The Status is tagged as: For most bands, releasing their first album comes with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. For Atlanta’s THE STATUS, there’s a dose of that, but from the sound of their Doghouse Records debut SO THIS IS PROGRESS (release date: October 7, 2008), the unmistakable sound of confidence flows freely. While a tiny fraction of their strength may lie in who they know (Adam Lazzarra of Taking Back Sunday and Anthony Raneri of Bayside lend their backing vocals to two songs), 99% of their determination lies in their tightly-wound, hyper-melodic pop rock that has already spawned a radio hit in their single “Perfect Day” on Atlanta’s influential station 99x. “That song set the tone for what we wanted to do as a band,” says vocalist/guitarist Ben Grant. “It’s about taking that chance on love, or just life in general because the risk is worth more than the not knowing.” Packed with soaring melodic hooks and epic guitar chords coupled with a powerful rhythm section, So This Is Progress is an album that speaks of searching and yearning, but musically, The Status already have their sound firmly in hand. “The album title was something we all felt very strongly about, and feel has a universal message,” Ben continues. “It&#... Read More About The Status Biography...  Send The Status ringtones to your cell
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