The Envy Corps

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Since 2001, The Envy Corps have been quietly storing their energy and preparing for what is to come. They have been constantly playing shows, writing and rewriting new material, committing and recommitting it to tape, and slowly but surely solidifying their line-up. Along the way, they’ve garnered the affection of the attentive in the mid-west, as well as many die-hard fans both nationally and internationally.

Their debut album, “Soviet Reunion,” was released in 2004 to wide local and national acclaim, climbing up to …63 nationwide on the CMJ TOP 200 chart and drawing complimentary comparisons to Radiohead, Coldplay, and Switchfoot. Black & White Magazine called them “the most promising band of 2004” and “Soviet Reunion” found its way onto numerous “Best of 2004” lists. Following an east coast tour to support its release, the album is still in rotation on more than 250 radio stations nationwide.

“Soviet Reunion” was the brainchild of founding member and songwriter Luke Pettipoole, who spent over a year with David Yoshimura (bass) in the studio producing and engineering the entire product on their own. Soon thereafter, Scott Yoshimura (drums) was added to the line-up, making way for one final and crucial adjustment. Brandon Darner (formerly of To My Surprise on Roadrunner Records) heard the band’s live show, and quickly joined up, rounding out an already musically diverse cast of characters.

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wtfzorz wrote:
yesterday morning

getting huge radiohead vibes

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sarahelayna wrote:
October 2009

these guys are so underrated! so great.

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ajunebugmoment wrote:
October 2009

is there any way to find Soviet Reunion at all? I love the Envy Corps, but I can't find it anywhere.

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Courriermusic wrote:
September 2009

Love the music guys! We've been fans for years. Check out Courrier if you get a chance! Peace.

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MeowMix24 wrote:
September 2009

hey download 3 of the envy corps songs from soviet reunion at: http://www.purevolume.com/theenvycorps

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SpicNasty wrote:
September 2009

This is the best band ever.

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nothere413 wrote:
August 2009

Screen Test is good, but I think The Cursing Choir and Kid Gloves are better.

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ScottJAw wrote:
August 2009

anyone else really love the kid golves EP, really really promising for the new LP.

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Acquiescence wrote:
August 2009

It's safe to say that 'Screen Test' is one of the finest things they've recorded.

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Sample123 wrote:
August 2009

Well, its gone now anyway.

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nothere413 wrote:
August 2009

Oh wow, I wasn't expecting to have my question answered straight from the horse's mouth... Thanks.

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kakeeman wrote:
August 2009

just stumbled across the new ep! these guys are fantastic! tour?

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Acquiescence wrote:
August 2009

Probably not the best idea to provide a free download to the EP when there's a comment by the lead singer directly underneath it!

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pettipoole wrote:
August 2009

Here's the story on Wings I. It was written with the first ever batch of TEC songs but ultimately it was awful, so we stole the lyrics and wrote new music and thus was born Wings II. Kid Gloves is going for CMJ adds this week so call up your local college/public station and request us....

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sidekicksuicide wrote:
July 2009

nothere, I have never found a Part I to Wings and I have all the albums (including Gregory Rumes EP and Humble Hero EP). I figure they should put a part one on their new album for nostalgia's sake.

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nothere413 wrote:
July 2009

http://www.last.fm/music/The+Envy+Corps/+images/31030549 If anyone's interested as to what Micah looks like, he's on the far right.

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Acquiescence wrote:
July 2009

I wish they'd just sell the damn EP on iTunes. I'm not paying 10 dollars on postage just for 5 new songs.

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alj93 wrote:
June 2009

seconding below's request

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Moosh2k7 wrote:
June 2009

anyone have a link the the ep?

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semiwa wrote:
June 2009

their new ep will be out june 7. myspace.com/theenvycorps. it's brilliant.

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