**New** Switchfoot - Mess of Me

[WillysWoodPile]

I like how they speak about life, healing, hope [of a future even after you've messed up].

[WillysWoodPile]

This is a sweeeeet song. It's about time that the Christian music business started coming up with original up-to-date, good songs.

[MoePoisn]

Switchfoot actually don't declare themselves as Christian Band, I don't really know why this thought is so apparent

[Ogopogoace]

actually switchfoot do say they are a christian band and publicly say so not to mention they consistently play at creations fest which is the biggest christian music tour out there

[BeSe7enTeen]

i agree i see no direct christian influence with them, all you christians can suck it!

[clarkston4eva123]

@BeSe7enTeen oh shut up.

[TheErinPereida]

ok please everyone can we all agree that this song is awsome and not have to analyze the fact of wether or not it's a christian song or a christian band, and we also don't need to express our hapiness that this is a song that some of our religions approve of....can we just comment about the song(not religion) please, even though i'm being hypocritical by talking abouth christianity in this comment!(-:

[skyohsky]

What's wrong with people. Music is above all the religions. Switchfoot makes good music, their songs are very good. I don't know any songs of Switchfoot that i don't like.

[AmericanofTruth]

i'm a christian, and i listen to switchfoot for the music. i honestly can say i don't always sing in worship. i save that for my own personal time. most of the week, i'm singing cause i love to sing, especially switchfoot :)

[avtrox]

Fuck all the religion crap. Just listen to the music and enjoy it, or if you don't like it leave. Go find something you can be agreeable about. Stop pissing people off with all this babble.

Do you need to analize and break down every detail about these things? Sales, perspectives, what places bands do their gigs at - who cares?

[Agoraph0bia]

Sales does not equal good music. if you think that, i'm sorry you're just wrong.

[MoePoisn]

True words here!

[louie330]

Love reading everyones comments.... Christians aren't humanistic? When was the last time "piratemvp" listened to a Christian Band? "Its hard to reach others thru narrow roads!" God sends His people where they are needed. If your arguing Christian Lyrics , like what, Jesus Christ, in every lyric.... come on, those who know HIM, know HIS name! We hear IT in many genres of music. You also forgot the "committed Christian part, about Jon Foreman on Wiki.... interesting. Switchfoot reaches all!

[jazzes]

switchfoot is a christian band.they always will be no matter wat.they never give up there lord an savior.

[dillster31v]

this is surprisingly good quality for a live show

[pojecthurricane]

I love the guitarriffews! :D Amazing!

[joeldsisson]

I'm pretty sure they have played that song before. ...just saying.

[Joberooni]

this video is the first time they ever played it.

[joeldsisson]

Whoa! They are Amazing! You would think they would rehearse it 1 or 2 times first. Amazing! And it's captured on Youtube.

[JesusFreak022393]

haha. By "first time" they mean the first time it was ever played for an audience.

Of course they rehearsed it first, it would be irresponsible to not do so.

[1at1at1]

mmmm im pretty sure youre wrong

[kibaluva101]

I love all of switchfoot's music, i don't see why people are so dissappointed, yes, it is a little different.. but i mean everyone's music changes after awhile, they are amazing in my book! i love them!!!

[n33wom]

Looks like they've only gotten better :) can't wait for the new Album

[piratesmvp]

Typical Switchfoot. Deep words with mediocre tunes. I used to be so crazy about these guys back when they released Beautiful Letdown. But, then I saw that it is the best they could do. Since they cannot evolve, their popularity has dropped as a result. Mention Switchfoot to anyone, and they think Meant to Live. Not Stars, not We are One Tonight, not Oh!Gravity, just that song they wrote 6 years ago. That's sad.

[Agoraph0bia]

Beside the fact that you're horribly over-generalizing, you're just wrong..."People" think of Meant to Live who don't listen to Switchfoot probably. Every band has their singles that their non-fans will know them for. Anyone who listens to more than Stars, One Tonight and Gravity will know that they have better songs. You're just ignorant. And if you were crazy about them at their lowest low, Beautiful Letdown, I'm not sure you know them well either.

[piratesmvp]

I think I know them quite well. I have purchased every album from the beginning up to Oh! Gravity. I also subscribed to their newsletters. And, I will not be purchasing their newest one. Beautiful Letdown was their best one by far, and the sales figures support that. I was all excited when Nothing is Sound came out, and I was terribly disappointed. I decided to give them another chance with Oh! Gravity, but after getting disappointed a second time, I decided to give up on Switchfoot.

[happyfishwash]

really? i thought nothing is sound was great! although oh! gravity was disappointing these new songs are great! just because something is different doesn't mean it isn't as good or better.

