kerrang - dec. 01
Errortype:11 - amplified to rock
some records - 2000
I found myself snooping around in a record store looking through the used Cds (best place to get em you know), And I ran upon this. After I thought long and hard for about it, I decided to pick this up.
But enough about my trip to the record store, Needless to say I really fuckin regret not paying much attention to this band until now. For the 2 weeks I have had this record...it has yet to leave my CD player, And I always seem to find myself with these songs stuck in my head. Yes....it's THAT good folks.
The record starts it off with an asskicker called "better than the superbowl" then continues with "selective communication" but slows it down a bit with "recollections of 31st and 6th". Hell, Im not going to give a play by play of the album, But the enitre record is just one big rollercosater of sounds....It perfectly blends elements of hardcore, punk, emo and good ol' rock n' roll into one unique record.
I feel this is the best musical discovery I have made this year. I have listened to punk and hardcore music for about 11 years now.....and let me tell you some of the crap out today gets really old really fast. Its the same repetitive sound over and over...not the case with ET:11, Im glad there are great bands like this to experiment a little and give us a new, awesome sound. Its very difficult to explain them so I wont....I will leave it to your imagination.
Well, all in all this 9 song 55 minute masterpiece Is quickly becoming one of my favorite records I have heard in a long time. I highly suggest you check this band out...I kinda feel they are underated, being the fact you dont hear a hell of a lot about a band this talented. Give em a chance you will be suprised...
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Gameface/Errortype:11 - "What's Up Bro?" - (Revelation Rec) A dividersi le sei tracce che vanno a comporre questo Ep targato Revelation sono i Gameface e gli Errortype:11. Rock "emozionale" da Orange County per i primi, da dieci anni sulla scena, di cui si sono dichiarati fan anche No Doubt e 7 Seconds…Oltre che su due pezzi inediti di bell'effetto (bella ma bella "Wartime Hero"), che sapranno fare la gioia dei più festaioli tra voialtri, i Gameface si cimentano anche nella riuscitissima cover di "Change Of Herat" firmata in origine da Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, arricchita in coda dalla curiosa registrazione di una telefonata durante la quale un non meglio identificato "Tony l'ubriaco" tra "fuck", rutti e flatulenze assortite, ne dice di tutte i colori! Arrivano da New York, invece, gli Errotype:11 e questo, nonostante una certa comunanza di intenti con i compagni di split, si sente. Se non addirittura "duri", quantomeno più sporchi dei Gameface, gli Errortype:11 rimangono su livelli melodici notevoli, anche grazie alla bella voce del cantante e al buon lavoro del chitarrista. Cover anche per loro: "I Got You", hit dei Spiltz Enz datata 1982. In conclusione il rock punkeggiante ed emozionale dei Gameface e il post hardcore melodico degli Errortype:11 sembrano essere assolutamente complementari, andando l'uno a integrare l'altro, facendo, in tal modo, di "What's Up Bro?" un lavoro dall'altissimo tasso di godibilità. (Giulio Pescatori)
alta vista "translation":
Gameface/Errortype:11 - " What' s Up Bro " - (Revelation Rec) To dividersi the six traces that go to compose this targato Ep Revelation is the Gameface and the Errortype:11. " emozionale " Rock from Orange County for first, from ten years on the scene, of which Not Doubt and 7 have been declared fans. Seconds... Beyond that on two beautiful unknown pieces of effect (beautiful but beautiful " Wartime Hero "), that they will know to make the joy of festaioli between voialtri, the Gameface attempts also in a most successful cover of " Change Of Heart " from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, enriched at the end from the curious recording of a telephone call during which better not identified " Tony the drunk " between " fuck ", rutti and sorted flatulence, ne say of all the colors They arrive from New York, instead, the Errotype:11 and this, in spite of a sure comunanza of attempts with the companions of split, is felt. If not quite " hard ", at least more it soil of the Gameface, the Errortype:11 remain on remarkable melodic levels, also thanks to the beautiful voice of the singer and to the good job of the chitarrista. They also cover: "I Got You", a hit of Spiltz Enz's from1982. In punkeggiante and emozionale conclusion rock of the Gameface and post the hardcore melodico of the Errortype:11 they seem to be absolutely complementary, going one to integrate the other, making, in such a way, of " What' s Up Bro " a job the highest rate godibilità. (Giulio Fishermen)
Errortype: 11 - Amplified To Rock - Some
Fast, driving, edge of the knife kinda rock. Concrete scraping vocals that still soar over the sonic mayhem of the guitar. There's a touch of old-school grunge seeping through the tunes at times, balanced out with a healthy dose of alternative rock, but still, the nods of the dynamic hat to Hum, and perhaps the energy and rage of heavier bands, make for extremely energetic listening. Angry, yeah... but still... this energy just feels right sometimes.
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Marcel Feldmar
Opening with "I Wonder How (To Make It real)," the band begins the emo-rock journey the listener embarks on. Filled with hooks, feelings straight from the gut that strike you in the gut and make you listen, and a solid rhythm section, ET:11 quickly warm you up for what is to come.
"Language of Your Own" is less rock and more emo than the opener, but just as melodic and sweet while "Right Again" shows the band combining the above mentioned styles into one: from slow and soft to hard and rockin', the band exemplifies emo on this one. Then there is the beautiful acoustic-ness of "Collecting Dust," the album stand out, which will leave you with a melted heart and a million thoughts running through your head. And then there is the album closer, "There Goes Another One," a throwaway that found its way onto the disc.
On EP's you have to keep the listener interested throughout, or else you'll lose them. And although the band loses you at the end, up until "There Goes Another One," the band was close, if not on, the mark. I'll give this a B-.
"V/a What's Up Bro? - split CD by Gameface and Errortype:11 (Revelation)
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March 25, 2000: GAMEFACE / ERRORTYPE:11 - What's Up Bro? (Revelation) - These are two of the most impressive bands I've heard so far this year! The song writing and musicianship on this album are absolutely phenomenal. For the most part I had Rev pegged as a hardcore label and expected just that from this two band split EP, however, what I heard instead was solid, emotional, intelligent, melodic rock (is that enough adjectives for you?). What's a little different about this CD is that each band offers up two new songs as well as one cover song. Gameface do Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Change Of Heart" and Errortype:11 cover Split Enz "I Got You". All in all this is kill EP and a great sign of things to come from each of these bands in 2000.
Space City Rock
ERROR TYPE: 11
Both their self-titled debut and fiery live shows have
made a convert out me so Amplified To Rock is an
album I've been anticipating. Hah! I knew it would happen
eventually, the band's self-titled debut dictated it. Their
follow-up is chock full of much of the same dramatic
angst in their music along with Artie Shepherd's ability
to spin a yard. What makes this album different from the
last is the unencumbered effort Error Type: 11 has put
into creating a record just about anyone can enjoy without
losing their edge. From the opening "Better Than
The Superbowl" the band is spinning off with "Selective
Communication," explosive and untamed yet controlled.
Early into Amplified To Rock, the band shifts gears into a
pop filled alleyway with "Things That Make You Want
To (Kiss Me)" that will have their hard core fans running
for cover. There is an unwitting take as the vocal change
(or vocal cue) might possibly have been lifted from Axel
Rose when the lyrics "I was wrong you were right there
all along making observations about everything," is
belted out. The vocal tone could be matched note for
note! Amazing. But while the nine songs on this album are
synched perfectly together it's not to say Error Type: 11
doesn't have a penchant for self-indulgence, oh indeed.
The band makes their foray into a "hip-hop" realm and
fail. It's not the band's forte, but kicking the dead pig that
is Rock 'n Roll is so throw on your headphones and listen
to the amplified sounds.
Ok so I don't get it. Well I get what Brad said about
Gameface last time although the songs they've written
for What's Up Bro? is pure derivative Goo Goo Doll
shlock rock. So the band pens two out of the three songs but
there's nothing challenging or exciting about what they've
put together and the cover of the Tom Petty "Change Of
Heart" shouldn't have. l'm going to stick to Petty's version.
The negative is balanced out with the positive and here that
would be Error Type: 11. The band doesn't stray far from
their signature sound filled with driving rhythms and catchy
melodies and harmonies on both "Ticket To Listen To Ride"
and "Clan MacGregor And The Drunken Boys." The boys do
know how to play furiously and precise. They even do a
good rendition of "I Got You," the Split Enz hit. Now if we
can only delete the Gameface portion of this disc...
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Errortype Eleven - "Amplified to Rock" - CD
(Some Records 122 West 29th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10001)
These guys remind me more than a bit of Fuel, but the vocalist is more from a hardcore background and the songs aren't quite as radio freindly. I also think that they're a bit more diverse in their sound and structures than Fuel. And in case you're wondering I really like Fuel, therefore I really like Errortype Eleven. {Grog}
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The Tart says, ‘It does exactly what it
says on the tin.’ I went to see Errortype: 11 at the big
CMJ craziness last year. They played somewhere in the usually
better-avoided West Village, and, when I got into the show, it was hot as
fuck and packed, which is just not what I need when I have a hangover.
There were these girls standing over at the side of the club, taking turns
doing these ‘striptease’ dances during the bands, suggesting to any boys
who may have been watching that, ‘Hey, I put out.’ There were kids sitting
on the floor, which, in case anyone needs to be told, is sacrilege:
sitting on the floor at a rock show is only permitted for those who have
consumed too much booze or too many drugs, neither of which appeared to be
the case. The general climate of the evening was altogether vexing, and it
caused me to get the hell out of there even though it meant missing
Errortype: 11. On any normal day, I might have been ok with what was going
on on the periphery of the club, but I just couldn’t handle everything put
together, and now I hate myself for it. I guess I took living in a place
where rock shows were nearly always at the ready for granted.
