BURBANK, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Sire Records) - Hyperkinetic UK rock trio, THE SUBWAYS have completed their 2nd album for Sire Records entitled "ALL OR NOTHING" scheduled for domestic release on Sep. 9, 2008. The 12-song strong album was recorded in Los Angeles last fall by venerable producer
Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth) and marks a dynamic sonic progression from their critically-embraced 2006 album debut, "YOUNG FOR ETERNITY."
"The Subways debut... is packed with the kind of raw energy and brash attitude that comes with youth...hits you like an express train." - People
"The Subways come by their charming chemistry naturally: The trio has an irrepressible garage-rock energy, rare sweetness and unabashed confidence." - USA Today
"The Subways threaten the Arctic Monkeys' position as the hottest band out of the U.K." - Rolling Stone
The new album, "ALL OR NOTHING," reveals the work of a confident, revitalised band with a singular focus and a new mission statement. "We're coming out, we're coming over, you're standing on the platform and we're bringing you with us!" This time around the riffs are heavier; the drums more manic than before but the melodic sensibilities remain intact and even more infectious this time around. The lyrical perspectives and vocal performances are also a cut above to reflect their personal and professional growth and the experience of a life less ordinary touring the Globe non-stop as they have for the past few years. Yet they are all still in their early 20s. Vocalist Billy Lunn has fully recovered from career-threatening vocal chord surgery and feeling stronger and more motivated than ever as the albums title suggests. The UK press have already responded in kind:
"This twelve track effort is memorable, meaty, yet intelligently crafted... It's almost impossible to find fault with this album which throws down the gauntlet for the rest of the struggling pack of sophomores." - Disorder Magazine (UK)
As a live act, THE SUBWAYS have made their presence known; whether it's a small club in Chicago or the main stages of Reading, Leeds or Glastonbury in the UK, their level of intensity has attracted a loyal and ever-growing audience as well as praise from other artists to which they have lent their support: Oasis, Foo Fighters, Paul Weller, Taking Back Sunday, Angels and Airwaves have publicly stood up to be counted as avid fans.
This summer, THE SUBWAYS will return to the US to play a special club tour for fans to preview songs from their upcoming album.
Confirmed dates as follows:
Fri July 25 - Blender Bar - NYC
Sat July 26 - Paradise - Boston, MA
Mon July 28 - Chop Suey - Seattle, WA
Tue July 29 - Doug Fir - Portland, OR
Wed July 30 - Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco, CA
Fri Aug 1 - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA
Sat Aug 2 - Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
Sun Aug 3 - Epicentre - San Diego, CA
Advance music will be available immediately. Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper from THE SUBWAYS will be available for interviews.
THE SUBWAYS:
Billy Lunn - Guitars, vocals
Charlotte Cooper - Bass, keyboards, vocals
Josh Morgan - drums
www.thesubways.net
