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Frontman William Beckett and guitarist Michael Carden grew up in rivaling bands in the local Chicago music scene. Beckett eventually ended his short-lived solo project Remember Maine, wanting to take music more seriously and looking for someone who shared his passion. When Carden’s band broke up, the two gradually found themselves talking more and more, engulfed in deep conversations about music. After realizing they were very much alike, they decided to try their hand at writing songs together and The Academy was born.
Since Beckett and Carden first came together in 2002, the band has paved their way with lightning speed. After adding Adam Siska on bass, Adrian LaTrace, Jr. as a second guitarist and drummer Mike DelPrincipe, the full band headed into the studio and recorded their self-titled debut EP, The Academy (2004), for the Chicago-based label LLR Recordings, who had previously released Remember Maine’s debut album The Last Place You Look in 2002. The ep was recorded in Villa Park, IL at The Gallery of Carpet by Producer Brian Zieske. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy heard it and was so impressed that he convinced his label, Fueled by Ramen, to fly out and see them. The label immediately signed the band. Contrary to popular belief and what has been said in the press, a good portion of the music written on the album has actually been done by LaTrace as he was the lead guitarist and Carden was the rhythm guitarist at the time.
Since Beckett and Carden first came together in 2002, the band has paved their way with lightning speed. After adding Adam Siska on bass, Adrian LaTrace, Jr. as a second guitarist and drummer Mike DelPrincipe, the full band headed into the studio and recorded their self-titled debut EP, The Academy (2004), for the Chicago-based label LLR Recordings, who had previously released Remember Maine’s debut album The Last Place You Look in 2002. The ep was recorded in Villa Park, IL at The Gallery of Carpet by Producer Brian Zieske. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy heard it and was so impressed that he convinced his label, Fueled by Ramen, to fly out and see them. The label immediately signed the band. Contrary to popular belief and what has been said in the press, a good portion of the music written on the album has actually been done by LaTrace as he was the lead guitarist and Carden was the rhythm guitarist at the time.
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Koszmonaut wrote:
I Have Music for Breakfast.
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I think this is amazing. Last.fm suggested this band to me - what a good suggestion! Just got their new album for Christmas. Love The Academy Is...
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his girl friday !
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We've got a big mess on our hands<3
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winter passing <3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-n6j5RnPRo fuck yeah! if anybody wants the single, hit me up and i can send you it!
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I got a TAI shirt off my friends for Christmas. I am now extremely happy!
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Will was pretty fuckin' amazing last night. An acoustic version of Radio by Alkaline Trio? I was floored.
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SANTI! ♥ [4] !!!
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slow down <3
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Ahhh! I went to Barrington High! =D
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Their music really grew on me.
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The Phrase That Pays <3
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SANTI! ♥ [3] fo liiiiiife :P
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One more weekend! < 3 3
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His girl friday ♥
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