Comments on: Exit the Ordinary – Exit the Ordinary http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/ Faith and Entertainment with an Independent Perspective Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:20:23 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: blueboy http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-153852 blueboy Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:13:48 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-153852 Yes - Exit the Ordinary will be hitting the stage on Friday, July 3rd, at the Cornerstone Festival. They will go on at 4:45 p.m on the Label Showcase Stage. I will be there for sure! Yes – Exit the Ordinary will be hitting the stage on Friday, July 3rd, at the Cornerstone Festival. They will go on at 4:45 p.m on the Label Showcase Stage. I will be there for sure!

]]> By: Pamela Montgomery http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-153761 Pamela Montgomery Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:01:32 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-153761 Squeeeeeeee!!! Exit the Ordinary is playing Cornerstone this weekend! I can't wait!!!!!! Squeeeeeeee!!! Exit the Ordinary is playing Cornerstone this weekend! I can’t wait!!!!!!

]]> By: blueboy http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-149628 blueboy Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:53:17 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-149628 That is great news - just wish I lived close to Nashville. I am waiting to see them again at Cornerstone Festival this year. Saw them a few years back and they rocked. That is great news – just wish I lived close to Nashville. I am waiting to see them again at Cornerstone Festival this year. Saw them a few years back and they rocked.

]]> By: songsprings http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-149606 songsprings Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:52:11 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-149606 Just saw on their myspace that Exit the Ordinary will be live at the Rock For Life Showcase this Monday, April 20, at Uptown 162 in Downtown Nashville, along with Sonic Flood, John Schlitt, and a few other bands. Sounds like a great evening with a great cause, and admission is free! Doors are at 7:00 p.m. Just saw on their myspace that Exit the Ordinary will be live at the Rock For Life Showcase this Monday, April 20, at Uptown 162 in Downtown Nashville, along with Sonic Flood, John Schlitt, and a few other bands. Sounds like a great evening with a great cause, and admission is free! Doors are at 7:00 p.m.

]]> By: Stevie http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-147746 Stevie Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:20:59 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-147746 I am so glad to hear that this band is already getting radio play. The singer does have a great voice. The lyrics are so amazing and different, not the usual, same old predictable lines. So many surprises! I love the earnest searching and humbleness of the lyrics. A true cry of everyone's heart. And the message is not sad and gloomy, but full of joy and hope. Can't wait see them play live one day. I am so glad to hear that this band is already getting radio play. The singer does have a great voice. The lyrics are so amazing and different, not the usual, same old predictable lines. So many surprises! I love the earnest searching and humbleness of the lyrics. A true cry of everyone’s heart. And the message is not sad and gloomy, but full of joy and hope. Can’t wait see them play live one day.

]]> By: Patti http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-147640 Patti Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:13:04 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-147640 I agree with your analysis of this CD completely. I am happily adding the whole album to my mp3 player because it is so easy to listen to. . Tim West has a great voice and I hope they do come up with "what makes their best songs catchy and try to create (not re-create) that magic every time" on future albums. I will listen to them for a long time. One thing to add, I heard "Letting Go" on the radio before I listened to the CD and originally thought it was a remake! Great to hear them get airtime so quickly, they've certainly earned it. I agree with your analysis of this CD completely. I am happily adding the whole album to my mp3 player because it is so easy to listen to. . Tim West has a great voice and I hope they do come up with “what makes their best songs catchy and try to create (not re-create) that magic every time” on future albums. I will listen to them for a long time.
One thing to add, I heard “Letting Go” on the radio before I listened to the CD and originally thought it was a remake! Great to hear them get airtime so quickly, they’ve certainly earned it.

]]> By: jun http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-147101 jun Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:42:17 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-147101 An old Mae copycat with a little of Copeland old stuff. Either way, I like it. An old Mae copycat with a little of Copeland old stuff. Either way, I like it.

]]> By: Michael Mayer III http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-146222 Michael Mayer III Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:23:07 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-146222 Thanks for the comments folks. I realize my review may seem a bit harsh but, hey, that's why they call 'em opinions! :-P Griffin: Do that if you can. A simple check at their Myspace or website will give you the chance to hear those songs that I loved the most so it's as good of a place to start as any. Pamela: I agree that 13+ songs doesn't happen a lot and I love it when a band does it well (see: House of Heroes or The Classic Crime of last year), but it can be a bad thing too. Granted, none of the songs are horrible, like you said, but if a song doesn't stand out to me or have some signature sound and then there's a few more like it on an album that can be a problem. Maybe those songs do stand out to you but for me they didn't. Oh, and I'm sure they are great live. I actually just saw Seabird a couple of weeks ago and they did a great job. So much so that I actually revisted their '08 release and enjoyed it more. I wouldn't be surprise if the same would happen to me after seeing Exit the Ordinary live. songsprings: I know that 45 minutes is the norm on CD's so it's not the length that worries me. It's more of the fact that I feel there are some weak tracks on the album that chop up the flow and don't do enough to stand out and be worthwhile. I guess my opinion is I'd rather have 11 songs that get my attention instead of 14 where only half of them do. Again, more power to those who do enjoy all 14 songs. Thanks for the comments folks. I realize my review may seem a bit harsh but, hey, that’s why they call ‘em opinions! :-P

Griffin: Do that if you can. A simple check at their Myspace or website will give you the chance to hear those songs that I loved the most so it’s as good of a place to start as any.

