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If anyone wants this AIM me at gr4nt415 I'd be happy to send it to you although I'm going to be on and off AIM quite a bit so sorry about that. I'm welcome to all constructive criticism on my review as well.This Message Edited On 12.15.07

derek grant played drums for these guys a while back didn't he? i'm sure i've heard one of their songs, i remember thinking it wasn't half bad...

nice review by the way, although the quote at the end seems kinda random. but nice and short and to the point.

Digging: Dresden Dolls - Yes Virginia

Album Rating: 4

Yeah Derek Grant played with them for a while when Repa left for whatever reason. I guess the quote at the end is a bit random I'll incorporate it in the review.This Message Edited On 12.15.07

Good band.

Digging: Morrissey - Years Of Refusal

Album Rating: 4

Yes they are, I'm suprised not more people are interested in this.

Album Rating: 4

I hate to bump my own review but I want more people to check this band out, they deserve more credit than they've ever gotten.

Album Rating: 4

This is my last bump before I give up hope of more people checking this out.

Listened to them and just can't get in to it.

This seems like something I'd like, I'll check them out soon. Good review as well.

Album Rating: 4

@ Santi3hg: Yeah they're a hard band to get into, I recommend giving them more time as they took a while to grow on me. Although I can see why people can't get into them as accessibility wasn't at all of their concern.

@chimera908: Thanks, I think you'll like them, but like I said give them time to grow on you as this album didn't hit me immediately.

Album Rating: 4

Killed4less, there's no you in AIM it says. please could you write to rachispuller in AIM concerning ionesco.

Album Rating: 4

btw maybe the absence of interest is due to the fact they've split quite long ago

Album Rating: 4

This band has been getting so much press in the last 2 years. WTF is going on? Punk Planet did a full page on them and so did a bunch of metal magazines.. I forget which ones. I find that TOI is like listening to the Joy Division box set. It's not for everyone but if you let it sink it, it's this really ethereal, dark ride. Most metal/hardcore was about anger and showmanship, but these guys were more about depression and alienation, I think. It's truly art. As heavy as they were, it never hit me in the face and was always more gutteral. Bloodlet was like that too, but not near as intense. I agree with you that the "Motion" record is the most enjoyable listen... it's a powerhouse. It sounds good on vinyl. I like the record Derek Grant played on too. Never heard their last one.... any good?

I saw TOI once in Iowa City and I swear that the singer/guitarist was having a nervous breakdown, just slouched over the monitor and mumbling all this crazy poetry into the microphone. I think they played one song for like 20 minutes and then left. At the time I thought it sucked but I still think about that show. Maybe it was one of the best shows I've ever seen...

Thanks for the trip down memory road...

Album Rating: 4

@heirophant: sorry I haven't responded sooner, I'll aim you the next time I'm on, btw mine is gr4nt908.

@witch: Yeah TOI are really understood and under-appreciated they truly were making art. Honestly I haven't heard their last album For Detroit...From Addiction but I recently ordered it and from what I have heard I'm very excited. I also ordered a compilation album called the scar is out watermark which includes a documentary about them and I can't wait to watch that and actually get a feel for how the band really was. I never had a chance to see a live concert but I've heard some recordings. It's intense and that quote at the start of my review was randomly recited during the song they were playing. I really wish I could have seen them.