so excited about this album, especially because of the 'rock' factor :D the first thing that came to mind when i read this was that I hope it doesn't feel like MA to the guys half way through.

So fucking excited, I have a feeling that this will be the best TLE record of all. yay :D

[Evil Chris]

July eh? YES. Thats less then 4 months away. I cannot wait.

[Colezy]

The one thing I really want to happen, is for them to capture that live sounding element. I'd say that 90% of the songs played on the tour work really well in front of an audience and need to have that feel to them once recorded.

I don't know exactly what kind of sound/feel they're going for on this album, but for it to sound as good as the songs do live, they've got to get that "live atmospheric" thing going on.

:)

I used the word 'live' so many times in those to paragraphs that I had to edit it big time :p

[cammo]

commitments recording the new AC/DC album



Now that is making me excited

[Colezy]

I know! :D

[Grumma]

I am so excited about this album, especially because of the 'rock' factor :D the first thing that came to mind when i read this was that I hope it doesn't feel like MA to the guys half way through.

So fucking excited, I have a feeling that this will be the best TLE record of all. yay :D

so what's the deal with MA?
why don't they like it?

[Jonesie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cem1ME-OvQ

Watch that.

You can hear Agnello's production.

He does REALLY good stuff.

and The Hold Steady also happens to be one of the best bands on the planet currently so.....

[falcon94]

sounds good

[Colezy]

He sounds like Bruce Springsteen and I like that :)
That song is pretty cool.

[The Dying Start]

Penile seapage.

[WHITE FALCON]

fuck yeah!!
julyy isnt really that far away!
when they released SOE how long was it before the did a tour?
i know all states of emergency was like early october for queensland/north NSW but i swear they did a tour before that?
help me out.
only reason is coz im 18 in september, and i'll be MEGA cut if they're doing 18+ shows and i cant go =[
*sighs* all ages are...okay i guess. but they play shitty venues =[
LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE ????
brisbane people will know what im talking about

[Craigels]

YAY!!!! im SOOOO incredibly excited!!!!!!


so what's the deal with MA?
why don't they like it?

i guess it wasn't what they wanted it to sound like

[Sarah]

generally they'll do a tour around the same time the album is released - although it's normally main cities - Melb, Syd, Bris, Adelaide, perhaps Perth. Then after a month or two they'll do a big-mother tour. So Arin, you might be set for September!

and on the subject of MA - the band didn't enjoy the process, and the album didn't turn out exactly how they wanted. but if you ask me, under all that, there is still a good album there!

[Craigels]

i like MA too except for 1 or 2 songs but i still like those songs

[Neo]

The one thing I really want to happen, is for them to capture that live sounding element. I'd say that 90% of the songs played on the tour work really well in front of an audience and need to have that feel to them once recorded.

I don't know exactly what kind of sound/feel they're going for on this album, but for it to sound as good as the songs do live, they've got to get that "live atmospheric" thing going on.

:)

I used the word 'live' so many times in those to paragraphs that I had to edit it big time :p

To me, I'd rather they have a really good studio sound than trying to emulate a live sound. If they want a live sound then just do a live album. I think the "live atmospheric sound" can only be achieved in a live environment ie. a gig.

now if they got a live sounding recording by using older recording methods then that would be something else!


and on the subject of MA - the band didn't enjoy the process, and the album didn't turn out exactly how they wanted. but if you ask me, under all that, there is still a good album there!
yeah definately a good album, just that if they enjoyed making it and all I think it would've been better like it would've captured a bit more excitement in the songs

[WHITE FALCON]

generally they'll do a tour around the same time the album is released - although it's normally main cities - Melb, Syd, Bris, Adelaide, perhaps Perth. Then after a month or two they'll do a big-mother tour. So Arin, you might be set for September!

and on the subject of MA - the band didn't enjoy the process, and the album didn't turn out exactly how they wanted. but if you ask me, under all that, there is still a good album there!

mmmm i HOPE so =] =]!
that would be awesome. im saving up now to go to every show possible!
even flying down to sydney for the festival just to see them.
so ill see them in june, the tour they do for the album and the next big tour they do :)
soo exciting!

and yeah about modern art. its a different album to anythin else they've done but still some fuckin awesome songs off it eg the room, who's gonna save us, end of the world, hold up and then some nice softy's like maitland st and puttin you down.
i dig it.

