Strike the Mics
| Strike the Mics | |
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| Studio album by Vintage Blue | |
| Released | February 14, 2012 |
| Recorded | Rax Trax Recording |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 43:04 |
| Producer | Jamie Candiloro |
Strike the Mics is the first studio album released by Vintage Blue on February 14, 2012. It contains thirteen tracks produced by Jamie Candiloro (R.E.M., Ryan Adams, Red Wanting Blue).[1] It was recorded at Rax Trax Recording in Chicago, Illinois. The album has received national AAA radio airplay at WOCM and WXRT.[2]
Critics described the record and band as "the musical equivalent of comfort food. The rock band’s sound is familiar and accessible without a hint of pretense.”.[3] As the band toured the record, the live shows were said to be high energy and interactive fun for all involved. One reviewer said: "Vintage Blue is the kind of rock band I like to see, because they just wanna have a good time. There’s no pretensions about putting on a perfect show. It’s much more important that everyone have fun and leave smiling.".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Set You Free" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Unchained" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "California Road" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Speak" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Hey Hey" | 2:57 |
| 6. | "Sleep On This" | 2:41 |
| 7. | "Here To Stay" | 4:11 |
| 8. | "Just Breathe" | 4:08 |
| 9. | "What Lies" | 2:54 |
| 10. | "Help Me See" | 2:49 |
| 11. | "Against Time" | 3:25 |
| 12. | "Great Divide" | 3:23 |
| 13. | "True" | 2:57 |
Personnel
- Benjamin Bassett – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Ryan Tibbs – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
- Cesar Corral – bass guitar
- Will Crowden – drums
- Matt Zimmerman – saxophonist, background vocals