here is our third review of our split 7" with rip it up. i am both humored and aroused that the reviewer generously compares us to our good friends seasick. win-tour begins on december 30, we are very excited for that. happy holidays to everyone, and a great merry XmasX to all of our great straight edge friends. always remember, god is not real.
what i'm listening to right now: blink 182 - happy holidays, you bastard
xoxo, r-nj
http://www.punknews.org/review/8903
I'm starting to automatically assume that any 7" I get from a New Jersey hardcore band will be thrashy and/or powerviolencey in some way or another. Stressed Out and Rip It Up knock out this eight-song, sub-10-minute split that provides just that.
Stressed Out come up first with a solid four tracks of snotty and pissed franticness. The recording is great, a lot clearer than you might hear for young bands doing this style of hardcore, and it makes the band's songs sharp and effective, though they mostly seem to serve as a foundation for something much greater, hinted at by more major chords in their "band title" song, "Stressed Out," and typically overlapping vocal rambling in "Deer Blood." Also like their nod to Milhouse in the liner notes...hopefully it's the Milhouse I'm thinking of.
Rip It Up do a similar thing, but a little meaner, dirtier and with more fast parts, although they can be a little jokier with their lyrical content. "Grind the Edge" is a funny skate-edge anthem and "Die-o-Rama," is, well, a zombie apocalypse-type story of armageddon. I know Seasick has only been a band for a couple years around those parts, but musically, I think they might have an influence on these guys. Maybe.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
S.O. WIN-TOUR
December 30 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Charleston w/ Dire Wolf (MI), Turn It Up!
December 31 – Allston, MA @ Koopa Troopa Beach w/ Defiant Hearts, Dire Wolf (MI), Trip Ruiner (PA), Daybreaker, Maker
January 1 – Burlington, VT @ 242 Main w/ Ghosting, Leaving Songs, Suffix, As We Were
January 2 – Prividence, RI @ Sweat Shop w/ She Rides, Suffering Bastard, Brain Shivers
January 3 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Terrordome w/ Holy Sheet (RI), Mattress, Lavis Blake, V-Boys, Lance Fucking Armstrong
we are hitting the road for five days. i am very excited to hang in cool cities and play with great bands. i am pleased to say that we will have a wild street punk dude named brad on the road with us. you may refer to him as “g.g.”
we have a couple of copies of our split 7" w/ rip it up left. if you want one, get it now because if you sleep they will be gone when ya wake up. we have some rad shirts. see ya soon.
xoxo, R-NJ
stalk: http://stressedoutnj.blogspot.com listen: http://www.myspace.com/stressedoutnj talk: stressedoutnj[AT]gmail[DOT]com
December 31 – Allston, MA @ Koopa Troopa Beach w/ Defiant Hearts, Dire Wolf (MI), Trip Ruiner (PA), Daybreaker, Maker
January 1 – Burlington, VT @ 242 Main w/ Ghosting, Leaving Songs, Suffix, As We Were
January 2 – Prividence, RI @ Sweat Shop w/ She Rides, Suffering Bastard, Brain Shivers
January 3 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Terrordome w/ Holy Sheet (RI), Mattress, Lavis Blake, V-Boys, Lance Fucking Armstrong
we are hitting the road for five days. i am very excited to hang in cool cities and play with great bands. i am pleased to say that we will have a wild street punk dude named brad on the road with us. you may refer to him as “g.g.”
we have a couple of copies of our split 7" w/ rip it up left. if you want one, get it now because if you sleep they will be gone when ya wake up. we have some rad shirts. see ya soon.
xoxo, R-NJ
stalk: http://stressedoutnj.blogspot.com listen: http://www.myspace.com/stressedoutnj talk: stressedoutnj[AT]gmail[DOT]com
Friday, December 11, 2009
new review and more
sup!? we still need a show for Wednesday, December 30 in Connecticut or Upstate New York. now we may also need a show in Massachusetts on Thursday, December 31. fuuuuudge. we still have some splits, and new shirts as well. get in touch. in the meantime, check out these reviews of our split 7" with our friends Rip It Up. (also, S.O. is not a straight edge band.)
band i'm listening to right now: WORLDS. worldshc.tumblr.com / myspace.com/worldshc
xoxo, rnj
http://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/2755
Self-released split 7”s are a rarity these days. This one features two bands from the state of New Jersey with both bands offering their take on straight edge hardcore.