[piratesmvp]

That's just the point. This song is not different. It is the typical thing they've been putting out there for years. Of course you'll always have people who like a band, but my comment was focused on mainstream reception of them, and that has diminished greatly ever since Beautiful Letdown. I've become bored of their style of music, but that's just my opinion. The only good song on their last album was the title track, so who knows how many good songs I'll like on this new one.

[piratesmvp]

Another thing; the reason I was disappointed with Nothing is Sound is not because it was a bad album (it was quite the contrary) but because it wasn't as good as Beautiful Letdown and it didn't live up to the hype that it received from most people.

[iloveGodNMusic]

well i respect ur opinion.....but i think that Switchfoot is just changing their sound and makin music that enjoy themselves and musically being what they want to be and not what a record label wants of them or anyone else for that matter...that being sed i think this song really ROCKS!!! :) big Switchfoot fan btw

[Agoraph0bia]

Also, if want to look at sales, check out how they only declined when they signed with sony/columbia.

[Agoraph0bia]

laughable.

[nastybutler16]

I respect your opinions

But as someone who has listened to all of thier albums quite a bit I have to say that Switchfoot has evolved a lot as a band.

While Beautiful Letdown is thier most accesable work thus far thier new stuff is more complex - musically and lyrically.

Also - of thier albums have a unique feel to them Meant to Live, Stars, and Oh! Gravity are very different songs.

And personally I don't see how this new song is 'typical switchfoot'. and I've heard the album version too.

[piratesmvp]

They have evolved no question about that. But, they have become the band that only "thinking people" would be interested in. And, the reason why I say this is typical Switchfoot is because when you listen to it, you just know it's from them. Not necessarily the same sound or tune, but you just know it's surfing boys from San Diego.

[Agoraph0bia]

Because an album sells a lot of copies (and i'd like to see those sales figures you were refering to) doesn't mean it's necessarily good. Don't get me wrong, I love everything these boys have put out since day one, but saying BL is their best because it sold a lot of copies....makes no sense. BL was a low because it was their first album with a huge record label, which came out in their sound. it's bland and average.

[piratesmvp]

Beautiful Letdown was not a low. It was their first big hit into the mainstream market, and it's a historic album for them. You may think that their music is better now, but the fact is that when it comes down to it, sales is all that matters. The better your album, the more sales you will get. And, BL sold overa million copies I believe, which no other album of theirs has even come close to matching.

[JesusFreak022393]

That's actually the OPPOSITE of the way it usually works.

As a fan of less-than-radio-friendly rock, I find that the worse an album is, the more copies it sales (IE - Comatose (Skillet) VS Collide (Skillet). Comatose sold way more, but Collide was a much better album)

[piratesmvp]

Well, you're citing Skillet, and that's a bad example. The Christian music industry runs totally different from the mainstream industry, as al Christian music fans would well know. Fact is that Switchfoot is not Christian, so we must look at them from a mainstream perspective. And, in the mainstream market, better albums make better sales for the most part.

[CabooseMoron]

are you retarded?...... switchfoot not christian? are you serious? they are so christian...

[piratesmvp]

No, if anyone's retarded, it's you. Here's from Jon Foreman's own mouth: "For us, it's a faith, not a genre. We've always been very open and honest about where the songs are coming from. For us, these songs are for everyone. Calling us 'Christian rock' tends to be a box that closes some people out and excludes them. And that's not what we're trying to do. Music has always opened my mind—and that's what we want".

[timothyliechty]

Have you heard Jon Foreman's singles? They are VERY Christian. No, Switchfoot may not label their songs as Christian(even though they still play at Christian festivals, and gatherings) their morals and inspirations(lyrics) are Christian.

[JesusFreak022393]

No...albums with more radio friendly songs make better album sales. Radio Friendly =/= good, neccesarily. It can, but it is not always true. In fact, it's usually the opposite. You want a mainstream example? Linkin Park. Minutes to Midnight is one of the best selling albums in any recent music history, and LPs best selling record.

I hated Minutes to Midnight. Hybrid Theory and Meteora are FAR better, in my opinion.

Christian and Mainstream are no different to me...if it sounds good, I...

[JesusFreak022393]

...listen to it.

I just tend to find that albums with less "popularity" among the masses tend to be better, because, as a whole, I have vastly different tastes than most people.

[piratesmvp]

Well, as long as you appreciate the music, that's what counts for you. I'm just talking about it general and from a business standpoint. And, I'm the same as you. I listen to Christian music and some secular stuff if it's good. As long as it isn't against God it's fine with me.

[timothyliechty]

You don't think they are Christian? Ok, look at Jon Foreman's singles. Their single "This Is Home," on a Christian based film. They go to Christian festivals to play time to time. Jon doesn't put Switchfoot's music as Christian, but their morals and inspirations are Christian.