Anyway, on with some sort of review. I
pushed play, and within a few notes I was bowled over by the band’s
songwriting ability, their dynamic blend of emo-pop and pure fucking rock
laced with a bit of noise a la Jawbox here and there, and I was thanking
the good lord above for rock. Thanks, man. No, really – thanks. It’s not heavy, but it is undeniably
skilled, and the equipment list in the CD sleeve is an even more
impressive record of the effort that went into making this exactly as it
says: Amplified to Rock. The personal tone to their lyrics just
goes to show us that there’s a lot more to emotional stuff than just
setting a few pages of one’s journal to music and belting out a few human
bagpipe whines. Even the musicianship is strikingly personal: it seems
that several members of Errortype:11 spent their teenage years locked in
basement bedrooms, reading guitar magazines and learning every single riff
they could, good or bad, just for the sake of learning as much as
possible. This kind of rock grows not out of being cool, but out of being
kind of a rock and roll geek, but one who eventually gets the last laugh
by starting up a great band like this. Errortype:11 are not going to be
easily eclipsed. Every once in a while, a band comes
along, often on the fringes of what we know as ‘hardcore’ (Errortype: 11
are not hardcore) who could have tremendous commercial appeal if they
wanted it. I find myself torn between wanting to keep this good rock all
to ourselves and wanting them to be huge so that we can rest assured that
at least someone out there making money knows how to keep music
from dying completely. Maybe, for a while, we should let decent rock
gestate in the underground lest it be lost in the ‘mainstream’ among the
floods of watery crap leaking from radios, being piped into stores, and
dribbling out of the television set. Maybe it’s not time to give rock back
to the faceless masses, maybe they haven’t suffered enough yet – mostly
because they don’t yet know that they are suffering. I hope that bands
like Errortype: 11 stay armed and ready when the day is finally ripe. If you like good rock, if you’re prone
to a bit of the noisier end of, gasp, Britpop, if you will not be upset
with the involvement of J. Mascis on this album, then Errortype:11 might
have just the thing for you. Just to test out the band’s potentially wide
appeal, I have played this for a few people who are nowhere near obsessed
with music and they’re already asking to borrow it. As much as I like
this, I do have one complaint, though more of a general one about the
issue of ‘hidden tracks’. The last eight or nine minutes if this disc is
taken up with a highly amusing improvisational rap session that feeds into
some spontaneous rocking. It’s funny, yes, but when I like a CD enough to
put it on repeat, ten minutes of waiting and then a further few minutes of
something that gets old after a few listens is a bit of a pain. And that
is all I have to say about that. Get this from our friends at some
records: www.some.com or send Some love to: 122 West 29th St.
I
like. --That Tart Get this from our friends at some
records: www.some.com or send Some love to: 122 West 29th St.
Revelation Gameface and Errortype:11 were touring together last summer when they decided to put this release out together. Each band contributed two new songs and a cover, and together with some very slick packaging and a title, they shot this one through the works.
What you have here is two bands that go great together (just like chocolate and peanut butter, but I'm not saying which band is which food). Both of these bands play pretty straight-forward rock that has a lightness and catchiness to it that makes it fun to listen to. Both could be criticized for sounding pretty mainstream on this release as well. But, really, they're not mainstream. They're just playing some revved up rock-n-roll with a pretty decent emotional quality. And while it's not the most unique music, it's done well and it's catchy as hell. Oh, and it's tied together by a way-too-long recording of a phone conversation with a drunk guy that is funny the first time but skipped every other time I listen to this album.
"How Far is Goodbye?" from Gameface is just a damn good rock song. You can't really fault this song, despite its straight-forward rhythm and perfect rock vocals. It's catchy, and it's got teeth, and it even has emotion, something that's lacking from most radio rock these days. "Wartime Hero" is a little less mainstream, with some great rhythm and some fantastic electric guitar. This song lacks something that the first one was belting out, but it makes up for it in punch. And finally, Gameface has a cover of Tom Petty's "Change of Heart" that does justice to the original, perhaps just a bit too closely similar.
I always thought that Errortype:11 was something of a hardcore band, but here's they're mostly just a catchy rock band with a slightly higher emotional quotient than Gameface. This stuff rocks a bit harder, but nowhere near as hard as I expected. Still, it's good stuff, as "Ticket to Listen to Ride" shows. It starts off faster, with a more driving rhythm. And the vocals are great, especially during the chorus, which is catchy as hell. "I Got You" is a little less aggressive than the first track, and the production seems a bit muzzled, but it has both more intense verses and a catchy chorus. The band finishes up with a cover of Split Enz's "Clan MacGregor and the Drunk Boys," which rocks pretty hard with a hefty dose of attitude.
Gameface and Errortype:11 probably have one of the most consistent splits I've heard, as both bands' music works perfectly together. That's why they were touring together, and the chemistry from the tour makes this EP work well. If pressed, I'd say Gameface sound more mainstream and Errortype:11 have the stronger showing, with just a little more power to their songs. Yeah, it's stuff your radio-addicted friends would like, but it's ok if you like it too. It's rock, catchy and fun, so why not?
- Jeff
Errortype: 11
Amplified to rock is definitely an apropos title, 'cause that's just what this band does. To me, they rock so much in their own special way that they defy description. The scene in general puts them under the "post-hardcore" banner, which I don't mind, because they do have a lot in common with most bands in the vein of Quicksand, Sensefield, and Handsome with their deft combination of powerful riffs, excellent songwriting and emotive vocal delivery. ET:11 does have a sound that is all their own, though, one that reminds me of the Foo Fighters and even 70's power rock. ET:11 interpolates rockers like "Better Than the Superbowl" and "I'm Alive"with rocking love songs like "Things That Make You Want To (Kiss Me)" and even the mellow and introspective (well, at least at the beginning of the song)"As Young As I Am Old". Very soon, these guys will be selling out the Enormodome.
Gameface/Errortype:11 • What's Up Bro• Revelation Records • I don't know if there are two bands I'd rather see together on a release. This six song EP (three each) is absolutely brilliant. Gameface rocks their emotional, power-punk, country-tinged style of music with awesome lyrics and vocals that are perfect. Errortype:11 delivers their style of big-time, melodic rock that never lets up, even once the song is over. Each band does one cover song (Gameface does Tom Petty's "Change of Heart"and Errortype:11 does Split Enz's "I Got You") and two new tunes. Yo, Bro, this is possibly the best EP ever released.
Gameface
/ Errortype:11 - Whats Up Bro?
This is my first encounter with Gameface and it's not what I thought they sounded like at all. I thought they were melodic hardcore with an emo edge but they're actually like Soul Asylum, at least here anyway. Cool tunes with a laid back vibe, out of their three songs on here 'Wartime Hero' is the standout, being more upbeat and instant. The Tom Petty cover definitely reaffirms the Soul Asylum feel.
For some reason Errortype: 11 make me think of the old ice cream adverts you used to get at the cinema. Why? I haven't the slightest idea at all, maybe it's the choruses as they have that "bend me, shape me…" feel to them. Ok it's quite possible that I am mentally disturbed but have a listen. This split is pretty damn good apart from the six or seven minute telephone conversation in the middle which I am glad to say I'm not so sad to have actually listened to.
ERRORTYPE: ELEVEN - amplified to rock (cd)
I saw these guys with Grade and Gameface in a crappy pool hall last summer, and they were all right. Not a lot of energy, but pretty decent. This album shows that they are a bunch of tech guys (a list and description of every instrument used on the album (10 freakin' guitars!)). They like their effects... a lot. The singing is actual from someone who knows how to sing, but that sounds like the Silverchair kid. There is a lot of alternative (Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction, Nirvana?), but it is still pretty cool.
Some Records, 122 W. 29th St., New York, NY 10001; http://www.some.com
--Patrick Rafter
Os veo muy ensaltados esta noche, por lo cual he deciddido poner algo mas tranquilo, para calmar
los animos. Al igual que con Nyiari & Jane nos encontramos otro split, pero este difiere bastante,
bueno mucho en cuanto a la propuesta musical de estas bandas yankees, que nos sumergen en
sonoridades mas emo, mas punkpop mas melodiosas que los alemane antes citados. El
Titulo de este spilt cd ep viene de la gira que ambas bandas hicieron, por loo cual esto es como
una especie de homenaje propio de dichas bandas por aquella gira.
De costa a costa dese la Soleada California de la que proceden Gameface que nos presentan 3
temas dos nuevos y una version del clasico de Tom Petty " Change of Heart ", la cual dura 11
minutos ( no se cuanto durara la original ) y en la cual podemos oir una conversacion telefonica de
un tio que lleva una cogorza del doce, a la brutal y urbana ciudad de Nueva York de donde proceden
Errortype:11, los cuales tambien incluyen tres temas y una version de un tal Split Enz. Los de
Nueva York son incluso mas punk rockeros, pero tambien muy melodicos. Al igual que el split
anterior otro lujosa presentacion en digipack. Para amantes de la parte mas melodica del Hardcore.
"alta-vista translation (with help from monica lozano)"
I see you tonight very excited, thus I have decided to put something much more calm, to calm the soul. Like with Nyiari & Jane who were on another split, but to this it defers, much better as far as the musical proposal of these American bands, that submerges in sonoridades but emo to us, but punk-pop enough but more melodic than the Germans mentioned before. The title of this spilt CD ep comes from the tour that both bands did, this is a tribute by these bands of that tour.
