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The band was originally formed in 2004 by [[Fin Leavell]] & Luke Walker, joined just a few months later by Chris Wilson. The band has toured with [[Cartel (band)|Cartel]], [[Mýa]], [[Story of the Year]], [[Saosin]], [[Sugarcult]], [[The Click Five]], [[Permanent Me]], [[Hit the Lights]], [[Houston Calls]], [[Monty Are I]], [[Against All Authority]], [[Whole Wheat Bread (band)|Whole Wheat Bread]], [[Plain White T's]], New Years Day |
The band was originally formed in 2004 by [[Fin Leavell]] & Luke Walker, joined just a few months later by Chris Wilson. The band has toured with [[Cartel (band)|Cartel]], [[Mýa]], [[Story of the Year]], [[Saosin]], [[Sugarcult]], [[The Click Five]], [[Permanent Me]], [[Hit the Lights]], [[Houston Calls]], [[Monty Are I]], [[Against All Authority]], [[Whole Wheat Bread (band)|Whole Wheat Bread]], [[Plain White T's]], and New Years Day. ''Two Types Of People'' was the first CD released by the outfit. The group was slated to play on dates of the 2004 [[Warped Tour]], but their stage was cancelled; after finding this out, they moved to [[Los Angeles]], where they landed a deal with [[Virgin Records]].<ref name=amg>Corey Apar, [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p822920/biography|pure_url=yes}} The Summer Obsession] at [[Allmusic]]</ref><ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/10/25/the-summer-obsession-qa The Summer Obsession Q&A]. ''Ink 19'', October 25, 2006.</ref> The group saw early exposure through [[MySpace]], as founder [[Tom Anderson]] was an early for their music.<ref>[https://exclaim.ca/music/article/summer_obsession-this_is_where_you Review of ''This Is Where You Belong'']. ''[[Exclaim!]]'', February 19, 2007.</ref> Late in 2005, they appeared on a [[MySpace Records]] compilation.<ref name=amg/> |
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''This Is Where You Belong'' |
''This Is Where You Belong'' was their debut major label album, released in August 2006 on [[Virgin Records]].<ref>[https://ink19.com/2007/04/magazine/music-reviews/zgwopc-the-summer-obsession Review], Ink 19, April 4, 2007.</ref><ref>[https://www.drivenfaroff.com/2006/10/03/the-summer-obsession-this-is-where-you-belong/ Review], Driven Far Off, October 3, 2006.</ref> They appeared on [[Cartoon Network]]'s Fridays and performed the songs "Melt the Sugar" and "Disappear". They have also played in Japan on two occasions. |
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==Members== |
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The Summer Obsession is an American
reggae
, and many other genres.
History
The band was originally formed in 2004 by
MySpace, as founder Tom Anderson was an early for their music.[3] Late in 2005, they appeared on a MySpace Records compilation.[1]
This Is Where You Belong was their debut major label album, released in August 2006 on Virgin Records.[4][5] They appeared on Cartoon Network's Fridays and performed the songs "Melt the Sugar" and "Disappear". They have also played in Japan on two occasions.
Members
Current members
- Fin Leavell - vocals, guitar, & synthesizers (2004–present)
- Luke Walker - vocals, bass, & synthesizers (2004-present)
- Chris Wilson - drums, guitar, & vocals (2005-present)
Former members
- Josh Freese - drums (2005)
- Chris Miller - bass (2006-2007)
- Ryland Steen - drums (2004-2005)
- CJ Randolph - guitar (2008)
- Mark McHone - bass (2005)
- Chris Panama Brown - drums (2005)
Timeline
Discography
Albums
- Two Types Of People (Download/DIY CD, June 4, 2004)
- This Is Where You Belong (CD, Virgin Records, August 29, 2006)
- This Is Where You Belong (Deluxe) (E-CD, EMI Music Japan, December 7, 2006)
- Believe Nothing Explore Everything (CD, Bullion Records/Sega, September 2, 2010)
EPs
- Magic Mountain Sessions EP (Download, April 20, 2005)
- The Seawalk Hotel EP (Download, November 16, 2005)
- TSO EP (CD, Virgin Records, March 30, 2006)
- We're Not Virgins Anymore EP (CD, January 30, 2007)
- Between the Sets EP (Download, May 30, 2007)
- The Salvia Sessions EP (Download, October 30, 2007)
- Allegiance To the Fire EP (Download, May 30, 2008)
- Believe Nothing Explore Everything EP (Download, March 30, 2010)
Band Compilations
- The Summer Obsession (CD, Bullion Records/Sega, January 19, 2011)
- This Is Where You Belong (Demos) (Download, Galaxy Wide Records, May 30, 2014)
Singles
- 8 AM (Download, May 15, 2004)
- I Miss You (Download, July 15, 2004)
- Down For Whatever (Download, September 12, 2004)
- Death Said (Download, Virgin Records, February 1, 2006)
- Bored (Download, Virgin Records, May 5, 2006)
- Do You Remember (CD, Virgin Records, June 20, 2006)
- Mary Jane (Download, November 16, 2007)
- Beautiful Tragedy (Download, February 15, 2008)
- We Are All Telepathic (Download, May 30, 2008)
- 2 Days (Download, March 30, 2010)
- I’m Alive (Download, September 2, 2010)
Soundtracks
- Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever Disappear and Death Said (CD, Little, Brown and Company, May 23, 2006)
Other Compilations
- Myspace Records, July 15, 2004)
- Myspace Records, November 15, 2005)
- Shout! Best of Loud Rock Compilation Do You Remember (CD, Universal, June 18, 2008)
Music Videos
- 8 AM (May 15, 2004, Directed by Luke & Fin)
- I Miss You (July 15, 2004, Directed by Luke & Fin)
- Down For Whatever (September 12, 2004, Directed by Luke & Fin)
- Death Said (February 1, 2006, Directed by Luke, Fin, & Rob Roy)
- Bored (May 5, 2006, Directed by Chris Bentley)
- Do You Remember (June 20, 2006, Directed by Zach Merck)
- Mary Jane (November 16, 2007, Directed by Luke)
- Beautiful Tragedy (February 15, 2008, Directed by Luke)
Webisodes
- The Blue Flame (3 episodes, 2004)
- Switching Signs (3 episodes, 2004)
- Dinosaur World (2 episodes, 2005)
- TSO FL Tour (1 episode, 2006)
- Mouth Is For Potty (4 episodes, 2006)
- TSO Goes To NY (1 episode, 2006)
- Allegiance To the Fire (2 episodes, 2008)
- Believe Nothing Explore Everything (3 episodes, 2009–2010)
- TSO in Duval (1 episode, 2010)
References
- ^ Allmusic
- ^ The Summer Obsession Q&A. Ink 19, October 25, 2006.
- ^ Review of This Is Where You Belong. Exclaim!, February 19, 2007.
- ^ Review, Ink 19, April 4, 2007.
- ^ Review, Driven Far Off, October 3, 2006.
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