Hot Cross

[Angry Balled Fists!]

I love these guys, from the amazing screaming, lovely harmonies and heavy music. everything about them is great.

One of my favourite hardcore bands.

Favourite songs :

Pretty picture of a broken face
Patience and Prudence

I only have Cryonics but it's awesome.

Sorry, if there is another thread similair, but i've checked and haven't seen any.

So, thoughts on them ?

[pixiesfanyo]

I'm seeing them in two weeks.

Good band.

I'd say their first ep is their best.

[oopyman]

They're emo, not hardcore. They're amazing. I really dig the guitar.

[Angry Balled Fists!]

Ok,
LOL, i don't know anything about hardcore/emo.

[Electric Ocean]

Awesome band, Cryonics and Fair Trades and Fairwells are both amazing.

[Berserker!]

They're emo, not hardcore. They're amazing. I really dig the guitar.

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[Tjebby]

Dissertation: 14 and Figure 8 are my favorite songs off Cryonics.

[PlasticGangster]

get fair trades and farewells too.

[RCVA]

Hot Cross are awesome. I've never heard anything quite like them.

[Converge#12]

Amazing band
**** not lest ye be ****ed is a great line.
I love the 3 singers
Great guitar

[deadohiosky9]

I think A Tale For The Ages is their best song.

[Berserker!]

Fortune Teller, Figure 8 and Prepare/Repair are the best.

[EvIL_ToASTER_OVEN]

Probably my favorite band. I love A New Set Of Lungs, my favorite song off it is History Fell In The Heart Broke Open.

[Gnarmageddon]

I have Cryonics. Good album.

[cbmartinez]

"A Tale For The Ages" is ****ing incredible. Dual guitars and vocals are so amazing. Fantastic band.

Cryonics > Fair Trades

[full collapse]

I have Cryonics and A New Set Of Lungs... The recording for A New Set Of Lungs isn't of very good quality. I love Cryonics, though.

[DFelon204409]

Threadstarter, those are my two favorites as well.

[DFelon204409]

They're emo, not hardcore. They're amazing. I really dig the guitar.

Emo is hardcore. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

[cbmartinez]

"Solanka" rules also.

[Chips]

Yeah, I love their music. The guitar and basslines are so complex yet not erratic like some other bands. It all flows so nicely.

[srt-4]

I have Cryonics and A New Set Of Lungs... The recording for A New Set Of Lungs isn't of very good quality. I love Cryonics, though.
a new set of lungs is amazing. to me the recording quality fits perfectly with the songs.

this is one of my favorite bands, and definitely my favorite of the genre. i have a new set of lungs, cryonics, and fair trades and farewells. i like the other two better than fair trades, but there isn't a song on any of them that i don't like. i couldn't even begin to pick a favorite song, but the song i listen to most is probably frozen by tragedy. when i am relaxing i can listen to that song over and over.

[Nataroo]

Patience and Prudence converted me to emo.

[SunnyDayRealEstateAM]

Great band. Definetly one of my first emo bands I listened too. I like the song Throw Collers To The World.

[UnDeRoAtHfAn777]

i can't wait until im able to get their albums. until then i am confined to having to listen to them only at my computer :(

[full collapse]

a new set of lungs is amazing. to me the recording quality fits perfectly with the songs.

this is one of my favorite bands, and definitely my favorite of the genre. i have a new set of lungs, cryonics, and fair trades and farewells. i like the other two better than fair trades, but there isn't a song on any of them that i don't like. i couldn't even begin to pick a favorite song, but the song i listen to most is probably frozen by tragedy. when i am relaxing i can listen to that song over and over.

It is probably just my copy of it because, it doesn't sound very great at all.

[RCVA]

Almost all their songs rule. Fortune Teller is awesome.

[syurix]

"Fair Trades" is probably my favorite, the energy, intricacy, and heart are all foregrounded really niceley on it, while the other records seem a little muddled by comparison. A lot of bands don't hold up well against that degree of slickness, but Hot Cross is clearly competent enough that it suits them well.

[RCVA]

I wonder if they will get another guitarist to stick with the duel guitars.

[Electric Ocean]

Nah, they said on their website they're sticking as a four-piece and the new stuff only has one guitar in it.

[syurix]

If the bass gets more manic and higher in the mix, they can probably get away with not finding a new second guitar, personally, I think the deuling guitars are part of what makes "fair trades" so compelling, cause it's visceral in a really intriguing way. If they just got for the gut with low bass and full chords, I don't think it'll be as intriguing.

[Electric Ocean]

Yeah I hope their new stuff won't be too much different to Fair Trades. Apparently they are in the process of writing a new LP and EP for release in early '06.

