One of my favorite bands, and currently I've been listening to them non-stop. Quite basic Pop-Punk vibe, but it feels like every song would be a hit on the radio if they were given a chance. Unfortunately, probably their best-known song is a cover of a Cindy Lauper's song Time After Time. It's a very good cover, but of course I like their original songs better.
They've already released 3 full-length albums and 5 EPs, their latest self-titled album being my favorite. There's no song I dislike on it. They are a very active group, I'm surprised how they don't need any longer breaks between albums. They started the band in 2002 in Plymouth, Minnesota, and 2007 has been the only year since without an album or EP. Then again, 2006 had two releases.
But somehow the word about them hasn't gone too far. They basically tour only in the US and Japan. They also made a visit to Iraq a couple of years ago to play a show for the troops. I think they are way too good to be unrecognized in Europe.
They are very interactive with their fans. The band runs its own Facebook account, and answers to their fans' postings frequently. Now they are releasing a new cover album called Your Record Our Spin on December 28th. The album is fully funded by fans' donations, while the songs have been chosen by the fan votes. Here's the lead single, Africa originally by Toto.
Here are couple of my favorites of their original songs.
