Dead FM

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Dead FM
Studio album by
Strike Anywhere
ReleasedSeptember 5, 2006
Recorded2006
GenreHardcore punk,[1] melodic hardcore[2]
Length31:10
LabelFat Wreck Chords
ProducerBrian McTernan
Strike Anywhere chronology
To Live in Discontent
(2005) 		Dead FM
(2006) 		Iron Front
(2009)

Dead FM is the third studio album by Strike Anywhere.

Background[edit]

In February and March 2006, the band went on a brief East Coast tour with A Global Threat, With Honor, and Subhumans.[3][4]

It was recorded April 2006 at Salad Days Studios by Brian McTernan. They finished writing the final song intended for inclusion early in the recording process.[5] It was recorded on a series of weekends over a span of nine months as the band took time off touring to return to home life and move away from a hectic timetable to write and record an album.[6] They held a one-off show partway through recording, where they debuted several new songs.[7]

Composition[edit]

It contains songs that focus on the band's leftist political views, as well as branching out to discuss issues such as singer Thomas Barnett's grandfather's work on the Manhattan Project[8] on the opening track 'Sedition'.

Release[edit]

On May 4, 2006, Dead FM was announced for release in four months' time.[9] Three days later, Strike Anywhere appeared at The Bamboozle festival.[10] On June 14, 2006, the track listing for the album, as well as "The Promise", was posted online.[11] On July 27, 2006, "Prisoner Echoes" was also posted online, followed by "Instinct" on August 22, 2006.[12][13] Dead FM was made available for streaming via Alternative Press' website on August 29, 2006, before it was released on September 5, 2006.[14][15] In between this, a music video for "Instinct" was released; it was filmed in Richmond, Virginia a few months earlier.[16][17] The album was promoted with a two month-long trek across the US; for the first month, they were supported by Ignite, A Global Threat, and Modern Life Is War, while for the second month, Bane and This Is Hell replaced Ignite and Modern Life Is War, respectively.[14] They closed out the year with an appearance at the CMJ Music Marathon, and a month-long Europe tour with the Loved Ones.[18][19]

On January 25, 2007, the band appeared on Fuel TV, performing "Hollywood Cemetery" and "Prisoner Echoes" acoustically.[20] In January and February 2007, they supported NOFX on their tour of California; in-between these dates, the band played shows with Dead to Me and Love Equals Death.[21][22] On March 22, 2007, guitarist Matt Sherwood announced his departure from the band.[23] Strike Anywhere then embarked on a tour of Japan with No Trigger, performed at 228 Festival in Taiwan, and a stint of their own in Australia.[24][25][26] Following this, they supported the Bouncing Souls on their headlining Canadian tour in April and May 2007.[27] They then went on a two-week tour with the Loved Ones, and a two-month stint in Europe, some shows of which were with Red Lights Flash.[28][29]

Strike Anywyere played a few headlining shows with Cloak/Dagger, prior to a US tour with From Autumn to Ashes and Silverstein, and performed at Saints & Sinners Festival.[30][31][32] Around this time, drummer Eric Kane spent sometime performing with Four Star Alarm.[33] In March 2008, they went on an East Coast tour with Paint It Black and the Riverboat Gamblers.[34] Following a performance in Brazil, they performed at the Groezrock and Give it a Name festivals.[35][36] In June 2008, the band embarked on a Canadian tour with the Flatliners, Hostage Life, This Is a Standoff, and Carpenter.[37] Preceded by one show in Portugal, the band went on a tour of the UK, followed by a short tour in Japan.[38] In October 2008, they performed a handful of shows with the Bouncing Souls, the Casting One and Gimme Drugs, leading up to an appearance at The Fest.[39][40]

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[41]
Aversion[42]

Punknews.org ranked the album at number four on their list of the year's 20 best releases.[43]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks by Strike Anywhere.

  1. "Sedition" - 2:00
  2. "How to Pray" - 2:25
  3. "Prisoner Echoes" - 2:37
  4. "Instinct" - 2:42
  5. "The Promise" - 2:06
  6. "Speak to Our Empty Pockets" - 2:28
  7. "Two Thousand Voices" - 1:55
  8. "Hollywood Cemetery" - 1:41
  9. "Allies" - 1:45
  10. "Gunpowder" - 1:59
  11. "Dead Hours" - 2:27
  12. "Iron Trees" - 2:05
  13. "House Arrest" - 1:55
  14. "Ballad of Bloody Run" - 3:00
  15. "You Are Not Collateral Damage" (iTunes bonus track) - 2:35

Personnel[edit]

Band[edit]