From coast to coast, far from the Sunny California area from which they come, Gameface give us three new subjects. Two new and one version of the classic Tom Petty's "Change of Heart ", which lasts 11 minutes (don't know how long the original one lasted) and in which we can hear a telephone conversation of an uncle that takes up most of the twelve, on to the brutal and urban city of New York, where Errortype:11 are from, who also include three subjects and one version of a certain Split Enz. Those of New York are even more punk rockers, but also very melodic. Like previous splits, another luxurious presentation in digipack. For lovers of the melodic part of hardcore.
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Errortype:11
I've heard to such about this band recently, and I'm thrilled that Some Records picked up this shining, sparkling gem of a release. These guys are way better than I expected them to be or anyone could have hyped them to be.
There are good, gruff vocals and awesome, suprisingly melodic music. This band just works. They bring together the best elements of pop, punk, indie, emo and music in general. The record isn't too fluffy or abrasive. The tones and emotions are just right.
I honestly wouldn't change a thing!
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GameFace/Errortype:11 - What's Up Bro?
GameFace's and Errotype's split EP brings two originals from each band,
as well as "circa-1982" cover song. GameFace starts the disc with "How
Far is Goodbye?". It's a pretty emo-ish sound, but original and catchy.
The second song "Wartime Hero" chugs along with killer riff and spills a
song that's writen with great structure. The lyrics compliment the music
perfectly adding another dimension to the sound. Along with those two
songs, they covered Tom Petty and the HeartBreaker's "Change of Heart"
properly. It's done well! Right after this song it just jams and they
play a phone recording (the funniest thing) "Drunk Tony". Some drunk guy
rambling on, it's pretty funny. I admit it, i laughed pretty hard.They
hail from Orange County, and have aquired fans from bands from No Doubt
to 7 Seconds.
Next up is Errortype:11 from New York. First listen I wasn't really
digging on it. When I got to the chorus on the first song "Ticket To
Listen To Ride" I wanted more. Along with that it had moments I wasn't
really interested in, but the song had it's moments of "post-hardcore"
bliss. Next up is their cover of "I Got You" by Split Enz. It starts up
with a cool, sneaky feeling type riff, then bursts into another killer
chorus. It's got like a 50's spy movie feeling to it or something. They
end the CD with another original "Clan MacGregor and the Drunk Boys."
These guys are more emo-ish also.
These are 2 good bands, expanding the variety from Revalation Records
from just great hardcore, to impressive rock and emo music. This CD is
worth a listen if you're more of an emo fan, but if you're into more
aggressive tunage, you may choose to steer clear of it.
---Baunch
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Errortype:11
Let me start by thanking ET:11 for giving me something to peruse while I listen to the album. Along with lyrics, the insert gives descriptive footnotes to the songs, each has its own brief “background”, nice idea. Ok, now that that’s out of the way...
It’s quite amusing that the one time I get something to look at, there’s no need for it. With biting vocals and gyrating arrangements, Amplified to Rock, is just that. I can’t give you anymore description without being redundant, so I’ll leave you with this. ET:11 rocks, they rock hard and they keep rocking. Go out, buy their CD’s and go to their shows, they wont let you down.
P.S.- Like good bands do, they keep coming out with releases, a split CD called “what’s up bro?”, with good old Gameface is due Feb. 22, on REVELATION....lookout!
-Arty (all about inserts) Morells
A very appropriate pairing. Both bands are on the melodic side of emo (or what used to be known as the raucous side of power pop). Both bands can find a tasty hook and make it stick. And each takes three shots at that ideal here.
Boy, and do they. Gameface leads off, and its relatively understated style sets up the disc well. The songs are thoughtful and tuneful, in that nicely raggedy sorta way. Cool stuff.
Then Errortype:11 takes over, shifting the music into overdrive. It's the same, really, just more. More speed, more distortion, more oomph! All in the best ways, of course.
Six really great songs. These bands have never been in better form, and that says something right there. Most worthy of mass perusal.
What better way to start a conversation, than to 'What's up bro?' on one of your friends. These popular talks were often heard on the Gameface/Errortype: 11 tour last summer and that is why the bands decided to name this split EP after it. What other reason could they came up with? (For those of you who like to start a poll on our messageboard, here is a suggestion: What is the worst title ever given to a record? 'What's Up Bro?' has my top 3 nomination!!). Despite the poor title, this EP encloses a few great rock songs. Gameface already caught my attention with 'Every Last Time' and keeps on going with their slow/mid-tempo punk (small - p -) rock (capital - r -). They contributed two songs characterized by its nice vocals and melodies, but on the other hand save structures. They also added a slightly boring cover song from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Especially the closing telephone conversation (by some drunkass), bored the crap out of me. Then Errortype: 11. This band also produces highly melodic material, but unlike Gameface they took their music on a close distance away from the save side. Somehow that makes their songs more challenging and sparkling. Their interpretation of Split Enz's 'I Got You' is no exception to that. Overall the quality overrules the quantity on this EP and I guess nothing is wrong with that. But I am getting kind of hungry for more, so: What's up bro? Any full-lengths coming up? (R)
English translation courtesy of Bastian:
„What’s Up Bro?“ fragen Gameface und Errortype:11 und haben im
wunderschönen Digipack jeweils drei bisher unveröffentlichte Songs
als Gastgeschenk dabei. Schließlich will man ja willkommen sein
und bei Kaffee und Kuchen über die alten Zeiten reden können.
Beispielsweise, als man Tom Pettys „Change Of Heart“ und
„I Got You“ von Split Enz noch nicht cool finden durfte. Heute ist
das anders, man steht zu seinen Fehlern und hat daraus gelernt.
Und covert jetzt drauflos, dass es eine Freude ist. Die jeweils zwei
Eigenkompositionen sind in jedem Fall durchweg als gutklassig zu
bezeichnen, so dass das Ding hier wirklich
töfte in Ordnung geht. Habt ihr gut gemacht, Bros.
"alta-vista translation"
" What's Up Bro? " ask Gameface and Errortype:11 and have in the
beautiful Digipack in each case three unpublished songs as guest gift
thereby. Finally one wants to be welcomely and to be able to talk with
coffee and cake about the old times. For example, when one was not
allowed to find Tom Pettys "Change Of Heart " and " I Got You " from
Split Enz cool. Today that is different, one is to its errors and from it
learned. And it covers now straight on that it is a joy. Those in each
case two self-compositions are to be called throughout in each case
gutklassig, so that the thing really toefte here into order goes. You made
good, Bros.
Ganz entgegen der momentanen Strömung, klingt diese Band nicht
emo, sondern ist eher dem rockigen Postcore-Lager zuzuordnen - und
dort durchaus in einer Liga mit Quicksand, Shift und Only Living Witness.
Kann es einen cooleren Albumtitel für ein fettes Stück kontrollierten Krachs
geben als „Amplified To Rock“? Wohl kaum. Errortype:Eleven behandeln ihre
beste Tugend auch als solche und protzen schön prollig damit herum. So
beginnt das zweite vollständige Album (nach dem selbstbetitelten Debüt und
der „Crank!“-EP) denn auch mit einem zünftigen „One-Two-Three-Four“, bevor
ungefähr eine Dreiviertelstunde lang gehörig die Kuh fliegt. Wer früh genug da
war, um diese Jungs auf der gemeinsamen Tour mit Samiam und den Donots
zu sehen, dürfte vor Begeisterung fast in Ohnmacht gefallen sein und wird hier
auch nicht enttäuscht werden. Es hat eben schon etwas zu sagen, von
Ex-Quicksand-Boss Walter Schreifels für sein Label ‘Some Records’ gesignt
zu werden, denn dort kommt nicht jeder unter - die Veröffentlichungsreihe Six
Going On Seven, Cutlass Supreme und Hot Water Music spricht da wohl für
sich. Wer außerdem mit soviel hörbarer Begeisterung dabei ist und dazu einen
derart sympathischen, sich selbst nicht allzu ernst nehmenden Eindruck
macht, der kann nur gewinnen - lest die amüsanten Linernotes, die zu jedem
Song zusätzlich zu den Texten abgedruckt sind, und hört den irre groovigen
Hidden Track, und ihr werdet merken, dass hier jemand am Start ist, dem der
Schalk ganz gehörig im Nacken sitzt. Dazu gibt es Hits am laufenden Band
und mit „Better Than The Superbowl“, „Selective Communication“ und
„Recollections Of 31st and 6th“ einen der arschtretendsten Album-Anfänge der
letzten Zeit. Klasse.
"alta-vista translation"
Completely against the current momentary, this tape sounds not emo, but is rather to
rockigen post office core stocks to assign - and there quite in a league with Quicksand,
Shift and Only Living Witness. Can there be a cooler album title for fat piece of controlled
noise as " Amplified to Rock"? Probably not. Errortype:Eleven treat their best virtue also
as such and show off beautifully prollig thereby around. Thus the second complete album
(after the called debut and the "Crank!" EP) begins also with a countdown "One Two
Three Four ", before approximately one three-quarter hour flies long duly the cow.
Who early enough there was, in order to see young this on the common route with
Samiam and the Donots, might before enthusiasm almost in faint please to be and here
one will not also disappoint. It has to say evenly something by ex-Quicksand-Boss
Walter Schreifels for its label 'Some Records' to be gesignt because everyone does
not find accomodation there - the publication series Six Going on Seven, Cutlass
Supreme and to Hot Water Music there probably speaks for itself. **time-out** who
additionally with as many audible enthusiasm with be and to a in such a manner pleasant,
itself not too serious take impression make, that can only win - read the amusing liner
notes, which to each song additional to the lyrics, and hear the err groovigen Hidden
Track, and it will notice, that here someone to start be, which the Schalk quite due in
neck sit. In addition there are hits at the current sound and with "Better Than The
Superbowl", "Selective Communication" and "Recollections Of 31st and 6th" one
of the most kick-ass album starts of the last year. Class.
