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Archives for 2007

Tyler Read – Only Rock and Roll Can Save Us Now

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Tyler Read Only Rock And Roll Can Save Us Now

Artist: Tyler Read
Album: Only Rock And Roll Can Save Us Now
Label: Immortal
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: April 3rd, 2007

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

What do you expect from a band that has a name of a single person? What do you expect from an album that makes such boisterous claims that “Only Rock and Roll Can Save Us Now”? Well One thing is for sure you better be able to move your head and leg because both will be bobbing and tapping throughout the whole record.

Tyler Read is a hard band to define. They are definitely a rock band that brings out the melodic vocals but they are also a band that digs a little bit deeper and find each person’s sweet spot. The record starts with “The Killer” which is both fast and dirty musically speaking. The song breaks half way with a bouncy verse “Everyone want to go to heaven, but no one wants to die…” which then leads back into the same style the song started with. “Michael Jackson” will get much interest because of its name. The song which is bass driven has a very thick melody which will get stuck to you after the first listen. Is it worthy of a Michael Jackson label? That’s for you to decide.

Once you are a couple songs into the album you can pretty much figure out the bands formula and there is not a lot of variance but that’s not to say you’ll be bored. “Baby’s Got a Gun” throws some gang vocals in a couple spots and gives the song exactly what it needs. “Fire Away” is probably my favorite song on the record because it shows the deeper side of the band. The song begins with catchy guitar which lead into mellow verses where the vocals just pop and let you really appreciate them.

This is one of those bands that are in danger of being judged on their name before people get a chance to listen to them. The album “Only Rock and Roll Can Save Us Now” is not the best album to come out this year, but it a worthy addition and will gain this band some notoriety.

Tracklisting

1. The Killer
2. Intentions
3. Michael Jackson
4. Only Rock And Roll Can Save Us Now
5. All You Need Is Love, But
6. A Litmus Test
7. Baby’s Got A Gun
8. Fire Away
9. Private School Girls
10. Get Ready
11. Heaven

Motion City Soundtrack Cancel UK Dates

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Motion City Soundtrack has canceled their upcoming UK tour dates due to scheduling issues with their new album. You can read a full message from the band below.

To our UK fans:

Due to scheduling issues with the new album we regretfully have to announce that we are moving our June tour dates to September. We apologize for this delay, and please know that we are disappointed
that we cannot make it over as originally planned.

These shows will be rescheduled for September and we’ll announce these new dates in a few days, in fact, before end of this week. All tickets purchased will be honoured for the September shows, and if you cannot attend the new scheduled date you will be able to get a refund at the point of purchase with full booking fee. And while it’s a bummer we can’t come in June, moving to September will enable us to add more shows in more markets; markets that we’re very excited about playing for the first time!

And, although our album is pushed back to September, we will release a new single digitally on 25 JUN for the song “Broken Heart”. We just shot a video for the song and we can’t wait to debut it for you next week.

Again, our apologies for this change of plans.

MCS

Mae Set Release Date; Warm-Up Tour

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The third album from Norfolk, Virginia quintet Mae, Singularity, will be released on Capitol Records on August 14, 2007. This will be the band’s first disc for a major label following two records for indie Tooth & Nail, which have sold close to 250,000 copies combined. Before the releasing of Singularity Mae will tour with The Fray and OK Go, starting June 11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and running through July 1 in Maryland Heights, Missouri (see dates below). Then Mae will play a headline tour from August 7 to September 7 (dates to be announced). They will also take the stage at the Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle on September 1.

Mon 6/11 Minneapolis MN Target Center
Tues 6/12 Chicago IL Charter One Pavilion
Weds 6/13 Chicago IL Charter One Pavilion
Thurs 6/14 Chicago IL Charter One Pavilion
Sat 6/16 Clarkston MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sun 6/17 Buffalo NY Darien Lake P.A.C
Mon 6/18 Cleveland OH Tower City Amphitheatre
Tues 6/19 Indianapolis IN The Lawn at White River State Park
Weds 6/20 Grand Rapids MI Van Andel Arena
Fri 6/22 Toronto ON Molson Amphitheatre
Sat 6/23 Mansfield MA Tweeter Center
Sun 6/24 Camden NJ Tweeter Center
Mon 6/25 Holmdel NJ PNC Banks Arts Center
Weds 6/27 Wantagh NY Jones Beach Amphitheatre
Thurs 6/28 Columbia MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
Fri 6/29 Columbus OH Germain Amphitheatre
Sat 6/30 Milwaukee WI Marcus Amphitheatre
Sun 7/1 Maryland Heights MO UMB Bank Pavilion

Aaron Stern Joins God or Julie

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Aaron Stern (ex. Matchbook Romance) has joined New York based God or Julie. You can read a message from Aaron below.

Dear Friends,
Today is a big day for me. I am officially announcing that I am joining forces with New York rock band, God or Julie. After Matchbook Romance broke up, it really hit home how difficult it is to find individuals who all share a similar elevated vision of music. When I was introduced to God or Julie, my hopes to continue the artistic progress and musical success that I had with Matchbook Romance were restored. Go to any of the links below to check us out, add us as a myspace friend and join us at some of our soon to be announced shows.
Much love,
-Aaron Stern
www.GodorJulie.com
www.Myspace.com/GodorJulie
www.purevolume.com/GodorJulie
www.myspace.com/aaronstern