Thursday, November 18, 2010

Just Surrender


Just Surrender is a rock band from Dover Plains, New York, formerly known as A Second Chance. 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 four-piece until 2008. The band is known for the up-beat mood in their music, and for not having a lead vocalist, but rather having two vocalists who "share the spotlight."The group has since released three studio albums and one EP.

Also known as : A Second Chance
Origin : New York, USA
Genres : Pop punk, Power pop, Emo, Post-hardcore
Years active : 2003–present
Labels : Broken English Records (2005-2008), Razor & Tie (2009-present), LAB Records (2010-present)
Associated acts : The High Court Hawthorne Heights

History
Origin and If These Streets Could Talk (2003-2005)

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. 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."Critic Christopher Felton described the album as "unfortunately nothing more than a half-decent attempt at copying the work of far more superior bands"

Touring and increased popularity (2005-2007)

The band has quickly become popular on the music site PureVolume; they received more than 400,000 plays in a matter of months.

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.

In 2005, Andrew Meunier left the band, and was replaced by Alex Haycraft. As of March 7, 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."

We're In Like Sin and Stronger Now EP (2007-2009)
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."Wonka Vision called it a "pop-punk" "guilty pleasure".

After the addition and returning from the UK they wrote and recorded for an EP titled Stronger Now that was released July 9, 2009. The EP was only made available at Warped Tour however, until released with iTunes on August 12. Stronger Now is significantly heavier than their previous albums and has been described as post-hardcore.

In November 2009, the band joined Hawthorne Heights for their Never Sleep Again tour.

With another recent lineup change, Alex Haycraft & Andy Meunier are no longer members of the band.

Kyle Shellhammer (formerly of The High Court) is their bassist

Band members

* Jason Maffucci - vocals (2003–present), bass guitar (2003–2008)
* Dan Simons - vocals, rhythm guitar (2003–present)
* Steve Miller - drums, percussion (2003–present)
* Jolly Ubriaco - lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)
* Kyle Shellhammer - bass guitar (2008–present)

Former members

* Andrew Meunier - guitar, backing vocals (2003–2005)
* Alex Haycraft - guitar, backing vocals (2005–2008)
* Dan Gilmartin- guitar (2008)
* Seth Lynch guitar (2005)

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