The Honorary Title
It isn’t necessary to introduce this New York band in the same way that one might introduce other young, struggling bands. After all, The Honorary Title has major record label ties. But for the uninitiated, the group is worth standing in line for.
"Untouched and Intact" opens with an interesting rhythm guitar move that gives the song a bit of 1950s flavor. While the song is not extremely ground breaking, the vocals do stand apart. Unlike many new songs by young bands, the melody line is creative. Generally, the listener won’t find a lot of hammering guitar with The Honorary Title, a Brooklyn, New York group.
"Stuck At Sea" from Scream and Light Up The Sky (great CD name) also gives the listener the pleasure of a good melody line, but this tune adds a great message that seems to be social commentary. No, not "seems to be" but "is" social commentary. There may be some potential here for a band that can reach some apathetic audience members.
Band members Jarrod Gorbel, Aaron Kamstra, Jon Wiley, and Adam Boyd have moved from true Indie status to put their musical efforts on the Reprise label, a major name in the music industry. Their veteran status is audible on "Far More" from the same album mentioned above. Good ballad….. New listeners may also want to give "Bridge and Tunnel" a listen (from Anything Else But The Truth).
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This band not only has a great sound but their lyrics show me they are experienced songwriters or just very talented. “The Honorary Title” is a unique an intersting name, although band names are a dime a dozen these days, but they could have chosen something better. Overall I really like this band and if they could get a good opening act gig, they could take it to the next level.
Although I have never heard of this band nor of it members. I can imagine that they have some following or the records company would not have signed them. I am listening to some of the music now and can tell the music is written with experience. This is not your run of mill sound. I would have to say if you have not heard their stuff you need to start now.
Sounds like a band that I shall check out they might be a really descent band the name of the band is a cleaver name if I have to say so myself. I never heard of this band before actually I shall look them up on youtube and check if they are any good.
“Scream and Light Up The Sky”, I remember buying this album only because I loved this name! These band has some really great writers, the titles are amazing, the lyrics are incredible, that’s what makes this band a great one! Wish they were known out of the USA too
As surprising as it might sound, the fact that Scream and Light Up the Sky (wonderful title, I might say in agreement with killian) has a connection with Reprise Records (a huge subsidiary of Warner Records) that links The Honorary Title with, ta da! Frank Sinatra.
Ol’ Blue Eyes may have died in 1997, but the guy known as The Voice founded Reprise Records as, of course, an indie label so he could have, of all things, more artistic breathing room than he had at Capitol. Now, of course, Reprise is fairly huge, but if it is the home of The Honorary Title and was created by The Chairman of the Board, I must say kudos, at least for nurturing this creative and talented band.
i have been listening to this band for over 2 years! im glad theyre progressively getting a little more publicity! they deserve it! everything i once had has got to be one of my faves.
re: killian.
i am canadian.
I like this band. “Untouched and Intact” is definitely interesting, and I 100% agree about the 1950’s “flavor”. I love the lead vocals. I think they will grow to be a much stronger band in time as well.