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Of course, with the members barely into their early 20s, the trials and tribulations of romance are never far away. When vocalist Kenny Vasoli isn't confessing to missing his significant other on "Stay Where I Can See You," he's defiantly stepping away from a broken relationship within the confines of the anthemic "Cut! Print It." Incorporating decidedly non-punk instrumentation (harpsichord and glockenspiel) into the Starting Line's beloved emo sound, BASED ON A TRUE STORY opens an intriguing new chapter for the band.

In going from pop-punk neophytes on their 2002 full-length debut, SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT, to more accomplished tunesmiths on the 2005 follow-up, BASED ON A TRUE STORY, the Starting Line achieved a surprising level of success. Although sugarcoated angst continues to be the main currency of these Pennsylvania natives, their songs this time around address the pitfalls accompanying fame. Financial demands prime the pump of insecurity amid the stop-and-start time changes of "Inspired by the $." Despite such woes, the quintet still marvels at how fast rock-star status hit them, within the choppy riffs and whip-smart rhythms of "Autography."

The Starting Line: Ken Vasoli (vocals, guitar, Wurlitzer piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, glockenspiel, bass instrument, bongos); Mike Golla (guitar, celesta, percussion); Matt Watts (guitar); Tom Gryskeiwitz (drums, percussion).

Rolling Stone (p.80) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[T]he Starting Line know how to make sweetly wordy pop out of over-the-top romantic naivete."
Alternative Press (p.121) - 5 out of 5 - "The best moments on BASED ON A TRUE STORY come in the form of long exhales: meditative guitar dirges that recall a time when underground emotional punk bands had no business infiltrating commercial radio."
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List Price $13.92 (You save $1.27)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Punk
Label Drive-Thru
Orig Year 2005
All Time Sales Rank   30246  
CD Universe Part number 6855078
Catalog number 000468602
Discs 1
Release Date May 10, 2005
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Tim O'Heir; Howard Benson; Eric Rachel
Engineer Chris Lord-Alge
Personnel Matt Watts - guitar
Mike Golla - guitar, celesta, percussion
Ken Vasoli - vocals, guitar, Wurlitzer piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, glockenspiel, bass instrument, bongos
Tom Gryskeiwitz - drums, percussion
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4 stars Based on a True Story
I bought this CD having only heard a single off of Say It Like You Mean It. It took a long time to warm up to, but now it rarely leaves my listening rotation. Unless you listen, I mean really listen, to the instrumentals, they tend to drone on throughout the CD. However, if you do listen to them, you'll find a cornucopia of sounds not heard from bands in the same genre. Kenny Viasoli's vocal style, one of raw, tangible emotion, is well displayed on the album. And though it takes a lot of listening to comprehend, the lyrics are fulfilling and personal, rather than vague. Despite the lack of catchy hooks and quick one-liner's (if you like that kind of thing), Based On A True Story is definitely a cd for your collection.
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4 stars Great Sounding CD
I was introduced to this band by a girlfriend a while back and have been a loyal fan ever since. I think TSL's biggest strength and the quality that sets it apart from most other bands is that it's a band that succeeds in building a very unmistakable character which bleeds through in their music and lyrics. I felt that some songs were given more attention than others and therefore, would have given this cd a five star rating otherwise. If you want to try something new and think you might like this band I would definitely recommend giving them a try.
Submitted by Logan (Pocahontas, AR, USA)
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4 stars meaning
i borrowed this cd from my sister so much she gave it to me..it's meaningful and tells a story because it has something to say...i find myself walking through the halls with the words in my head..it's a good feeling..i highly recommend it
Submitted by nitty (IL, USA)
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5 stars an amazing cd.
The starting line, is an incredibly talented band. they are by far my favorite. i have all of their cds...and when i got based on a true story, i was not disappointed. they have come a long way since 1999 and i love them. all four of those boys are gorgeous and amazing. and this cd...is absolutely amazing. i sing along to it and their songs always have great meaning behind them. the lyrics are incredible.
Submitted by Breanna (Parma, OH, USA)
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5 stars Better then Say it Like You Mean It
This cd has by far exceeded my expectations. Say it like you mean it was an awesome cd, but this CD is even better. I highly reccomend this cd to anyone who loves good music.
Submitted by ali (Midland, MI, USA)
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