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Archives for 2007

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Check out this weeks featured bands including Emery, We The Kings, and Quick And The Dead.

We are also bringing you some quick reviews in a new section we are calling “Flash Reviews.” These short reviews will provide you with a quick overview and recommendation of what to expect from the band.

The Dangerous Summer – If You Could Only Keep Me Alive

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The Dangerous Summer

Artist: The Dangerous Summer
Album: If You Could Only Keep Me Alive
Label: Hopeless
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: August 21st, 2007

Overall: 7.5
Music: 8.0
Lyrics: 7.5
Production: 7.0

The Dangerous Summer’s debut EP is a mix of catchy rock and powerful vocals. From the first song, “I Would Stay” you can hear a difference in this band compared to others. The vocals ring out and the power and emotions come with them, filling your ears with a never ending delight. This EP caters to those looking for an upbeat tune (“The Permanent Rain”, “Here We Are After Dark”) and those looking for a song to sing along to (“Home”).

Recommended if you like: A new band to sing along to, catchy rock, Amber Pacific, All Time Low.

Track Listing
1. I Would Stay
2. The Permanent Rain
3. Here We Are After Dark
4. Wake Up
5. Home
6. Disconnect
7. Of Confidence

Staff Recommendations September 30, 2007

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Bryce Jacobson
This week marks the release of Emery‘s new album, I’m Only A Man. I’ve always been a fan of what this band has to offer. Be sure to check out their new album streaming here.
For fans of Anberlin & Mae.

We The Kings new album is also set for release this week. You’ve heard me rant on the band for a while now and its finally your chance to fully check them out. Take a listen to their single here, and pre-order their album on iTunes (Plus DRM Free) for only $5.99.
For fans of Boys Like Girls & Cartel

I would also suggest checking out The Quick And The Dead‘s new album this week. Their upbeat rock is sure to please many ears. Pick up the album for cheap at these places, Indie Vision Music, Smart Punk, InterPunk.
For fans of Spitalfield & The Wedding.

Adam Weidman
All I can say is… Foo Fighters. Their latest album, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace is phenomenal! Also a huge congratulations to the one and only Brett Favre for breaking the record for career touchdown passes!!!

Jimmy Eat World Announce More Tour Dates

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Jimmy Eat World have announced some more Fall tour dates. Check them out below.

9/30/2007 – Redlands, CA
10/2/2007 – Santa Cruz, CA
10/3/2007 – Davis, CA
10/4/2007 – Reno, NV
10/5/2007 – Taylorsville, UT
10/6/2007 – Salt Lake City, UT
10/7/2007 – Missoula, MT
10/8/2007 – Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CAN
10/10/2007 – Vancouver, BC, Canada
10/11/2007 – Seattle, WA
10/12/2007 – Bellingham, WA
10/14/2007 – San Francisco, CA
10/16/2007 – Los Angeles, CA
10/18/2007 – Anaheim, CA
10/19/2007 – San Diego, CA
10/20/2007 – Las Vegas, NV
10/26/2007 – Atlanta, GA
10/27/2007 – North Myrtle Beach, SC
10/28/2007 – Raleigh, NC
10/30/2007 – Washington, DC
11/1/2007 – Toronto, ON, Canada
11/2/2007 – Cleveland, OH
11/6/2007 – New Brunswick, NJ
11/7/2007 – Boston, MA
11/9/2007 – New York, NY
11/15/2007 – Chicago, IL