I had to go babysit the day All Time Low came to Brussels, so I missed the instore at Free Record Shop and I barely made it on time for the show. (Darn lockers in the basement) But I'm so glad I went. I went in not knowing half the songs but by the time I came out of the venue I fell in love with his new band. I realize they are not a 'new' band, but to me they are. Since FOB decided to go on hiatus, indefinitely, I kind of felt lost. It might seem unimportant to whoever is reading this, but FOB is what kept me going. I always looked forward to what was coming next. With them on hiatus, I no longer have something to look forward too, other than them returning. That's why I'm so glad ATL came along. They kind of help filling the void FOB left behind. Again, I realize this might not be understandable for some of you. So now, until FOB decides to get things going again, ATL is keeping me going. I am still backing and supporting 1000% what Patrick, Pete, Joe and Andy are up to, which is why I went to the 'The Damned Things' show in July. I'm also not viewing ATL as merely a void-filler. Right now, they are more than that. But in the grand scheme of things it's still FOB > ATL. As a result of this newfound love, I will be going to both their Pukkelpop and Rock en Seine show next month. I'm honestly stoked to go. See, now I have something to look forward too. Not minimizing the other bands I adore.
In hindsight I wasn't all that stoked to see ATL play the first time, but that drastically changed when I heard them live. I even regret not attending the instore. I fell in love with not only 'Therapy', but other songs too. That being said, 'Therapy' is the first song in a long time that made me feel some genuine emotions. On top of that Alex decided to perform that particular song during the show, unexpectedly. It literally sent chills down my spine. Had I known what I know now, I would have been way more stoked to see them live. Which is why I'm taking the opportunity NOW to see them again live, twice.
Whoo, this post is chaotic. It'll take some time to get back to some good writing, so bear with me for this time. I hope you at least get the gist of it: All Time Low makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, something I haven't felt in a while. ATL will forever be important to me but the original feeling of fuzziness, will always and forever belong to the members of Fall Out Boy, whatever they may do. They are the ones that pulled me out of where I was. ATL is making sure I don't fall into the hole I was slipping back into. Thanks, both of you.
Up next week, a lighter post regarding Cobra Starship, Mika and Lady Gaga.
There's a story at the bottom of this bottle and I'm the pen...
XO-reos
Monco
