Comments on: Andrew Schwab of Project 86

By: isaac

isaac — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:37:41 +0000

serious outloud lawls at tyler’s comment. also, good interview. sports suck.

By: Tyler.H

Tyler.H — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:34:34 +0000

I find the lack of talk regarding video games disturbing. You have failed me for the last time, Admiral. Captain Piett? Make ready to land our troops beyond their energy field, and deploy the fleet, so that nothing gets off the system. You are in command now, Admiral Piett.

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:46:31 +0000

Gradual progression is a good thing and they definitely haven’t stayed with one song for too long. I love how he side-stepped Brandon’s epic question of what stories does he have about things that influence his songwriting with ‘I couldn’t make it in sports’. :lol:

These guys are the real deal and in the music industry that’s always refreshing. I don’t get the impression there’s any posing or exploiting on their part. They write honest music that they want to create, not necessarily what the fans or the industry wants them to make.

By: Scott.L

Scott.L — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:41 +0000

It’s tough not to love a band as heavily influenced by the Crucified as Project 86 was. They have definitely changed over the years… but they are more subtle changes than many bands. I would have to agree that their overall sound is generally very similar from CD to CD… but skipping from a couple disks at a time reveals more noticeable differences. I can’t complain about it though… I like it and it keeps their fans coming back for more of the same.

By: daguitarmaster

daguitarmaster — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:50:10 +0000

about the whole “their records sound the same” thing, i have to disagree. when i hear spy hunter, staple comes to mind, just with how the music is arranged. AtRWF sounds like a really dark metal record. RF is a straight out rock record. i have a hard time finding the similarities.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:13:40 +0000

Thanks everyone for the mostly positive feedback. I enjoyed writing out these questions. Sorry to Levi for leaving out his question, I didn’t do it intentionally.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:06:34 +0000

I too am a little confused about the band sounding the same on the last couple of albums. I find that each album brings a new element that keeps the idenity of the band intact but also adds layer and dimensions to their sound.

I listened to the album one time through and I think it is up there near the top. I don’t think anything will ever touch “Songs to Burn Your Bridges By” for me personally, but the bands seems to have brought all the layers they’ve accumlated over the last couple albums into a solid release.

By: Ty

Ty — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:23:22 +0000

Yeah dude, i still love that record.

By: Ian (One21 Music)

Ian (One21 Music) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:16:59 +0000

Andrew has got got some good taste in music, None Shall Pass is a monumental album….and I still have my Innermeans CD, anybody else?

By: Levi G

Levi G — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:22:20 +0000

…and that was a very good interview. But you didn’t ask him about 3 Card. So the world will continue to live in the dark, haha.

By: Levi G

Levi G — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:03:45 +0000

Most people dislike how different Project sounds from album to album, but I guess people have their opinions. I’m of the opinion that I like P86, and I like how they evolve. I’m not sure this album will live up to past ones, but they are for sure one of the most solid groups over the time they’ve been around.

By: JoshIVM

JoshIVM — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:50:18 +0000

I have to agree with Sir Jorge in regards to the similar sounds on the past few albums, although I don’t think that’s a bad thing necessarily. I don’t know if I’d say they’re boring but I haven’t really given them much attention with the past few albums (although I’ve listened to them each multiple times).

By: Bump

Bump — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:50:02 +0000

Great Questions, I could tell he was avoiding a couple though(old drummer). Get more like these up on indieVM.

By: Colt

Colt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:21:09 +0000

Don’t know where sir jorge is coming from… I find Project to be one of the most innovative “rock” bands today.

Excellent interview. I’m looking forward to picking up some of Schwab’s books.

By: j-rod

j-rod — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:07:48 +0000

Um, sir jorge, please back up your statement: I don’t really see how comparing Spy Hunter, And the Rest Will Follow, and Rival Factions will lead one to say that those albums are all just the same.

At times, I personally would say Project 86 is/was my second favorite band.

By: Jordan Peacock

Jordan Peacock — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:19:32 +0000

I’m always excited for a new P86 record, although like Stavesacre I find that I rarely love *every* track anymore; the mediocre songs are mediocre now, but the good songs are fantastic!

I would love to see a Stavesacre/P86 tour hit the Minneapolis area, too!

By: sir jorge

sir jorge — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:52:25 +0000

great review brandon, good questions

I find it hilarious that even Andrew can’t admit that the last three records sound pretty much the same, the band has become another boring rock act, and no one will admit it. A sad state in christian music today.