Age Sixteen

Age Sixteen were a screamo/emo band from Baltimore, Maryland who were active from 2008-2010. Despite their somewhat brief tenure, they managed to put out a slew of solid material, most notably their sole LP, Open Up Finders, Please, which I highly recommend you check out, if you haven't already. Besides that, they put out one split, a handful of demos and a tour sampler.

Age Sixteen's music is characterized by the use of two distinct dynamics. You guessed it soft/quiet and harsh/loud. This band goes from frantic, chaotic spasms (but still retaining a sense of melody) to beautifully serene and light passages. All the while featuring this amazing, shimmering guitar tone playing noodle-y parts. This is an obvious nod to bands such as Suis La Lune, of whom they are often compared to. Rightfully so, since they do sound similar.  . The vocals, on the other hand, warrant a comparison to Bear vs. Shark (in addition to Suis La Lune, La Quiete, etc.). Though the similarities aren't quite as clear-cut as the band's similarities to their influences, there is still a trace of BvS, especially in the more aggressive parts. Age Sixteen, like Bear vs. Shark, also implement some softly spoken passages as a contrast to the abrasive screaming. There are obvious differences, of course. AS tends to be a bit more visceral, and more high-pitched than BvS (and 'cuz you know, Mark Paffi is inimitable). They also occassionally utilize gang vocals, an emo/hardcore essential.

Here's everything this awesome band has put out. Enjoy.

In Lieu Of/Demo '08 (2008)

1. In Lieu Of

Note: This song would later be re-recorded for their LP with the new name "Two Seconds".

Spring 2008 Demo (2008)

1. Peter Pan Complex

2. Everything Is A Tide

3. Fabric

2009 Tour Sampler (2009)

1. Fabric

2. As Personal As A Greeting Card

3. The Lion And The Gazelle

Open Up Finders, Please (2009)

1. Peter Pan Complex

2. As Personal As A Greeting Card

3. Everything Is A Tide

4. Fabric

5. Two Seconds

6. Dear Judas

7. Empty Nest

8. Seasick

9. The Lion And The Gazelle

Summer '09 Demos (2009)

1. The Emperor/Why Relive A Closed Chapter?/From The Top Of My Heart

Age Sixteen/Wren Lloyd (2010)

1. Wren Lloyd - Ergotism

2. Wren Lloyd - Radical Edward's Dream

3. Wren Lloyd - Purple Skeleton

4. Wren Lloyd - Clump Spirit

5. Age Sixteen - Why Relive A Closed Chapter?

6. Age Sixteen - The Emperor

7. Age Sixteen - From The Top Of My Heart

 8. Age Sixteen -  Seven (Sunny Day Real Estate cover) 

Note: I don't know which cover is the proper one. I prefer the first one, but to each their own, I suppose.

Age Sixteen (2015)

1. Peter Pan Complex

2. As Personal As A Greeting Card

3. Everything Is A Tide

4. Fabric

5. Two Seconds

6. Dear Judas

7. Empty Nest

8. Seasick

9. The Lion And The Gazelle
10. The Emperor
11. Why Relive A Closed Chapter?
12. From The Top Of My Heart

Note: This is a discography LP Age Sixteen just self-released, there isn't much information out there surrounding it, so who knows if they reunited or anything

Age Sixteen (2020)

1. Peter Pan Complex

2. As Personal As A Greeting Card

3. Everything Is A Tide

4. Fabric

5. Two Seconds

6. Dear Judas

7. Empty Nest

8. Seasick

9. The Lion And The Gazelle
10. The Emperor
11. Why Relive A Closed Chapter?
12. From The Top Of My Heart