[comptonasseddy]

I quite like them as well its late and im too lazy to name my favourite songs. I think their more hardcore punk like strike anywhere and i liked rancid dan's description of them lol. see you tomorrow rancid dan. Any thoughts?

[quick_death]

love this band, recently got cyronics at last, can't stop playing it.fav songs are: figure 8, a tale for the ages, putting the past right off a new set of lungs and patience and prudence...but mostly everything they have done has no faults

[conniption]

i have "cryonics" and a "new set of lungs", and "cryonics" is much better because there is more exposure of backup/secondary vocalists. Although "a new set of lungs" is still wicked good. My favorite songs are a tale for the ages and fortune teller. I still need to pick up "fair trades..."

[AkeJay02]

Does anyone know where I might find a live vid of them?

[mshort813]

I'm seeing them with Fall of Troy and Chiodos on the 17th.

[SunnyDayRealEstateAM]

Chiodos? Who are they? My little brother wanted to see them and asked me if I wanted to go. He then mentioned it was "Hardcore Night" at the venue.

[anti_kimi]

great band.

your two favorite songs are two of mine as well.

[SunnyDayRealEstateAM]

What are my two favorite songs?

[Fushion_101]

yeh i like all there songs :amaze:
*great band* :thumb:

[Fabz]

Awesome band, I only have Cryonics and it is excellent.

[-1up!-]

I quite like them as well its late and im too lazy to name my favourite songs. I think their more hardcore punk like strike anywhere and i liked rancid dan's description of them lol. see you tomorrow rancid dan. Any thoughts?

Hardcore punk? They're emo, no question about it :p

They're seriously amazing. I started listening to them (Solanka was the first song I heard of them) because they sounded a bit like The Fall of Troy and it's what got me into emo.

[deadohiosky9]

Does anyone know where I might find a live vid of them?

i have like 2 live videos of them. one of them doing Cryonics, and the other is Fair Trades. I'll upload it if you want.

[Berserker!]

i have like 2 live videos of them. one of them doing Cryonics, and the other is Fair Trades. I'll upload it if you want.

Do this now.

[deadohiosky9]

Here's the live vid of the Cryonics stuff.

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3K6HOIA9LBBQH3VSVF77D6K3NG

Fair Trades:

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3PPSZI99KO4CS08744PRD513U7

[Die Again]

awsome,thanks for the vids,im feeling hotcross alot.

[mshort813]

Chiodos? Who are they? My little brother wanted to see them and asked me if I wanted to go. He then mentioned it was "Hardcore Night" at the venue.
A band from Michigan on Equal Vision records. I haven't heard enough to lable them, but they aren't hardcore or emo. Listen to the songs on their myspace. They're good.

[RetiredAt21]

Consonants.

[CarrionBirds]

sick band

i saw em in the village a while ago, but the mics were so low you couldnt hear ANY singing. it sucked, but it was loud in that place, my ears were ringing for a week

[RetiredAt21]

Where do you live Carrion?

[team_racket]

very unique band . Cryonics is class .

[AkeJay02]

Has anyone seen any vids (live, I guess) of them playing any of the following songs:
Patience and Prudence
Fortune Teller
Better A Corpse Than A Nun
Between Minutes And Miles
Throw Collars To The Wind
The Eye Is A Tricky Machine
History Fell In The Heart Broke Open
Pretty Picture Of A Broken Face
Figure Eight
I'm Building An Idiot
Vacant

Those Are My Favorite Ones

[mikexmcdaniel]

Has anyone seen any vids (live, I guess) of them playing any of the following songs:
Patience and Prudence
Fortune Teller
Better A Corpse Than A Nun
Between Minutes And Miles
Throw Collars To The Wind
The Eye Is A Tricky Machine
History Fell In The Heart Broke Open
Pretty Picture Of A Broken Face
Figure Eight
I'm Building An Idiot
Vacant

Those Are My Favorite Ones

yes

[AkeJay02]

Where?

[RetiredAt21]

I want to see a live vid of them playing Consonants.

[AkeJay02]

Where have you seen the vids, BunsenHoneydew?

[srt-4]

Here's the live vid of the Cryonics stuff.

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3K6HOIA9LBBQH3VSVF77D6K3NG

Fair Trades:

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3PPSZI99KO4CS08744PRD513U7
thanks

[Special Brew]

Here's the live vid of the Cryonics stuff.

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3K6HOIA9LBBQH3VSVF77D6K3NG

Fair Trades:

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3PPSZI99KO4CS08744PRD513U7
How did you get the YSI links to work? Usually they get blocked :confused:

[Special Brew]

Oh, and btw...

Hot Cross > Nearly everything

[Angry Balled Fists!]

True, i listened to them again yesterday, it's awesome.

[tornpictures]

A New Set of Lungs >>> All other Hot Cross stuff.

I have a CD of Cryonics I don't want. Played once.

