Split: Bristol Park & Minutes Too Far

I suppose it's getting pretty routine for me to feature Doghouse Records bands on here, and though Minutes Too Far happens to be the one I've chosen to feature now, they won't be the last one. The other band I've chosen to feature is a band called Bristol Park.

Both bands are from where I'm from: Edmond, OK. Well, technically MTF is from Bethany, but that's close enough. I even played basketball against Bethany when I was in Middle School, and lived right by the subdivision in Edmond called "Bristol Park" haha. I've gotten to meet both bands on seperate occasions, and both are as nice as they come. Unfortunately, Bristol Park isn't around anymore. They broke up a couple of years ago. And though they had quite a following in cantral Oklahoma, their legacy unfortunately didn't leave us too many recordings of these guys. I've got a burned Acoustic EP that I downloaded off their old website a few years ago, and this spilt EP I'm about to post, and that's pretty much it. I'd love to get my hands on more of their stuff, but I'm not sure there's much left for me to get ahold of.

Bristol Park always kept a relatively low-profile, which I'm sure wasn't easy, seeing as they were very close friends with the biggest band from Oklahoma since the All-American Rejects: Minutes Too Far. But somehow, they managed to stay relatively obscure, and there's hardly any information or knowledge about them floating around. I know after their break-up, their singer Josh went to play bass for Oh No Not Stereo for a while. But he's no longer in the band, though they've since signed to a major record label. Other than that, I've got nothing.

Check out these 3 tracks from the split EP they did with Minutes Too Far. Specifically, listen to "Ally Ways". I could listen to this song over and over for days on end. You're going to listen to this song and wonder "How the heck did these guys not get HUGE? How are they not MILLIONARES?" And honestly, I don't have the answer. these guys should have been/should be huge. Josh has an amazing voice, and these guys just right fun, energetic pop rock songs. Definitely give them a chance. I can almost guarantee you will be hooked.

http://myspace.com/140135502
http://purevolume.com/bristolpark

From their split EP with Minutes Too Far:

Ally Ways - http://www.sendspace.com/file/nzvzmc
Get Out - http://www.sendspace.com/file/rn1n1t
Anah - http://www.sendspace.com/file/9ged01

Next I wanna talk about the good 'ol boys in Minutes Too Far. Their music is straight-up rock n' roll, with heavy punk edge and influence. They've been around for several years now, playing around Oklahoma and doing a few mini-tours before signing with B& Recordings, an imprint of Doghouse Records. These guys just love to have fun, and they know how to show it. They put out a few EP's and a full-length I've got laying around somewhere I believe over the years. Teir most recent outputs are: their "Let It Roll" LP, that came out last year on Doghouse/B& Recordings; before that, half of "Let It Roll" was released on an EP put out by a local Oklahoma label, Medic Records; and before that was their split EP with Bristol Park.

What I'm going to up from these guys today are their 3 songs from their split with Bristol Park, as well as my favorite Minutes Too Far song of all-time "Gimme' A Reason", which you can find on "Let It Roll." I highly recommend picking up this album. It's unbelievably catchy and fun and would be the perfect soundtrack for a road trip or just a long drive.

I've also included their Bio and some sweet links you should definitely check out haha.

Minutes Too Far bio:

Rock and Roll is Dead, if you ask Minutes Too Far. And they're not happy about it. So what's this quartet from Bethany, Oklahoma doing to revive it? They're packing out shows all along the Midwest with their intense and passionate performances, rocking people’s faces off.

The band sparked to life when then sixth graders Danny Black (front man) and Kris Monier (drummer) started playing punk covers in a garage. They played talent shows and band battles, just for a little fun.

Since then the band has gone through a few member changes, and even some name changes. The current lineup has been playing together since early 2001. They have gone on a national tour, released a self-titled EP, and opened for the likes of Yellowcard, Slick Shoes, and even Quiet Riot.

The band packs an arsenal of catchy punk-rock n’ roll songs that pound your stereo. It’s a creative blend of influences and two-member song writing style that gives them their distinct sound. If these guys rock through your town, check them out. You’ll be back.

http://myspace.com/minutestoofar
http://minutestoofar.com
http://myspace.com/minutes2far (fan page)http://purevolume.com/minutestoofar


What You Don't Know (Could Fill A Book) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/qluxog
Right From Wrong - http://www.sendspace.com/file/k75shu
There's No "I" In New Jersey (no, not a TBS cover) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/4efduo
Gimme' A Reason (i love this song) - http://www.sendspace.com/file/tqh6v0


Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy one or both of the bands. I'd love to hear what you think if you'd care to leave a comment haha. :) Thanks