Alexisonfire

When a band names themselves after the world'ss only lactating contortionist, you know you are in for something different; and as with the original act, you know that some people are going to be fascinated, some will be in awe, and some will consider the whole lot to be a complete and utter waste of time. This is a band of extremes: screaming and pleading, ugly and beautiful, poetic and obscene, obvious and sublime. You can think of them however you want. That is after all, the point. alexisonfire rose up out of the Southern Ontario underground in late 2001 like some monstrous and utterly captivating car-accident-in-progress. Hitting the ground with an immediate full head of steam, Dallas, Wade, George, Jesse and Chris have not only impressed the critics with their sour/sweet approach to performance and writing, but are recognized for their stellar musicianship, and the palpably pent-up tightness of the band live. This is music for both sides of your brain. In your left ear, the poignant and melodic vocals of Dallas, injected with the devilishly sweet phrasings of the ...more edit info

Similar Bands: Underoath, Silverstein, The Blood Brothers, He Is Legend, The Used

	Album (Click for Review)	Avg Rating	Your Rating
	Crisis    2006	3.7 331 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Watch Out!    2004	3.8 297 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Alexisonfire    2003	3.8 274 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic

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