Among Criminals (Philly Aug. 12th!!)

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Genre: Dub / Punk / Rock
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Un
Profile Views: 182027
Last Login: 4/25/2012
Member Since 8/30/2006
Website www.amongcriminals.com
Record Label Record Label?
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
.. The politically-charged Rock, Punk-Dub band Among Criminals, is as much about the message as they are about the music. Blending Clash style Punk with Alternative and Dub. .. .. .. "After listening to the bands' latest release Happy History, it seems there is more to AC than mellowed out reggae rhythms that make you want to smoke a j. The distinct, clear and pure musicality of the album reinforces the technical talent of the musicians and the good ear of a skilled producer, while communicating intelligent lyrics and important social messages. But the biggest trick these three pull off is including their politically loaded lyrics without coming across as preachy or condescending. The key to their domination over such a challenge is their ability to delicately scatter even the most potent accusations and reprimands throughout the irresistibly chilled out record. With tracks like these, they could trick even the staunchest Republican into bobbing their head. .. .. .. The album opens with tribal-like chanting that is reintroduced later in "Fears Perpetual Disguise (This Will Never Burn)," serving as a reminder of AC's mission to spread awareness of issues beyond our own borders. As the album art, lyrics and message printed on the inner-cover all illustrate, this band takes every opportunity to remind listeners that they are about more than the music. In true Marley fashion, there is a distinct feeling of, "one world, one love." .. .. .. This ideology is a common theme throughout the album even as it progresses between a variety of styles and techniques. Songs range from catchy, pop-like grooves to laidback rhythms and vocals are sometimes whispered barely above Latin-infused beats while others are more forceful, driving and demanding. One minute you could compare the band to Sublime or Pepper, the next to Incubus. Within a typical five-minute song you'll find misleading fadeouts and dead stops only to be bombarded with the continuation of a lost theme you thought had died minutes before. The stark contrasts between styles, lyrics and mood keep listeners intrigued. --Jessica Novak, Beyond Race Magazine .. .. .. "Among Criminals had been touring furiously throughout most of 2008. Among Criminals is one of the best unsigned Rock/Reggae bands in the Philadelphia area. If you haven't heard of them until now, it's time you checked them out! .. .. .. If you love a good, live show you'll absolutely love Among Criminals! Their shows are guaranteed to get you totally into the music. Thy play with every inch of their heart and soul, and then some, and you can feel it when you see them playing." Becky E, Teen Ink .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .... ...... .... .. .. .. .. ..Kill the Myth (2006).. .. ..Time Bomb.. ..X Marks the Spot.. ..I See.. ..Cold Soldier.. ..Delectivo.. ..Killin' is Killin'.. ..Step Back.. ..Ghost.. ..Freedom.. ..Countercall.. ..Fool.. ..Monument.. .. .. .... .... .. .. .. .. ..Happy History (2008).. .. ..Intro.. ..Protection Taking Aim.. ..Don't Tell Us.. ..Last Bullet.. ..Verdict.. ..Fire.. ..Bare Handed Hit Man.. ..Happy Aniversary.. ..Memories.. ..Never Forget.. ..Fears Perpetual Disguise (This Will Never Burn).. ..Go Say.. ..Bittersweet & Shattered Glass.. .. .. .... .... .. ..Buy Individual MP3's using SNOCAP!.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .... ...... .... .. ...... .. .. Join our Among Criminals group on Facebook! .. .... .. ...... .. .. View videos and live songs on You Tube! .. .... .. ...... .. .. Like us? Say so on iLike! .. .... .. ...... .. .. Buy single tracks of our music from SNOCAP! .. .... .... .. .... .. .. .... .. ....
Members
..Ryan.. ..(vocals, guitar, percussion).... ..Bean.. ..(bass, percussion, vocals).... ..Jarrod.. ..(drums, percussion, vocals) .... .. ..Interested in Booking Us? Contact ..amongcriminals@hotmail.com....
Influences
The Police, Bob Marley & the Wailers, The Clash, Rusted Root, Santana, Pearl Jam, Bedouin Soundclash, Foo Fighters, Jeff Buckley, Erykah Badu, Mars Volta, The Get Up Kids, The Exit, more.....
Sounds Like
..Nothing you've ever heard.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .... ...... .. Grab the brand new album.."Happy History" for only $10 .. .. .. .. .. .... Click above to purchase the "Happy History" CD! .. .. .. .... .. Grab the hit album.."Kill the Myth" for only $10 .. .. .. .. .. .... Click above to purchase the "Kill the Myth" CD! .. .. .. .... .... .. Special Offer! Grab "Happy History" and an Among Criminals T-Shirt for only $15! .. .. Email stratman42@hotmail after you order and specify your size and t-shirt design. .. .. .. .. .. .... Click above to buy "Happy History" and..a T-Shirt for only $15! .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .... ...... .. Support Among Criminals and get sweet gear at the same time! .. .. SIZES: XXL - XL - L - M - S - YouthL - YouthM -- $10 .. .. Email stratman42@hotmail after you order and specify your size and t-shirt design. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Click the hoodie to buy now! .. .. .. .. .... Click the shirt to buy now! .. .. .. .. .. .... Click the shirt to buy now! .. .. .. .. .. .... Click the shirt to buy now! .. .. .. .. Thanks for your support!!! .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .... ...... .. Get Up! Stand Up! .. .... "People have to stop thinking of themselves and others as Americans, or Muslims or Christians or Black, White, whatever... To be American you need to be a HUMAN, to be Iraqi you need to be a HUMAN, to be Mexican, or Muslim or African you need to be a HUMAN. We all need to realize that we are all connected as humans, and the rest are just petty details that shouldn't provoke prejudice." .... "We, as part of the first world, need to start taking responsibility and action for our impact around the globe. Most of us are lucky and privileged to be born where and when we were. We have to realize that the history of shitty political trade policy, and strong-arm political intervention, has made the first world richer while exploiting the people of the third world. Help us take action to help spread the wealth of this word fairly across the globe." .... ..www.children.org.... ..www.fairtradefederation.org.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. ....

