Since then, Mayday Parade has released one EP (Valdostain 2011) and four albums: A Lesson in Romantics (2007, which peaked at Number 8 and Number 31 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers and Independent Albums charts, respectively), Anywhere but Here (2009, which peaked at Number 31 on the Billboard 200), their self-titled album in 2011 (which peaked at Number 12, 2 and 84 on Billboard’s Top 200, Independent Albums and Australia charts, respectively) and Monsters in the Closet (which peaked at Numbers 10 and 2 on Billboard’s Top 200 and Independent Albums charts, respectively). Black Lines peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top 200 and has topped the US Rock Albums chart. They first made their breakthrough in 2006 when their self-released debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friendssold 50,000 copies in the US without any major label support. Mayday Parade is currently comprised of Brooks Betts (rhythm guitar), Jake Bundrick (drums), Alex Garcia (lead guitar), Jeremy Lenzo (bass) and charismatic lead vocalist Derek Sanders. The band will be performing songs from their latest release such as “Letting Go,” “One of Them Will Destroy the Other” and “Keep in Mind, Transmogrification Is a New Technology” alongside fan favorites such as “Stay,” “Oh Well Oh Well,” “Miserable at Best” and “Jamie All Over,” among many others. The American worldwide pop-punk sensation from Tallahassee, Florida is set to return to one of their most favorite countries in support of their fifth critically-acclaimed full-length album Black Lines. 'Anywhere But Here' by Mayday Parade is released on Atlanic Records/Fearless Records on Tuesday October 6th 2009.DRAWING LINES ON PHILIPPINE GROUNDS ONCE AGAIN:įilipino rock fans, get ready to defend pop-punk again as 28 Black, Lee Pipes and PULP Live World forge a formidable union to stage MAYDAY PARADE Live in Manila this October 15, 2016 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura, BGC, Taguig City. All they need now is more depth and to pull off there songs more effectively The only positive from this is that they have something to build on, which the ability to write catchty pop songs. Although for fans of the genre and the band, this will please them but for those who want something more than 12 songs of "deep and personal" pop-rock songs, you will be definitely disappointed, as Mayday Parade have found a winning formula and they are going to stick with that formula for quite awhile. For the most part, it is difficult to identify one song from the next as Mayday Parade and producer David Bendeth churn out repetitve, catchy guitar songs, that lack variety. You are thankful when it is all over and you find yourself wanting to skip tracks more than actually listen to the record. 'The End' closes the record and as expected its more of the cleanly produced upbeat, pop-rock that the band have manage pull off so well but not spectularly. As expected its sombre with Sander' vocal delivery pulling on the heartstrings and dominates over a simple acoustic guitar, that much like this record, has been done repeatedly before and better.
It is not surprising that they have included a sappy, slow acoustic number, 'I Swear This Time I Mean It'. The latter having a highly addictive chorus that you will helplessly singalong too. In addition to this tracks like, 'Bruised and Scarred' and 'Get Up' are upbeat and will definitely please fans of the band. Unfortunately its a style that has been done over and over again, to the point where it could be considered a cliché or a parody. However you have to give credit where it is due, as Mayday Parade have perfected the personal pop-rock song down to a tee. Surely the whole "emotional pop-rock" was so 2006?
You quickly realise this isn't going to be anything special, with the repeated lyrical theme of lost love and heartache being a main stay throughout. The title track is next and continues the predictability trend clean polished vocals from Derek Sanders backed by tightly produced guitars. Opener 'Kids In Love' is a neatly produced slice of upbeat pop-punk, with an infectious hook that is favourable yet predictable. Of course the usual pop-rock numbers are here but it is a record that is played all too safe. Therefore making 'Anywhere But Here' the first release since Lancaster's departure and it is one that might have the band begging for him to return.
It has been well documented that after recording their 2007 full-length, 'A Lesson In Romantics', primarily songwriter Jason Lancaster left the band.
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