There are influences of all types appearing on this disc, such as the D.C.-inspired guitar power on tracks like "Better Than The Superbowl" and "Recollections of 31st and 6th." Lyrically, vocalist Artie Shepherd
discusses topics that most people can identify with, including relationships (best described on "Selective Communication" and "You Too"), and the struggles of growing older with "As Young As I Am Old". The band's odes
to touring, "I'm Alive," and "Fly Away" are both stripped-down adrenaline-charged nuggets led by Phil's raucous guitar playing and frantic support from drummer Erik and bassist Adam. A very impressive release from this skilled act.
Rich Quinlan
Allein wenn man diese CD nur in die Hand nimmt, seufzt das Herz schon aufgrund des wunderbaren Digipack-Artworks vor Freude, hach... Und dreht sich der Silberling dann endlich im Spieler, gibt es keine Fragen und kein Halten mehr, denn beide Bands brillieren mal wieder auf die ihnen ganz eigenen Arten, die sie zu zwei der spannendsten Acts im derzeitigen HC/Punk/Rock-Zirkus machen. GAMEFACE kombinieren in drei Songs ihren sonnengetränkten, relaxt kalifornischen Punk mit Melodien, die immer mehr an zeitlose Popmusik (im positiven Sinne!!) erinnern, wofür wohl auch die Coverversion des Tom Petty-Songs 'Change Of Heart' spricht. Dieser gipfelt übrigens in einem aberwitzigen, siebenminütigen Telefongespräch... ERRORTYPE:11 aus NYC legen nach dem großartigen 'Amplified To Rock' ebenfalls drei neue Stücke vor, für die man sie sich umgehend auf die nächste Bühne in town wünscht. Große Rocknummern, die die Kollegen Punk und Hardcore in den Schwitzkasten nehmen und ordentlich durchrocken... Mit dieser Split beweist nicht nur Revelation ein gutes Händchen, auch beide Bands zeigen sich von einer songwriterisch ausgereiften, cleveren und verdammt frischen Seite... Und es werde Frühling...
88% (steven)
English translation courtesy of Bastian (thanks!):
88% (steven)
Errortype:11
The Crank EP (Crank! Records)
By: Alex Steininger
A three-piece with the emotional drive and skills to go from blistering, powerful rock to emo and back again with some soft pop-rock, ET:11 dish out an emo dish with plenty of side helpings on THE CRANK EP.
Here's a way you surely can't go wrong. Get two of the best bands ever and combine them on one CD! Gameface are undoubtedly my favorite punk rock band of all time. Having grown with them and their music and it so comforting to
hear new tracks by them. Incredible emotions and melodies that send vibes throughout your body and are so heartfelt you can't help but become emotionally involved. Errortype:11 offer up more rockin' post-hardcore tunes that carry their trademark power and melody that has quickly made them a favorite. Their contribution to this split is nothing less than
incredible. Not only does each band offer up two news songs each but they also throw out an 80's cover song each, which is a nice bonus! This disc and these songs do nothing more than bring a huge smile on my face and make
me want to hit that play button time and time again and to me that is the biggest compliment a band could pay me as a listener. (CAC - Craig Chapman)
ERRORTYPE: 11 THE CRANK EP I happened to catch Errortype: 11 blind one night, as I had yet to hear of them, when they were the opening band for Gameface. I was pleasantly surprised that evening, though, and was impressed by their particular blend of "post-post-hardcore" (from the band's webpage). The closest parallel that I could draw, band-wise, was Quicksand, yet Errortype: 11 wasn't aping them, but putting their own spin on the post-HC New York legacy. Later I found out that the band's frontman was none other than Artie Shepherd from Mind Over Matter and Walt Schreifels' post-Quicksand project, World's Fastest Car. That just made the band I had just seen all that much cooler. So I went out and got this EP, which consists of five songs that showcase the full musical range of Errortype: 11. There's the aforementioned Quicksand-style post-hardcore ("I Wonder How" and "Right Again"), some emo-tinged rock ("Language of Your Own"), and even a subdued ballad-y track that's good without being cheesy ("Collecting Dust"). This EP was released as sort of a precursor for their sophomore album due out this fall on Some Records. If I were you, I'd get the EP now, and set some cash aside for that full-length. -- Mel House (Crank! Records -- 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #823, Santa Monica, CA. 90403; fan@crankthis.com; http://www.crankthis.com/)
"Strong Island" band stands out from rest, first album one of year's best
Tom Mullen
A&E Reporter
Errortype: 11
Ever get a record without any influence from the media? We all certainly get them from radio, television, print and our friends. Then from that you know you are buying something you want. Are you at all given any thought to why you buy a record? I personally need the influence and background to decide. Errortype: 11 proved me wrong. Their debut album came into the station only for me to not look at the members past bands or artwork and just put it in the CD player. What I heard was a great record that I couldn’t stop listening to.
Now totally forget all I said and listen to why you should buy Errortype: 11’s new release on Some Records (www.some.com) entitled “Amplified to Rock.”
Hailing from “Strong Island,” they formed in early 1997 by members of Mind Over Matter, Bad Trip and Clockwise. Although they are less famous in the South, up north it was huge just to hear about them practicing. Releasing their debut album catapulted them on tours with Grade, Samiam and Gameface. Some magazines even had this album as one of the best in 1997. Now that you know about them lets push to the present.
“Amplified to Rock” was produced by John Angello and shows through with tight production and proves to me that Errortype: 11 have learned something since their last recording.
The first listen gives you the idea they want to be rock stars. Their songs are rock/pop-laden tunes with many chances to sing-a-long.
Each song has many layers and driving guitars that are reminiscent of older post-melodic hardcore bands. Not to scare you with the word “hardcore” but it's got this taste to the songs that make them sweet but at the same time still giving you something to move your feet to.
One of the unique things is for each song Arty (vocals, guitar) gives us the liner notes and how the song came about. After each listen you relate and are further forced to sing along to “I don’t what it is about you that makes me want to say kiss me and make me whole again…” or “I will never change/ I will fight you till you’re in my hands.” These are just sample lyrics from “Kiss Me” and “I’m Alive.”
I will let you in on a secret with bands and their secret with you. Bands meet people everyday and have to say the same thing, “Yes, thank you” or “No, the new album is going to be out soon.” Not Errortype: 11--they were nice enough at countless shows to sit and talk with a fan. They understand that if there are no kids they don’t have a show.
Have I influenced you enough to buy Errortype: 11’s “Amplified to Rock?” I hope I have given you a reason to go into your local record store, listen to it on WSOE 89.3, watch the television or read a review in a newspaper. Just pick this CD up and pretend I never talked to you.
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AMPLIFIED TO ROCK
(Some) - Eddie Ugarte
ERROR TYPE:11
WHAT'S UP BRO? SPLIT
(Revelation) - Eddie Ugarte
ERRORTYPE: 11
Amplified to Rock
(Some)
http://www.errortype11.com/
4th Floor
NY, NY 10001
http://www.errortype11.com/
4th Floor
NY, NY
10001Delusions of Adequacy
Gameface / Errortype:11
What's Up Bro? (Split EP)
Amplified to Rock (Some)
(MHo)
Review by Josh Stern
New off of
Revelation Records is a split between two punk rock bands Gameface and Errortype:11. The
split EP is titled "Whats Up Bro?", coming from the name of their summer 1999
tour. The first three tracks are given to Orange County’s Gameface. They have more of
a pop rock sound then anything but it has its independent qualities and amazing vocals.
Coming from Revelation I expected a hardcore cd but to my surprise was two borderline
punk/rock bands that really knew what they were doing. Gameface’s first two songs
were "How Far Is Goodbye" and "Wartime Hero" and they ended their
portion of the split with a cover of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song, "Change
Of Heart". After that is about 8 minutes of this drunk guy at a party talking on the
phone to one of his friends. It is very amusing, but after about the second time you find
yourself skipping through it. Next is Errortype:11. They sound similar to Gameface…
they have more of a guitar driven sound though and use more group vocals. They also throw
a cover on the cd, a Split Enz song called "I Got You". Don’t let the
Revelation label fool you, this isn’t hardcore. And it sure isn’t NOFX or
Lagwagon style… but it is original and is definitely worth while.
Cusatic Truths
GAMEFACE/ERRORTYPE 11- What's Up, Bro? (Revelation)
Two bands could not be more perfect together than Gameface and Errortype 11. This ep features a three song contribution from each band. After the first listen, I had trouble differentiating between the two bands. Both play soft, melodic emo-style songs. The singers from both bands sound almost exactly the same. I enjoyed the ep, but often I find myself pondering when it was the songs were either going to get more aggressive or more melodic. They verge kinda in the middle and if one would take a little more initiative, it would be that much better. (!!!!) Fern
ENZK PUNK AND HARDCORE FANZINE
Gameface / Errortype: 11 - What's Up Bro? (Revelation)
GAMEFACE/ERROR TYPE:11 “What’s Up Bro?” CD Revelation
First thing to say is that this release looks great, nice packaging and concept. Second thing to say is that Gameface are totally fantastic. The two original compositions are on a par with anything on the wonderful “Cupcakes” and they do a pretty good job of making a Tom Petty song listenable. This split release is worth buying for the fiest two songs alone. But, Errortype:11 have a couple of aces up their sleeves as well. “Ticket To Listen To Ride” is an up tempo melodic punker that gets the pulse racing and has a middle bit that sticks in your head. They follow that with a Split Endz cover, I didn’t really like the original, but this is okay(ish). The final self penned song is another winner, a little slower but still catchy as hell. This is a stunning release. Melodic punk rock at its very best. Invest today!
