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Just Surrender is a rock band from Dover Plains, New York, formerly known as A Second Chance.[1] Just Surrender was formed by three high school friends Jason Maffucci, Andrew Meunier, and Steve Miller. Vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of "The Record Collection," joined the original three members; the group was a five-piece until 2008.
History
Just Surrender's first compilation was a 4 song EP. Many of the songs written for the EP were re-recorded for their first full album, If These Streets Could Talk, which was released by EastWest Records subsidiary Broken English in 2005.[2] Recording took place at New York's Nada Recording Studios with producer John Naclerio. The band and their debut album appeared on MTV's You Heard It Here First. In reviewing the album, music critic Kate Lohnes wrote, "Overall, Just Surrender has panache. There's talent backing this heartfelt, although slightly unoriginal, release."[3] Critic Christopher Felton described the album as "unfortunately nothing more than a half-decent attempt at copying the work of far more superior bands".[4]
The band has quickly become popular on the music site PureVolume; they received more than 400,000 plays in a matter of months.[1]
Just Surrender has toured with Autopilot Off, Bayside, My American Heart, TheStart, Cartel, Hawthorne Heights, Matchbook Romance, The Early November, Armor for Sleep, The Classic Crime, The Audition, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Every Avenue, Set Your Goals, Powerspace, Bowling for Soup, We The Kings, Metro Station.
Just Surrender released the song "Body Language and Bad Habits" on their MySpace page on July 1, 2007. The song is from the album We're In Like Sin, released August 21, 2007. In reviewing the album, AbsolutePunk.net wrote, "Though not necessarily bigger, and far from innovative, We’re In Like Sin is a worthy follow-up."[5] Wonka Vision called it a "pop-punk" "guilty pleasure".[6]
In 2005, Andrew Meunier left the band, and was replaced by Alex Haycraft. As of March 7th, 2008, original guitarist, Andrew Meunier returned to the band. The band sent in a statement to AbsolutePunk.net that reads: "Just Surrender fans may have noticed on recent tours that original guitarist Andy Meunier has returned to the band. Alex Haycraft (formerly of Park) has moved over to bass. After the addition and returning from the UK they wrote and recorded for an EP titled Stronger Now that will be released July 9th. The EP will only be made available at Warped Tour however, will be released on iTunes on August 12th.
With another recent lineup change, Alex Haycraft & Andy Meunier are no longer members of the band.
In the spring of 2010, Just Surrender will release their third full-length album on Razor & Tie.[7] Two tracks, "Burning Up" (Acoustic) and "On My Own" have been released.
Band members
- Jason Maffucci: vocals,
- Dan Simons: vocals, guitar
- Steve Miller: drums
- Jolly Ubriaco: Guitar
- Kyle Shellhammer: Bass
- Amanda Aldridge: Clarinet player
Former Members
- Andrew Meunier (2003-2005, 2008)
- Alex Haycraft (2005-2008)
- Dan Gilmartin (2008)
Discography
- In Your Silence EP (2003, Self-released)
- A Second Chance EP (2004, Self-released)
- If These Streets Could Talk (2005, Broken English Records)
- We're In Like Sin (August 21st 2007, Broken English Records)
- Stronger Now EP (July 9th 2008, Self-released)
Videography
- Tell Me Everything (2005)
- I Can Barely Breathe (2006)
- Your Life and Mine (2007)
References
- ^ a b Corey Apar, Just Surrender at Allmusic
- ^ Album Discography, Allmusic
- ^ Lohnes, Kate. "Just Surrender's Debut A Smooth Addition To Indie-Punk Scene", The Monitor, Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, 2005-12-23.
- ^ Felton, Christopher. "What could have easily been a solid punk", Evening Chronicle, 2007-09-12, p. 2.
- ^ Solomon, Blake. "Just Surrender – We're In Like Sin", AbsolutePunk.net, 2007-08-12. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
- ^ "Just Surrender – 'We’re In Like Sin'", Wonka Vision, 2007-11-20. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
- ^ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=2538187&blogId=516599511