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Three Cent Cinema have been carrying the pop punk flag in Chicago since 2009. Now in 2012 they have finally released their debut album Ages. The main thing I got from listening to Ages over and over again was pure emotion. Now you’re probably saying “Hey Mike doesn’t every band put emotion into their music” well internet dude the short answer is no. Throughout Ages topics such as loneliness, wasted opportunities, and lack of confidence are brought up. This isn’t a happy record by any stretch. Near the end of the album you just want to scream “Hey cheer up things aint so bad”. Ages clocks in at about 25 minutes so the themes and topics don’t wear you out. Call me old fashioned but I love to have physical copies of records. Since I’m also a big lyric buff I read along as I listened to the album. Some of my favorite lyrics are
From Jughead: “I’ve been trying to make believe that it’s not just you and me that there’s something more to this than my lack of confidence”
From Still Life: “waiting is all that I do drowning in dry thoughts I waste time alone in my room”
I’ve never been much of an album reviewer but I do love to talk about good music. I’m not going to rate this album but what I will say is that I really enjoyed it and I definitely recommend it.
Stream Ages Here-threecentcinema.bandcamp.com facebook.com/threecentcinema
Q101 will be at The Liars’ Club, 1665 West Fullerton in Chicago on Thursday night, 4/12 for a bad-ass local show, featuring Chiefs Of The North, Boots With Spurs, and Stoop Goodnoise, a band previously featured at a Local 101 show! Be sure to come out to the show, have a few drinks, enjoy the performances, talk to us, pick up a t-shirt, get some stickers, and maybe some prizes! This will be a good time for all!
Chicago natives and rock superstars Madina Lake rocked Mojoes of Joliet this past Friday. Madina Lake, who is currently on the Wake Up! tour with Me Talk Pretty, delivered a solid-ass show according to eyewitness accounts. What? Don’t believe us? Q101′s pals snuck in some HD Cams to capture some of the sights and sounds of one of Chicago’s brightest bands. See for yourself:
Q101′s friends at www.HaveYouSceneUs.com also sat down with the night’s headliners, Me Talk Pretty , as well as supporting act Still Standing. Both interviews will be posted soon on their site. Head over to HaveYouSceneUs to check out the full story and review of the event. Thanks for the footage guys!
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