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How the Lonely Keep

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Terminal's music is unique in almost every sense of the word. The closest I can come to describing their sound would be a more aggressive version of The Afters. Indie pop-infused rock is a fitting genre description, with punk/emo twinged vocals courtesy of Bryant. They stretch their sound out on How the Lonely Keep. Never does the music seem repetitive either. Each track has its own sound, while keeping a general tone alive throughout the forty-three minute running time of the disc.

The lyrics drip with regret and remorse, and the music perfectly compliments that tone. Some songs reek of hopelessness, like "City by the Sea," "I wish I had a little more to miss/ Than friends that don't exist/ In a town that felt like scars across my wrists." Other songs are a wee more optimistic, like "Just a Failure," "This time I'll disappoint the past/ Prove repetition wrong/ I'm just a failure feeling better than I ever have/ If this is life, I'm ready to live/ It feels so good to feel again."

More depressing then the CDs tone, however, is the fact that it's the first and last time we'll hear it. Bryant may remain under the moniker "Terminal," but when you lose all of your musical talent in one fleeting moment, things are bound to change. Here's to hoping that somehow, Travis Bryant is able to conjure up another brilliant effort in the aftermath of the beautiful piece of work known as How the Lonely Keep.

this is one of the few cds where every single song is great. from start to finish, this cd is great emotional rock, emo, whatever you would like to call it. the singer has a great voice and the melodies are different in every song. think copeland and mae, with with more distortion. thats how i see it.

I doubt if they read this, they would even take much obsession to the word 'genre' or their place within its respective limits - rather simply declaring that they 'do what they do', and whatever that may be, they should really keep doing it.

Every song sticks to the insides of your mind like glue in a very fantastic and enlightening way. I, myself not a fan at all of the usual screamo tunes, sometimes going as far as dismissing them completely of any musical talent, find solace in Terminal.

They aren't trying to be something they are not, and it really pays.

In short: The lyrics very mature especially ascending from such ranks, and the musical talent makes for unsurmountable future success. There isn't at least one song on here that won't leave you coming back.

I dare you to listen to the samples and not be tempted to buy this album.

Every once in a while a cd will come along that I can listen to all the way through. I hadn't had one of those in a while until this cd came out. "How The Lonely Keep" is amazing, from beginning to end. "Wisher" is a great opening song for the album, which is full of catchy, somewhat poppy hooks. My favorites are "Dark", "Watching, Wasting, Waiting", "City By The Sea", and "Sunday Parking Lot", not to say that the other songs aren't good. I HIGHLY recommend this cd! This young, talented band is going to go places!!!!

Terminal is a favorite of mine, and there is not one bad song on their debut album "How the Lonely Keep". Travis (the lead singer) has an amazing voice and really brings the record together. Great CD, highly recommended.

Well, I saw this band in concert at Cave9 in Birmingham, AL with Hawthorne Heights. Terminal was not headlining, but that shouldn't stop them from achieving top billing very soon. This is possibly one of the great bands of the new millenium, century, etc. and the same goes for this CD. Consistent and well-paced throughout, not a bad note is hit on this CD. Each song is packed with emotion and heart unrivaled on most emo discs. It's a great listen many times through, and I highly recommend picking this one up. Also, attempt to catch them in concert. They're cool guys.

My band played with these guys when they were Letter Twelve, they played our first show and our last show ever. We've known them so long and I have to say, they've come a hell of a long way! This cd is a beautiful mix of songs. It has something for everyone. My fav tracks are Foster, City By the Sea, Dark, and Pillow Fighting, but I love all the tracks. I can't wait to see them again this Saturday. I hope you all get into this cd, cuz it is just kick a**.

Last night i went to a saosin/anberlin concert in slc utah. Terminal was the opening act and they are one great band they are really awesome i bought their cd last nite at the concert and it is great support this great new band and buy their cd

I first heard "Pillow Fighting" on an online radio station, and after a few listens it grew on me. I then went to Amazon to check out the sample clips of the rest of the songs, but I was unimpressed by the other songs so I did not purchase it then. Many months later, I thought I'd give the album a shot, and I'm glad I did. The music here really is great. Every song is distinguishable from the rest. You won't feel like you're listening to one long song.

The songs may have to grow on you (as was my experience), and this is not a bad thing - give them a few listens. Each listen will have your ears catching and noticing more interesting layers that will further increase your appreciation of the music. It's a shame the band broke up.

(I must say: I would have to disagree with another reviewer about the final track, "Foster." It is an incredible track full of emotion and is an excellent closer.)

So, if like me, you grew attached to whatever the first song was you listened to, but were unimpressed with the sample clips, I strongly suggest purchasing the album. And if you haven't heard any of their music, give it a try anyway if you like rock and enjoy the leader singer's vocals.

Cd arrived in perfect condition, used, and NO scratches. Looks like there is a God after all.