It’s always nice to hear a new band you have never heard before only to find out they have been around for years. Then again it is easy to miss out on a good act these days with so many to pick and choose from.  Usually I find out about a band through word of mouth or the internet, listen to what they offer, and go on with life. After hearing The Tim Version’s Decline Of The Southern Gentleman on No Idea Records, I had to find out more about them such as who are they and do they have any other material? 

Turns out they have been around for almost 10 years and have quite the fan base. They have released a few albums throughout the years and have even toured the world. How the hell could have I missed these guys?

Hailing from good ol' Gainesville, FL (yes the same city that spawned Against Me! and Hot Water Music) they pride themselves on not being well known. They don’t want to sound like everyone on the radio and they do things their way. They are an aggressive punk rock foursome that released their first album back in 1999 for the sake of music and not money or fame.  Don’t expect to see them fighting to get on the main stage of a Warped Tour because they could care less.

The Tim Version has been labeled as an anti-band for the way they approach the music business as far as avoiding sponsorships and not caring about touring in a bus. But in fact these guys define what a real band should be. They play their hearts out at every show and cram themselves in a van for tours. Luxury is not in their vocabulary and they sure as hell are not about to learn it.

The Decline Of The Southern Gentlemen starts out powerful and aggressive like many other punk acts do, but opener “Shin Splints” just really seemed to grab me and slap me in the face. The vocals were a little more belligerent and the guitar solo towards the end really made for a great introduction.

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