Core Values | 027 - Thanksgiving Vibes, Hardcore Highlights, and Christmas Sneak Peeks

In this episode of Core Values, the hosts celebrate Thanksgiving week with discussions on music, concerts, and upcoming plans. Key highlights include:

• Concert Recap: Gary recounts attending The Devil Wears Prada tour with bands like Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames, and SeeYouSpaceCowboy. They reflect on the experience, including standout performances and critiques of venue sound quality.

• Music Features: The episode features songs from various bands, discussing their significance and exploring whether certain groups, like Killswitch Engage and Light the Fire, align with Christian themes. Highlights include:

  • Killswitch Engage's new single “Forever Aligned.”

  • Memphis May Fire's latest release, “Shape Shifter.”

  • Irish hardcore band Barriers and their EP, Be Still, praised for its lyrical depth and spiritual themes.

  • Beatdown hardcore band Open Wound with their album By the Sword, blending heavy riffs with biblical imagery.

  • Light the Fire's EP Death Won't Be the End of Me, featuring melodic hardcore tracks like “Mortalist.”

  • Discussion of a Hawthorne Heights and Emery cover collaboration, sparking debate about its execution.

• Listener Interaction: The hosts showcase the Encore segment, where patrons suggest tracks for review. This week features Beloved’s “Rise and Fall,” lauded for its nostalgic post-hardcore vibe.

• Christmas Plans: Ideas for the Christmas episode include ranking favorite holiday albums, collaborating with other podcasts, and engaging with guests. They encourage listener suggestions for creative festive content.

The episode concludes with reminders about giveaways (custom Yeti mugs) and ways to connect with the podcast through Patreon, Discord, and social media. This installment blends humor, music appreciation, and community engagement, staying true to the podcast's “all-consuming” ethos.