Revelation: PO Box 5232, Huntington Beach, CA 92615-5232, USA (Tony)
Gameface / Errortype: 11
What's Up Bro? (split 10"/CD EP) Revelation Records
Gameface start off the split CD EP with "How Far Is Goodbye?" The song starts out with an undeniable hook. Melodic bass lines and catchy riffs enable the vocals to glide through the song with ease. The composure fits that of commercial pop radio. The song could be played on anything from adult contemporary to new music. The best part of the song is when the vocals completely drown out to a distant voice. This enables the listener to listen even closer to the lyrics; the straining to hear only brings the audience closer in this case. Their cover of Tom Petty's "Change Of Heart" is genuine. Look out Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox 20 --Gameface is coming on strong. Now, on to Errortype:11. The name of the band alone strikes ones curiosity. Their first song "Ticket to Listen To Ride" uses down strumming melodic riffs, pulsating bass lines, heart felt vocals and pounding percussion to create movie type sound. By this I mean that I can picture this song being played over a scene in a Cameron Crowe flick. Both bands display pop promise and I wouldn't be surprised if commercial radio catches on.
- Jason Pepe
For some reason, I always thought this band was really crazy, spastic hardcore like Saetia or something similar. Maybe I'm just foolish. This band is about as far from Saetia as humanly possible. Perceive this as you may, but this band sounds very, very similar to radio favorites Our Lady Peace, especially in the vocals department. The key difference is a few well-placed chord progressions that draw upon some harder influences than Our Lady may be accustomed to. This sort of sound doesn't really tickle my fancy, but for those who like straight-up rock with subtle hardcore/punk influences, this is it, my friend. I honestly can't see it being done any better. The production, vocals, and musicianship are well-polished, as well as the layout and design. I especially like the witty lyric explanations. Unfortunately, if this guy ever breaks up with his girlfriend, he's really going to regret mentioning her so much in the liner notes. Trust me. I've had many girlfriends and many CD liner notes, except not really.
Plus: "You Too Song" is a very good song
Minus: bar code on the cover ?!? blasphemy!!
Some Records
Errortype: Eleven
Amplified to Rock - Somelollipop - issue 51/spring 2000
Errortype:Eleven - Amplified To Rock
Are these kids shooting for a breakthrough radio hit? Well if they can't find it here then somethings wrong with commercial rock. What the hell am I saying. Of course there is something wrong with corporate rock. This amazing talent will go unnoticed in the radio rock world despite the brillance shown on ET11's second album. Catchy punchy, it's all here. Some may consider this to have some traits similar to Emo but I think that this is a testament to how rock can sound. I have been listening to this since the day I got it and I just don't tire of it. If you are looking for good fun rock with a bit of kick to it then look no further than Amplified To Rock. Kick Ass!
(Some 2000)
Try if you like -
Gameface, Quicksand, BraidBloodcifery & skullgrinder's web-zine
GAMEFACE & ERRORTYPE : 11
"WHAT´S UP BRO? " SPLIT CD EP
REVELATION RECORDS
GAMEFACE & ERRORTYPE: 11
"WHAT´S UP BRO? " SPLIT CD EP
REVELATION RECORDS 
Errortype:11- The Crank EP
Crank! again returns with a release from one of the forerunners of emo-rock Errortype:11. This EP serves the purpose of giving a small sample of Errortype:11's upcoming album, also on Crank! and due out later this year. These guys like it all too. Each of the five tracks has it's own sound and style, making this EP very ecletic. With characteristic sounds that remind one of 60's all the way to modern indie sounds, Errortype:11 definitely cover the gamete of musical genres. I personally think their straight forward indie rock and acoustic songs are the best, but the others have a lot to offer as well. The only down side of this EP is the lack of catchy, toe-tapping riffs. Although some parts caught me, most of the CD went by before I really heard anything super attractive. Good music over all. (Crank! A Record Company).
Errortype:Eleven- Amplified To Rock
What an appropriate title for an album that rocks oh so much. I don't know what happened but these guys just can't stop getting better. After a debut album that I personally found boring at best, they have released a number of tracks on EPs, compilations, etc. that have impressed me a great deal. Now with this new album, they've outdone themselves. Few bands cross the line drawn in the sand between good and "background music" and Errortype:Eleven have done it. (Some Records).
Amplified to Rock - Some Records
Yet another Revelation output. Great pop again. This time from Gameface and Errortype. Quite a good mixture, coz both bands play like just the same music these days! In most cases enjoyable although the Gameface songs lack of certain power. Errortype comes along with their typical indi pop rock sound which is ok with me. Brilliant cover art – as always from Revelation.
Errortype : Eleven – Amplified to Rock (Some Records)
Errortype:11 on Walter Schreiffel’s Some records holding my old harcore heroes from bands like Mind Over Matter, Bad Trip and World’s Fastest Car. But, oh well, no HC this time. Just a proper Indi-Rock band. Maybe sometimes the voice reminds me of that Pearl Jam dude. Really nothing for my endoplasmatic reticulum (j/k). If people are into this typical Indi sound I guess this one here’s for you. I stick with my Bad Trip albums instead.
*6.5/10*
Amplified to Rock - Some RecordsAiding & Abetting
Gameface
Errortype:11
What's Up Bro? split EP
(Revelation)www.nightwork.org
Gameface / Errotype: 11- What's Up Bro? (Revelation)SILENT STAGNATION.DE
Gameface/Errortype:11 - split MCD Revelation
Der neueste Veröffentlichung von Revelation ist mal wieder ihr Geld wert! Von Gameface gibts drei Lieder die nahtlos an die Platte anknüpfen, inklusive eines Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers-Covers (Change of heart) und das ist wirklich der Wahnsinn. Tja Errortype:11 können dieses Niveau locker halten. Sie spielen rockigen Emo-Core mit einer leichten Punkkante, super!
Gameface/Errortype:11 - MCD Revelation
The newest release of revelation is its money worth again. Gameface are offering three new songs, including a Tom Petty cover--this one is really incredible.
Hmm-and Errortype:11 can compete anytime. the band plays rockin' emo-core with a slight note of punk, excellent!
VISIONS
ERRORTYPE: 11
What’s Up Bro?
Revelation/Zomba
Christian Kruse
ERROR TYPE: 11
What's UP Bro?
Revelation/Zomba
Christian Kruse
ERRORTYPE: 11
Amplified To Rock
Some/EFA
Christian Kruse
ERROR TYPE: 11
Amplified to Rock
Some/EFA
Christian Kruse
JERSEY BEAT:
GAMEFACE / ERROR TYPE:11 "What's Up, Bro?"
Split CD-EP (Revelation Records)
This totally rockin' split CD gives you three tracks each from
Gameface and NYC's Error Type:11 -- two bands who both have more in
common with Warrant than probably any other youthcrew hardcore band on
Revelation (and I mean that as a big compliment.) Gameface provides two tracks of
original, catchy rock with smooth vocals and big guitars, and a
straightahead cover of Tom Petty's "Change Of Heart" (which ends with an
interminable, drunken answering-machine recording that's so hilariously
un-PC that it will probably get them banned from MRR for life.)
ET:11 throws down a live version of "Ticket To Listen To Ride" (the doo-doo-doo song
that's a current highlight of their live set), a kickin' version of Split Enz' "I Got You,"
and a cool number called "Clan MacGregor And The Drunk Boys" that was left
over from the Amplified To Rock sessions. If you like Rock, you'll love this.
Sissy emo boys, however, should probably skip it. -
Jim Testa
ERROR TYPE:11 - Amplified to Rock (Some Records) The title of this record sums up this band fairly succinctly - Amplified To Rock is a pure rock record touched up with subtle hardcore instrumentation. There is no blinding
speed, no growling vocals. Instead, you are treated to a driving act that understands that nothing hits harder than a great guitar riff, but also believes that drum machines, tambourines and hand claps can be fun as well. 
GAMEFACE/ERRORTYPE:11 - What's Up Bro Split (Revelation)
Stil: 360° Rock'n'Roll (so steht's jedenfalls auf der CD)
Gameface/Errortype:11- What's up bro split (revelation)
Style: 360* rock'n'roll (at least that's what it says on the CD).
Not only does the CD's wonderful digipack artwork touch the heart, but also
after playing it, it becomes clear that both bands are one of the most
exciting acts in today's HC/punk/rock scene with their own unique style.
Gameface combine relaxed, melodic punk, leaned to timeless pop music (meant
in a positive way!), best seen on a featured remake of Tom Petty's "change of
heart". This track ends in an amusing 7 minute telephone conversation, by the
way….Errortype: 11 from NYC are presenting three new songs after the
superior" amplified to rock", and after listening, one gets the urge to see
them live, soon. Great rock songs, influenced by punk and hardcore that
definitely kick ass… both bands show their lyrically mature, clever and
extremely fresh side…May it be spring…
splendidzine
Errortype:Eleven / Amplified to Rock / Some
(CD)Sample 30
seconds of "Better Than the Superbowl"
After glancing at their promo picture, you'd think this quartet of mop-haired, sweater wearing types would be a prototype modern
day mod-rock reincarnation. Au contraire, monsieur, for Errortype:Eleven instead wanders down the same poppy hardcore path blazed by the likes of Jawbox and Quicksand. You read it correctly, "poppy hardcore" -- a mixture of melodic, harmonious
vocals that are helped along by some thick drums and meaty guitar lines. Errortype:Eleven balance boisterous ballads with ballsy, sonic
assaults via an arsenal of distortion pedals, melding two different-sounding styles into a coherent package that has clarity and breadth,
while retaining a familiar, guitar-led style that's readily accessible to those that need some help easing the nerves... -- am
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ERROR TYPE: ELEVEN
Error Type: Eleven's debut album for New York label Some, "Amplified To Rock," rocks with the convincing energy of hardcore pioneers such as Sunny Day Real Estate, Quicksand, and Jawbox. And while comparisons to the crunching guitar assaults and strong melodies of those bands are apparent on tracks such as "Recollections Of 31st And 6th" and opener "Better Than The Superbowl," Error Type: 11 displays enough songwriting chops to distance itself from the hardcore scene's rank and file. "Things That Make You Want To (Kiss Me)" turns back the aggression a notch for a cliche-free take on so-called "chick flicks," while "As Young As I Am Old" expresses regret for indulging in one luxury of the rock'n' roll lifestyle: the ability to stave off adult responsibilities. This young band is still finding an original voice, but odds are that Error Type: Eleven will only improve with a little seasoning. For now, the adrenaline-addled riffs on "Amplified To Rock" are more than enough to make an impact. - Ben French
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Wipe your eyes If you could imagine Quicksand + playing emo you've heard this CD, it's very very very
very good, but it sounds like Quicksand playing emo.- JW
Errortype:11 - Self Titled CD - Some
Dude, this kicks ass.
