Full Album Stream: Nothing More - Nothing More

So one of the newest sections I created was "Full Album Streams".  Not only did this gave folks something to listen to when they are cruising the site (being that the original intention of this site was to acts as a hub to explore), but also a chance for people to explore new artists, new genres, and new albums before deciding to purchase them (also from links on AFGM's site).

Full album streams seem to be a new fad that a lot of internet savvy people are jumping on.  It can be in the form of a Soundcloud widget, a YouTube playlist, or even a single YouTube video.  This often gives record labels a chance to promote new artists and for people to subscribe to their social media pages.  So hopefully this provides you access to some new music, bands, and/or artists.  Cheers!

PS - Feel free to send us an email if you have any albums you think you should be on this list or a new one coming out we missed.  We're always listening!

(Artwork by AFGM.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

AFGM - This Is The Time For Nothing More

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Hailing from San Antonio, TX, Nothing More is a four piece rock group currently signed to Eleven Seven Music.  After multiple independent releases (five to be exact), the group struck a multi-album deal with Eleven Seven Music over the next few years.

"Every 10 years or so, there is a band that sonically and lyrically shakes things up and cuts through the clutter. For true rock fans that moment has arrived with Nothing More. That is why we signed them to a five-albums-guaranteed contract."-Allen Kovac (Eleven Seven Music Group CEO)

Their debut self-titled album hit #11 on the US Rock charts, and #33 in the Billboard Top 200.  "Nothing More" was released on June 24th, 2014.  The group consists of:

Jonny Hawkins – Vocals/Percussion | Daniel Oliver – Bass/Vocals

Mark Vollelunga – Guitar/Vocals | Paul O'Brien – Drums

"While most labels in today's new music business are chasing pop culture and radio trends, Eleven Seven Music has stayed true to the rock genre and continues to double down on expanding their reach in the genre. I couldn't be more excited to have Nothing More join the Eleven Seven Music family." -Danny Wimmer (Armsdivsion Management)

(Album artwork courtesy of Nothing More and Eleven Seven Music)

1. Ocean Floor
2. Ballast*
3. Christ Copyright*
4. Mr. Mtv*
5. First Punch 
6. Gyre 
7. The Matthew Effect*
8. I’ll Be Ok 
9. Here’s To The Heartache 
10. If I Were
11. Friendly Fire
12. Sex & Lies
13. Surface Flames
14. Take A Bullet*
15. Jenny*
16. God Went North
17. Pyre

(* = AFGM Recommendations)

Nothing More continue to impress with their uncanny ability to provide the listener with songs that are rich in depth, harbour a strong meaning and also roll along at break neck speed. Some of the examples are ‘Christ Copyright’ and ‘Mr. MTV’ which both pack quite a punch, but it’s the underlying meaning of both songs that are the real kicker. On one hand you have a song that questions religion with thought provoking lines like “to think you know who goes to heaven, is just one big misconception, like god hates fags and communism” and on the other hand, a song that questions the impact corporations have on society. It doesn’t stop here either with the majority of the remaining tracks introducing more of these invested lyrical meanings, without dropping the intensity that the band has quickly become known for. -Sputnik Music



While it is exactly hard to pinpoint this band sound, I will say that if you're a fan of so called "progressive rock" bands like Rush and Dream Theater, throw in a bit of System of a Down and mix in the heavier bands like Metallica and Megadeth you will like this band! Tracks such as Ballast and Christ Copyright are smoldering with intensity that I haven't heard in quite a while. -Jam Magazine