Stressed Out play fairly straightforward aggressive hardcore punk. It's got a definite vintage approach; though they do work in some thrash metal flair with solos. I think the band's strongest aspect is their lyrics, which tackle familiar topics - peer pressure, immigration, and animal rights - in a unique manner. This is the type of band you'd see at a house show and end up drenched in sweat after screaming along for their entire set.
Rip it Up venture in a slightly different direction, bringing in a power violence approach to hardcore. “Torches. Demons.” features the fast paced aggression of Infest or Trash Talk. “Grind the Edge” might be the best pro-edge song I've heard in a long time. Again, another band perfect for house shows.
If I lived in Jersey I'd probably be good friends with these bands and enjoy going to all their shows. If they happen to hit your town you shouldn't think twice about seeing them.
http://definethemeaning.com/2009/11/02/stressed-out/
Stressed Out are a punk/thrash band from New Brunswick, NJ who play fast, thrashy, short songs infused with angry vocals that are like marriage to the aggression of the drums, bass and guitars on these four songs displayed on this split 7″ with Rip It Up, another NJ band of the same genre. The lyrics are very transparent in dealing with the everyday woes of today’s society and the feelings that it brings out, whether it be the choice to be a vegetarian or to speculate on someone’s hardships and learn from it by imagining yourself in their shoes (which more people should do these days). My personal favorite is the song “Stressed Out” with its straight-forward feelings of self-loathing and despair. The songs run right into each other without much room to breathe and this goes well with the overall urgent feel of the record. There are slight traces of Suicidal Tendencies and perhaps even Washington DC’s State of Alert and Minor Threat so if you are into this kind of sound, you will be into this record.
Rip It Up play fast, crunchy, moshy punk/thrash as well that sounds like great punk basement music, and this is meant in a good way, of course. The vocals are done well on both bands as you can feel them rather than just hear them. Also, this is great artwork. Notice the “X” is only on one of his hands. Can you guess which of these bands are straight edge? Check em out below!
www.myspace.com/stressedoutnj
www.myspace.com/xripitupx
http://www.bleedingedges.net/blog/archive/2008_09_01_archive.html
Stressed Out (cdr)
Another new local band, which is always nice to see. The music is pretty thrashy, but more in an Anthrax kinda way. It's not really metal at all, but there's definitely some crossover parts. The vocals are remind me of Life's Halt though, but the lyrics are a little on the goofy side.
http://www.centerfuse.net/reviews/Stressed-Out-demo-review/1162
(old review; i think this link is broken.)
Stressed Out demo, reviewed by sick_fuckin_o on June 19, 2008
Four songs here, and regardless of the packaging, this is not a weak Municipal Waste rip-off. Sure the opening riff may or may not have been lifted from some obscure mid-80's speed metal cross-over record, but from then on Stressed Out deliver fast, sloppy, original punk. Think a sloppier, less-focused No Reply. Richard's vocals sound stunningly close to Ernie from Life's Halt, but without the boring preaching lyrics LH adopted later in their lifespan. Pretty lighthearted lyrical content for the most part- horror movies, calling out dicks, and a tribute to dudes banging older women... Yet, incongruously, the last song is a tongue-in-cheek take on the punk community's views of sexuality. Each track comes with an explanation of the lyrics- although sometimes the explanations are longer than the songs themselves.
These four songs lead me to believe Stressed Out is on their way to finding their identity. Not entirely flippant, not entirely serious, 100% DIY. If you're a fan of 2000-era HC, like Life's Halt, Dirty Dirt and the Dirts, etc. give this a spin (http://www.myspace.com/stressedoutnj). I can't wait to hear the next step Stressed Out takes.
band i'm listening to right now: WORLDS. worldshc.tumblr.com / myspace.com/worldshc
xoxo, rnj
http://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/2755
Self-released split 7”s are a rarity these days. This one features two bands from the state of New Jersey with both bands offering their take on straight edge hardcore.
Stressed Out play fairly straightforward aggressive hardcore punk. It's got a definite vintage approach; though they do work in some thrash metal flair with solos. I think the band's strongest aspect is their lyrics, which tackle familiar topics - peer pressure, immigration, and animal rights - in a unique manner. This is the type of band you'd see at a house show and end up drenched in sweat after screaming along for their entire set.
