Astray

by Samiam

Overview

Samiam shows that a band can stay together for more than ten years, get dropped by a major label, and still put out a great record. Astray, the Berkeley, CA, band's sixth album, is vintage Samiam: staccato guitars that suddenly burst, emotional lyrics, and a tight, indie punk sound. Once again, the band continued to push the boundaries of melodic hardcore with Astray. Highlights include "Super Brava," "Calloused," and "Dull," the last a flowing song long enough to have different movements. A telling line: "I've had a lot of time to think, and I'm so tired of thinking/I know why he put that bullet in his skull/because life can be so dull." While the band's name is borrowed from Dr. Seuss, the music is more sophisticated than children's books, as well as most punk rock. ~ Ron DePasquale

Product Details

Release Date:	08/29/2000
Label:	Hopeless Records
UPC:	0790692064724
Rank:	141741

Tracks

1. Sunshine
2. Wisconsin
3. Super Brava
4. Mud Hill
5. Paraffin
6. Calloused
7. Mexico
8. Dull
9. Curbside
10. Bird Bath
11. How Long
12. Why Do We

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Samiam   Primary Artist
James Brogan   Guitar
Johnny Cruz   Drums
Sergie Loobkoff   Guitar
Jason Beebout   Vocals (Background),Vocals
Jason White   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Sean Kennerly   Composer
James Brogan   Composer
Brian Archer   Photography
Tim O'Heir   Producer,Engineer
Sergie Loobkoff   Design,Composer,Collage
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Jason Beebout   Composer
Steve Revitte   Mixing