Of Men and Angels Eve.
Wow.
The day is finally here...
There are so many long pauses I’ve already taken as I write this blog and I’m only one sentence in. It’s quite hard to put into words the magnitude of this moment. Of Men and Angels is here. Of Men and Angels is… HERE. You have no idea how great this feels to type this. I’m flooded with memories of the past year while I’ve waited for it’s release and I’m just so incredibly thankful. I couldn’t be more ready and driven to dive in to this year. An explosion of pent up energy more than you’ve ever seen from TRS will be in full force this year. Seriously… yes! Each album I’ve made is special to me, but none have a story like this one. From the start, I went out to make an important record, important meaning bigger than one that just sells lots of records and makes someone bob their head, but one that ultimately does something special for someone, one full of honesty, tackling faith and doubt, struggles and hope… an honest, candid record. I pushed myself musically more than I ever have. I wanted to write great songs and I wanted this album to radiate with integrity. It was the easiest record I’ve ever written and recorded yet at the same time, it was the hardest to endure. It was an album and season so full of obstacles, the kind of obstacles that 2009 brought for so many. From a staggering amount of key people coming and going from management to the label that ultimately forced the release of the album back much longer than we expected, to scheduled events being moved around, Of Men and Angels has been in a way a battle… but now a victorious one. Because we are here! And that is the bottom line! This is truly the beginning of something special. The eve before the release of my favorite TRS album and I find myself in a place where I’ve never been so grateful to do what I’m supposed to do - play music, so grateful for this album, so grateful for the team I have in our label, mgmt, my band, agents and so grateful for YOU. You are just as much a part of this as I am and I say that sincerely. Thank you for being apart of this. It’s time to raise a glass and begin a new journey.
“I wouldn’t know just how sweet this tastes now, no, if at first I did not go through bitter times, through bitter places, Ill stay alert for new battles, but for now we’re here.” – Hills and Valleys
“I don’t want to look back on all my years, recollecting the mistakes that then will be clear about how I ran and chased a place my whole life then come aware that I was there… I was there.” – This Is A Refuge
We’re here.
You Ready?
Bryce
I know this is a late comment in response to your blog post, but I just wanted to say that listening to "Pull Myself Together (Don't Hate Me)" and "Let You Go" almost brought tears to my eyes. Both of these songs brought a flood of emotions in me, and I cannot be thankful enough for your new album. I cherish your music and deeply appreciate the messages that you deliver through your amazing lyrics :')
I listen to your cd every night before I go to bed. It is raw talent. Congradulations on all your success.
Congratulations on such an amazing album! I just started listening to your album today and am simply amazed at how good it is. In particular I just stopped what I was doing when the Walls played. It was the first time I've ever teared up while listening to a song. It evokes certain memories of struggles from my past. Glad to see that this is the first single off the album. Wish you the best of luck with this album.
hey bryce i just wanted you to know that your album is fantastic! i was looking forward to this since the day i found out, and you didnt disappoint me! your an inspiration for me when i write my own music, and im really impressed with the new songs! i love i want something to live for and let you go! cant wait for the next one!
This was the first TRS album countdown i was really a part of, and i'm so happy I was able to share it with my trsfamily and you. it's SO BEAUTIFUL, Bryce. you definitely have created an album that moves people; i cried on my first listen through of it. i love you! and i miss you. i can't wait for the next tour, it's going to be beyond epic. you are wonderful and deserve all positive things about this album. congrats! always, steph c.
So moving. Love ya B
I don't think I have every been as excited as I was when I got my "Of Men And Angels" pre-order package on Saturday! This album is amazing. Bryce is amazing. No other band can top TRS. Hands down.
Bryce you are my legend. You always givw 100 % to everything you do and you work hard for not just yourself but your fans as well. I related and learnt alot from 'Do You Feel' from the fact that a song is NOT a business plan, and you would never allow that to happen, there is problems in the world that shouldn't be our problem that we still should take responsibility for and of course the fact that we should learn from our mistakes and remember that we regretted things in the past and don't want that to happen again! I hope this album teaches me more and also is just as amazing as Calendar Days, Hello, Good Friend, The Early Years and of course Do You Feel. I have no doubts it won't though!
More than EVER.
Bryce, this is a beautiful blog, every I listen to the album on myspace I fall in love with it even more than the moment before. It is by far my favorite album, even though your previous albums are amazing. I can not wait until I have it in my hands tomorrow!!
^^and sorry for spelling errors i'm a little excited too! =]
B, you honestly just made me have tears in my eyes! this album is excellent! i'm in love with every song yes, it's WAY different from what you used to play, but its a GOOD different.. you're music has always made me feel good, but this one has alot of meaning.. thank you for making such beautiful music for us to listen to! we all love you incredibly too much! <3 Nicole
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