Alove For Enemies Interview
Tell us about your new album. What do you like about it? What songs are highlights for you? Why?
Our new record, Resistance is our most honest work to date, we finally were able to write music that we enjoy and lyrics that are 100% honest. I have a few favorite tracks on the album, "Tread on my dreams" and "wishes for the cloths of heaven" stand out. They are what I always wanted ALFE to be, the feel is perfect.
What was it like recording this album? What was different from previous efforts?
The recording process for this record was great, we had more time that we've ever had and we feel very comfortable at atomic studios working with Dean. This time around we had time to get things right, and Dean was really interested in the project and went above and beyond to help us make it the best we could. Dean also worked closer with me than anyone ever has as far as the vocals go.
What's a funny, sad, or bizarre story or event that happened to the band recently?
Hmm, the only thing that comes to mind is how we broke down on the way home from Cornerstone last summer. It was supposed to be the first July 4th we'd be home in over 5 years, and were looking forward to spending it with friends and family, and then bang, our fuel pump went in PA. Three of us slept over night inside the van on the interstate, while the others went home to get help, it was the worst.
When you look around at the scene and the popularity of hardcore amongst people, what comes to mind? How happy are you with the "scene?" What are some things you'd love to change about it? Why?
That’s a good question. The hardcore "scene" has been so flooded over the last few years. Corporate America has stumbled upon it and is, in my opinion, milking it for all its worth. The hardcore scene , at least where I come from, is supposed to be a community of people who can come together and either rally behind a certain cause or share their own beliefs with their peers without fear of reprisal. In a lot of ways now, it has become a competition between both bands and the patrons of the scene. I guess I'd like everyone to stop and ask themselves questions like "What is more important" that a band has sound scanned a million cds? or "Hey what did i take out of the experience, did the band have anything to say? have I grown as a person? basically what is MORE important.
If you were going to be Donald Trump's apprentice for a few months, what would you want to do?
Hmm, I'd have to say be fired.
What was Facedown Fest '06 like? What did we miss by not being there? Besides ALFE, what were the best performances?
The fest was great. You guys missed a lot of good sets. Jesus Wept was awesome as well as Kingston Falls. The only negative was the barrier between the stage and the kids, but that was quickly overcome with some acrobatics from all the front-men.
What is one of the most beautiful things you've seen a Christian do in your recent memory? How did it make you feel about this faith seen in action by others?
I heard this story, a true one, during a first communion at church, the Priest said if any of you are sinners, then you must come up for communion with your arms crossed on your chest. When a concerned visitor who was attending this church for the first time hear this, they quickly jumped up and said to the Priest, "How will you give us the bread and wine with YOUR arms crossed then" This quick and honest action by a concerned Christian quickly helped to give a reality check to both that Church and its attendees. It also helped to prevent any misconceptions from possibly forming in the youth who were there. I think we all need to be reminded on a daily basis, that we are all sinners and that is why Jesus did what he did. And that it is OK to have struggles, as long as we strive to be Christ-Like, which is what our faith really means.
Anything else you'd like to add?
Thank you for the interview! And to anyone who is reading this, I would like to encourage you to follow your dreams, make mistakes, and grow! God Bless
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Comments
That's an A-10 Warthog in that photo!
Well, I'll be hornswaggled!
I am enjoying this record very much. The lyrics have a spicy horseradishy bite reminiscent of some of Andrew Schwab's work (Project 86). The Tread video is high quality but nothing bad ever comes from Endeavor Media.
