The Sounds

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- Living In America (Parental Advisory) (US)
- Released 2003

- Crossing The Rubicon
- Released 2009

- Dying To Say This To You (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2006

- Dying To Say This To You (Extended Version)
- Released 2006

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The Sounds -- a Swedish group whose poppy, synthesizer-heavy music is unapologetically indebted to Blondie and Missing Persons -- feature the co-ed talents of vocalist Maja Ivarsson, keyboardist Jesper Anderberg, bassist Johan Bengtsson, drummer Fredrik Nilsson, and guitarist Felix Rodriguez. The new wave throwbacks first banded together in 1999 in Stockholm, where they recorded much of the debut album Living in America. The record charted at number four the week after its Swedish release in 2002, and an American release followed in May 2003. Dying to Say This to You appeared three years later, featuring a polished blend of anthemic, '80s-inspired rock and sex-craved new wave that widened the band's audience abroad.

Touring obligations kept the Sounds busy until October 2007, at which time they returned to the studio with a string of producers, including Mark Saunders (who had recently worked with the Sounds' touring mates, Shiny Toy Guns), Fountains of Wayne founder Adam Schlesinger, and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha. The Sounds also extricated themselves from their previous record contract, preferring to blaze their own path instead. Recording sessions for the group's third studio effort, Crossing the Rubicon, took place in Sweden, Los Angeles, and New York, and the resulting album was released in June 2009. ~ Andy Kellman & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide

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- - The Sounds are Amazing
  - - By JoeTechno
    - 6/17/2009 18:54:24
  - I saw you live in SLC and you are amazing thank you for the good show. its a shame you only played 4 songs but it was the best 4 song ever I advise every one if they get a chance to go see them. They are touring with No Doubt
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- - The Sound's new sound
  - - By fonfreaka
    - 6/2/2009 15:05:40
  - The new album is definitely more smooth when it comes to vocals and synths -- while I'm a bigger fan of their rougher sound; synthpop fans might appreciate Crossing the Rubicon, however.
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- - My favorite band...
  - - By Raoul05
    - 4/18/2009 21:52:45
  - The Sounds are definitely my numero uno favorite band!!! Ive been following this band ever since i found out about them back in 03. Ive had the pleasure of seeing them 6 times, and everytime time i see them they keep on getting better and better. And in May im going to see them for the 7th time, opening for No Doubt. Is it wrong that im more excited to see The Sounds than No Doubt? (NO!!!). Cant wait for the new album!!! and cant wait for them to have headline shows in Cali. All im saying is that if they are ever in your town....dont hesitate to go see them...they wont dissapoint you!
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- - SuperTrin
  - - By VegasTrin
    - 3/30/2009 07:09:22
  - I can't wait to hear a new album! Painted By Numbers is one of my all time favorite songs!
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- - Ur my #1
  - - By Jackie Shadows
    - 2/15/2009 02:43:47
  - Hope u hit DC or VA on your tour with no doubt.
    
    it's been to long,
    
    XO
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