***NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!!! Over the course of their 13 year journey as a band THE FLATLINERS have covered an impressive amount of ground, cutting their teeth on aggressive ska/punk and eventually arriving at their current sound of incredibly nuanced, passionate, and heavy punk rock. The vehicle for this trek, and the one constant throughout, has been The Flatliners’ proficient song writing. Never short on killer riffs or innovative and unforgettable melodies, the guys have churned out an impressive amount of material over a relatively brief amount of time. With seven EPs and singles, and countless contributions to compilations to their credit, The Flatliners’ catalog extends way beyond their four full-length albums. In fact, it’s become so robust that the band recently decided to create a collection of all their loose ends. Division of Spoils brings together B-sides, rarities, and unreleased songs that span the history of the band. From a couple unearthed fledgling demos to some unreleased gems that were recorded during the Dead Language sessions, Division of Spoils serves as a retrospective of The Flatliners’ evolution. Classifying the album as a “B-sides” collection is a bit of a misnomer, though. Division of Spoils is packed with treasures that will have you wondering how these hits were ever left of the full-lengths in the first place. Of course, since these guys only feel at home on the road, they’ll be bringing their raucous live show across North America as a featured band on the Fat Wrecked for 25 Years...
2XLP $32.25
10/30/2015
***After 10 years in the trenches relentlessly touring, continually writing and releasing new material, and coalescing as a unit, THE FLATLINERS have managed to avoid the dreaded pitfall that plagues so many other popular bands: hitting a plateau. To the contrary, having noticeably matured on each subsequent release, The Flatliners utilize their ever-increasing cohesiveness to continue to stretch the boundaries of their music. Their latest offering, Dead Language, is a testament to this fact. The 13 tracks on Dead Language display a diverse array of influences and moods, ranging from complex introspective moments to the crescendo of arena-sized choruses, all of which are deftly fused together with the intelligent song writing and musical fluidity that can only be gained through years of playing together as a band. Songs like “Caskets Full” and “Bury Me” show The Flatliners flexing their ability to pump out straight-up hits with irresistibly catchy and upbeat refrains. Then there are tracks like “Drown In Blood,” “Tail Feathers,” and “Hounds” that reflect a visceral and more intricate aspect of the band’s persona. As a whole Dead Language takes a more nuanced approach to the concoction of break-neck guitar rhythms and sing-along lyrics that have established The Flatliners as one of the most exciting acts in the punk genre today. It’s business as usual for a band whose business is consistently pushing their sound to new heights. LP includes a download.
LP $25.50
09/17/2013
***Since their breakout release The Great Awake, THE FLATLINERS have been touring the world with a tenacity that would make the most road-hardened veterans weary. Multiple jaunts around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia have served to amass an ever increasing fan-base. The only possible downside of the band’s relentless trek is that it left them with little time to record their follow up full-length. Fortunately, at long last the wait is over with the release of Cavalcade. The twelve tracks on Cavalcade reflect the maturation the band has undergone over the past three years with intelligently crafted songs that still brandish the band’s youthful passion and exuberance. The forceful guitars, gruff vocals, and vigorous rhythms that have become the hallmark of The Flatliners are elevated to an advanced level on Cavalcade and will be recognized by fans and critics alike. The songs lean toward a pithy, more thought out sound, without losing a bit of the catchiness that shrouds their last material. (STREET DATE - 4/13/2010)
LP $25.50
04/13/2010
***NOW AVAILABLE ON VINYL!!! The sophomore album and the debut Fat Wreck release from Toronto’s FLATLINERS. Masterfully blending punk rock, reggae jams, hints of hardcore, and balls out rock’n'roll, the band produce music and lyrics at a at a level well beyond their years—the average age of the band is 19.25. Since the release of their first full length in 2005,The Flatliners have worked nonstop at building a fan base while at the same time developing themselves as a unit. They've toured throughout Canada and the United States with the likes of Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, The Suicide Machines and Catch 22, even finding time to jump on some 2006 Warped Tour dates.
LP $25.50
09/17/2007