Rating: KKKK ("blinding" rating)
"All you punk rock types should have an open mind and enjoy our musical version of a chick flick. Who knows, you might even get laid," write Errortype: Eleven in their liner notes. And while the 'emo' genre conjures up images of bespectacled nerds who'd look more comfortable behind a computer terminal than on a stage, the Long Island quartet get their heads down to play passionate music, while patently not giving a flying f**k what anyone thinks.
And while they sound a little more commercial than their peers, E:E deal in well-crafted songs such as the soaring "Better Than The Superbowl" and the achingly rich "You Too Song", which demonstrate
some stunning musicanship. 'Amplified To Rock' does exactly what it
says on the tin. All the way up to 11.
SIMON YOUNG
ERRORTYPE: 11
The second effort by New York's Errortype: Eleven, Amplified To Rock, does exactly what its title implies: rocks, loudly and mightily. The album boasts enough dynamic surprises to keep you perched on the edge of your seat, despite its relentless clamor. Led by the coarse, raspy vocals of ex-Mind Over Matter guitarist Arty Shepherd, ET: 11's menacing post-hardcore roars like a gale-force wind. Amplified To Rock is a rock 'n' roll tower erected on a foundation of solid songwriting and strong melodies, which provides the album with a commercial radio-ready luster. While most of Amplified To Rock is loud enough to wake a bear out of hibernation, the album's polish prevents it from ever getting to the point where it would make your parents yell, "Turn that noise down!" Despite its commercial potential, ET: 11's roots are firmly embedded in the indie scene. Alongside lyrics, the CD's liners explain each song's inner, often emotionally raw, meaning. Shepherd sings about issues that plague all the regular guys out there, touching on things like escapism through alcohol or being pestered by a girlfriend about former loves, without ever being melodramatic or over the top. A flawless demonstration of gritty rock glistening with a smooth outer sheen.
The most attractive thing about Errortype:11 is the way that the band climbs uphill, going all-out to reach the summit of Mt. Emo. The band streches its guitars and vocals to histrionic limits on this soaring, earnest, five-song EP. Strong melodies and calculated intensity are the genre's rules, but ET:11 deviates from the norm by being unafraid to slow down, stretch out and get moody.
East Coast emo bands tend to be more angst-ridden than bands of, say, the Northwest, and that certainly holds true with New York's Error Type: 11. The songs on this self-titled debut are toughened and given extra attitude thanks to the band members' hardcore pasts, which included stints with Mind Over Matter and Bad Trip. The aggressive, tense voice of Artie Shepherd is loosely wrapped in blustery chord progressions and intense musical climaxes, as he delivers lines with more ire and contempt than your average emotional punk does. Error Type: 11's self-assured posture not only fits well, it's well earned.
Errortype: 11- Amplified to Rock CD (Some Records)
This is a strong release from E-Type, and it could very well be the one they need to push them to the top.
Some real good emo, actually some of it is even a tad harder than emo. E-Type features members from old
school defunct NYHC bands (Mind Over Matter, Bad Trip, etc) that ruled their time, and now have
combined efforts to form this totally different but totally amazing group. One of the songs ("Things
That Make You Want To (Kiss Me)") is even a radio single, so listen for it. Comes out January 11th,
keep an eye out. Also, look for our interview with Artie of Errortype: 11 to be up soon, right after we
finish our other ones.
Errortype: Eleven • Amplified To Rock • Some Records •
Errortype:11 • The Crank EP • Crank! •
ErrorType:11 self-titled Some Records
from the 12.7.99 edition of spin online:
ERRORTYPE: 11
Errortype: 11 is one of those bands out of the hardcore scene that don't always seem to fit.
They were bred there, fed there, but now it's time for them to move up and out on their own.
In otherwords, ET:11 are ready to rock with the big boys.
Often times, ET:11's singer, Artie Sheppard, gets compared to Quicksand's singer, Walter Schriefls,
with his stage theatrics. This is almost appropriate considering Some Records is part owned by Schriefls.
"Better Than the Superbowl" is the Amplified to Rock's opener and was named "Better Than the Superbowl" because a fan at one of ET:11's shows said that it was "better than the superbowl" which was on that night.
Sarah Lewitinn (Ultragrrrl@aol.com)
ERRORTYPE: 11 - Errortype: 11 (CD, Some, Rock/pop)
All has not gone as planned, but it's not unpleasant by any means. Errortype:11 starts the party off with a rocker that proves to me that they have what it takes to achieve the status of rock I'm hoping for. "I wonder how (to make it real)" fires right at you, in the driving guitar rock sound that I've known from my previous experience with this band. The power behind vocalist Arty Shepherd's voice is one with which few can compete. When he gets really into the singing, he's got the vocal energy of an arena rocker in the body of a teenie punk rocker. His vocals are quite the powerhouse, and combined with the sonic guitars, they keep this entire EP moving along.
After the initial rocker, most of the remaining tracks are slower, and not quite as full throttle rock. On the third track, "Right Again", they once more hold their own in the rock department. They also throw in an acoustic-ish number ("Collecting Dust" - all I keep thinking for some odd reason is Stone Temple Pilots unplugged), and the final track, "There Goes Another One," breaks down into a semi-psychedelic song, with flangy guitars that sound like they're underwater. If anyone can explain to me what all the hoopla is surrounding psychedelic bands these days, please do so.
So what we have here is a good record, but my un-informed suspicion is that perhaps this is an experimental EP. Maybe I'm completely kidding myself in hopes that Errortype:11 can still be the saviors of rock that I'm hoping for. I need a hero, ya know. This band could definitely be it.
big takeover
errortype: 11
I've been listening to too much music these days. Nothing is really hitting
me as hard as it used to. Are my ears jaded or are there just fewer amazing
bands? Then like the first day of summer, the heat arrives. My windows are
open and Errortype: 11 is pushing me into feeling better than the city ever
could. It's lush but clean, full but precise, loud, but delicate. It's too
short, but it leaves me wanting more even as I feel satisfied with what
I've heard. This music moves me like perfect weather. It's angry at times,
but realistic. Feeling thrives, and when the drive hits the end of the
freeway, there's a beautiful shift into the light that shines through every
sadness.
signal drench online
Error Type: 11 aren't a Crank! band due to the fact that they're actually signed to Some Records. Lucky for Crank!
that ET: 11 decided to put out the Crank! E.P. for them, because it's a good kick in the ass for all the people who think Crank! is just an emo-label. It's odd how a band (or a rapper) can sound "New York." Error Type: 11
certainly do that, the attitude and blutness of their music just hails out for cabs, and carries a sort of big city hard work ethic. The East coast just seems like darker shades of color compared to the light, fruity colors one would find on the West Coast. New York seems to be more cultured the rest of the United States, this view is made obvious in the liner notes of the Crank! E.P. which read, "From POP to Rock to Acoustic and Psychedelic, this e.p. represents the many personalities of the ET: 11 and is a testament to the fun of playing music without boundaries and with friends." (Hmmm, that says it better than any review I could write.)
The first track of five, "I Wonder How (To Make It Real)," is the rock aspect of Error Type: 11. Loud, aggresive, and straight foward. The song sweeps the listener up in a blur of guitar and screamed singing. "Language of Your Own" is on the pop side of things. Bouncy and light with sweet harmonies. To add to the linear notes, the twangy guitars give the song a southern feel, it's not a country song by any means, but the influence is there. Not to mention there is a heavier feel to it than just simple pop music or country. "What would you say if I never said I'm sorry?" Is
the opening line to the song, "Right Again." This track another heavy hitter in a post-hardcore style. Elements of psycedelica are thrown with the full-advantage of someone like John Angello behind the knobs. It's a pretty basic and simple song, not much change in the guitar, drums, vocals, or format, but the studio noise used really brings it
out.
Then comes the acoustic part of the E.P., "Collecting Dust." It's a tune someone can play for their girlfriend without missy screaming over the music, "Turn it down! This is awful!" Very pretty. Although Vegas odds would be aganist ET: 11, they could easily compete with any of the singer/songwriters out there that pack acoustic guitars. The final track, "There Goes Another One," takes full-on advantage of the studio-setting. The psycedelic aspect raises it head again and works out well. The song sounds like members of Fugazi and Quicksand covering a song by Radiohead. A ton of drawn out breaks and lots of distortion, this song may be the only time you hear Error Type: 11 do something of this sort.
Reviewed by Ty Haas
second choice
Error Type: 11 thrive on charisma, bitterness, cynicism and the seemingly
unobtainable success that floats on the surface of their career at least to
the introspective listener.