Rip it Up venture in a slightly different direction, bringing in a power violence approach to hardcore. “Torches. Demons.” features the fast paced aggression of Infest or Trash Talk. “Grind the Edge” might be the best pro-edge song I've heard in a long time. Again, another band perfect for house shows.
If I lived in Jersey I'd probably be good friends with these bands and enjoy going to all their shows. If they happen to hit your town you shouldn't think twice about seeing them.
http://definethemeaning.com/2009/11/02/stressed-out/
Stressed Out are a punk/thrash band from New Brunswick, NJ who play fast, thrashy, short songs infused with angry vocals that are like marriage to the aggression of the drums, bass and guitars on these four songs displayed on this split 7″ with Rip It Up, another NJ band of the same genre. The lyrics are very transparent in dealing with the everyday woes of today’s society and the feelings that it brings out, whether it be the choice to be a vegetarian or to speculate on someone’s hardships and learn from it by imagining yourself in their shoes (which more people should do these days). My personal favorite is the song “Stressed Out” with its straight-forward feelings of self-loathing and despair. The songs run right into each other without much room to breathe and this goes well with the overall urgent feel of the record. There are slight traces of Suicidal Tendencies and perhaps even Washington DC’s State of Alert and Minor Threat so if you are into this kind of sound, you will be into this record.
Rip It Up play fast, crunchy, moshy punk/thrash as well that sounds like great punk basement music, and this is meant in a good way, of course. The vocals are done well on both bands as you can feel them rather than just hear them. Also, this is great artwork. Notice the “X” is only on one of his hands. Can you guess which of these bands are straight edge? Check em out below!
www.myspace.com/stressedoutnj
www.myspace.com/xripitupx
http://www.bleedingedges.net/blog/archive/2008_09_01_archive.html
Stressed Out (cdr)
Another new local band, which is always nice to see. The music is pretty thrashy, but more in an Anthrax kinda way. It's not really metal at all, but there's definitely some crossover parts. The vocals are remind me of Life's Halt though, but the lyrics are a little on the goofy side.
http://www.centerfuse.net/reviews/Stressed-Out-demo-review/1162
(old review; i think this link is broken.)
Stressed Out demo, reviewed by sick_fuckin_o on June 19, 2008
Four songs here, and regardless of the packaging, this is not a weak Municipal Waste rip-off. Sure the opening riff may or may not have been lifted from some obscure mid-80's speed metal cross-over record, but from then on Stressed Out deliver fast, sloppy, original punk. Think a sloppier, less-focused No Reply. Richard's vocals sound stunningly close to Ernie from Life's Halt, but without the boring preaching lyrics LH adopted later in their lifespan. Pretty lighthearted lyrical content for the most part- horror movies, calling out dicks, and a tribute to dudes banging older women... Yet, incongruously, the last song is a tongue-in-cheek take on the punk community's views of sexuality. Each track comes with an explanation of the lyrics- although sometimes the explanations are longer than the songs themselves.
These four songs lead me to believe Stressed Out is on their way to finding their identity. Not entirely flippant, not entirely serious, 100% DIY. If you're a fan of 2000-era HC, like Life's Halt, Dirty Dirt and the Dirts, etc. give this a spin (http://www.myspace.com/stressedoutnj). I can't wait to hear the next step Stressed Out takes.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
shirts
we have new shirts. let me know if you would like one and i'll get it to you asap.$8 in person or $10 USD via PayPal to stressedoutnj[AT]gmail[DOT]com
Specify size(s), color(s), and mailing address.
Sizes available: Youth Large, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large.
Colors available: Blue, Red.
if you would like our old shirt with the yellow v-neck guitar on it, let me know. $5 in person, a little more if shipped to you. i think we have three left, they're all medium and large.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Review
Review of our split 7" with Rip It Up posted at definethemeaning.com
Direct link: http://definethemeaning.com/2009/11/02/stressed-out/
Direct link: http://definethemeaning.com/2009/11/02/stressed-out/
Sunday, November 1, 2009
stressed out news, mini-tour, records, etc.
yo everyone! here is what's up with us.
We're hitting the road for six days from December 29 to January 3. If you can help out with a D.I.Y. show and/or place to crash in the northeast, please send love to stressedoutnj[AT]gmail[DOT]com and we will send you a 7" and an erotic note. We're totally down for show trades when you come through NJ as well. None of these dates are booked, so we're flexible.
