Song of the Week (4/3-4/9)

     Many people who know me, know that I am quite the CD buff.  I am always buying CDs, adding to my collection that is currently near or maybe even over 100.  I just have always enjoyed having hard copies over digital copies, much like I prefer books and magazines to their digital counterparts (not to crazy about electronic book sources).   I also really enjoy reading and looking at the the liner notes and CD art as well.  And this brings me to my song of the week.  Any day now, I should be getting the new Silverstein CD, Rescue, their fifth CD total and debut for new label, Hopeless Records.  And although I haven't heard every song of the CD yet, I believe that this could be one of Silverstein's strongest set of songs to date.  And that's why my song of the week is my current favorite off the album "The Artist."
     "The Artist" is not only one of my favorite songs that I have heard off Rescue, but could potentially be my favorite Silverstein song ever.  This song mixes all the elements that make Silverstein a great band, i.e. Shane Told's brilliant mix of singing and screaming, aggressive, yet catchy guitars, and always great drum work by Paul Koehler, in one song.  Told has truly come a long way from his beginnings as a horrid screamer (a wailer in my opinion) and a mediocre singer and become one of my favorite singer/screamers of all-time.  And not only has Told progressed greatly, but the band as a whole has.  In songs like "The Artist"you can truly see their ten plus years of growth.  The music has become more formed, structured, catchy and meaningful.
     When I first heard "The Artist" I really became excited for the new Silverstein.  It was sad to see them leave from Victory, but if this is the type of music they will put out through Hopeless Records, then I am very open to the change.  I can not wait until my copy of Rescue to come in the mail, and with it coming out in two weeks, everyone should surely pick themselves up a copy.  Posted below is Silverstein's video for "The Artist," let me know what you think.  I also have a question.  Do you guys think I should do a CD review?  I haven't done one yet, but have wanting to and was thinking this would be a great opportunity to start. Please answer below or on my facebook (Nick Handy) or twitter (@nickhandy69) and let me know what you think. 

Silverstein-"The Artist"