A five song follow-up, released well over a year after their debut
full-length, displays the many faces of twenty-something ex-punks searching
for the gaiety once found in the chaos of noise, power chords and fucking
shit up." The infectious hooks and melodies of this record are consistent
throughout. The songs, however, are varying. From the acoustic nature of
"Collecting Dust," to the heavy, guitar driven rock of "Right Again" and
running full-circle with the catchy pop piece "Language of Your Own."
Despite the motif of unrequited love found throughout the lyrics, "I Wonder
How (To Make it Real)" can be taken as an autobiographical sketch of the
band's not so triumphant career. "For a moment, I think I know what you're
after," jabbers a curious Shephered. Perhaps he discusses the gone awry, or
perhaps he ponders his onlookers, that haven't quite grasped the idea yet.
The onlookers that appear as the mountain barricading ET:11 from a leap into
the realm of commercial, or even personnel, success. Moments later Shepherd
is asking "how it's supposed to be.
If I had to guess it's supposed to be overtly different than their current
situation yields, or so Shepherd and Hanratty might believe. Progressing at a
admirable pace, The Crank EP is a departure from the ranks of the average,
where Error Type:11's self-titled debut painfully fell.
Proclaiming that he'll "never forget" and that he'll "keep on laughing"
Shepherd not only reveals his cynicism towards a relationship turned sour,
but also towards the critics and fans that left him high and dry after
releasing a self-titled record that reeked of emotion and cleverness. Swallow
your pride, Artie, because with a full-length that follows in suit to this
extended playing prelude there will be no need to laugh any longer. Well,
except at those that come crawling back.
And perhaps that is exactly how it's supposed to be.
LONG ISLAND VOICE 9.15.99
Errortype: 11 - The Crank EP
"I Wonder How" kick starts this record with so much sneering radio friendliness that even the most deaf-to-K-Rock ears will be won over. It is a song so instantly simple, sad, grand and fun that I can't help but feel childishly exhilarated and even a little guilty when listening to - kinda like eating too much chocolate. The four tracks that follow are laden with the same driving surges and emotioinal drifts, or a dynamic parrying of the two. Though frontman Artie Shepherd sometimes wanders into vague lyrical territory, such dull moments only make the important ones shine twice as brilliantly.
Sparse as they are spectacular, the majority of the words here are truly poignant. When paired with delicately intense melodies, they linger on in the memory well after the CD ends. Forget out-of-towners like Promise Ring and Piebald -- here's proof that a Long Island band can produce as close a thing to "indie rock" perfection as humanly possible.
Brian Hodge Does Music Reviews
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errortype:11- the crank ep CD (crank)
singer/songwriter/guitarist, arthur shepard, formerly of “world’s fastest car” (which also featured walter schreifels of quicksand) returns with a big catchy, little e.p. with hooks like this and nice hummable melodies it really makes no sense why this isn’t huge...it’s certainly slick enough. errortype:11 don’t exactly reinvent rock, but what they do is certainly better than a lot of radio friendly poo out there right now. i’d like to hear more of the ragged noise of the last track ”‘collecting dust,” but that’s just me, i like the noise. superdooper production by fancy producer, john agnello (jawbox, camber, dinosaur jr)
[mb awards 3 points of 5]
featured song on mp3
Errortype:11: "Better Than the Superbowl" (Some)
"On Amplified to Rock, their second full-length album, Errortype: 11 refine their blend of aggressive, grungy punk and angular, Built to Spill-influenced indie rock. There's a slightly greater variety of textures and moods this time around, signaling the band's growth as arrangers and musicians, while keeping the strong points of their debut album intact." - AMG
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Kerrang - 2.26.00
Amplified to Rock
Errortype: Eleven
Second album from US emo foursome. 
Amplified To Rock - Some
From the pages of the CMJ New Music Report, Issue: 653 - Feb 14, 2000
-Amy Sciarretto
CMJ NEW MUSIC REPORT
Errortype: 11
The Crank EP (Crank!)
-- Kelso Jacks
ERRORTYPE: 11
Error Type: 11
From the pages of the CMJ New Music Report, Issue: 573 - Jun 8, 1998
-Kelso Jacks 
errortype eleven
amplified to rock
some
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errortype is back with another noteworthy and solid release.
accomplished songwriting and awesome production made this
album one of the highlights of the record reviewing process
for me this month. all the elements in this gem just simply
ROCK. these guys deserve so much more attention. the
credits in the sleeve say something about jerry only doing
handclaps and supplying burgers or something. i have no idea
what that means, but it sounds pretty punk don't it?
--aaron icarus
errortype:11
self-titled
some
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i was very appreciative of the straight forward rock approach displayed by
errortype:11 on this disc. no, not like one of the many silly, over the top,
stooges/dead boys rip off bands we're already sick of, just uncomplicated,
non pandering, well thought out rock. these guys are fully capable of mixing
potent, edgy rock and sincere, intelligent lyrics into smart song structures.
the cover of the cd with the subway bench is pretty cool too. i expect even
bigger and better things from these guys.
--aaron icarus
-Paulie C
With thought-provoking lyrics and an energy that won't quit, ET:11 are back with nine tracks of rock. From catchy hooks to pulsating melodies to emotional power, "Amplified To Rock" is just that. Arty's vocals are intense, a perfect counterpart to the pounding rhythms and intricate instrumentation. This is definitely a worthy follow-up to their first, self-titled full-length taking ET:11 to the next level and reassuring fans that they'll soon be in a town near you to rock the stage, and they will!
This band is such a tease! At least we know they'll put out soon (full length expected in September). This
five-song release is only a taste of what's to come from these rockers.
Errortype:11 does to rock what the mainstream bands can't do make it
intricate, powerful and emotional at the same time. The vocals are absolutely
astounding, only enhanced by the skillful musical accompaniment. Despite
only being a sampling of what they have to offer, this new release is well
worth checking out. [Note: Please don't miss out on seeing this band live -
they are incredible!]
Incredible lyrics are only the beginning to this album.
Move on to the awesome vocals that carry emotion perfectly. Then
take a listen to the tight-as-hell music that sounds like indie rock in one stretch, pop
punk at another and then moves on to an '80s hardcore sound -- never once
forgetting to pack a melodic punch.
june-july 98
"Better Than the Superbowl"
"Better Than the Superbowl"
...from Amplified to Rock
You might think from the name that Errortype: 11 would be a techno
or electronic band, but you would be wrong. Actually, you would be wrong
anyway...simply for thinking in the first place. Now is the time to stop
thinking and start rocking, and this band will gladly provide the soundtrack.
Loud pounding and blaring guitars can't drown out this band's pure pop approach
to their music. This ain't wimpy pop. This is macho, adrenaline-driven harsh
pop. The band's overdriven approach to melodies and hooks works nicely...making
this loud CD one catchy goddamn assault on the senses. Lotsa cool guitar
lines weave in and out of these tunes, making the overall experience quite
heady and neato. Intense. (Rating: 4)
= VERY GRASSY GOOD
My Errortype:11 experience is pretty limited. I've heard a few tracks from previously released records, and I've seen them live, and I've been wonderfully impressed. Matter of fact, in my own mind, I was heralding them as the next saviors of rock, now that my beloved Quicksand has left the rock world for the second time. So this EP comes out, and I get all sorts of excited about it because after all, this is the band that I'm planning on putting most favored rock status on, if all goes as planned.
Errortype:11
the crank ep -
CDEP
Crank! Records
Daniel Reed - Technical Director
the crank ep (Crank!)
dp
-- Artie Philie
In despair, the reviewer is nearly ready to give up. It's been one dismal listening experience after another. His editor must secretly hate him, that's what it is. Why else would he send such horrible, horrible discs to cover? But the reviewer gives it one more shot. What's this? Errortype: 11? His Macintosh computers occasionally inform him of this problem. And he loves his Macs very much. Could be a good omen. Imagine, then, his delight to realize that someone out there can still manage to combine energy with melody. Someone who understands that guitars can have more than one sonic texture. Whose sense of dynamics and arranging tend toward the complex and unpredictable. Who can sound modern without resorting to smarmy trendiness. Faith is restored.
Artist: Errortype: 11
Columbia, South Carolina(sic) band "Errortype: 11" paint themselves as art
rock in their press material. Vocalist/guitarist Arthur Shepard supplies
a stream of consciousness piece that touches on art, his frustration
with not being recognized, and the pretension that comes with those
things. Reading it made me want "Errortype: 11" to stand out above the
barrage of new bands that constantly impact the rock music scene today.
Unfortunately, that didn't happen for me. This isn't to say they aren't
a good band. It takes an enormous number of elements coming together to
make a band stand out in the sea of bands recording music today. I find
so many bands sound the same. They need a great hook or a great lyric
line to push them to the surface of that sea, to be spotted where I sit
overhead.
While "Errortype: 11" doesn't quite reach the surface, they did catch my
attention a little bit. The band consists of the aforementioned Arthur
Shepard; bass player, Adam Marino; drummer, Erik Matheu and guitarist/
vocalist, Phil Hanraty. "The Crank EP" is their second album, intended
as a preview to their full length effort to be released in September.
"I Wonder How (To Make It Real)" explores a new relationship on a
surface level. Speed metal guitar crashes against the eardrums for an
intro. Bass and vocals soften the onslaught a bit, but the song mostly
stays hard and fast. A softer guitar and retro sound pervades on
"Language Of Your Own," while the vocal rasps out lyrics with more
depth. The song delves into the individual language of feelings each of
us develops as we grow.