[Colezy]

I thought of something to write in this thread while at work tonight and now I don't know what that thought was!

[Colezy]

Hahaha. Here's me reading all of the posts by you guys, yet i still didn't click with what it was i was thinking of, which was:

That I hope that when they tour for it that it happens in almost the same was as SOE did. Released in feb, two months later they tour the capital cities, 4-5 months later they tour regionally. Hopefully if this album is released on time, or even a little after, they will tour in september-ish and then again in the new year which is when i hopefully move to melbourne (well around feb anyway). That means I can possibly go to the tassie gig/s and all of the melbourne gigs cos i'll be going to/from melbs anyways with me moving and all!

What's the bet it doesn't work out like that though! :p And I also bet that if the tours are when i am all moved in over in melbs, that i'll want to go back to tassie for the gigs here cos i'll feel as though I am missing out haha.

Oh dear. Yes, it was a boring night at work tonight and that's why I sat around thinking about TLE!

[chiefdave]

Mid-July isn't very far away - I thought we'd have to wait longer for it!

I'm excited :)

that's gonna be a pretty quick recording to get it out in July as the way it's written makes it sound like they aren't already there recording.

going to have to get saving quick after i get back from vegas to try and get over to aussie for the tour. been trying to persuade my other half that moving out there would be a good idea so hopefully a trip over might help!

[mattheal]

the boys myspace says recording starts next week

[The Dying Start]

And they've been trialling or demoing for quite a while now, so they're probably confident that they won't have to re-write or change much in the core of the songs when they get there. (Doesn't always work that way...but...)

[mattheal]

we can only hope

[Colezy]

the boys myspace says recording starts next week
Yeah, that's been there all of this week, so I'm hoping for next week, so I guess that means they're about to leave or have already left.

Exciting times yet again! And soon there will be more newbies to pick on! :p

[WhitefalconTLE44]

Anyone head out to Hoboken yet to meet them?:p I seriously wanna go, just not sure how i'll get there.:D

[Kacky]

Haha, join the club Tyler. :p

[Craigels]

i hope the album comes with a bonus dvd like SOE

[Colezy]

Well there was plenty of filming done at the longnecks gigs!

[May]

And I got told at the Maroondag fest, that the footage was definately gonna be used for a dvd, and more than likely a cd bonus dealio

[Craigels]

Nice! :D i'm more excited now

[The Dying Start]

Yeah, they've done dvd bonuses for a while now, they can't stop or we'll all crack the shits.

[_jimmy_]

crack the shits...ewwww~

Anyone who went to the Longnecks Gigs saw people with camera equipment didnt they?

[Kacky]

Yah mon! :)

[Colezy]

Anyone who went to the Longnecks Gigs saw people with camera equipment didnt they?

Does this answer your question at all??

Well there was plenty of filming done at the longnecks gigs!

And I got told at the Maroondag fest, that the footage was definately gonna be used for a dvd, and more than likely a cd bonus dealio

[Colezy]

Yah mon! :)
That made me lawl a little :p

[NowhereTown]

so what they gonna call this one?

[WHITE FALCON]

if we knew do you think someone would have told someone?

[NowhereTown]

number five, do the jive!

perfect title

[Colezy]

haha that made me laugh :p

[thelivingvines]

so what they gonna call this one?

UNCONFIRMED RUMOUR:
State of Emergency: Part 2- Revenge of the Octave Pedal.

[WHITE FALCON]

hahah well done :p

[patty_ww]

UNCONFIRMED RUMOUR:
State of Emergency: Part 2- Revenge of the Octave Pedal.