  • Thomas Barnett - Vocals
  • Matt Smith - Guitar, Vocals
  • Garth Petrie - Bass
  • Eric Kane - Drums
  • Matt sherwood - Guitar, Vocals

Production[edit]

  • Mark Beemer – Photography
  • Jana B. Crawford – Photography
  • Paul Leavitt – Digital Editing
  • George Marino – Mastering
  • Brian McTernan – Producer, Engineer, Mixing
  • Richard Minino – Artwork, Layout Design
  • Shawn Scallen – Photography
  • Strike Anywhere – Producer

References[edit]

  1. ^ Moran, Chris (5 September 2006). "Strike Anywhere Dead FM (2006)". Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ Sutherland, Sam. "Strike Anywhere Dead FM". Exclaim!. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 1, 2006). "Strike Anywhere dates with A Global Threat, With Honor". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  4. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 26, 2006). "Strike Anywhere, With Honor, A Global Threat announce more dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Paul, Aubin (April 10, 2006). "Strike Anywhere post first update from the studio". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  6. ^ [1]: Strike Anywhere Official Biography, accessed 23 October 2006
  7. ^ August, Justin (April 3, 2006). "Strike Anywhere add East and West coast shows". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  8. ^ [2]: Getting Personal, by Matt Schild, accessed 23 October 2006
  9. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 4, 2006). "Fat announce Strike Anywhere, Against Me! album dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 3, 2006). "Poison The Well, Strike Anywhere, Paint It Black, Chiodos, Moneen, others added to Bamboozle". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  11. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 14, 2006). "Strike Anywhere post song and track list for 'Dead FM'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  12. ^ August, Justin (July 27, 2006). "Fat posts 'Prisoner Echoes' from Strike Anywhere's 'Dead FM'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  13. ^ Reinecker, Meg (August 22, 2006). "Fat posts another new Strike Anywhere track". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
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  15. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 29, 2006). "Stream Strike Anywhere's 'Dead FM'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 1, 2006). "Strike Anywhere shooting video in Richmond, VA". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  17. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 30, 2006). "Strike Anywhere posts video for 'Instinct'". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  18. ^ Paul, Aubin (September 20, 2006). "Strike Anywhere / The Loved Ones". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  19. ^ White, Adam (September 23, 2006). "Fat Wreck CMJ showcase to feature Strike Anywhere, Lawrence Arms, Smoke or Fire and more". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  20. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 25, 2007). "Strike Anywhere plans live, acoustic performance on Fuel". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  21. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 30, 2006). "NOFX adds more California shows". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  22. ^ Paul, Aubin (December 21, 2006). "NOFX / Strike Anywhere / Love Equals Death / Dead to Me (California, Southwest US)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  23. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 22, 2007). "Matt Sherwood leaves Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  24. ^ Reinecker, Meg (November 18, 2006). "Strike Anywhere / No Trigger (Japan)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  25. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 2, 2007). "Strike Anywhere (Australia)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  26. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 28, 2007). "Consider the Meek talks about 228 Festival, Strike Anywhere, Muse". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  27. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 6, 2007). "Bouncing Souls / Strike Anywhere / The Loved Ones / Static Radio (Canada)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  28. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 16, 2007). "Strike Anywhere / Loved Ones". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  29. ^ Moran, Chris (May 25, 2007). "Strike Anywhere (Europe)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  30. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 16, 2007). "Silverstein / From Autumn to Ashes / Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
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  33. ^ Conoley, Ben (September 25, 2007). "Eric Kane of Strike Anywhere joins Four Star Alarm". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  34. ^ White, Adam (January 6, 2008). "Strike Anywhere / Paint It Black / The Riverboat Gamblers". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  35. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 15, 2008). "Paramore, Finch, Strike Anywhere, Glassjaw, Anti-Flag, Silverstein at Give It A Name 2008". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  36. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 20, 2008). "Strike Anywhere". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  37. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 2, 2008). "Strike Anywhere / The Flatliners / Hostage Life / This is a Standoff / Carpenter (Canada)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  38. ^ White, Adam (September 2, 2008). "Strike Anywhere (Europe / Japan / US)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  39. ^ Raub, Jesse (August 4, 2008). "Bouning Souls add more dates with Strike Anywhere, Youth Brigade". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  40. ^ White, Adam (August 16, 2008). "The Fest 7 to feature Leatherface, LTJ, Atom and his Package, Bouncing Souls, Dillinger Four, many many more". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  41. ^ Allmusic review
  42. ^ Aversion review
  43. ^ Shultz, Brian (January 1, 2007). "Best of 2006: Punknews.org (2006)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
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