Pamela: I agree that 13+ songs doesn’t happen a lot and I love it when a band does it well (see: House of Heroes or The Classic Crime of last year), but it can be a bad thing too. Granted, none of the songs are horrible, like you said, but if a song doesn’t stand out to me or have some signature sound and then there’s a few more like it on an album that can be a problem. Maybe those songs do stand out to you but for me they didn’t. Oh, and I’m sure they are great live. I actually just saw Seabird a couple of weeks ago and they did a great job. So much so that I actually revisted their ‘08 release and enjoyed it more. I wouldn’t be surprise if the same would happen to me after seeing Exit the Ordinary live.

songsprings: I know that 45 minutes is the norm on CD’s so it’s not the length that worries me. It’s more of the fact that I feel there are some weak tracks on the album that chop up the flow and don’t do enough to stand out and be worthwhile. I guess my opinion is I’d rather have 11 songs that get my attention instead of 14 where only half of them do. Again, more power to those who do enjoy all 14 songs.

]]> By: songsprings http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-146174 songsprings Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:21:15 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-146174 Well, Michael, I definitely have to agree with the many, many points you bring up about the new release by Exit the Ordinary. Yes, they do "create some of the most catchy singles" and "know how to create those addictive pop numbers that stick in your head." And, yes, the "first five tracks are well-crafted pop/rock songs that will stick in your head immediately" and "you can't help but feeling like dancing and rocking out." I too feel that "Tim West's vocals are very strong", and it is always a good thing being reminded of Dan from Jars of Clay! I also find that "making me hum all day at work and singing along loudly in my car is what these guys do best," and one of my favorite things to do! And once more, you are so right - "Exit the Ordinary have a solid launching point for their career with sure-fire radio hits." And like it or not, that is always a good thing! It seems the real negative point for you is the length of the tracklist - the 13 tracks, plus the short “Life’s Maze” at the end, but still the total time is still about 45 minutes. With songs on the shorter side as these, I don’t see how they have much room to “wander aimlessly with no real trait to stand out.” And I must agree, it has been a while since I have purchased a CD with 13+ tracks on it, but I also can’t remember the last time a bought a CD with “7 or so songs that are amazing.” And, yes, amazing - making this so worth the purchase. And that is definitely a good thing! Good and insightful review – but I would give Exit the Ordinary the rating of 9/10. Well, Michael, I definitely have to agree with the many, many points you bring up about the new release by Exit the Ordinary. Yes, they do “create some of the most catchy singles” and “know how to create those addictive pop numbers that stick in your head.” And, yes, the “first five tracks are well-crafted pop/rock songs that will stick in your head immediately” and “you can’t help but feeling like dancing and rocking out.” I too feel that “Tim West’s vocals are very strong”, and it is always a good thing being reminded of Dan from Jars of Clay!

I also find that “making me hum all day at work and singing along loudly in my car is what these guys do best,” and one of my favorite things to do! And once more, you are so right – “Exit the Ordinary have a solid launching point for their career with sure-fire radio hits.” And like it or not, that is always a good thing!

It seems the real negative point for you is the length of the tracklist – the 13 tracks, plus the short “Life’s Maze” at the end, but still the total time is still about 45 minutes. With songs on the shorter side as these, I don’t see how they have much room to “wander aimlessly with no real trait to stand out.”

And I must agree, it has been a while since I have purchased a CD with 13+ tracks on it, but I also can’t remember the last time a bought a CD with “7 or so songs that are amazing.” And, yes, amazing – making this so worth the purchase. And that is definitely a good thing!

Good and insightful review – but I would give Exit the Ordinary the rating of 9/10.

]]> By: Pamela Montgomery http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-146167 Pamela Montgomery Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:29:08 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-146167 Not only have I purchased this CD (before reading your review), but I, for one, am GLAD they included so many songs! It's nice to see a band willing to give their all and give you "more bang for your buck" these days. In my opinion, there isn't a bad song on the album. Once I start playing it, I don't want to turn it off until I listen to the whole thing. Such a refreshing change from albums by other bands that only have one hit and the rest are clinkers. This is an album full of hits, IMHO, and I think these guys are going a long way. Of course, I've seen these guys live (a MUST do when you get the chance!), so I may have the added benefit as a listener to their music in having already experienced the energy of their live show. They really know how to reach their audience. I was waiting for the CD to release and bought mine at Best Buy as soon as it came out. It did not disappoint! Not only have I purchased this CD (before reading your review), but I, for one, am GLAD they included so many songs! It’s nice to see a band willing to give their all and give you “more bang for your buck” these days.

In my opinion, there isn’t a bad song on the album. Once I start playing it, I don’t want to turn it off until I listen to the whole thing. Such a refreshing change from albums by other bands that only have one hit and the rest are clinkers. This is an album full of hits, IMHO, and I think these guys are going a long way.

Of course, I’ve seen these guys live (a MUST do when you get the chance!), so I may have the added benefit as a listener to their music in having already experienced the energy of their live show. They really know how to reach their audience. I was waiting for the CD to release and bought mine at Best Buy as soon as it came out. It did not disappoint!

]]> By: Griffin http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2009/02/20/exit-the-ordinary-exit-the-ordinary/comment-page-1/#comment-146117 Griffin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:38:38 +0000 http://www.indievisionmusic.com/?p=15056#comment-146117 This is really well-written (the review, I mean). I might check at laest a few songs out. This is really well-written (the review, I mean). I might check at laest a few songs out.

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