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Stories of Survival
Authority Zero
Stories of Survival
Genres: Pop, Rock
 
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Mesa, AZ based punk rock royalty Authority Zero returns with the release of their fourth studio album, Stories of Survival. Founded in the summer of 1994, the band has flourished for nearly two decades. — Lava Records signe...  more »

     
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All Artists: Authority Zero
Title: Stories of Survival
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Suburban Noize
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 6/21/2010
Genres: Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 673951019225

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Mesa, AZ based punk rock royalty Authority Zero returns with the release of their fourth studio album, Stories of Survival. Founded in the summer of 1994, the band has flourished for nearly two decades.

Lava Records signed Authority Zero for the release of their iconic 2002 debut album A Passage In Time . The album drew comparisons to Bad Religion and Sublime and toured with Sum 41 and on the Warped Tour. They released their sophomore effort Andiamo in 2004. The album embraced more ska and reggae influences paired with Latin-flavored rhythms to create their most culturally diverse record to date.

Authority Zero then released two other well received releases, a live album titled Rhythm and Booze and 2007 s 12:34 . Incredibly successful tours alongside Regab, Pennywise and Pepper followed these releases before the band returned to the studio to begin crafting this new release.

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CD Reviews

Authority Zero is missing a major piece of the puzzle
Matthew T. Stanley | Knoxville, TN USA | 08/13/2010
(3 out of 5 stars)

"I knew something was off during the first track right off the bat. I thought "Well, I guess they needed a generic opening song for some filler or something" and skipped to the next one. It sounded a little off too, so I researched a bit and found out their guitar player from the first 3 albums had quit in 2008. That said, it's not a bad album. I would rate every song 3/5 stars. The replacement guitarist is no match for the classic lineup with the chemistry that was so evident in the first 3 records and in concert. They are making a valiant effort to stay the same band and stay in the same vein as they have, but this record didn't sound like them to me that much. Maybe the next record they will have some history and chemistry built up and blow this one out of the water, but for now beware and be sure to listen before you buy!"
Amazing, as always.
J. Owens | Folsom, CA | 07/11/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"These guys are so good. It is a crime that they aren't heard on every radio station and aren't a household name. Anyway...the album itself is full of their unique brand of catchy, aggressive, fast punk rock with about 4 reggae-influenced songs. At first, I was thinking that this wasn't their strongest release, but after playing it a few more times, it has continued to grow on me, and now this is probably my favorite album of theirs. The lyrics are emotional and creative, and there isn't a dull moment on the whole album. The musicianship is really really good.

These guys are in my top 5 favorite bands ever, and are my favorite live band. They bring so much energy to every show they do, you can't help but get into it, even if you're not familiar with their music. I've never seen a band with such an ability to rile a crowd up and get everybody into it. On top of that, they are super nice, approachable dudes.

Long story short, if you liked these guys' previous releases, you will love this one. And for those of you who haven't heard them, please give them a chance. You won't be disappointed."