(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Aug. 27, 2008 –Forefront
Records stand-out band This Beautiful Republic has exceeded expectations with
its sophomore offering, Perceptions. In addition to winning over
critics, the band’s latest project has made an impact at radio, currently
boasting the No. 9 Christian Rock song, “No Turning Back.”
Released Tuesday, Aug. 19, the verdict is already in on This
Beautiful Republic’s follow up to its successful 2007 debut. And critics are
impressed with the band’s matured musicianship:
“The band’s tightly superb musicianship makes for a bracing
listening experience. Perceptions fully showcases This Beautiful
Republic’s innate talent and unmistakable growth as confident, mature
songwriters and musicians.” –NewReleaseTuesday.com
“This
Beautiful Republic continues on its blistering path of modern rock reflections,
but also benefits from a noticeably more mature overall approach.” –CMCentral.com
“Perceptions, TBR’s new project ups
the ante, delivering more of the depth and innovation expected from the
beginning.” –GospelMusicChannel.com
“I
was eager to hear this record, I had high expectations and it met all of them.
At times it even passed them. Be sure to check out this great record!”
–musicfaith.com
“This
Beautiful Republic comes off looking good with Perceptions.” –HM
Magazine
“Wow followed
by wow again.” –About.com
Christian Rock radio echoes this response, as debut single
“No Turning Back” sets precedent for future radio success from the album. Only
three weeks on the charts, “No Turning Back” has already infiltrated the Top
10, and shows no signs of slowing down. Vice President of National Promotions
for EMI CMG Label Group, Grant Hubbard comments, “This is a great start at
radio for This Beautiful Republic and its new project. The charts are
competitive these days, and we believe this early radio momentum is a good
indication of what is to come for the band.”
Perceptions is an effort that decidedly goes to the extremes of modern
rock and timeless worship. It was produced by Allen Salmon (Mute Math)
and comes in the storied wake of This Beautiful Republic’s first two years of
touring together as a major label act. The band shared stages with headliners
Sanctus Real and Family Force 5 among others and traveled overseas for shows in
the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. This fall the band takes to
the road on its headlining “No Turning Back” tour. For more information, visit:
ThisBeautifulRepublic.com
or www.myspace.com/thisbeautifulrepublic
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)
July 1, 2008 – Following the critical and commercial success of its 2007 debut,
Even Heroes Need a Parachute, Ohio rock band This Beautiful Republic
returns August 19 with Perceptions, a new ForeFront Records/EMI album
that clearly showcases the act’s increasing creative and spirit ual strengths.
Lead singer Ben Olin explains, “The title deals with the idea that there are at
least two sides to every story. Things inevitably appear different to each
individual based on their experiences, predispositions, prejudices, or vantage
point. When we understand this—that what we see may not be the whole truth—we
arrive where grace and love prevail.”
A sneak preview of Perceptions begins with the July 8 release “Learning
to Fall,” a three-track digital-only single for just ninety-nine cents that
also includes two previous live tracks.
Perceptions is an effort that decidedly goes to the extremes of modern
rock and timeless worship. It was produced by Allen Salmon (Mute Math)
and comes in the storied wake of This Beautiful Republic’s first two years of
touring together as a major label act. The band shared stages with headliners
Sanctus Real and Family Force 5 among others and traveled overseas for shows in
the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
“I think the overall toll that being in a band takes was underestimated by us.
Until you’re doing it and seeing how it affects your friendships,
relationships, your bank account, your physical health, and your mental health,
you can’t really get a true grasp on it,” says Olin. “Yet at the same time, we
never knew it would be so good. We’re so proud that we’re being allowed to do
what we are doing right now. Perceptions is a huge step for us and a better
representation of where we’re at as musicians.”
This Beautiful Republic first made headlines when pioneering EMI-owned
Christian rock label ForeFront Records (dc Talk, tobyMac) chose the act as its
first new signing in five years. The band’s debut album, Even Heroes Need a
Parachute, charted the singles “Jesus to the World” and “Casting Off” and
earned glowing reviews. MusicFaith.com called TBR “my vote for New Artist of
2007” while Christianity Today compared the band to Foo Fighters and
estimated it was “capable of improving from good to great.”
Perceptions makes good on that prediction. Learn more at ThisBeautifulRepublic.com or www.myspace.com/thisbeautifulrepublic