[piratesmvp]

That's debatable. Take a look at This is Your Life, or especially, We were Meant to Live. Those songs (and there's others I can't think off the top of my head right now) seemed rather humanistic. And, if they are not, they were at least written so that a Christian could get something out of it and a non-christian could too. That's not real Christian music. They're just writing songs to appease everyone, and so they are right not to call themselves Christian.

[samsamiamam]

Marketing has a huge role in selling anything, so quality of a record does not translate directly to sales.

[piratesmvp]

That's partially true, but people will not buy a bad product no matter how well it's advertised. Apple has one of the best advertising campaigns of any company. And, they still own a miniscule section of the computer market.

[outofspace124]

Wait, are you saying their lowest low was Beautiful Letdown!?!?

[sassa12489]

i kind of agree. im not a big fan of them but bl was their best album to date

[LuvnJCandJB]

i'm going to get their cd for my birthday!!!! :)

[sockbag2]

i wanted to go but i had to go to missouri that weekend, oh well.

[xXgreyheartwarriorXx]

i saw this song in concert! i absolutely love it!

jon's voice is sooo good now. i mean, it was good before but seems like he gets better with each concert.

hello hurricane!

[SFhellohuricane]

so did i

[marissa91592]

Oh, son. This new cd's gonna be amazing.

[dirtpile732]

it sure will dad...

[jonatain]

dude baller riff

[BenSmith412]

ohhh myyy goshhh i can't waitt!

[dxarmy94]

A funny fact though is that for this new album switchfoot worked with Mike Elizondo who is a producer for mainly hip-hop and has worked with dr dre and eminem.

[dxarmy94]

This was the first time they have ever performed this song.

[Windowsvsakawyse]

No! Duh he said it!

[dxarmy94]

I didnt hear him specifically say he worked with dr dre.

[joeldsisson]

Actually, he said its the first they played it.

[jafilizola]

interesting.

They've hinted at blues the last two CDs, but this is much more up front as far as songwriting goes.

That and Jerome has definitly picked up the background vocal work, and well.

[sqiz2]

can't wait until for hello hurricane!!!!!!!!

[equinshadox]

LOL!

[equinshadox]

Sorry, it was meant for Heelincal12

[Heelincal12]

Dangit, the location of the "Two Stars" rating is way to close to the play button :( It should be 5/5!!!

[IAmTheSwordmaster]

Awesome sound quality!

[Takeshiso]

Yeah!!! They did their best with this one. I belive the next albums will shake many hearts.

[sumwhatparanoid]

thanks for posting!!

[eringobragh91]

I love the part at 1:10 or so... actually, this whole song is awesome! The music alone makes it a great first single.

[ADogNamedKitty]

Sweeeet. This is gonna be the first single!

[RadicalChadical7]

This is awesome. does anyone know when the new album comes out?

[happyguy215]

Hello Hurricane Oct 2009

Vice Verses the next album 2010

[menatarms7]

how do you know when the next album comes out?

[joepwnsyou]

They announced that they are releasing a series of albums a while back, with HH and VV being the only named albums so far.

[nothingstillyet]

october 6

[PainFullyUNcool14]

excellent sound quality man!

I freaking love this song!!

SF for life!

[Agoraph0bia]

I got shivers down my spine that first sound break. good god.

[dugganater]

Now this is the kind of sound that I like best. This is my favorite so far. :D

[TissueShoe]

Shoot, the sound quality is amazing! Awesome! I'm already in love with this song and 'Bullet Soul.' I think I'll refrain from listening to any other songs before they're released though, I can't wait for the album! Or looking at a sooner time, the first single!!!

[Avanzander]

Jon Foreman...what a talent he is. I'm SO EXCITED FOR THE NEW SWITCHFOOT ALBUMS

[stanhopelove]

so psyched for the new album now :)

i love it even more the more i hear it :)

[PistolPete032]

i was there at the fairgrounds for this too, man they played great.

[Benjaminvv93]

I love the song I cant wait for the new album!! =)

[MassiveDestruction13]

Great Quality! What type of camera did you use?? Its great!

[samsamiamam]

A Kodak EasyShare C875 with 5x optical zoom

[aglebog]

great vid, thanks!

[Carlos07]

switchfoot kicks ass...

wow i cant wait

[KJKJava]

Awesome :-) Thanks for some good audio!

[friendofthefoot]

Im about to Scream! This Rocks and so does Bullet Soul, This is going to be their best album ever!!

[Benjaminvv93]

I agree with you! =)

[xdreamingoutloud]

Great audio! :D

[hurleywhurley]

I was at the concert last night,

they played this song, I LOVED IT

[beadslore]

Great sound quality!!

[blakeedwards1015]

AGREED!

[16lovestruck23]

I love this song!!!! I was at BT too! Switchfoot is amazing