Shane Told (Silverstein)
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The almighty Shane Told of Silverstein joins us for a landmark episode of EMOlition Derby. Shane hardly needs an introduction as Silverstein have been a staple of alternative music for over two decades, selling hundreds of thousands of records to date. Initially part of the Victory Records tidal wave of the early 2000's with the likes of Taking Back Sunday and Hawthorne Heights, they have continued to evolve upon their original sound to keep things current. Because of this, they are the biggest they have ever been - selling out shows in the biggest rooms they have played. In this episode, we discuss their early influences (such as fellow Canadian heavyweights Grade), Victory Records and the genius/controversy of Tony Brummel, their less talked about records such as Arrivals and Departures and Rescue and their exciting plans for the future. Misery Made Me Deluxe is out now via UNFD and you can now watch the video for Poison Pill on Youtube.
Photo courtesy of Silverstein
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Chapters
1. When Silverstein's Career Really Started (00:00:00)
2. Justin Koop and Grade (00:08:39)
3. Camaraderie with Other Victory Records Bands (00:13:47)
4. Genius/Controversy of Tony Brummel (00:18:09)
5. Surviving the 2008 Recession (00:23:48)
6. Concept Albums (00:29:16)
7. Alternative Press Reviews (00:34:25)
8. Rescue is a Major Label Album (00:37:24)
9. Shane Songs/River Oaks (00:39:35)
10. Misery Made Me Deluxe (00:45:29)
11. Pushing Silverstein's Sound (00:48:43)
12. Taking New Bands on Tour (00:52:37)
13. What's Next? (00:55:40)
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