Review of Anthony Green’s ‘Beautiful Things’

beautifulthings_coverA little while ago, someone asked me who my favorite frontmen were in today’s music. Though the rest of the five I listed took some time to spit out, the first name to come out was Circa Survive’s Anthony Green. His overall lyricism, the signature voice inflection, and his overall stage antics (like climbing into Jimmy Fallon’s balcony section while performing on his talk show) is what makes him better than the rest (IMO). That pick was only confirmed after reading the incredible Alternative Press cover story this month; how he had to overcome some personal demons and problems family wise is truly inspiring (if you haven’t read it, I highly recommend you grab an issue when you see it). [Read more...]

Looking Ahead to 2012 – Quarter I (January – March)

With our lists of favorites of the past year done, it is now time to look ahead to what is to come this year.  [Takes a gander] Holy F there is a lot!  Did you read year?  No, I said year through March.  Silly you.  Here is the list from your favorite writers at HST for what we are most excited for and hoping will end up on our “Favorite of 2012″ lists come year’s end. [Read more...]