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Archives for 2007

The Dear Hunter Post “The Church And The Dime” Video

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The Dear Hunter‘s new video for “The Church And The Dime” can be seen on PureVolume. The video was directed and edited by band leader Casey Crescenzo. The track comes from the critically acclaimed debut album Act II The Meaning Of, & All Things Ms. Leading.

On tour now with Circa Survive, Ours, Fear Before The March Of The Flames

11/6 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
11/8 Los Angeles, CA Mayan Theater
11/9 Pomona, CA Glasshouse
11/10 Pomona, CA Glasshouse
11/11 San Francisco, CA Slim’s
11/13 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
11/14 Seattle, WA The Showbox
11/16 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon
11/17 Denver, CO Bluebird
11/18 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
11/20 Omaha, NB Sokol Underground
11/21 St Paul, MN Station 4
11/23 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theater
11/24 Chicago, IL Metro
11/25 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom

Albums In Stores 11-6-07

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Here are some albums hitting stores today. Let us know which ones you’re picking up.

Angels & Airwaves – I-Empire
The Classic Crime – Acoustic EP “Seattle Sessions”
Plain White T’s – Stop (Reissue)
Counting Crows – Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings
The Frantic – Audio and Murder
A Dream Too Late – Intermission to the Moon
Sigur Ros – Hvarf/Heim

Just Surrender – We’re in Like Sin

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We're in Like Sin

Artist: Just Surrender
Album: We’re in Like Sin
Label: Broken English
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: August 21st, 2007

Overall: 6.0
Music: 6.5
Lyrics: 6.0
Production: 7.5

Ultimately sophomore releases have been known for falling short and not living up to the expectations created by the debut effort. As much as I hate to say it, this album is no different. We’re in Like Sin showcases a band trying to find themselves and come into their own sound. Stylistically the record encompasses a variety of genres, from gritty rock to polished pop. Despite the diversity, the album fails to standout from the pack or make much of a sonic splash. I’m not sure if the New York quartet spread themselves too thin or possibly rushed the writing process, I just can’t help but feel that they somehow missed the mark. However there are some highlights such as the single “Your Life and Mine” and the closer, “I’ll Be Here” shows much promise. Just Surrender is still one of the brighter spots in the current scene, and will no doubt continue to thrive.

Recommend if you like: Boys Night Out, The Classic Crime, pop-punk with an edge.

Track Listing
1. Body Language and Bad Habits
2. So Close/So Alive
3. If I Wanted to Cuddle I’d Buy a Teddy Bear
4. I Said It Before
5. Your Life and Mine
6. New Declaration
7. Payback
8. You’d Be In Great Shape If You Ran Like Your Mouth
9. We’re in Like Sin
10. Something That I’m Not
11. I’ll Be Here

Anberlin Post Web-DVD Clip #1

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Anberlin will be posting a clip of their new Web-DVD every Monday for the next seven weeks. The “Web-DVD” as the band is calling it is filled with footage that they’ve shot over the past few years of their lives as a band. Check out the fist clip below. Anberlin’s new album of b-sides, acoustic songs and covers called Lost Songs, will be in stores 11/20 but you can preorder it now and get a free T-shirt at Interpunk.

Sum 41 Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates

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Due to Deryck’s back injury, Sum 41 have been forced to cancel the rest of their tour dates this year. You can read a message from the band below.

As many of you have already heard, Deryck has suffered a herniated disk in his back and we were forced to cancel all shows scheduled for this year.

We’re sorry that this has happened and we hope our fans understand that there was nothing we could have done to prevent this.

We wish Deryck and quick and full recovery and can’t wait to reschedule all these shows in the new year and finally get back out on the road.

Thanks for your support.

The New Rivals On Tour

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In support of their latest self-titled release, the New Rivals are touring non-stop into 2008. Below are tourdates they have lined up with Stiff Little Fingers and with The Lemonheads. Also they’ve release a video for “Mudslinging” check it out here.

Tour With Stiff Little Fingers

Nov 11 2007 – Highline Ballroom – NYC, New York
Nov 12 2007 РWorld Caf̩ Live РPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 14 2007 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, Massachusetts
Nov 15 2007 – Black Cat – Washington, DC
Nov 16 2007 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, Ohio

Tour With The Lemonheads

Nov 30 2007 – Slim’s – San Francisco, California
Dec 1 2007 – Troubadour – West Hollywood, California
Dec 2 2007 – House of Blues – Anaheim, California
Dec 4 2007 – The Casbah – San Diego, California
Dec 5 2007 – Club Congress – Tucson, Arizona
Dec 7 2007 – Gothic Theater – Englewood, Colorado
Dec 8 2007 – Aggie Theatre – Fort Collins, Colorado
Dec 9 2007 – The Record Bar – Kansas City, Missouri
Dec 10 2007 – Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec 11 2007 – Double Door – Chicago, Illinois
Dec 12 2007 – Double Door – Chicago, Illinois
Dec 13 2007 – Harrah’s Casino-Voodoo Lounge – Maryland Heights, Missouri
Dec 14 2007 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, Ohio
Dec 15 2007 – Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dec 17 2007 – Grog Shop – Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Dec 18 2007 – The Chameleon – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dec 19 2007 – Black Cat – Washington, DC
Dec 20 2007 – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 21 2007 – Highline Ballroom – New York, New York
Dec 22 2007 – Middle East-Downstairs – Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dec 23 2007 – Maxwell’s – Hoboken, New Jersey