I like it!

[WhitefalconTLE44]

Definitely fits with the live clips that i've heard. He's really getting his money's worth out of that octave pedal.:D

[The Dying Start]

How about

HIGHWAY TO THE DANGER ZONE - 80'S HITS REVISITED

[Sarah]

oh man, i'd love that! :D

[The Dying Start]

Yeah, add a bit of J Geils Band, Dexys Midnight Runners, Ghostbusters Theme....could be a goldmine!

[Colezy]

I think you're on to something Glenn!

[_jimmy_]

that'd be interesting!

get bands that are equivalent to bands in the 80's to cover the songs?

imagine TLE doing midnight oil....*pictures Chris sporting a Peter Garret look*

[Jessii]

Back before MA came out, they were being interviewed on channelv, and Yumi asked what the title of the album would be, and Chris said "Modern Artillery" and Yumi went ".........Great" and Chris said "Hah nice reaction, yeah i read on the forum they are dissecting it, it's just a name folks!"

[_jimmy_]

hahaha

guess we'll wait and see what it's to be called :)

no doubt something deep and meaningful since Chris has grown so much as a songwriter

[The Dying Start]

The Living End - Chris Has Grown So Much As A Songwriter

[Sarah]

The Living End - Seriously, we're NOT a punk band!

[Kacky]

The Living End - Yes, Andy Will ALWAYS Be The New Guy

...That was bad. :p

[Shadow]

The Living End - Yes, Andy Will ALWAYS Be The New Guy

...That was bad. :p
Actually, after album 5 drops - Andy will be the first drummer that TLE have had that's drummed on more than two albums (although it could be argued that FHOI counts because of the two new songs, but... just, no).

So, i'd like to think he'd escaped the "new guy" tag by then :P.

ANDY ROOLS

[The Dying Start]

Nope....he's not getting out of it that easily.

[gaby2121]

I just realized I have TLE in my side of the land!! woah!
If they have been recording since like 2 weeks ago this means they are closer to me. I might have to give them a visit....

[Kacky]

Welcome aboard Gaby. :p

[Fritz]

Go Gaby, Go!

yeah im bored..

[Kacky]

Off topic: Mick, your signature makes me laugh.

[Craigels]

hahaha i know aye. i was about to send a post saying a similar thing then i read yours

[thelivingvines]

The Living End- Aren't you bored of prisoner of society yet?

[Jonnno]

The Living End- Aren't you bored of prisoner of society yet?

God I hope they are! Then it'll become a live rarity and they'll bring it back for a show here or there in a few years time:D

[Amur]

The Living End - Chris Has Grown So Much As A Songwriter
top sales are garanteed.

[carrymehomestead]

The Living End: We Went To Auschwitz, And All We Got Was This Stupid Barcode Tattoo

[drifta_21]

The Living End-We own the Beatles and Elvis put together

[WHITE FALCON]

too far red car.
beatles :)

[Deadcat Kaye]

http://www.philosophiste.com/images/LOLCATS.gif

[Amur]

these cats are getting annoying.seems like they're everywhere!:rolleyes:
that's why I decided to get rid of my two cats.













well yeah,that's just because my boyfriend has a strong allergy,but still!

[Cboris cboris-andy]

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=28Th7985C0k&feature=related

:D making of album 5 (the living end )

:D :D :D

[Cboris cboris-andy]

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=33h6lOgctXo

making of album 5 (the living end )

part 2

:D :D :D

[WhitefalconTLE44]

so... anyone visit them in NJ yet?:D

[drifta_21]

or seen them walking aorund? If yas have then LUCKY YOU!!!

P.S. I love the 3rd vid. Some of the parts ended up making me think of Eye of the Tiger and Metal Heart by Accept, but that's just me lol

[WHITE FALCON]

some of the songs sound cool!
different
loaded gun sounds awesome
but it sounds semi too serious

heres the link if you's want it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ldP02uXEM

[The Dying Start]

I'm loving the vids...top work guys!