My Former Self
This San Jose, California band captured attention with its independently recorded tune “Like A Drug” (2006). There is some fine guitar work in this song, perfect sound for the glam/emo sticker that has been put on this group. Good ending to the song by a group of guys in their early 20s.
Originally unreleased and equally ear catching is “Faster Faster Hollywood,” a 2007 effort that features the emotional vocals of Tyler Florence. This tune and some of the others show the desperation and frustration that drives some of the better young bands today. “Faster Faster Hollywood” is held together by good bass licks (Seth Cummings) and some fine stop and start drumming (tight with the rhythm guitars). Those who want to experience some My Former Self’s immediacy might want to try “Thunderstorm.”
But now the energy and professionalism of My Former Self is on CD, with the debut effort All We Can Ask For Is Truth. According to some excellent reporting by David Sason at www.metroactive.com, the group has worked with Fall Out Boy and received some endorsement from such long-time music names as the Dean Markley company.
While still gathering most of their fans from California and the western states, it would seem to be just a matter of time before My Former Self becomes a nationwide draw for music promoters.
Tags: indie music, independent music, music, My Former Self, indie
Desperation is definitely the key emotion behind the fantastic vocals of “Faster Faster Hollywood.” Seth does a great job with his guitar playing, and Tyler is just amazing in doing angst-ridden vocals. Good stuff!
I gotta agree with the person before me. I’m a hella’ impressed with Faster Faster Hollywood. It’s one of my favorites from their playlist. Now, I can’t say that I like all of their songs, but there are a few choice ones that I enjoy. Along with Faster Faster Hollywood, I also really enjoyed I’m Right Where You Want Me. Very fastpaced, with the hard vocals just hitting you in the face.