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11 tracks | 57 minutes
Released Jan 2004
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:45 Windy City Blues lyrics BUY MP3 04:45 Windy City Blues lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:45 Windy City Blues
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:35 Daylight Waiting lyrics BUY MP3 05:35 Daylight Waiting lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:35 Daylight Waiting
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:20 Stateside Line lyrics BUY MP3 05:20 Stateside Line lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:20 Stateside Line
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:07 Living Out Loud lyrics BUY MP3 05:07 Living Out Loud lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:07 Living Out Loud
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:48 Dirty Secrets lyrics BUY MP3 04:48 Dirty Secrets lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:48 Dirty Secrets
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:19 9 Lives lyrics BUY MP3 07:19 9 Lives lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:19 9 Lives
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:42 E Droning lyrics BUY MP3 05:42 E Droning lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:42 E Droning
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:18 Wheels of Steal lyrics BUY MP3 05:18 Wheels of Steal lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:18 Wheels of Steal
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:39 Dont Walk Away lyrics BUY MP3 05:39 Dont Walk Away lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:39 Dont Walk Away
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:16 Fight or Flight lyrics BUY MP3 04:16 Fight or Flight lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:16 Fight or Flight
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:11 9 Lives (Radio Edit- Bonus Track) lyrics BUY MP3 03:11 9 Lives (Radio Edit- Bonus Track) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:11 9 Lives (Radio Edit- Bonus Track)
SNAPSHOTS highlights the rock 'n funk sound that FNB has become known for. Full of infectious melodies; brilliant lyrics; and downright catchy songcraft; this album will satisfy the musical appetite of even the the most skeptical of listeners.
Bio / Background
When the four musical minds that make up Chicago's FIRST NAME BASIS (more commonly referred to as FNB) came together in early 2003, they dedicated themselves to creating a sound that would bring the groove back to rock 'n roll - and now hundreds of shows and one full length album later, it seems they are doing just that.
The First Name Basis sound combines a healthy mix of blues based rock & funk with an infectious songwriting style that has earned the band an impressive following in their hometown Chicago and throughout the Midwest. While maintaining a hectic tour schedule throughout the summer of 2003, the band used their minimal off time to record and produce their full length debut CD, "SNAPSHOTS". The albums ultra-funky first single "Nine Lives" received favorable reviews everywhere and helped introduce the band to many new audiences.
The album has since become a huge seller at shows and with online music retailers like CDBABY.com and TowerRecords.
↓ more ↓com - thanks to the internet new fans from all over the world have discovered the melodic sounds of this fresh and funky quartet. Despite a taste of success with recording, the guys continue to focus on their first passion, live performance. Their wildly energetic full band performances have earned them a reputation for turning any venue into an energy filled dancehall. That reputation combined with the bands dedication to playing "whenever, wherever" seem to be working for First Name Basis.
FNB guitarist Tate best explains the bands feeling that success means having fun doing something you love while not being afraid to work hard and sacrifice -
"Regardless of a venue's size or location, we go all out on every show to play our best, we always give people a high energy performance" - this refreshing passion for spreading the music under any circumstances has worked well for the band. Sticking to a DIY grassroots approach to touring and promotion, FNB turns in one stellar performance after another earning their success one fan at a time.
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