THE HONORARY TITLE: The Honorary Title

The Honorary Title

The Honorary Title

© 2002 Jarrod Gorbel

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Folk, alt/country, and emo rock combine for a charming and stunning result.

tracks

1 Everything I Once Had
2 Properly Balanced
3 Frame By Frame
4 The Faint and Precious Sound
5 Dilute
6 Reassemble

notes

The Honorary Title is Jarrod Gorbel's latest project based out of New York City. Prior to this band Jarrod usually performed solo and in a more folky format. He became known for his dark songs and his twisted and perverse sense of humor. Aaron Kamstra(bass/keyboards) originaly from Indiana hooked up with Jarrod and drummer Rob Draghi in recent months and played their first shows together in Downtown Manhattan.

They soon embarked on a small tour with Dashboard Confessional and Hot Rod Circuit. Chris Carraba of Dashbord personaly invited the group to open a handful of shows on his headlining tour. The honorary title has drawn comparisons to Dashboard, Old 97's, Jeff Buckley, and Bright Eyes to name a few.

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  • The Best
    author: stephen Shaw

    Made it's way into my top 10 albums of all time. Jarrod Gorbel is a lyrical genius. It's rare to find musci this important in a world full of garbage

  • Music Lives
    author: Alyssa

    this music gives LIFE to a DEAD mood MUSIC LIVES

  • I love the Honorary Title!! I have another one of their cd's & was SO pleased to
    author: Pamela
  • Freaking great!!
    author: Doug Culp

    This cd is awesome. I didn't know that when The Honorary Title started out, that it was just Jarrod Gorbel. Friggin' rad.

  • best ever!!
    author: trisha

    i love love love love love this cd. this is the best ever!

  • purchase, listen, FEEL
    author: jennifer

    the acoustic recording really lets jarrod gorbel's voice shine. if 'dilute' doesn't move you, you're not really listening...

  • FUCKING AWESOME
    author: floridarep

    FUCKING AWESOME

  • Pick It Up
    author: Margaret

    Nice to see some of the songs stripped down in this ep. Superb band.

  • It puts the word 'honorary' in the band's name!!!
    author: Lauren

    I absolutely love this EP!!! I've had the band's full length for just over a year now, and I knew that I just had to get my hands on a copy of the EP. I love all of the songs on it, and I enjoy the raw acoustic sound that is prominent throughout the 6 tracks. I defintely get great vibes from these tunes! Jarrod has done a wonderful job! I also noticed some differences in the lyrics between the full length and the EP, and I thought that was way cool! Keep it up you two!!

  • Jarrod's voice cuts into your emotions and stays with you.
    author: fabulous

    I love The Honorary Title. Jarrod's collaborations with Aaron are out of this world and this cd of Jarrod's music prior to their getting together is nothing short of amazing.

  • AMAZING...as always.
    author: Jules

    This CD is amazing, but I didnt expect it to be anything less. It is very calming to listen to...a must have!

  • Amazing vocals, suggestion for anyone with 10$
    author: Chris Tanner

    amazing cd, ive seen these guys live alot and they sound exactly the same if not better. definitely would encourage anyone whose heard any of their stuff to buy this cd too

  • author: Cody James

    I am really into singer/songwriter types like Pete Yorn and Elliott Smith and I had to get my hands on this EP. The Honorary Title represents true musical talent and professionalism, which can definitely be heard on this particular EP. Each song brings something new to the table and I would definitely recommend it to those who are interested in this type of music. ***** stars for me!

  • brilliant
    author: kim

    this album is intense, raw and full of emotion. its brilliant in every aspect.

  • luscious and dreamy
    author: erica

    sublime. fill up the tub, light the candles, cradle a big ol glass of red wine and immerse your soul.

  • amazing
    author: allyson

    it's amazing, i'v been a fan for quite a while that thought this was a good price, so i bought it. wonderful lyrics, incredible voice. now my favorite band/artist.

  • Excellent EP.
    author: Dan

    This EP is a great offering from the Honorary Title. The vocals and acoustic guitar offer enough emotionally to keep you glued to the speakers.

  • great CD
    author: Mattie

    this CD is the most brilliant peice of art I have ever heard. To those of us who have to listen to wanna-be's all the time, The Honorary title is music to your ears.

  • awesome band, awesome cd
    author: Brendan Burke

    an awesome first album of one of the best up and coming bands right now. if you haven't heard a good new alternative band lately, check out this cd.

  • stripped down and raw
    author: jeff

    Been a rabid fan since 2002. And everyone I've played this album for buys this album...that's how good it is. This CD is more somber and more emotional than his previous EP, Curvature, (if you find it, get it, trust me!). The only thing I wish he captured more of on this CD is how he plays the songs live with a lot more angst.

  • awesome cd.
    author: michelle

    this cd is awesome. only complaint i have is that it needs more tracks.

  • This CD is amzing, don't miss out!
    author: Charity

    This CD is definetly one of a kind, if you like this type of music..stuff like dashboard confessional etc. you will love this. I saw them with dashboard over a year ago and havn't stopped listening to the CD since, I even have gotten other people hooked on it, and bought it here for christmas gifts!

  • Great CD
    author: Jim

    I never heard of Jarrod until I saw his show in Chicago. Came home, bought his CD and I love it. I definitely will be following his career.

  • Too good for words...
    author: MorbidSweetness

    I just can't get enough of this CD!! I'm looking forward to hearing more from The Honorary Title and I hope Jarrod visits Chicago again sometime soon!! ~Jennifer

  • classic waiting to happen
    author: mark

    the songs are bare and you can feel the emotion in jarrod voice the track everything i once had just blows me away a classic

  • mind blowing
    author: The Z

    Compelling, astounding...great "emo" with folk influences coming through. Mind blowing vocals and lyrics that will keep you singing all day long. Best original artist i've heard in a long while. Only down side is it's length, it is too short.

  • I'm not worthy to review this...
    author: South of Mainstream

    Thank you, band, for making this music. It’s intestinal, intimate and screamy.

  • I bought this CD before prior to...
    author: Tasha

    I bought this CD when The Honorary Title played at some hole in the wall venue. I was amazed. Jeff Klein helps with some guitar in this CD, and I suggest you check him out to. The lyrics and voice of The Honorary Title will capture you.

  • absolutely wonderful!
    author: kara

    this cd is compelling and honest and perverse and comical..it's jarrod.

  • jarrod brings together folk and low key rock wonderfully.
    author: kerry from west palm

    after seeing the honorary title with dashboard, and after jarrod talking me into buying the cd, i couldn't believe how amemazingly the songs flowed and triggered parts of me that i never thought was possible. his songs have so much power and his voice is so melodic!!! 3 thumbs up!!!!

  • i loved it
    author: allison

    cd has not left my cd player. get it!

  • the honorary title is nice very nice
    author: Tara

    I seen them live with Dashboard Confessionals and they were awesome, if you get a chance def check them out!!

  • Wonderfulness for Dashboard fans
    author: Zach

    This cd is wonderful for fans of Dashboard Confessional. The songs are spectacular. You listen to this CD once and you can't help but sing The Honorary Title wherever you go.

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