Talk:The Almost

Should note that Aaron was in the studio in Febuary and March recording for the debut record, tentatively slated for release as August 2006

Stop editing the members section, Aaron Gillespie didn't say if those people are going to be on any future studio albums. I know they started out as the live band but it says on his myspace and purevolume page that those are the memebers so please don't delete it until he says it himself.

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EMO or What?

I think the band is Emo Stating that most websites call the The Almost a Emo or punk side project of Underoath. And the band is emo influnce.

No, sorry. You may want to read the Emo (music) article before you tag any band with a whiny voice emo. Also, consider all the other "Emo" bands you know of. If you notice, the majority of their Wikipedia pages do not list them as emo. Radar123 02:07, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

i kind of agree with both of you i mean there are alot of websites that say there emo and in away they are but only like some songs there emo. I would go with whats the Genre say i would say there More Punk/Alternative/hard rock/ but no to much emo. but i would see why alot of people think there Emo.

Just because a website says they are Emo, doesn't mean they are. Just because thirty websites say it, doesn't mean they are. They are alternative rock. Emo is more of a lyrical style (also a musical style) but The Almost is neither. IronCrow 04:29, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

They are not alternative rock. alternative rock means "instead of rock'n roll" its slower and quieter. the bands in that genre include Jimmy eat world, Snow Patrol, Sunny Day Real Estate, Muse, Travis, Kill hannah and Fugazi —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.38.65.47 (talk) 16:53, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

well its kind of hard to say if there Emo or no iam i know there Raw band to be Punk rock and hard rock but Emo iam no sure but i guess i would say emo.

i would have to say they are the average "emo" band. most of the music sounds the same when it comes to emotional music. I, myself, have the cd and all their songs are typical.

Well me myself the only reson why i put them as Emo was becuase many websites called them Emo side project of underoath. But There More Punk Rock
Hard Rock
Alternative rock. User:Skateremorocker

DUDE! THEY ARE NOT FUCKING EMO!!!!!! This is a side project (more punk wise) of a CHRISTIAN band.... SO STOP FUCKING SAYING EMO!!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.217.10.10 (talk) 12:33, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah it says that they are Alternative ccm and I don't know any emo christians and emo just means emotional.

Salt Lake City

Why are they listed as from Salt Lake City when they are from Florida? Thesaddestday 21:17, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

There PureVolume says Salt Lake City, Utah. -- GoDawgs 03:36, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Yeah nevermind. I know Jay and had a chance to talk to him for the first time in like a year when they were around for Warped Tour. He explained Aaron used to live in SLC and that is where they originally started, though they all live in FLA now. Thesaddestday 02:00, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

THEY ARE NOT EMO!

THE ALMOST IS NOT AN EMO BAND. THEY ARE A POP PUNK BAND. IF YOU REALLY THINK THEY'RE AN EMO BAND, THAN LISTEN TO FUNERAL DINER, THEY ARE PURE EMO, OR AT LEAST READ THE EMO PAGE; THEN DECIDE FOR YOURSELF AND QUIT BUGGING PEOPLE ABOUT IT! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.178.120.88 (talk) 20:13, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I Agree...

They're not emo. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.219.72.243 (talk) 08:43, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

yup

It just seems that a modern rock band can't be just listed as one genre... They aren't emo dammit, Just because they have heavyish music, long hair (it's orange, not black for goodness sake), and tight (BLUE) jeans doesn't account for anything... 750hgn1md4 (talk) 10:17, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Bro just because they don't dress like emo people or other emo band doesn't mean there not Emo Rock. So just chill out and they have a relibale souce that says they are emo. I mean ya there more like Punk meet post grunge, but thats just what i think. To me Jimmy Eat World, The Classic Crime, Sunny day Restate, Taking Back Sunday, and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus more emoish bands. but honestly The Almost is kind of Emo. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.247.22.140 (talk) 01:09, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Proof

Yes I got proof. 1.He was found by Underoath playing in his church. 2.He grew up in a Christian family and he was a devote christian or something. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.119.70.65 (talk) 04:29, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

christian post hardcore

seriously, these arent a christian band some of the band are christians, but they are not a christian band. As dustin kensrue said once, would a tomatoe made by a christian be a christian tomatoe? no, it would be a tomatoe by a christian. Now they have a song called "amazing because it is" but such moments are few with this band, and a christian band wouldnt have a song like "yule be sorry" which has kenny on it, who is highly anti-christian i believe, as for the post hardcore bit, there is nothing hardcore about them in their influences, its like calling a band with no rock elements punk rock.

Christian punk? well they are not a christian band and even if their songs were somewhat punk, they are not religious songs apart from one or two as i mentioned before, but thats a slow song. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.38.65.47 (talk) 23:23, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

Well that first thing was true but that just COULD mean that they aren't strictly christian music and ether way their still a band whos job is to make good music that people listen to. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.29.146.211 (talk) 16:55, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

The band and Christianity

Aaron Gillespie, the founder of The Almost, is a born again Christian who is the only original member of Underoath, which is a Christian metalcore band. The band 'the Almost' might not be a Christian band 'per se'. Many Christian's either don't want their faith to be considered a genre, some don't mind Christian being a Genre or an adjective to a genre like Punk or Rock. And, some Christians don't want to be labeled Christian, because they feel that non-Christians won't listen because of a Christian Music stigma and their positive Christian-influenced message won't be heard. SOME MIGHT EVEN BE AMBIGUOUS AS TO RATHER THEY ARE CHRISTIAN OR NOT, SO THESE CONVERSATIONS WILL COME UP AND THEIR CHRISTIANITY AND CHRIST WILL BE DISCUSSED. Who knows? So, why Gillespie, a Christian, does not label his band a Christian band is not sourced anyware on the internet, so until he addresses it and says one way or another: WHO CARES! Just enjoy the music.

