So This Is Progress_音乐专辑
So This Is Progress
表演者: The Status
介质: Audio CD
发行时间: 2008-10-07
唱片数: 1
出版者: Doghouse
条形码: 0790168624223
专辑简介
For most bands, releasing their first album comes with a lot of anxiety and
uncertainty. For Atlanta's THE STATUS, there's a dose of that, but from the
sound of their Doghouse Records debut SO THIS IS PROGRESS (release date:
October 7, 2008), the unmistakable sound of confidence flows freely. While a
tiny fraction of their strength may lie in who they know (Adam Lazzarra of
Taking Back Sunday and Anthony Raneri of Bayside lend their backing vocals to
two songs), 99% of their determination lies in their tightly-wound,
hyper-melodic pop rock that has already spawned a radio hit in their single
"Perfect Day" on Atlanta's influential station 99x. "That song set the tone
for what we wanted to do as a band," says vocalist/guitarist Ben Grant. "It's
about taking that chance on love, or just life in general because the risk is
worth more than the not knowing."
Packed with soaring melodic hooks and epic guitar chords coupled with a
powerful rhythm section, So This Is Progress is an album that speaks of
searching and yearning, but musically, The Status already have their sound
firmly in hand. "The album title was something we all felt very strongly
about, and feel has a universal message," Ben continues. "It's the idea that
everyday forward, whether it's good or bad, is still progress. The idea is to
keeping moving."
From the dynamic call to arms "Can You Hear Me" to the propulsive "Why Are
You So Sad" to the infectiously anthemic "Perfect Day", So This Is Progress
draws you in and keeps you there. Though the music and themes are universal,
it seems that Ben may not have even realized that he wasn't only writing
lyrics for everyone - some of those lyrics were subconsciously targetted at
himself. "As cliche as it may seem, there's something still magical to me
about the lyrics to 'Perfect Day'," he smirks. "Ironically, I should have
taken my own advice and had the guts to say hello. Four years later, I met
the girl that inspired the song and found out that that was what she wanted
me to do all along."
As a special treat for fans, The Status have begun streaming each of the
twelve tracks on theband's MySpace page in anticipation of the album's
release.
Formed in the Fall of 2003 when Ben started writing songs with
guitarist/vocalist Andy Thompson, The Status took formal shape when drummer
Mike Felker and Ben's brother Danny joined the band, releasing their
independently released debut EP in December 2006. Cutting their teeth on
tours with Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Sound the Alarm, and Tokyo Rose, they hit
their groove when they met Anthony of Bayside who took them under their wing
and decided to manage them. "Getting to know Anthony and the Bayside guys
have been amazing," he explains. "Anthony is one of the hardest working guys
I've ever met, so it's amazing to have him pushing me constantly as a
songwriter and person."
With a new album and a full-on Fall tour ahead of them, Ben and his bandmates
know that they still have a battle ahead, and they're ready for the
challenge. "We're extremely thankful to be where we're at, but we are at the
bottom of the next level," he explains. "Instead of being worn out or
discouraged by that, we take the challenge head on and have nothing but the
highest hopes."
So This Is Progress was produced by Kenny Goia and George Fullan (Bayside,
Mandy Moore, Taking Back Sunday) and will be released on Doghouse Records on
October 7, 2008. The Status will be supporting Bayside along with The Matches
and Valencia on the Involuntary Movement Tour this Fall.
曲目
01. Get Back on Your Feet ( 2:51)
02. Where the Heart Is ( 3:11)
03. America ( 3:25)
04. Can You Hear Me? ( 2:57)
05. So This is Progress ( 3:51)
06. Why Are You So Sad? ( 3:23)
07. The Wake of What's Been Done ( 3:07)
08. If There's Love ( 4:13)
09. Waiting ( 3:02)
10. Perfect Day ( 3:10)
11. This is Not Goodbye ( 2:47)
12. I Was Sinking ( 4:21)