General areas we're looking for:
Tue Dec 29 2009 New York, New York
Wed Dec 30 2009 Hartford, Connecticut
Thur Dec 31 2009 Providence, Rhode Island
Fri Jan 1 2010 Boston, Massachusetts
Sat Jan 2 2010 Burlington, Vermont
Sun Jan 3 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
we have a couple of split 7"s left that we did with our friends rip it up. grab one before they're gone. and check out rip it up, great nj skate-edge hardcore. if you would like one, let me know. if you'd like to distro this, also let me know.
we will be ordering new t-shirts very soon. i promise you they look sweet, because rob is a rad artist. if you would like our old shirt with the yellow v-neck guitar on it, let me know. $5 in person, a little more if shipped to you. i think we have three left, they're all medium and large.
we are currently writing songs that sound like slayer and d.r.i. metal for the punks! not exactly sure when we're recording next, but in the next few months fo'sure. let me know if you would be interested in putting out our next record, we're open to just about anything. split, 7", 12", 10" (weird!), etc.
check out our other bands. pete plays in dystrophy, a sweet death/thrash metal band. joe and tom play in burden, a great metal/hardcore punk band. i have a hardcore band in the works, and rob has a pop punk band in the works. look for them in 2010.
i think that's it for now. be rad, stay posi, and for fuck's sake stop believing in god, eating animals, and all that other dumb shit!
xoxo, richard nj / stressed
(the last statement represents me, not the collective S.O. dude unit.)
Friday, July 10, 2009
STRESSED OUT TRIVIA QUIZ
rules: complete this quiz and submit answers to stressedoutnj[AT]gmail[DOT]com or on this post. if you answer at least 90% of the questions correctly (eighteen or more), we will award you with a 7 inch and a forty (or a root beer).
the choices for all of the questions are: nj, j-man, metal pete, rob gnarly, tom g. warrior.
1. which member of stressed out is a gigantic jock?
2. which member of stressed out was in a hip-hop punk band?
3. which member of stressed out was never in a band before?
4. which member of stressed out loves playing tennis?
5. which member of stressed out is an elitist vinyl weirdo?
6. which member of stressed out is obsessed with butts?
7. which member of stressed out makes sure we do not turn into a metal band?
8. which member of stressed out recorded rip it up's side of our split?
9. which member of stressed out will most likely be brandishing a carcass t-shirt?
10. which member of stressed out an epic horror collection of vhs tapes?
11. which member of stressed out was bewildered by the cock-ring?
12. which member of stressed out loves thin lizzy?
13. which member of stressed out was in a ska band?
14. which member of stressed out defiled mike davis's shower?
15. which member of stressed out utilized another member's bed for coitus?
16. which member of stressed out loves embarrassing pop punk bands?
17. which member of stressed out does not live in new jersey?
18. which member of stressed out drinks mad dog in transit to shows?
19. which member of stressed out has a parent that is four times their age?
20. which member of stressed out used to be a bro?
*bonus* how many people has ben from rip it up slept with?
the choices for all of the questions are: nj, j-man, metal pete, rob gnarly, tom g. warrior.
1. which member of stressed out is a gigantic jock?
2. which member of stressed out was in a hip-hop punk band?
3. which member of stressed out was never in a band before?
4. which member of stressed out loves playing tennis?
5. which member of stressed out is an elitist vinyl weirdo?
6. which member of stressed out is obsessed with butts?
7. which member of stressed out makes sure we do not turn into a metal band?
8. which member of stressed out recorded rip it up's side of our split?
9. which member of stressed out will most likely be brandishing a carcass t-shirt?
10. which member of stressed out an epic horror collection of vhs tapes?
11. which member of stressed out was bewildered by the cock-ring?
12. which member of stressed out loves thin lizzy?
13. which member of stressed out was in a ska band?
14. which member of stressed out defiled mike davis's shower?
15. which member of stressed out utilized another member's bed for coitus?
16. which member of stressed out loves embarrassing pop punk bands?
17. which member of stressed out does not live in new jersey?
18. which member of stressed out drinks mad dog in transit to shows?
19. which member of stressed out has a parent that is four times their age?
20. which member of stressed out used to be a bro?
*bonus* how many people has ben from rip it up slept with?
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