I say we leave Christian rock in the genres until prooven otherwise. Fair enough=]

How about we leave genre with only source on them. Fair Enough. and i know aaron's a christian but how do you know he's a born agian christian you have a source to back that up.User:Rockismorethanmusic

Yes I do have a sorce that prooves he is a Christian, well actually a few reason. 1. In a interview with Air1 radio he stated that he is a christian. 2. Underoath found him playing in his church. And I have a few more but I think that's enough. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.29.146.211 (talk) 18:16, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

In response to the removal of the Christian rock genre from the band The Almost, here are several sources disputing that removal. [1], [2], and [3]. I am going to add this genre again. ElisaENTiCiNG (talk) 12:41, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Do they sell in christian retail stores? Mr. Green^{Hit Me Up} 16:06, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes they do and I've seen Sothern weather in christian book stores. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.119.76.43 (talk) 20:29, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Rediculous genre's

Ok who's bright Idea was it to remove Christian rock and Punk rock?We already discussed the Christian genre matter but even if they weren't Christian why remove Punk rock and that?Not to bright to me so I'm reverting it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.29.148.39 (talk) 20:37, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok Then genre for this band has been change so many time i'm getting sick of it now. The Real genre is Emo, Alternative Rock, Pop punk, Post Grunge, and i guess Post Hardcore. Now Punk rock, Christian punk, I have found no sources for. And the fact that this band is very popular in the secular rock secen means that their not really christian punk. So unless you have a source don't chnage the genre. Thank you.Skateremorocker (talk) 12:53, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Southern Weather Music Video

In the Southern Weather music video it shows a guy talking with long blonde hair. That guy was on Trading Spouses. I thought that that may be worth mentioning. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sciterzlawlz (talk • contribs) 05:02, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Christian

I have already provided three sources proving this band is Christian, not to mention they did a cover of Amazing Grace, obviously a Christian hymn. If someone wants to remove this genre again, I strongly suggest you take it to an admin, as it is removal of pertinent content. Maybe they can help you. I am putting this source back up. elisa^talk. 14:41, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Proving they are Christians has nothing to do with their genre. You are trying to put it in the info box with the genres. If you find an article stating a band are Mormons are you going to add 'Mormon rock' to the infobox? If you want Christian rock up there find a review from a reliable source that says they are Christian rock, if not stop adding it. I know from looking over your previous history your big thing is edit warring, personal attacks, sock puppetry, etc. Please try and remain civil during this discussion. Landon1980 (talk) 15:28, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

I do not know this band, but the three sources Elisa (correctly) provided actually do confirm that they can be labeled Christian rock. In fact, founder Gillespie completely agreed with this in an interview with CCM Magazine, see here (page 2). I quote:
There’s no sense in trying to be anything other than a “Christian band,” since Underoath proudly carries that moniker, and it falls naturally on The Almost. “I’m a Christian guy,” says Gillespie, “and I’m in a Christian band. That’s who I am; I’m in a Christian rock & roll band. People ask if that’s pigeonholing yourself. I’m not into compartmentalizing or alienating people, obviously, but I think that God meant for us to be all things to all people and to tell people who we are as Christians. I’m a Christian, and my life should always reflect who I am, so why shouldn’t my music reflect that?”
What do you think? Cheers, Face 21:13, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

By the way, Landon, I do not find your mention about Elisa's past very usefull in this context. WP:AGF, perhaps? Cheers, Face 21:15, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

The best predictor of future behavior is past. She went as far as making death threats Excuse me, she threatened bodily harm. She also used sock puppets during her block. Please read overWP:RS "reliable, third-party, published sources." You need a reliable source that says their genre is 'Christian rock' 'Christian band' means they are Christians, 'Christian' is not a genre alone. I think that in this case, being you all can't find a source it is best we make a Christian faith section. Landon1980 (talk) 03:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

How about his You may put a page on the article about Aaron being a christian in band him saying that he's says the band is christian. But putting to the genre No. It's Almost like Underoath mostly everyone in the band is christian, but the band say they are a reagular Hardcore secular band just with christian memebersSkateremorocker (talk) 15:23, 20 June 2008 (UTC).

But unlike underoath there are christian theme's in the lyrics.If you don't belive me watch the music video for sothern wether. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.119.75.4 (talk) 21:56, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

Ok I understand what your saying about i've seen their music video on MTV millons of times, and yes i did the see what your talking about, but i've seen none christian bands have pictures of jesus. Does that make them a christian band? no. so yes their is a christian backround in the band but their no need to put it on the genre.Skateremorocker (talk) 23:56, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

But if the lyrics have christian values in them that makes it a christian song and their lyrics have christian values in them.