``The Amalgamut'' New Filter Album to be Released July 30 On Reprise Records.Entertainment Editors/Music Writers BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 2, 2002 "The Amalgamut," a collection of twelve new original tracks from the acclaimed Chicago-based band Filter, has been set for release, July 30th on Reprise Records Reprise Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, operated through Warner Bros. Records. Company history Reprise was formed in 1958 by Frank Sinatra in order to allow more artistic freedom for his own recordings. . The album features the anthemic single "Where Do We Go" and is the long-awaited follow-up to the band's platinum-plus selling 1999 release, "Title Of Record," that spawned such hits as "Take A Picture" and "Welcome To The Fold." "The Amalgamut" was recorded over a twelve-month period at Abyssinian Sons, the Chicago studio built by Filter founder and frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. Richard Patrick, who co-produced the album with Ben Grosse ("Title Of Record") and engineer Rae DiLeo. The multi-faceted music of "The Amalgamut" spotlights an increased creative role from all three band members originally recruited by Richard Patrick, including drummer Steve Gillis, bassist Frank Cavanagh and guitarist Geno Lenardo Geno Lenardo is the guitar player for the band Filter. As of recently, he has filled the bass position for the hard rock band Chevelle for their summer tour. On a side note, he also produced Chevelle's "The Clincher (Version 103)" for the dual-disc portion of their third studio , who co-wrote several tracks with Patrick, including the hard rockin' selection "You Walk Away" and "My Long Walk To Jail." "America has truly become a melting pot melting pot America as the home of many races and cultures. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : America ," remarks Richard Patrick, in explanation of the album's unique title. "`The Amalgamut' is a celebration of that diversity and the freedom that we all enjoy. We're all individuals in a country that is great because of its individuality individuality, n collective characteristics or traits that distinguish one person or thing from all others. . This record is about enjoying the freedom we've been given as Americans." For more information, please call Luke Burland at Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Publicity, 818/953-3626, luke.Burland@wbr.com |
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