2 Line Filler (later spelled as
Two Line Filler), led by
Matt White were a quasi-straightedge hardcore band from Ontario, who over the years evolved their craft into something significantly more melodic. This transition took place in the mid-90s, not unlike their more celebrated contemporaries Jawbreaker and Lifetime. One might say TLF's second (and sadly final) album, 1995's
Listener, was their equivalent to
24 Hour Revenge Therapy and
Hello Bastards. Like those fabled melodi-core touchstones,
Listener showcased both a quantum leap in musical development and boasted a bevy of indelibly catchy songs with stirring empathetic overtones. Prior to
Listener was this five song demo, wherein the band began to set the table for their overlooked masterpiece. "Can't Break My Pride" was eventually adapted as "Brake" for the
Listener album. Since the aforementioned LP is still available through all the usual
digital outlets, I'm not at liberty to share it, but I did sneak in the reworked version of "Can't Break My Pride" if only for the sake of perspective. Some more scarce TLF material could appear on these pages sooner than you expect.
01. Sorry
02. Can't Break My Pride
03. It's Time
04. Leave
05. Theme
plus: Brake (from
Listener cd)
Hear
9 comments:
hey thanks, i didn't even know this existed. I found two line filler on the first second nature comp and fell in love with their album . however, none of those tracks ever matched "I'm Just Fine" from a document of nothing but still a great album.
Thanks for commenting. I think I'm going to have to get a hold of that comp.
Wow, good stuff.
HOLY FUCK! i have been on a mission to collect everything this band ever recorded. truly one of my favorite bands ever. thanks a ton for posting this.
I have not heard this demo since the time it was released when we were out performing the so few times. I wouldn't mind hearing it again anyone gots a copy?
Does anyone have a copy of the The Bittersweet Series, Vol. 3 split with Pezz that they could post. It is literally driving me insane. I have been on a hunt for like ten years for it. I lost mine years back and I have been wanting to hear those tunes again....
I believe I have thew Pezz split LP was looking for. Get in touch.
http://www.mediafire.com/?32p2putszz1szfs
TLF discography
We did a new song and more to come......on iTunes and other places. Lyric video on Youtube
Thanks,
Kevin
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