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The New Amsterdams began as a solo project to then-lead singer for The Get Up Kids Matt Pryor. In 2000, he released his debut album Never You Mind, which was comprised largely of acoustic tracks with sparse accompaniment. However, the album also featured Alex Brahl and Rob Pope providing extra instrument tracks.
Two years later in January 2002, Pryor released Para Toda Vida, this time sticking almost purely to acoustic guitar, with the exception of a few tracks utilizing harmonica and banjo as well. However, the next year the band went a step further in the release of Worse for the Wear, which utilized a full band for the first time, which at this time included Get Up Kids bandmates Ryan Pope and his brother Rob, as well as longtime friend and producer Ed Rose. The album was one of the earlier albums to be recorded at Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio renovated and co-owned by Ed Rose and the members of The Get Up Kids.
The band’s next album, Killed or Cured was released in 2005. However, it was written during a turbulent time within The Get Up Kids leading up to the band’s breakup. Because of this Vagrant Records, the label to which both the bands were signed, didn’t want to release the album until The Get Up Kids finished their farewell tour in the summer of that year. For this reason, a portion of the album was released online for free via the New Amsterdams website. The album was released in its full version through retail channels on April 10, 2007.
Two years later in January 2002, Pryor released Para Toda Vida, this time sticking almost purely to acoustic guitar, with the exception of a few tracks utilizing harmonica and banjo as well. However, the next year the band went a step further in the release of Worse for the Wear, which utilized a full band for the first time, which at this time included Get Up Kids bandmates Ryan Pope and his brother Rob, as well as longtime friend and producer Ed Rose. The album was one of the earlier albums to be recorded at Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio renovated and co-owned by Ed Rose and the members of The Get Up Kids.
The band’s next album, Killed or Cured was released in 2005. However, it was written during a turbulent time within The Get Up Kids leading up to the band’s breakup. Because of this Vagrant Records, the label to which both the bands were signed, didn’t want to release the album until The Get Up Kids finished their farewell tour in the summer of that year. For this reason, a portion of the album was released online for free via the New Amsterdams website. The album was released in its full version through retail channels on April 10, 2007.
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The Spoils Of The Spoiled
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From California
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Hover Near Fame
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Turn Out The Light
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All Our Vice
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Asleep At The Wheel
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The Death Of Us
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Poison In The Ink
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The Smoking Gun
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Shoutbox
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bittersky wrote:
I almost always thought TGUK's Overdue was by The New Amsterdams, it was one of my favourite TGUK songs, but so full of Pryor.
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A_hope_today wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/group/Bands+with+city+names
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soulbleed wrote:
"my old man had a pistol" is still my favorite.
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ericjames810 wrote:
at the foot of my rival <333
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IndieMuravey wrote:
emo? no! it's pure indie!
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PaiAmbrosio wrote:
*_*
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CharleZthegreat wrote:
agreed
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Gamjaevel wrote:
I dont care a shit if people call them Emo, they are damn amazing, you can't deny it.
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igorfuchs wrote:
Para Toda Vida.
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Gamjaevel wrote:
Heaven Sent, speechless <3
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emmaforman wrote:
lovely
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yoletsee wrote:
I know this is random but please join. this is a new group I just started and I would love love it if you'd unite with the rest of us..http://www.last.fm/group/Save+the+Polaroids
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IndieTickets wrote:
Tickets for the Matt Pryor solo tour in Minneapolis August 6th are available here; http://triplerock.indietickets.com
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LeDork wrote:
new album = the shit!! damn their gig in dresden was amazing.
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nastradamus84 wrote:
why is a concert sooooooooooooo different to the cd's??????? where were those great and beautiful melodies???? im very disappointed!
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Ricback2 wrote:
Fucking Beautiful.
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shadedballroom wrote:
I'm still unable to take At the Foot of My Rival out of my rotation. It's such a beautiful album.
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SauzerOCR wrote:
V lollin' V
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DonTago wrote:
listening to them makes me think of driving along the FL panhandle along thru Destin and Okaloosa Island with the windows down in the middle of the summer wishing some nights would never end....
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bubblegumcandy wrote:
looking forward to seeing them in manchester :)
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