[AkeJay02]

Does anyone else have vids?

[tornpictures]

www.ihatemusic.org

[mikexmcdaniel]

i forget which website i found the vids on, but ill try and get them on yousendit by the end of the week.

[Ronin GHST]

an amazing screamo band.

my friend's getting me back into that stuff
which is cool

[deadohiosky9]

i interviewed Billy for a messageboard, i posted it in the emo/screamo community thread, for those of you interested in reading it. i can post it here too if you want.

[AkeJay02]

www.ihatemusic.org
I can't get that link to work on my computer. What's wrong?!

[SunnyDayRealEstateAM]

He posted the link wrong. http://www.ihatemusic.org

[AkeJay02]

Does anyone know of any bands that sound even close to what Hot Cross sounds like? Or anything close to what Saetia sounds like? I am running out of Hot Cross material, and want something new.

BTW: The second link won't work on my comp, either.

[shane italian]

Does anyone know of any bands that sound even close to what Hot Cross sounds like? Or anything close to what Saetia sounds like? I am running out of Hot Cross material, and want something new.

BTW: The second link won't work on my comp, either.www.purevolume.com/henryspencer

[Crunchwrap Supreme!]

Oh yeah, I remember when you posted them a while back. That band rules.

[AkeJay02]

Any others?

[SunnyDayRealEstateAM]

www.purevolume.com/henryspencer
Didn't they break-up?

[AkeJay02]

Yeah.

[AkeJay02]

I was watching that vid that was posted, and I got a look at the bassists guitar. Does he play a Rickenbacker? I've never seen a band do that, other than The Hive (who are gay).

[Billy]

Rickenbackers are very popular basses.

But, I'm glad this got bumped. I got Cyronics and I didn't like it at first, but after a few listens, I love them. I can't stop listening to them.

[RetiredAt21]

Fair Trades is my favorite.

[Billy]

How is it compared to Cyronics?

[RetiredAt21]

I think it's better, but that's just my opinion. Haven't you heard Fair Trades yet?

[Scabies]

Those videos don't work anymore :(

[black and white]

They only have one guitarist because josh left and if you want videos of hot cross go to badjon.com.

[Billy]

I think it's better, but that's just my opinion. Haven't you heard Fair Trades yet?
No, I haven't. I'll have to give it a listen. Do you have Soulseek? If so, could I get a couple songs off you?

[deadohiosky9]

How is it compared to Cyronics?

I don't find Fair Trades to be as emotional as Cryonics. Billy doesn't really scream much either. Its still very good though. The riffs are faster and more progressive. I like Cryonics a lot better though.

[RCVA]

I like cryonics better but fair trades is still amazing.

[Billy]

Haha. I share a name with the lead singer / screamer / whatever. Boo yah.

[Converge#12]

Haha. I share a name with the lead singer / screamer / whatever. Boo yah.
Do you live in MA?

[RCVA]

Haha. I share a name with the lead singer / screamer / whatever. Boo yah.
Is your name Billy then?

















Nah i'm joking.

[AkeJay02]

They only have one guitarist because josh left and if you want videos of hot cross go to badjon.com.

Thanks, dude.

[deadohiosky9]

What do you guys think of the new Hot Cross song? i think its awesome.

[AkeJay02]

Which one?

[DFelon204409]

Listen here www.myspace.com/hotcross

[AkeJay02]

I don't know if I like this one. It sounds like too much singing for Hot Cross. I like them because they are one of the few bands that can make good music while rarely singing.

[Sep]

I think the main riff in the new song sounds cool but too empty without the second guitar. The vocals aren't great either.

[Scabies]

first time i heard this band i thought they were alexisonfire.

[mshort813]

They played amazingly well at the NJ show. But no one got into them at all. They played two new songs which were amazing.

I think I was the only one that talked to them after they played. No one said a word to them. :(.

[AkeJay02]

first time i heard this band i thought they were alexisonfire.

Yeah, I think they sound alot alike, too.

[deadohiosky9]

They played amazingly well at the NJ show. But no one got into them at all. They played two new songs which were amazing.

I think I was the only one that talked to them after they played. No one said a word to them. :(.

How was the other new song in comparison to Existence?

[CarrionBirds]

ive seen em live twice, theyre sick

i don't see why everyone calls them emo though

[deadohiosky9]

Well they are like a more modern emo band, not a traditional emo band like Indian Summer. 21st century emo. They don't really fit any other genre, emo is just the closestt.

[SunnyDayRealEstateAM]

I heard the new song today, it was pretty cool. Ya, I agree they need two guitars.

[deadohiosky9]

i think them having only one guitar gives Casey a lot more freedom to do what he wants.

[AkeJay02]

But it's hard to use just one guitar these days.

