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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. Incendiary and inspiring as this, after all, 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.
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. Incendiary and inspiring as this, after all, 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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Say Anything (Else)
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Runaway
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Burn This City
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Matter of Time
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If I Fail
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Luckie St.
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Lose It
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The Minstrel's Prayer
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Q
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Settle Down
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Wasted
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Save Us
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Shoutbox
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Catasthrophy wrote:
agreed! 27 steps is awesome!
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louie_huey wrote:
27 steps should have more plays
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thunder__ wrote:
not.
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right33 wrote:
this band is just ok yet i enjoy them
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Ferzaer wrote:
huh... wait . cartel is emo?
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negblanc wrote:
Number 8 this month ! http://www.last.fm/group/Discoverockult
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Sugarsprinklies wrote:
Finally got Cycles through the post this morning. :D Love it!
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valxbaybeex3 wrote:
you guys are awesomee <33
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parkerbgates wrote:
Seen the new video for "Let's Go" check it out here its saweeeet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VKWbgTSto8
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Catasthrophy wrote:
New Album kicks butt!
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marisagee wrote:
AHH new album soooooo good. so excited to see them play in SF 11/13!!!
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lacali12 wrote:
In case all of you Cartel fans didn't know, The Summer Set is on tour with them and their new album is sick! They'll be in Los Angeles on November 15 so come out! www.myspace.com/thesummerset!
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ChissyN wrote:
really liking this new album! just saw the guys in columbus on halloween, it was awesome! :)
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youdestroyme wrote:
New album is soo good! Been listening to it all week. I like the new video too!
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mattee66 wrote:
yahhh mannnn def. agree. KIller album this time around... go check it out if you havent.
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wmgilmor wrote:
Cycles is so killer. Cartel is back at the best in my opinion! Have you guys checked out the new music video for "lets go"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VKWbgTSto8 Not to mention they just came through my town in Raleigh and it was amazzing! Make sure you check them out on tour. They are working hard and going every where! They're so nice to talk with afterward too! Keep it real Cartel Fans! Cheers!
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AMAAS wrote:
"Ransom" will always be their masterpiece, "Chroma" was still good..."Cartel" was boring but had its moments, the new CD is a hiccup better than their self-titled but not much more, Pugh at least figured his voice out again...."Deep South" is refreshing
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aprisoneroflove wrote:
"In No Hurry" is an awesome track, should of made the new album! [2] I really dislike it when songs are "pre-order only" as opposed to being a "store exclusive". At first, I didn't care for "Cycles", so I understand where are the critics are coming from. Just because a person gives a negative review, it doesn't mean that it's not a real one. People are called music critics for a reason. I actually agree with some of the more critical reviews, but after a few listens this new album became a guilty pleasure and gave me hope that the next album will be even better. They rebounded well and showed us that "Chroma" was not just a fluke.
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-poppler- wrote:
the new one is ok. Deep South is something!
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bloodydeath0 wrote:
this is the first album where i literally love every song... well, the only song i have left is Only You. it's a good one, but the beginning sounds like Wonderwall lol.
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CYCLES featured on Decoy Music
9 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/cartel
Cartel's new album CYCLES is featured on DecoyMusic.com.
"Nic Hudson and Joseph Pepper's layered guitar work creates the perfect base for the band to achieve some infectiously catchy hooks that will . …
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