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The Academy Is... | Format: Audio CD
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At one time or another every band reaches a turning point when they have to decide who they are and what direction they want to forge ahead with. Over the course of their past two records Almost Here and Santi, The Academy is… have became one of the most creative acts in the pop-punk circuit—however not even the band’s most strident supporters would predict the evolution ... Read more in Amazon's The Academy Is... Store

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  • Audio CD (21 Feb 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Fueled By Ramen
  • ASIN: B00079I088
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 345,425 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Attention
2. Season
3. Slow Down
4. The Phrase That Pays
5. Black Mamba
6. Skeptics And True Believers
7. Classifieds
8. Checkmarks
9. Down And Out
10. Almost Here

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance 11 Feb 2006
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
When i was 1st sent a couple of tracks off this album, i wasn't sure what they were trying to be. They sounded a bit (and i cant stress that BIT enough) like fall out boy, but the lead singer has his own distinctive voice, and their usualy pop/punky sound has been given a different twist by T.A.I. All i can say is that i highly recommend this album, and if u want to dowload some songs to make sure, i suggest 'slow down', 'black mamba', 'almost here' and 'skeptics and true believers'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless. 25 Nov 2005
By edge_of_summer
Format:Audio CD
So, it’s nearly the end of 2005. At the end of the year I think about what my top 3 albums would be for the year and I thought I’d pretty much decided…until a certain album ended up in my itunes.

‘Almost Here’ by The Academy Is… is up there in my top three, dare I say it, maybe even my top two. I am totally addicted and have been for three whole weeks, I’ve listened to nothing else unless I’ve absolutely had to. The best thing about this album is the fact that nearly every day, my decision of favourite song has changed. To start off with, it was ‘Season’, a purely pop-filled number filled with killer singalong lyrics and a bass line which makes you hop from one foot to the other. Then it was ‘Checkmarks’, a song Story Of The Year could have written in their early days, then ‘Down And Out’ another beautifully melodic number that will have you singing into your hairbrush.

If you’re looking for a band to compare The Academy Is… with, then I guess it would be Fall Out Boy, but there are so many small elements that make The Academy Is… seem so different and unique from the usual. Lead singer William Beckett’s voice doesn’t have the distinct whine of all his pop punk counterparts, the tongue-in-cheek lyrics of the songs make you want to sing along no matter how you’re feeling; there’s a song for every mood on this perfect debut.

‘Almost Here’ is actually flawless, there are no songs you should skip or leave off your next mixtape. ‘Skeptics and True Believers’ is the one that’s start to skip thanks to my repeat button, a little heartbreaker with wonderfully arrogant lyrics, “would you believe me if I said I didn’t need you? Cos I wouldn’t believe you if you said the same to me”.

This album, I’m sure, will always be one of my favourites. I’ve bought people tickets to go and see The Academy Is… when they tour the UK in January, I’ve bought copies of the album for people for Christmas, I’ve requested interviews and I’ve bid for anything and everything of theirs on ebay. Definitely one of my favourite bands of this year….I hope they end up in your 2005 list too.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Academy Is... RULE ALL 15 May 2006
By Danielle
Format:Audio CD
On some albums you might like three or four tracks and the rest might grow on you, or they might not... this is not the case with this album. From Track one, the appropriately called 'Attention' this band grab you and never let go. This album goes from one brilliant track to the next. If you like Fall Out Boy, Hidden In Plain View, The Starting Line, Something Corporate, Panic! At the Disco (highly overrated) then you cannot fail to LOVE this album.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars quite ok
when you get something from the Ramen label you know already what you'll get into.
Almost here is quite ok, the songs are not outstanding but do have power, but the lead's... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by memecharis
2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite there
The Academy are only remarkable if you only started listening to music quite recently. Several bands have come and gone over the past decade and a half peddling this sort of... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by Patrick Neylan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Academy Is... Right Here!
This is a real blinding album, and one I just can't stop listening too.
All the songs on the album are in pure 'Academy Is' style and in my opinion every song on there is a... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by Mr. L. F. Cash
3.0 out of 5 stars Almost Here, But Not Quite...
Chances are, when 'Fueled By Ramen' is identified as this band's record label, the majority have already decided whether this band is their new craze or their new band they love to... Read more
Published on 18 May 2007 by Chris Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely fantastic
despite what others might say, the catagories that some would put this band into, ignore it!! almost here is a collection of amazing songs which you fall in love with oh so easily. Read more
Published on 11 April 2007 by D. Woodcock
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing!
I got this album at Christmas, and after getting many more, no other album can replace Almost Here. The sound is original, and like no other album even if it's been constantly... Read more
Published on 3 April 2007 by Jordan Cuff
5.0 out of 5 stars Dont knock it till youve tried it...
The Academy Is are an amazing band in their own right and shouldn't be put into the "emo" catagory and equally shouldn't be put aside just bacause of the record label they are on... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2006 by *RaindropsOnRoses*
5.0 out of 5 stars The Academy Is... Are The Best!
This is such an incredible album, I don't know how I discovered them but I'm so glad I did. Their sound may not be original but it's better than most of the similar bands. Read more
Published on 28 July 2006 by Matthew Keynes
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost here
My friend got me into The Academy Is... and this album is one of my favourites because every song on the album is different, catchy, and has really well-written lyrics. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by A
5.0 out of 5 stars With not a hint of Fall Out Boy in sight.
Unlike others have said, this is not to be compared against Fall Out Boy or PANIC! at the Disco. The Academy Is... have their own sound as shown by this album. Read more
Published on 27 May 2006 by Mel W
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