We Were Skeletons: 5 Albums That Changed Their Lives
Hailing from Lancaster, Pa., We Were Skeletons are a throwback to the mid-'90s (real) screamo scene that birthed bands like Saetia, Orchid and Shotmaker. Possessing the kind of musical skills that allows them to spazz-out one second and stop in a heartbeat the next, the power trio just released Blame & Aging, their latest album.
With such an off-the-wall sound, Noisecreep figured the dudes in We Were Skeletons own cool record collections. That's why we've asked the group to take part in our '5 Albums That Changed My Life' series
"Though Gatefoldis my favorite record of their's, stumbling upon this album in my friends AOL Instant Messenger "shared folder" was a watershed moment. It's what both introduced me to and made fall in love with that style of screamo (for lack of a better term). It even started me on the path to discovering DIY hardcore in general."Matt Nissly (drums):
"My friend Jordan showed me the song "Since Always" the summer after ninth grade and I listened to it on repeat. When I finally bought the album I couldn't put it down. It was fast, heartfelt, and the lyrics were so well written. This album inspired me to put everything I have into the music I create."Entire band:
"This was one of the first real aggressive bands any of us were into and remains one of our favorites. Whether listening to their records or seeing them live, you can tell there's just something special about them. They are and have always been one of the best and most original bands out there."Entire band:
"These are friends of ours from home and this record, hell, the band as a whole, was our first concrete and personal example of what a DIY band could accomplish. Amazing songs and a huge inspiration."