Against Me!

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As The Eternal Cowboy by Against Me! If you’re looking for a constant with Against Me! , it’s redefinition… and barely controlled expectation for what they’re going to do next. Without hearing a note, fans have plenty to be excited about with Searching for a Former Clarity , being that the band stepped into a new recording environment and was produced by the imaginative and impeccable J. Robbins (ex-Government Issue and Jawbox). For good reason, Searching for a Former Clarity is one of the most widely anticipated records of 2005. The Against Me! of 2005 is very different from the band that started under the same name. Against Me! began in 1997 when seventeen-year-old Laura Jane Grace performed as a solo acoustic act, picking up shows whenever possible. From laundromats to bonfires, Laura began digging from the acoustic origins of protest music and re-igniting the fire of songs that don’t necessarily rely on volume for impact. In the process, she discovered a powerful voice. Over the years, Against Me! went through several lineup changes. Laura remained the only constant. However, by 2001, the current four-piece gelled, intertwined, and began to grow together. Although the band continued to solidify Laura’s core of strong songwriting, to discount any member’s contribution to what Against Me! is today would be a disservice. With Warren on drums, Andrew on bass, and James on rhythm guitar, Against Me! is anything but a one-person band backed by session musicians. It’s complete band chemistry. Without one of the four, the band wouldn’t be the same. Although based out of Gainesville, Florida, it’d be more true to say that since 2001 Against Me! has been a band of the highway systems. Their history can be found on the road, having been in near-constant motion the past five years, with tours of Japan, Australia, Canada, and Europe under their belts. Here’s the math to their success: Write great songs. Record those songs. Play those songs worldwide. Make a bunch of t-shirts