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Feb 25

Among Criminals (Philly Aug. 12th!!)

We just threw 2 new tunes form out upcoming album. Swig by and check them out!
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Nov 04

Among Criminals (Philly Aug. 12th!!)
commented on Dogs of Eternity's profile

" Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals! We have a new 3 song EP "War" up on itunes. And for you here is a video from our Electric Factory show! Thanks so much!

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  - Monk
    Dogs
    
    tu veux gagner un titre de mon dernier album ? Choisis :
    
    Deviens fan sur ma page facebook
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    poste un truc fun, original, arty sur ma page myspace
    
    ensuite demande-moi ton titre préféré par mail à
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    Njoy !
    Monk
    
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    1 year ago
  - RonWagsville
    Mike Maass - Come closer (techno) incl. Ron Wagsville and Raymond Sieben Remix.
    
    1 year ago
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Aug 08

Among Criminals (Philly Aug. 12th!!)
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" Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals! We have a new 3 song EP "War" up on itunes. And for you here is a video from our Electric Factory show! Thanks so much!

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    hey what's up
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    Also if you wanna talk to me hit on youtube because that's were i be most of the time. Myspace as 2many bugs so just talk to me on youtube.
    Thanks
    
    1 year ago
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    Just saying Hi and I started doing Hair Straightening with Organic Hair Products.
    
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May 28

Among Criminals (Philly Aug. 12th!!)
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" Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals! We have a new 3 song EP "War" up on itunes. And for you here is a video fr..."
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  - VIDDYMS
    have you checked out my page/show recently....come watch Viddyms the best reggae video show in the world
    
    1 year ago
  - Anawhym-NEW SONG
    hey how ya been??i havent been on here much.if you got a facebook add me on there and check out some of my new music on my artist page.jus search anawhym and dont forget to hit the like button.look forward to hearing from u.
    
    much love,
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    1 year ago
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