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12 tracks | 45 minutes
Released Feb 2002
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:37 Some Other Way to Someday lyrics FREE 04:37 Some Other Way to Someday lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:37 Some Other Way to Someday
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:53 From the Inside lyrics BUY MP3 03:53 From the Inside lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:53 From the Inside
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:36 She's the One lyrics BUY MP3 03:36 She's the One lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:36 She's the One
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:55 Nineteen lyrics BUY MP3 03:55 Nineteen lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:55 Nineteen
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:02 The Fall lyrics BUY MP3 04:02 The Fall lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:02 The Fall
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 The Way It Is lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 The Way It Is lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 The Way It Is
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:25 If I Can't Make It Better lyrics BUY MP3 04:25 If I Can't Make It Better lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:25 If I Can't Make It Better
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:06 Just a Victim lyrics BUY MP3 05:06 Just a Victim lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:06 Just a Victim
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:00 For All the Wrong Reasons (No Room) lyrics BUY MP3 03:00 For All the Wrong Reasons (No Room) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:00 For All the Wrong Reasons (No Room)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:58 Fade and refrain lyrics BUY MP3 04:58 Fade and refrain lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:58 Fade and refrain
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 00:41 Victoria lyrics BUY MP3 00:41 Victoria lyrics "GIFT MP3" 00:41 Victoria
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:42 Sorry Somehow lyrics BUY MP3 03:42 Sorry Somehow lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:42 Sorry Somehow
"I can't get that song out of my head." That's all that seems to be heard about these Chicago pop-rock sensations. In the same genre as Train, Vertical Horizon, Matchbox 20 or Collective Soul.
Bio / Background
Release’s self-titled, debut album was released in 2001. Affectionately known by fans as “The Blue Album”, this CD is a stream-lined, pop-rock monster, with every song as poppy and singable as the one before.
Band bio:
Release is a 5 piece band from Chicago that specializes in creating emotionally charged pop-rock songs. They formed the band in early 2001 with the specific goal of modernizing pop-rock music for the 21st century.
Honest and emotionally exposed, Release's moving vocal melodies and left-of-center harmonies are simply connecting with everyone who hears their music. Top-notch production, danceable drum loops and emotional guitars have helped them create a sound that is as universal as it is modern. Their simple song arrangements and strong vocal hooks create a sound that everyone can relate to, and more importantly; sing along with. Imagine equal parts songwriting, vocal hooks, musicianship and production and you're starting to get the picture.
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Talented, emotional and refreshingly devoid of attitude, Release is out to prove that pop-rock music doesn't need to be bratty to be cool.
Press Quotes
“The hooks really jumped up and knocked me out!”
-Richard Milne WXRT Radio Chicago
“Prepare yourself for some nice harmonies! Good arrangements with nice hooks and good variation with both acoustic and electric guitars. Out of the 12 tracks on the album every one has something to offer.”
-Midwestern Skies Music Magazine
“They have their own particular stamp, characterized by the great production & the fact that their music sounds very tight & well rehearsed. "The Fall" (is) a real step above both performance & songwriting passion.”
-hEARd Music Magazine
“As heavily laden with pop hooks as a gas station flystrip is with flies in August, Release presents you with slickly-produced, wildfire catchy, easily hummable pop. Given their playing talents, their hopes of filling a stadium could easily bear fruit by the bushel."
-Jenn Sikes Splendid Music E-Zine
“Modern Rock doesn't get any better than this!”
-Peace Work Music
I think Release is the sort of proof that pop will never die as the debut album from these Americans is a sort of glorification of the indiepop that made bands like Fountains Of Wayne immortal. The vocals from singer Jaysun McBain might be very American (at times much like John Cougar Mellencamp) there is at the same time a sort of British undertone, you know the sort of things like Teenage Fan Club or The Bluetones were famous for. The press-release says Release is out to prove that pop-rock music doesn't need to be bratty to be cool and that's true as it is all clear that they believe more in popharmonies then stardom and that graces them as Release has made such a honest record that it can make you cry. Not that it is a collection of tearjerkers, but the pop-factor is so high here that you'd wish more bands would make records like this. Extra points go to the use of the keyboards that might be at the background but they definitely give the music more flavour. Something for the rock-pop kids among you!
-Didier Becu The Original Sin Music Magazine
“From the heels of Hootie and the Blowfish and hailing only a few miles away comes Release, which is an enjoyable band whom most likely thrives in college campuses. Their self-titled album is very diverse, experimenting in all sorts of tempos and dynamics. Reminiscent of The Connells; if only they had strayed from the use of electronic-enhanced voices, this album would be selling as quickly and right next to Matchbox 20's.”
-Jesse Dean Geoff Wilbur's Renegade Newsletter
Release currently has 2 other amazing albums for sale on CD Baby! They can be found at:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/release2 and http://cdbaby.com/cd/release3
Never content to sit still, the members of Release have several different bands, in various genres, all of which are for sale here at CD Baby. If you like Release, you should check out these awesome CDs by these multi-talented guys!!!
4 of the 5 members of Release are in the band Traveling Sky. Roots-rock anthems straight from America's heartland. From their foot-stomping guitar riffs to their acoustic ballads, you'll be singing these tunes for days! The Traveling Sky CDs can be found by going to http://cdbaby.com/cd/travelingsky, http://cdbaby.com/cd/travelingsky2, http://cdbaby.com/cd/travelingsky3, http://cdbaby.com/cd/travelingsky4 and http://cdbaby.com/cd/travelingsky5!
4 of the 5 members of Release are in the band RPM, who strikes a graceful balance between guitar rock and four-on-the-floor club music, with a healthy dose of goth darkness thrown into the mix. The RPM CD is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rpm06.
For more information about Release and all of the other projects these guys are involved in, go to www.LFCEntertainment.com!
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