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April 5th 2006 10:13
Almost Here, Almost There
Time to talk about something other than "indie," and move onto the opposite side of the spectrum at least a little. I am referring to none other than up-and-coming punk band "The Academy is..." Their uncommon name fits their uncommon style - mixing punk with emo and various melodic styles to create a combination that is just right for listening. I first heard of this band from none other than the MySpace front page, a risky decision I know but what turned out to be a good one. It turns out that the world is indeed small because I proceeded to discover that The Academy is... are good friends with another favourite "Panic! at the Disco" (which I'm sure will appear within the pages of this blog sometime soon) and Acceptance, who I've known for quite a while, but who have too many flaws to consider an overall good bands.
The first half of their album "Almost Here" characterises their pop-punk influences and creates a strong foundation on which to further their career. The opening track, "Attention," while uncommonly mellow, remains the out-of-the-ordinary style which the band thrives on. Complimenting this are tracks like "Black Mamba" which exhibit such a variety of style that it almost makes the second half of the album look rather effortless. Indeed, the second half is not nearly as memorable as the first, but if the first five tracks of the album are anything to go by, then The Academy Is will definitely have a career far into the future.
And some links...
Offical Site
Streaming Songs -
Check out "Season" and "Slow Down" particularly.
Last.fm Site
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