"the thrill is gone / the thrill is gone / I can't get it back / I can't get it back..."
The artful implosion, existential dread and blessings of "The Thrill Is Gone" by Long Island, NY's indie emo punk outfit The Tin Can Collective, and the title track from their 6th album "The Thrill Is Gone And I Can’t Get It Back", is immediately powerful and, well, cinematic really but as the entire song floods over you with moments of sonic bluster, thoughtful ruminations, quiet / loud moments it burrows deep inside you. I have often, waaay too often, said that songs are sonic Rorschach tests that tell us more about ourselves than the artist / band etc. The songwriter casts a kind of spell on us but our reaction based on thousands of experiences and our emotional temperature is what really makes an impact (or not). I have always been fascinated about the back and forth relationship with songs and with all kinds of art.
"The Thrill Is Gone" is not the first song on The Tin Can Collective's new album but not yet hearing the album, God, this sounds like an opener. Rock operatic in scope, the powerful explosive mix of group vox lead by Jess Warren portends future emotional complexities and when it shifts into a wonderful proggy rock feel with guitar leads, punchy bass and drums moves, it further shape shifts into a kind of free fall of memories with acoustic guitar and John Warren standing at the foot lights of the song, loving the acoustic guitar bends and other nuances that are many. But this vast dreaminess is not over, yet another commanding tonal shift happens with Jess Warren back in front vocally as the end credits role punctuated with oohs and aaah, moving sparse piano and more.
AND my reaction to this moving Rorschach is as complex as the song itself but it punches hard, really hard. Whatever The Tin Can Collective is saying specifically, this track feels like a declaration to midnight clouds, a painful scream about loss when our life, or parts of it don't end up like we planned. That life is fucking painful, that we lose things and people along the way but maybe worst of all we lose parts of ourselves.
Great song, truly great song.
-Robb Donker Curtius
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The Tin Can Collective is an indie emo punk band from Long Island, NY. John Warren started the Tin Can Collective in 2011 as a recording project, enlisting a rotating cast of friends to complete the outfit. Among the ragtag group were Jess Warren (John’s sister and co-writer on many of the songs) Always pure of heart and full of intention, The Tin Can Collective has schlepped around the country in a rented minivan, playing their brand of beer-soaked indie emo punk for anyone who would listen. They quickly became cult favorites for their chaotic live shows and became what could be described as “a band’s band.” A Brief Look Back At Rising Tides marks a significant turn in production. Though the scrappy indie/punk sound they’ve become known for is still there, thanks to the mixing/mastering of Jack Shirley(Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor) It is clearer than ever before.
The Chicken Wheel will take you to the AP Go Fund Me- and any amount is so appreciated!
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https://soundcloud.com/thetincancollective
https://www.instagram.com/tincancollective/
https://www.facebook.com/thetincancollectivemusic
The Tin Can Collective is an indie emo punk band from Long Island, NY. John Warren started the Tin Can Collective in 2011 as a recording project, enlisting a rotating cast of friends to complete the outfit. Among the ragtag group were Jess Warren (John’s sister and co-writer on many of the songs) Always pure of heart and full of intention, The Tin Can Collective has schlepped around the country in a rented minivan, playing their brand of beer-soaked indie emo punk for anyone who would listen. They quickly became cult favorites for their chaotic live shows and became what could be described as “a band’s band.” A Brief Look Back At Rising Tides marks a significant turn in production. Though the scrappy indie/punk sound they’ve become known for is still there, thanks to the mixing/mastering of Jack Shirley(Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor) It is clearer than ever before.
The Tin Can Collective, indie rock, emo punk, folk, post rock, Long Island NY, songwriters John Warren / Jess Warren, sixth album "The Thrill Is Gone And I Can’t Get It Back", shape shifting "The Thrill Is Gone",
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