Released two years after Cartel's Band in a Bubble reality show, Cycles finds the group taking another stab at anthemic pop/rock, replete with triple-layered guitars and carpe diem lyrics. "Let me introduce myself" goes the very first line, a sly reference to the band's own critique of the Band in a Bubble experiment, and Cycles does a competent job realigning the group with its emo-pop contemporaries. Songs like "Let's Go," "Deep South," "Faster Ride" are the highlights here, evoking a sense of teenaged uplift that affects even the oldest of listeners.
THE SKINNY: If you jumped on the Cartel fanbus when they released their self-titled second LP then Cycles might leave you slightly disappointed, but the record will definitely appeal to die-hards and fans of earlier albums. Cycles is proof that Cartel hasn't lost its youthfulness, energy, and ability to draw a crowd.WEBSITE: http://cartelrocks.comMYSPACE: http://myspace.com/cartelTWITTER: http:...
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A band in such favor with the music scene fell quickly with the combination of a sophomore slump and a Dr. Pepper bubble. Now poised to take back their pop/punk title they once held when ‘Chroma’ was released, Cartel has made sure they didn’t repeat the mistakes of the last self titled album.Although ‘Cycles’ doesn’t [...]
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Pop-punk favorites Cartel are set to release their third album, Cycles, on October 20th. The band spent four solid months living together and recording the album, which singer Will Pugh credits for helping them focus and capture the energy of their live performances, something for which the band ...
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The new album "Cycles" just came out! Here's the new video for the song "Let's Go"http://cartel.buzznet.com/user/video/4331351/cartel-music-video-premiere-lets/If you like what you hear I would suggest buy the album! Check out the cool bundle!http://www.smartpunk.com/cartel-cycles-cd-t-shirt-combo.htmlCartel is on tour with The Summer Set right now!http://www.myspace.com/thesummerset
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A band in such favor with the music scene fell quickly with the combination of a sophomore slump and a Dr. Pepper bubble. Now poised to take back their pop/punk title they once held when ‘Chroma’ was released, Cartel has made sure they didn’t repeat the mistakes of the last self titled album.Although ‘Cycles’ doesn’t [...]
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Cartel has found what they were looking for in they're new album "Cycles". After somewhat of a sophomore slump this new album has turned out to be a great powerpop-rock album. Catchy tunes, guitar licks and the windows rolled down: you really cant go wrong. Check out their new single "Lets go"
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Pop punk band Cartel known for their singles "Honestly", and "Say Anything (Else)" just revealed their album cover for their new album which will be released on October 20th. Comments/Thoughts
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Music out today worth buying* Grant Lee Phillips – Little Moon* Kutless – It Is WellOther music out today* Cartel – Cycles* Flight of the Conchords – I Told You I Was Freaky
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Today’s SOTD is “Faster Ride” by Cartel off the newly released album Cycles, available now on iTunes .Cartel is playing tonight at The Gramercy Theatre w/ This Providence, and The Summer Set. Click here for tickets.For more information on Cartel visit them on MySpace.Faster Ride – CartelRelated Posts:Song of the Day "Mannequin Loveseat" by Single [...]
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Cartel's latest album, Cycles, will be released next week on October 20th, but fans with a Twitter account can listen to the full album now! Follow this link for the details on how to start listening. A new video for the band's first single from Cycles, "Let's Go," has also ...
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THE SKINNY: If you jumped on the Cartel fanbus when they released their self-titled second LP then Cycles might leave you slightly disappointed, but the record will definitely appeal to die-hards and fans of earlier albums. Cycles is proof that Cartel hasn't lost its youthfulness, energy, and ability to draw a crowd.WEBSITE: http://cartelrocks.comMYSPACE: http://myspace.com/cartelTWITTER: http:...
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“Let’s Go” kick starts the album with such a trusted and familiar “Cartel” style, but soon after the opening song things become stale and lack what ‘Chroma’ had. Without living in the past and seeing ‘Cycles’ for what it is only results in staring at a bunch of bland songs accompanied by some stellar vocals.Read [...]
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Cycles, the new album from Cartel, is now in stores! Cycles is the Atlanta band's third studio album and the hotly anticipated follow-up to 2007's self-titled record. It features the singles "Let's Go" and "The Perfect Mistake," and is a perfect pop-punk record from start to finish, ...
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Watch Cartel’s new single “Let’s Go.” The song is off their new album Cycles which is available on ! The band is also currently on the road for their headlining tour with support from The Summer Set and This Providence. Check out the dates below:HEADLINING TOUR W/ THIS PROVIDENCE AND THE SUMMER SET11/4 – Tinley [...]
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