Album Rating: 3.5

There has been speculation of Tides of Man vocalist, Tilian Pearson quitting his band to audition for Saosin's frontman. Tilian states:



For the record, I didn't quit Tides Of Man. I expressed interest in pursuing the open spot in Saosin to the guys in Tides. The reactions were mixed, and I got kicked out of the band. They didn't want a singer/leader to be in the band with that kind of doubt in his mind. Though I don't like it, I respect their decision. In a more perfect world I would have had full trust and support from my friends in Tides and would've been able to pursue the open spot in Saosin, and possibly stay in both bands (this all would depend on whether it even worked out with Saosin in the first place). As of now, I have never even met a member of Saosin. We got connected up months ago from a member of Oh, Sleeper. I have recorded a demo and, so far, a couple of the guys said they loved it and that it has potential. I didn't hear from the other two. They could hate it for all I know or could be completely indifferent. From what I have gathered each member has a totally different opinion regarding me so far. I am meeting up with all of them in January and we will see how it goes from there. I think it could potentially turn into something amazing, or it could turn into nothing. The future is completely uncertain for me, but it is fucking exciting and I am grateful for the position I am in. All I can say is nothing is going to stop me, and I am confident that, if necessary, I will be able to start with absolutely nothing to create a brand new project that will blow away anything I have been a part of in the past." Also, Justin Shekoski has confirmed the speculation and clarified by saying: "Here's the truth, since I can't stand rumors. Tilian has been hitting us up. A lot. It looks like he wants the job pretty badly if he would quit his band. BUT....the REALITY is we haven't even met the guy in person. Everybody is talking about step #54 (joining the band). When we haven't even taken care of step #2 (actually meeting). The next thing on the To-Do list is rehearsing songs that we have already released. We will record the session. Which is a great test for a singer just because of the pressure factor. Also it's a great way for us to hear what he sounds like in a "band" setting. We've done this with everyone that we have considered for the position. January is the set time for step #2. Wish us luck, We are going to need it.

Album Rating: 4.0

It's actually a shame he left. This is a good up-and-coming band, and I think he fit the music well.

Album Rating: 3.5

Tillian is a far better fit in tides of man than saosin. This was a fantastic album and in reality the band could have only gotten better with a third full length

Album Rating: 3.5

Well, Tilian got rejected as far as Saosin goes. Pretty shocked tbh. Tilian was a far better musician than all of the Saosin band members put together anyways, and because of that he could have probably made the band good again, like it had been when Anthony Green was in it.

Haha, Emery has an open spot at least. ;)

Album Rating: 3.5

i would much rather see tillian in tides of man that saosin. their musicianship is far better than anything saosin has made. this album was only the start of something great. something that now will never materialize. shame

yeah , I like this album

I still really like this

I openly laugh at people who think this album is better than Empire Theory

Tilian should join Emarosa... oh god that'd be amazing.
^ You have an obscure taste in humor then.

My sense of humor is so obscure you probably haven't heard of it

....Well played.
Your avatar is slaying me btw

hipster humor

you mean like in those meme-thingies

What is this, I don't even....
Gah.... memes. They hurt me sometimes.

lol i just joined b this summer and ive been browsing knowurmeme quite some time so id say im an oldfag xDDD ~~~~

Album Rating: 5.0

I spin this about every day. Wonder what they're gonna sound like without Tillian. Not to say that the instruments won't be top-notch.

Album Rating: 4.5

so Tilian just joined some band called Archives (formerly The Sound Archives)

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

Major step down for Tilian. I'm so annoyed at the other band members for booting him out like whiny children. The three-guitar counterpoint stuff on this album is fucking awesome, but I doubt they will touch on it again.

the name-dropping in this review would have made me cream my pants a few years ago, but nothing makes me less excited these days than seeing "this is another one of those bands that sounds like tfot mixed with circa survive"

Album Rating: 3.5

Check it out, Sniper. It's pretty good. Salamanders and Worms owns.