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Cartel is the name of at least six different groups:

1. Twenty seconds into “Let’s Go,” the opening track on CARTEL’s third full length CYCLES, singer Will Pugh declares, “I’ve got so much left to do but I’ll start with this song.” For the Atlanta, GA pop-rock quintet to be prioritizing, to have their collective gaze so firmly focused on the horizon, the future and all its possibilities is both incendiary and inspiring; after all, this is a band that has toured the world over … , from Tokyo to Toronto, from Brisbane to Bristol, had a smash single in “Honestly”, has had over 36 million MySpace plays as well their own MTV mini-series chronicling the recording of their second album and has amassed coverage in Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, USA Today, and the New York Times. CYCLES could have easily been the staid soundtrack to a victory lap, but rather than rest on their laurels and bask in the comforts of history they chose instead to go forth, to grow, to cohere into a singular unit (fused together through dedication, perspiration and elbow grease) and, over the course of the eleven tracks that make up CYCLES, to create a sterling collection of hook-laden modern rock, succinct and self-assured.

The writing and recording of CYCLES was a transcontinental effort that took Cartel (completed by lead guitarist Joseph Pepper, rhythm guitarist Nic Hudson, bassist Jeff Lett, and drummer Kevin Sanders) from Atlanta to Los Angeles to New York City and back again several times over.
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  • kissesneverdie

    I thought their drummer was Robert Plant.

    3 Jun 6:40am Reply

  • Mario_57

    S/T is my favorite though

    27 May 2:06pm Reply

  • Mario_57

    They haven't released a bad album but they haven't also released a fantastic album front to back yet. I hope the best is yet to come. Band is consistent I guess.

    27 May 2:05pm Reply

  • noworldforeric

    Cycles is too good, complete shame that a lot of people overlooked it [5] Seriously my favorite album by them by far. So fucking good

    13 May 1:18am Reply

  • JstKeepBreathng

    v True fans only yeah (;

    6 Apr 6:33pm Reply

  • shremlltd

    I think that no matter how "mature" our taste gets, this is that one band that we'll always go back to. They've been so consistent with impeccable pop melodies that it feels criminal to compare the albums. I'm in love with Collider. It's perfect. It's great to see the band grow in the best way possible. Now if you don't mind, I need to listen to Thin Air for the millionth time.

    6 Apr 5:38pm Reply

  • JstKeepBreathng

    Cycles is too good, complete shame that a lot of people overlooked it. [4] Yes.

    4 Apr 4:12pm Reply

  • JstKeepBreathng

    Okay why are people comparing it to Chroma, there's their self-titled and Cycles, you know. I think all Cartel albums are really different, but they're all good in their own way. If you don't appreciate it, don't listen to Cartel. I'm still checking out Collider.. and so far i say its pretty slow-tempo and more poppy... but that doesn't make it boring. It's just a different direction they took. I do love their pop punk up-tempo songs but eh, in life you can't always get what you want. Learn to appreciate whats given to you.

    4 Apr 4:07pm Reply

  • avanillasky

    Cartel didn't try to outdo Chroma, and they certainly didn't try to write those songs filled with layers all over again(whaa?) Why would they anyway? They succeeded in writing a catchy, melodic, straight up rock record. The hooks on Collider are the best they've ever written. Hands down. It's a shame people aren't talking about it more and there's only been a few shouts here since its release.

    2 Apr 2:57am Reply

  • avanillasky

    "One song that's even close to being good" LOL bye, bye.

    2 Apr 2:53am Reply

  • udntknwme1991

    me no likey new album. there is only 1 song that is even close to being good. and i dont remember the title of it, that how forgettable this album is. good try

    1 Apr 9:38pm Reply

  • WiwiKien

    New album is super boring :( Tempos are way too slow and the compositions not as full of many layers and tone like Chroma was. Disappointing

    29 Mar 4:26pm Reply

  • avanillasky

    Collider is phenomenal.

    27 Mar 2:12am Reply

  • rachaelc1878

    I was expecting a bit more from the new album but I do still like it a lot :).

    26 Mar 11:44am Reply

  • Catasthrophy

    so excited about Collider!!

    24 Mar 10:43am Reply

  • kibummies

    Kinda just refell in love with them. [5]

    9 Mar 9:42pm Reply

  • looppizzy

    Awesome !! one of the best

    18 Jan 9:35am Reply

  • bruadtr

    s2

    18 Dec 2012 Reply

  • achinghead

    who is that gay "emo rock" band? fuck...

    10 Dec 2012 Reply

  • ScottiPilgrim

    Cycles is too good, complete shame that a lot of people overlooked it. [3]

    28 Oct 2012 Reply
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