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If you’re a fan of alternative rock/punk music and you’re not listening to Mayday Parade, start.  With some of the most meaningful lyrics and unique sound, Mayday Parade is one of my favorites.  Made up of 5 guys, the sound comes together in a way that it couldn’t if they weren’t all present: Derek Sanders is the lead vocalist and keyboardist, Jeremy Lenzo on bass and backup vocals, Alex Garcia on lead guitar, Brooks Betts provides the rhythm guitar, and Jake Bundrick brings forth the drums, percussion, and more backup vocals.  Their first EP Tales Told by Dead Friends saw its release in 2006, and their debut album A Lesson in Romantics appeared in 2007.  In October of 2009, their second studio album Anywhere but Here was released, and their fan base is continuously growing.

Although I only own A Lesson in Romantics, I can’t get enough of it.  Some of the songs are the kind you could dance all day to, some are sad, and some are just plain fun, with everything in between.  The lyrics are easy to relate to in one way or another, and can probably be interpreted in one way or another for every person.  If you’ve never listened to their music, there’s always time to start.




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