Loud, heavy guitar and shouted lyrics drive "Right Again." It shows the
viewpoint of maliciously needing to be right all the time. Anger and
control are what's important to the song's voice. Back to a softer
sound, "Collecting Dust" is the closest thing to a ballad here, and
perhaps the best song presented. It's about not making anything of
oneself, despite having a lot to give. Acoustic guitar and a heartfelt
vocal give the song an extra appeal.
The last song, "There Goes Another One," opens with soft distorted
guitar licks. High tremoring vocals overlay a heady mixture of
psychedelia. The song looks at being misunderstood by the people around
you. Extended feedback leaves one with an uneasy feeling at the end.
"Errortype: 11" has some growing to do, but they may have some surprises
up their sleeves with their full album. If you're into angst and a heavy
sound, give them a spin.
Title: "The Crank EP"
Label: Crank
Reviewed By: Dave Merrill
Rating: 
by Jim Testa
February 27, 2000 - Jersey Beat Night at The Melody Bar, New Brunswick
One of the things I've learned in doing this for so many years is that local music is about community, or it's about nothing. Last night's "Jersey Beat Night" at The Melody Bar in New Brunswick was all about community - about feeling a part of something bigger than yourself, and feeling connected to the people with whom you're sharing the night. The whole thing started way back when I interviewed Dave Smalley of Down By Law for Jersey Beat #66. He mentioned that he had a side-project going, a mod band called The Sharpshooters with some guys from Virginia, where he and his wife lived, and that they would be in New Jersey recording a CD at Water Music. That started the wheels turning. With a little help from Bill Dolan of American Standard, who helped get in touch with Dave directly and not through a publicist or booking agent, and a lot of enthusiasm from John at The Melody, we put together a show: Sharpshooters, AmStand, Error Type:11, and John's band, Ex Number 5. John added Fish Stampede to the bill too, as a favor to one of the Melody bartenders. I wasn't crazy about having 5 bands on the bill, but it turned out all right, and Fish Stampede weren't bad - a punk/HC trio with a lot of Naked Raygun influence.
I've always maintained that bands play better at events like Jersey Beat Nights - maybe because they're more relaxed and feel more welcome, maybe because they feel more a part of the process than just booking another show with a bunch of strangers. Whatever the reason, all the bands smoked. The Melody set up an open bar from 9 to 10 p.m. which totally packed the place. It was great doing a show for a change and not spending the first hour worrying myself to death about whether anyone would show up or not! Ex Number 5 blew me away -- I've really never given them the props they deserve, but right now, they are the standardbearers for a great tradition of New Brunswick hardcore bands, from Greyhouse to Lifetime to One Nature. Error Type:11 took ample advantage of the open bar and were pretty smashed by the time they went on, but I've never seen them better. Frontman Artie Shepherd was looser and more animated than he had been at Maxwells just a few weeks ago; that kid -- I still think of him as a kid, since I've been watching him play since he was in high school, but he's 27! - is going to be a rock star someday, and ET11 may just be the band that gets him there. American Standard were kickin' it in high gear too, and then Dave Smalley and the Sharpshooters finished things up with a terrific set of catchy Mod-ish punk. This guy is a living legend but there's no one more down to earth or more able to communicate with a crowd. Jesus H.Christ, I have been doing Jersey Beat for almost 20 years and hosting these nights for the last three, you'd think I would get used to hearing myself thanks on stage. But when Dave dedicated the Who's "The Kids Are All Right" to me, I felt just like a little kid on Christmas morning. We ended the night with lots of hugs all around, with everyone - the bands, the fans, the people working at the bar - agreeing that it was a very special night.
I admit, there are times, when a deadline's hammering down on me or I have tons of shitwork to do, that I wonder why I'm still doing Jersey Beat. And then there are nights like this that make it impossible for me to imagine living my life any other way.
Amplified To Rock CD (Some/EFA)
Zitat Arty, Sänger von ERRORTYPE:ELEVEN: "Eigentlich haben wir keinen Indie-Rock-Sound. Es ist eher ein Major-Label-Sound. Trotzdem wollen wir weiter auf einem kleinen Label bleiben. Diese Szene hat uns immer unterstützt und gibt uns die Möglichkeit, wann immer, wo immer wir wollen, vor Leuten zu spielen. Vielleicht sehen sie ERRORTYPE:11 dann irgendwann als "ihre STONE TEMPLE PILOTS" der Hardcore-Szene. Trotzdem denke ich, dass es auch ausserhalb dieser Szene eine Menge Potential für uns gibt." Wahre Worte, denen ich kaum noch etwas hinzuzufügen habe. Ich sah sie live, sie gefielen mir, ich mochte die bisherigen Platten der New Yorker, aber ich HASSE die STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, und ja, ERRORTYPE:11 sind mit "Amplified To Rock" (sie rocken NICHT!) denkbar weit gegangen, haben ein völlig MTV-kompatibles Rock-Album eingespielt, wollten das wohl auch, und Artys leiernder Gesang geht mir zunehmend auf den Geist. Nein, ich brauche diese Platte nicht. jh (55:45)
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Alta Vista "translation":
Quotation Arty, singer of ERRORTYPE:ELEVEN: " actually we do not have Indie rock sound. It is rather a sound of major label. Nevertheless we want to remain further on a small label. This scene supported and gives us always us the possibility, whenever, where always we want, of playing before people. Perhaps they see to ERRORTYPE:11 then sometime as " the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS " of the hard core scene. Nevertheless I think that there is a quantity also outside of this scene potential for us. " Protect words, which I have to add hardly still something. I saw it live, it pleased me, I liked the past disks of the New Yorker ones, but I HATE the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and, ERRORTYPE:11 are with " Amplified to Rock " (they do not rocken!) conceivablly far gone, a completely MTV compatible rock album brought in, wanted that probably, and Artys lyrics that singing goes to me increasingly on the spirit. No, I do not need this disk. jh (55:45)
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English "translation": (super-mega thanks to martin beck for this translation)
ERROR TYPE: 11 CD (Some)
How do you manage to stand out of the masses if you're a new and unknown band? You make a great record and go on tour with a popular band! Same thing happened here. Errortype: 11 recorded a cool album and were lucky enough to be on tour with "Samiam" over here last december, where they had the chance to convince a larger audience of their abilities. Unfortunately, I wasn't there, because I was snowboarding,which was megacool too. As a comfort, I have the album and listen to it all the time. Errortype: 11 can be best compared to post-hardcore bands like "Handsome" and "Quicksand" and emo bands in the style of "Texas Is The Reason". Mostly they use heavy guitar riffs but they suddenly change to a more mellow guitar playing (without fuzz) from time to time. The vocals are very passionate, too, but not so whining as by many emo bands. All around a successful debut that kicks ass and is well produced. Absolutely recommendable (Chief Rocka).
Error Type: 11 - Superstore 7" (Some Records) : I saw this band live with Boy Sets Fire and the Enkindels in January of '98 and to tell the truth I wasn't impressed. I had some really high expectations going in, I mean all I'd heard was how awesome these guys were. I came out of that night a little turned off and never bothered picking up anything by them. I still kept hearing how great they were though, and eventually caved and picked up this 7"..I mean it was only 4 bux and on clear vinyl so what did I have to lose. All that said, I am REALLY pissed I didn't get anything earlier. Some rocking emo here ala dayinthelife, mind over matter, clockwise, etc. etc. This one is definitely recommended, and in fact I liked it so much I'm definitely picking up the full length. -G-
This is Errortype:11's attempt to play as many different styles of music as possible on one CD.
They cover radio-friendly rock, "emo", poppy hardcore type-stuff, acustic, and a little
psycadellic. I've probably listen to this album more than anything I own for the last month or
so. It really catches your ear, and makes you not want to shut it off. Too bad there are only
five songs.
-adam
These guys definitely have their own sound, some like it some don't. Personally, I like it. They play "punk rock" music (who doesn't these days?), but with a little twist that sets them apart from the other 3456 punk rock bands. This album reminds me of The Smashing Pumpkins "Siamese Dream" record; it's very guitar driven, and the vocals have a little whine to them. The last song has about 10 min of silence, then the funniest thing I've ever heard stuck on the end of an album. They layout is incredible too, just like on all their albums.
It's good stuff over all, but like I said, these guys are a love 'em/hate 'em band based on what
I've heard people say about them. I have a review of their album The Crank! EP also.
-adam atom@xadamx.com
My Weekend at CMJ.
by Matt Arbogast.
The last band I saw at CMJ was Errortype 11.
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ERRORTYPE:11 - "S/T" CD/ 39:41.
And just making it in to this issue's review section is the excellent ERRORTYPE:11 (not the most impressive of names mind you!). Hey, but I dig this so much though. I'd say it's very SENSEFIELD in its approach to rock, although it has a few breaks here and there which give the songs a bit of a well appreciated kick up the arse. Their songs are definitely more 'rock' than 'punk' but we ain't talking MTV or anything, no ERRORTYPE:11 are way more supreme than that, and they leave you with the feeling that you've just listened to a great record. Do you know why this is? Because it is... (MD - Monk Dave)
SOME
A pretty dynamic little ep. It blows you away with rough distortion and harsh vocals, then brings you back in with a soft number and soothing voice. Variety is the key here, and it makes me happy!
Considering the typical indie/emo-core packaging, I was ready to file this under "Braidblakesunnydayrealestatepromisering" retread but brutha, ya coulda knocked me over with a feather. It's refreshing to hear emo-core made for people with pubic hair and car payments. The John Agnello (Chavez, Jawbox, Redd Kross) production also gives it accessibility, without giving too much away. But more importantly, The Crank EP does everything a good EP is supposed to do: leave us watering at the mouth for the full length. 8/10 (Johnson Cummins)
dallas observer - 7.22.99
untitled (an online zine) - 11.7.98
hypeless welcome to a stupid review!
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