Blue October

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- Foiled
- Released 2006

- Foiled
- Released 2006

- History For Sale
- Released 2003

- Approaching Normal (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2009

biography

The Texas quintet Blue October formed during the post-grunge boom of the mid-'90s, when vocalist/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld began penning angst-ridden rock songs with the help of his brother, drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld, and violinist Ryan Delahoussaye. Bassist Matt Noveskey and lead guitarist Brant Coulter completed the band's initial lineup, and Blue October released an independent debut album, The Answers, in 1998. The band's emotive brand of post-grunge led to the sale of 5,000 copies in their native Houston alone. Two years later, Blue October made their major-label debut on Universal with Consent to Treatment.

By the time Blue October began prepping for their third album, 2003's History for Sale, guitarist Coulter had left the group and CB Hudson (guitar/vocals) had been added. The band itself had also left Universal for Brando Records. The album's first single, "Calling You," became a Top 40 hit thanks to its inclusion on the American Wedding soundtrack, and Universal re-signed the band in the wake of such newfound success. The live CD/DVD package Argue with a Tree was released in February 2005, following 18 months of touring. Noveskey briefly left the band shortly thereafter, but returned in time to record Blue October's first studio album in three years, Foiled, which was issued in April 2006 and went platinum one year later. Before the band went on tour with Yellowcard in September 2007, Universal Motown Records released Foiled for the Last Time, a two-disc set consisting of a full version of Foiled, 14 newly recorded songs performed live, and several alternative remixes. Recording sessions for another studio album, Approaching Normal, commenced in mid-2008 with producer Steve Lillywhite, and the finished product appeared early the following year. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

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- - BLue october is amazing
  - - By SparkyBlegh
    - 6/29/2009 00:23:45
  - I actually know a couple of guys from the band, they are really cool, in his spare time justin (lead singer) gives speeches to kids with all kinds of problems about his struggles in his life and how he got past them. It really shows you what kind of guy he is. O and Idk if you will see this Jwueles C but i was at the same concert they put on an awesome show!
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- - New Tour Approaching Normal
  - - By Jwueles C
    - 4/18/2009 07:49:44
  - These guys put on a f***ing good show. They played the new albun in order at their show in austin april 10th. Justin never disappoints. On a scale from 1 thru 10 they are a 12
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- - Blue October is <3
  - - By xJACKIExCHANx
    - 1/15/2009 00:47:29
  - I can't wait for their new CD to be released this March. Justin is a poet and has come so far. Its truly inspiring. I expect nothing but the best from the new album. Their song "Graceful Dancing" Is beautiful. Can't wait for new US tour dates.
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- - new music
  - - By Torino216
    - 12/2/2008 13:29:59
  - I have every cd these guys have done. I cant wait till we get some new music and some new concert dates..........
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- - Great stuff!
  - - By filip1na
    - 10/18/2008 16:03:37
  - Love everything about "Foiled". I didn't know I have a heart for this type of songs until I listened to this Album. Now, I'm hooked!
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