Symphony Soldier
Symphony Soldier is the second studio album by American rock band The Cab. It was released on August 23, 2011 as the follow-up to their first album Whisper War in 2008.[7] The album was released independently following the group's departure from Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance Records. The album's first single, "Bad", was released to iTunes on July 11, 2011 and was announced by the band on July 18 and a music video was later released. The album has received much critical praise, with AbsolutePunk giving Symphony Soldier an extremely positive review with a rating of 95%, calling the album a "masterpiece."[8] The album art was revealed on July 19.[9] The Cab funded the entire album, with lead vocalist Alexander DeLeon Tweeting "we paid for it all on our own and refused to take no for an answer."[10] The Cab's guitarist alumnus Ian Crawford also played guitar for the album. With most music and lyrics written by band members, guest artists include Pete Wentz and John Feldmann co-writing "Grow Up and Be Kids"[11] and "Endlessly" co-written with Bruno Mars.
The pre-orders featured eleven packages, ranging from $10 to $9,999,[12][13] and were available on the band's webstore which is currently the only place the physical album can be purchased. It is available digitally on iTunes. Upon its release it entered the top 10 of US iTunes Albums chart. It debuted on the US Billboard 200 at No. 62.[14] In support of Symphony Soldier the band toured as headliners and supporters, as well as playing at radio station sponsored shows. Among that, they have opened for All Time Low, Simple Plan for their US fall tour in 2011, and for Avril Lavigne on a Canadian arena concert tour.
Track listing
| 1. |
"Angel With a Shotgun" |
3:43 |
| 2. |
"Temporary Bliss" |
3:45 |
| 3. |
"Bad" |
3:21 |
| 4. |
"Endlessly" |
3:58 |
| 5. |
"Animal" |
3:51 |
| 6. |
"Intoxicated" |
4:09 |
| 7. |
"La La" |
3:26 |
| 8. |
"Her Love Is My Religion" |
3:48 |
| 9. |
"Another Me" |
3:25 |
| 10. |
"Grow Up and Be Kids" |
3:10 |
| 11. |
"Lovesick Fool" |
4:17 |
| 12. |
"Living Louder" |
4:43 |
Critical response
So far the album has been a critical success, with critics commenting on the strong continuous vibe of the album and the strength in vocals and lyrics.
Personnel
The Cab
- Alexander DeLeon – lead vocals
- Alex Marshall – piano, guitar
- Joey Thunder – bass guitar
Additional personnel
References
- ^ Bad - Single on iTunes iTunes. Retrieved July 19, 2011
- ^ Absolutepunk.net
- ^ Allmusic.com Symphony Soldier
- ^ Reviews: Symphony Soldier from The Cab Alternative Press. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ The Cab Symphony Soldier Sputnik Music. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
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- ^ The Cab's Symphony Soldier Release Date AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ The Cab - Symphony Soldier Review AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved July 19, 2011
- ^ Exclusive: View the cover art of the Cab’s new album, “Symphony Soldier” Alternative Press. Retrieved July 19, 2011
- ^ Alexander DeLeon Tweet on Funding of Symphony Soldier Twitter. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ Alexander DeLeon Tweet on "Grow Up and Be Kids" song Twitter. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
- ^ And For $10,000 You Can Have a Lock of Alex Marshall's Hair... Buzznet. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ The Cab Webstore The Cab Official Website. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ Independent Albums Week of September 10, 2011 by Biggest Jump Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 29, 2011.