Hearts still beat

The OUTSPOKEN Tour is getting closer. First dates have been confirmed via the MAD site. German dates only so far and on each they will be supported by Suffer Survive.

 

13.10. Dresden, tba w/ Suffer Survive

15.10. Saarbrücken, Garage w/ Suffer Survive

19.10. Weinheim, Cafe Central w/ Suffer Survive

03.11. Berlin, tba w/ Suffer Survive

 

I am well aware of the controversy concerning this tour. Mike Hartsfield and Travis Guichard being the only original members of the current line up while at least John Coyle's voice was integral to their sound. A lot of people think that this won't make for a memorable live experience. Also the fact of a bigger booking agency taking care of the tour doesn't help it either. I admit being concerned about what it will be like but still am looking forward to see them live.

I don't know about you but when I got into hardcore in the early 90s they were one of the best bands around. I loved them to bits and their music and lyrics mattered to me and shaped my idea of what hc is or should be more than any of its originators. Outspoken were my here and now. They represented the current state of affairs, dealing with things that I was trying to figure out myself.

And they never toured europe before so I never had the chance to see them live before they went on hiatus. The Discography is out for quite a while already so I don't think they come over to sell some more of those. Also there isn't really a buzz surrounding them that they could try to cash in on. From what I know Mike just feels like doing it. And I recall him stating that he thinks Outspoken had a lot more in store when they stopped and that he would like to pursue this feeling.

What more could you ask of a re-uniting band. I say go for it and hope to catch one or the other of their shows. At least this seems a lot more honest than the whole CASH REV 25 thing.