August 21
Today, or rather yesterday, was our final show.
We didn't come to a hault with somber goodbye ballads or brown-nosing thanks. Instead we slashed and burned our way through one of our best sets to date, destroying every chord of every song with blistering enthusiasm. And, at the end of the day, I wouldn't have had it any other way...
We also released, for free, our split EP with our good friends Vegan Potluck, who opened with an equally astounding farewell set. Some of the tunes are available in our music section.
This is the part where I'm supposed to say "If someone'd told me two years ago that Foul Mouth would've been what it is..." and act surprized that we made it this far to begin with. But fuck that. Because we always had our hearts in this, and we always wanted to push things to the next level, for our fans, for the scene, and for ourselves. Because every chord counts, and when push comes to shove, bottoming out was simply not an option. We were born for this, and if you think it isn't still searing in our veins, you don't know Foul Mouth...
I would, however, like to take the opportunity now to thank you for supporting us in anyway way you have. Whether you were right up front with us at every show, or are just hearing this for the first time, you are invaluable to us, and your interest and support alone have fueled our enthusiasm from day one. Thank you all so much.
If this band has ever stood for one thing, it's this: You should never feel any shame in being yourself. This means it's important for us to find whatever means neccessary to express who we truly are, to present our thoughts, ideas, and feelings in the most genuine, sincere way imaginable. In other words, don't use influences as a crutch. Don't become the bands you love. And don't set out to be a fucking rock star clone. Victory Records is doing fine without you, believe me. Instead, try writing from the heart. Try creating music with a mind of its own. And dare to be different. Because, when you think about it, it's our differences that make us individual people, and they should be embraced as closely as anything else we hold dear. We've made it here speaking from the heart, and are more than happy to pass the torch. Take it and run like mad...
I'm not going to look back on Foul Mouth and remember writing this. I'm not going to remember being hunched over a keyboard spilling sentimental thoughts and missing it already. To hell with that. I'm going to remember the smell of the Sober Club. I'm going to remember the 10,000 broken strings left in our wake. I'm going to remember the looks in the eyes of the people watching who actually got it. But most of all, I'm going to remember the best times of my whole life with some of the best friends I've ever had. Because lets face it, it's overwith, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a fucking rush while it lasted, and boy was it ever...
Rocking on for years to come, and missing you already,
Sampson
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August 17
Two nights ago, Phil and I were talking, and came to the somber conclusion that Foul Mouth is, indeed, over and done with...
But obviously we had no idea what we were talking about.
We WILL be releasing our split EP with Nazo punks Vegan Potluck THIS...SUNDAY...AND I PROMISE THIS TIME! Totally serious! In fact, to show you just how serious I am, there is now a rough copy of one of the BRAND-SPANKING-NEW SONGS, "Understanding Makes A Brief Appearance", in our music section. Also available are "Fuck Baseball!" and "I'm So Studious, I've Got A Pencil In My Butt!" from the split in our music section. Listen, download, enjoy.
See our site on Sunday for the finished material. So cool, damn...
Also in the "Cool" section of the news, we will be playing our LAST. SHOW. EVER! this Sunday! Short notice, I realize, but it's gonna be fucking awesome. 3 PM at The Globe Cafe in Bethlehem. If you're not there, you are seriously off the Foul Mouth Non-Denominational Holiday Greeting Card list, and once you're off, there's no going back. Please do what you can to make it to this show, we have so many cards to give away. Plus, if it's any extra insentive, we're giving away the split EP with Vegan Potluck for dirty cheap. Free, to be exact. So be there, for the love of God...
I wish I could put into words how siked I am about this release, but I can't. All I can offer you is the excited sound "Fuh-BRAH!".
Fuh-BRAH!,
Sampson
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July 17
Dear Mouthketeers,
How'd you like us at the Lock And Key show? Which song went the best? Did you have a good time?
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah, sorry about that.
Somehow the Globe ended up double booked, and we would've been forced into a ten band show, which, for your information, is a nightmare. Luckily, the dudes at Fireball Island were bitchin' enough to let Lock And Key and Witches With Dicks to play there. I drove Pat's drums home so they wouldn't get warped in the hot, hot heat (no accident). Fun night.
However, I DID hear some of Vegan Potluck's new songs for the upcoming split EP on a special two song release they were selling, and might I say, they were fantastic, so there's that to look forward to.
SPEAKING OF SPLIT EPs, we ARE going to be recording our half of the split as planned, AND said half will be recorded THIS SATURDAY. That means new jams for you REAL soon, so please hang in there. You've waited this long, why not hang in there a little longer? It's gonna rock.
Also, as for the aforementioned heat, SHIT, it's hot outside! An enthusiastic thumbs down to this heatwave.
Tired, hot, and fed up with hearing about Angels And Airwaves,
Sampson
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July 15
Mmm? Recording? Pfft, I KNOW already, stop bothering me about it, dammit!
We're still figuring out how (if at all) we intend to record our half of the Vegan Potluck split. Why? Because we didn't have our eyes on the prize. But hey, eff it! We're tryin' like hell to work this thing out for you though, so bare with us, please. We'll know in a few days just what we're gonna do. Thanks for your patience.
Also in the Foul Mouth semi-annual news, we've got a helluva show booked for this coming Monday. Ourselves, our good buddies Vegan Potluck, Witches With Dicks, and No Idea Records' kickass punk rock act Lock And Key. It's at the Globe Cafe in Bethlehem, and blah blah blah (see Shows). GO!
Foul Mouth is ALSO working on booking our very last show. EVER. It'll be the next show after the show on Monday. Although I can't guarentee anything just yet, it's looking like it'll be at Fireball Island sometime in mid-August. Be sure you come by this one, Mouthketeers, because A. It's our last show ever, and B. You'll recieve a free gift from the band at the door! I'll be sure to keep you posted on this matter. No, seriously, I'll actually stay on top of this one. Stop laughing, I'm serious this time!
...There was somethin' else...Shit. Screw it.
Nina, we'll miss ya at this next gig. You'll be there in spirit.
And 2 Pac, that surely was the dopest song you ever wrote...in '94.
I'm seeing the Lawrence Arms in two weeks! Fuck yeah!,
Sampson
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June 29
So last night, right around 11, I left The Globe deaf in one ear, out twenty three bucks, and I'm not entirely sure, but I think I may have chipped a tooth.
What have I learned from all of this?: Latterman is fucking awesome.
I am, of course, referring to our really bitchin' show last night. We opened and did pretty damn well (at least we think so), then Yo Man Go! tore The Globe a new one with a preformance not easily forgotten. Slingshot Dakota followed and chilled things down a bit with another awesome set. Then, Latterman was up, and if you've heard them before, I need not elaborate. Outstanding.
For those of you who showed, thank you, thanks, and good on ya'! Your support was greatly appreciated. For those of you who didn't, man, you guys missed out.
Also on my mind today, what's up with floods? If you live anywhere near a river or creek on the Eastern Seaboard then you know what I'm talkin' about. Don't get me wrong, I love waiting a half hour at an alternative highway exit, and it sure is a blast to worry about friends who live on the riverfront, but seriously, what the hell? Three "hundred years floods" in three years? A passionate wag of the finger to rain for making this happen. What a sell out.
Tired, broke, and five minutes from a potential floodplain,
Sampson
(Oh, and hey, new pictues up!)
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youngpoor_andpissed
angels and airwaves are annoying me as well.
posted Jul 20
jonberger
\"how long has the French guy been standing there?\"
posted Apr 15