[deadohiosky9]

thats true, but i think Hot Cross do it well.

[AkeJay02]

I don't know. I'd have to listen to more of that stuff to make a decision on that.

[Heartcore]

Speaking of more stuff, can anyone send me some songs from Hot Cross?
I've only heard 4 songs that i downloaded today, and now i'm totally stoked!

I already got: Fortune Teller, History Fell in the Heart Broke Open, Patience and Prudence, Throw Collars to the Wind

Any help here would be appreciated

[RCVA]

Soulseek?

[Heartcore]

I'm not familiar with Soulseek, but i'm downloading it now. Can you tell me how i can find your user and how to use it?

[RCVA]

Tell me your name and i'll add you.

[Heartcore]

My Username is "HeartcoreDaaven"

[deadohiosky9]

new Hot Cross song on their myspace. "Rejoinder". It's f.ucking awesome.

[Heartcore]

Awsome! I totally loved the "Fair Trades and Farewell" record and the "A New Set of Lungs" EP. Hot Cross rule!

[AkeJay02]

I don't know if I like them with just one guitarist. It seems emptier than before.

[Heartcore]

I think they manage allright if they only got one guitarplayer, but i'm used to bands with only one guitar.

[deadohiosky9]

it does seem emptier with only one guitar, but those voxxx make up for it.

[AkeJay02]

Yeah. Either way, the band is still tight as hell, so I am waiting patiently for a new record to come.

[deadohiosky9]

the new record is going to be amazing.

[Sep]

Is it gonna be an EP or a full length?

[Heartcore]

I certantly hope for a full-lenght!

[RetiredAt21]

Did they keep the awesome guitar player, or the mediocre guy?

[Billy]

*listens to Figure Eight*

[deadohiosky9]

Its gonna be a full length. I think Josh and Casey are equally good, so i don't know if they kept the mediocre one or not.

[AkeJay02]

Does anyone know if they plan on getting a backing guitarist?

[cbmartinez]

I'm pretty sure they plan on remaining a 4 piece. I think they should get another guitarist though.

[deadohiosky9]

i asked Matt if they had planned on replacing Josh, and he said no. He didn't seem to think they needed to. They are staying a 4 piece.

[CarrionBirds]

Nah, they said on their website they're sticking as a four-piece and the new stuff only has one guitar in it.

i saw them live a few monthes ago and they only had one guitarist

[AkeJay02]

They're planning on coming to Iowa hopefully someday soon. Man, nothing happens here. I can't wait!

[deadohiosky9]

yeah they are doing a full US tour with this new release. i'm hoping to finally see them too.

[NJvsValhalla]

Hot Cross is amazing

[deadohiosky9]

indeed. i had a nice listen to Cryonics earlier today.

[Floydfanatic]

a tale for the ages is amazing

[deadohiosky9]

it is amazing. but lately ive been enjoying Patience and Prudence and In Memory Of Morvern more.

[Sep]

In Memory Of Morvern <3

[TemperamentalGoat]

Must revive this thread.

I haven't heard anything new for a while that's left me slack jawed and held my interest for so long. I like the vocal harmonies a lot; I think they could do better with both more guitar and vocal harmonizations. Fortune Teller is a badass song, along with "Pretty Picture of a Broken Face". "Fair Trades and Farewells" hasn't been as impressive as Cryonics for the moment and it sounds like they rehash a lot of the guitarwork throughout the EP. But minor flaws aside, both smashing releases.

[kingdead]

**** Hot cross thinking theyre just as good as a four piece.

[Wow]

I don't dig 'em.

[deadohiosky9]

Must revive this thread.

I haven't heard anything new for a while that's left me slack jawed and held my interest for so long. I like the vocal harmonies a lot; I think they could do better with both more guitar and vocal harmonizations. Fortune Teller is a badass song, along with "Pretty Picture of a Broken Face". "Fair Trades and Farewells" hasn't been as impressive as Cryonics for the moment and it sounds like they rehash a lot of the guitarwork throughout the EP. But minor flaws aside, both smashing releases.

Fairtrades doesn't beat Cryonics. Cryonics is def their best release. Check out their new songs at their myspace. I think the new album will come close to Cryonics, because the new stuff rules.

[AkeJay02]

Anyone know when they plan on releasing a new album?

[cbmartinez]

Next year.

[deadohiosky9]

yeah like early '06.

[Luxor]

I've only heard a few songs, but they were good. I should get an album sometime.

[deadohiosky9]

pick up Cryonics asap.

[Wow]

pick up Cryonics asap.


You talk about it like it's the most important album ever, Neeshee. :p

[deadohiosky9]

it is.

[Wow]

Next month you'll be saying that about the KFS disco.


Actually, we'll both be saying that.

[deadohiosky9]

hahaha truth.