North Ah Mer-i-cans:
CHAMP has been released today!
i remember talking to graham in Dec ‘08 on the walk home after one
particularily good band practice and saying to him “i think this
record is in the bag”. it certainly felt like we we’re on the right
track and the record was eventually in the bag, i guess. but i had no
idea of the amount of time and work it would take before the record
was actually in that proverbial bag.
over the next 15 months we gradually chipped away at a batch of music
that would become CHAMP. everyday we made little decisions, a bass
line, song structure, a lyric, that would accumulate and shape the
record but at no point we’re we ever in control of the record. we just
kept doing a little bit here and a little bit there and it took on
it’s own personality, which now seems so clear it’s hard to go back
and dissassemble it as bass + drums + keys + guitar + voice. it’s more
like C + H + A + M + P.
after we finish our june tour with passion pit we’ll be starting
headline dates on july 23rd. keep up with our blog for news and video
evidence of us, the champ championship contest, the video we’re
shooting, and the good times.
go forth you songs! get people psyched and make our twitter porsperous.
-dave
Comments:
I’m so happy for you guys. Congratulations.
The album is simply AMAZING and it reflects all the effort you put on it.
♥
Aline, on June 8th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
So. I was listening to Bambi on my way home from school, and I saw three deer on the side of the road. The album is shaping my life. Thanks guys(:
Allison, on June 8th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Champ is freakin’ BOSS. You guys have to come back to Baltimore when you start headlining!
Julia, on June 8th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Julia, why are we creeping so hard? OH RIGHT IT’S BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU GUYS.
And I second the Baltimore show. Maybe we could be the only girls dancing in the FIRST row this time.
Until next time Dank Moves,
<3
Allison, on June 8th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Such a good album compared to ES. Make sure to come back to Australia!
Ben, on June 8th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Every time you release a new record, my ears scream, “TPC’S BEST ALBUM YET!” Champ is no different. It’s so great! I can’t wait to sing along and dance like a loon at Bonnaroo and other dates!!!
Still experiencing major eargasms,
Me
Jennifer Christa, on June 9th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Hey guys! I love what i have listened from CHAMP so far but I pre-ordered the vinyl and digipack bundle the first day Ah-mer-i-cans were able too but i didn’t even receive the cd download on May 27. I’m not sure who to email so I hope you guys can help me out. Thanks for making Ah-maze-ZING music.
pee esssssss: you should play in new mexico:)
Brandon, on June 9th, 2010 at 1:04 am
I just wanted you guys to know that your new record is awesome. I really had fun listenng to it and look forward to seeing you guys in August. I had been waiting for this album for a long time and you guys have done a fantastic job! thanks for the sweet and fun grooves…
keep at it.
alex, on June 9th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Same sentiments as everyone else. Great album TPC! I am especially happy that the people who pre-ordered from you in the USA received the recording of “First Date Kit”, which is a great little song IMO, short and sweet. Hope to see you guys @ The Vogue in Indianapolis in July.
Jan, on June 10th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
champ is so good, you guys really haven’t put out a song i haven’t liked. excited to see you guys next week (i wish you were headlining).
ker09, on June 24th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
“There’s another girl, and another day and your favorite food still tastes the same”
“I could get to know you better and never know you well”
Thank you so much for writing this record. I’m at a really unstable point in my life and it’s really nice to have something solid.
Jude, on June 25th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
You guys never dissapoint, I’m so happy! I just found out you guys had a new C.D. I feel so stupid especially since you guys are my favourite band. I only visit this blog now and again.I’m seeing you guys on the 9th though so I’m super stoked to listen to your new music!
Let'sJUmpthemoon!, on August 1st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Oh wait scratch that, the 3rd.
Let'sJUmpthemoon!, on August 1st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Ah dang I just listened to the whole C.D.. This post is so old though that I don’t think anyone will read it. Which kinda makes me relieved in someway. But I’m not trying to complain,spam,or dis anybody. But I miss how you guys would always clap you hands in songs to the beat, and the cool drums. That’s probably what really got me. It’s still a good C.D but, it makes me miss Elephant shell and a lesson in crime. Dave Monks sings better and the balance of the insturments just seems a bit off, like too much guitar. No offense Hook, I still think you all are the bomb. I hope I’m not being offensive or abusing your blog.
Let'sJUmpthemoon!, on August 1st, 2010 at 7:17 pm
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