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Playfully nodding to the classic 1982 teen comedy FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, this 2008 outing by the Academy Is... liberates the group from its emo trappings, and reinforces its status as an energetic young pop punk act. Frontman William Beckett, who continues to grow as a charismatic singer, wisely tones down the angst in favor of a refreshingly carefree approach, as best revealed by the freewheeling "About a Girl" (not to be confused with the Nirvana song of the same name) and the soaring "Summer Hair = Forever Young." More immediately engaging and accessible than just about any other Fueled By Ramen release, FAST TIMES confidently reveals the Academy's intentions to compete in the pop/rock big leagues.
Lyricists: Dave Katz; Sam Hollander; William Beckett.
The Academy Is...: William Beckett (vocals); Michael Guy Chislett (guitar, keyboards); Mike Carden (guitar); Adam T. Siska (bass guitar); Butcher (drums, background vocals).
Personnel: Gabe Saporta, Ryland Blackinton, Alex Suarez, Mason Musso (vocals); Andrew McMahon , Andrew James McMahon (piano); Blake Healy (keyboards).
Audio Mixers: Stephen Harris; Tom Lord-Alge.
Recording information: Ash Studio (05/2008-06/2008); Avatar Studio, New York, NY (05/2008-06/2008); Fresh Kills Studio (05/2008-06/2008).
Photographers: Taylor Gahm; Courtney Beckett.Rolling Stone (p.70) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Beckett vividly renders what it's like to be a kid facing real-world issues, dealing with adult relationships and leaving home."
Rolling Stone (p.96) - Ranked #46 in Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums Of 2008 -- "[A] soaring pop-punk ode to senior year..."
Spin (p.102) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "43 minutes of remarkably refreshing power pop....[They] are in a different league on their third album..."
Blender (Magazine) (p.82) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Beckett sounds like the most popular kid in his class, wedding memories of high school triumphs with glistening, world-beating guitar-pop choruses." Fast Times At Barrington High Music Academy Is... Fast Times At Barrington High Songs Fast Times At Barrington High Music Fast Times At Barrington High Music Review Purchase Fast Times At Barrington High CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Academy Is... Almost Here CD (2005)
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| | Academy Is... Santi CD (2007)
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| | Mayday Parade Lesson In Romantics CD (2007)
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| | We The Kings CD (2007)
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| | Hey Monday Hold On Tight CD (2008)
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| | Abacus Fire Behind Bars CD (2002) (Import) Import
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| | Kaleida Knowing Who Your Friends Are CD (1999) (Import) Import
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Kaleida's debut LP, "Knowing Who Your Friends Are" might be one of the most impressive debuts of the year. But it nearly didn't happen at all - thanks to heartless Eurocrats. "The studio we were recording at hadn't bothered to pay their tax bills," says Duncan, of the London-based trio. "So we kept getting interrupted by taxmen coming in and trying to take the equipment away while we were playing. It was a ...
| | David Readman CD (2007) (Import)
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| | Grenouer Try CD (2008) (Import) Import
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| | Big Jugs Ridin' Dirty CD (2008)
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BIG JUGS is your Grandpa\'s favorite country band, but don\'t expect to find the album anywhere around his house. He won\'t bring it out at Thanksgiving while the family sits down at the bird. And no, you won\'t find the record in the front room between his Merle and Willie vinyl. Grandma may not even know ...
| | Kurupt Frank & Jess Story CD (2008)
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| | Carmina Cannavino Patria Granda-Tributo A Chabuca CD (2008) (Import)
$14.45 | | Nat "King" Cole Just One Of Those Things CD (1957) (Import) Import; Spain
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Just One of Those Things is a theme album comparable to one of Frank Sinatra's up-tempo swing albums of the same period (Come Fly With Me, etc.), and employs the same arranger/conductor, Billy May. Nat King Cole is a bit less effective than Sinatra at up-tempo material; he tends to undersing these sprightly standards, and May saves his dramatic horn charts and percussion shots for moments when Cole is away from the microphone. Even so, by the fifth track, "These Foolish Things Remind Me of You," May has retreated to ballad time, and though his embellishments threaten to break out behind the singer, Cole gives an assured, unhurried performance. And that's the ...
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