Almost Famous
The Upstairs Chronicles
© 2002 Ben D., Charlie Naebeck (634479224096)
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Almost Famous' roots go back to late 2000 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. That's when David Yu and Charlie Naebeck spoke with each other through a website for musicians. David, originally from Pennsylvania, was attending the University of Michigan at the time. In early 2001 they decided to get together and jam. David brought his friend and classmate Ben D. along for the ride. Ben, originally from Illinois, was also attending the University of Michigan.
Almost Famous has many characteristics. Ben adds a reggae/311 feel on lead guitar and vox, David cranks out heavier rocks tones on rhythm guitar, and Charlie leans on pop and classic rocks riffs on bass. Drummers were not easy to find or agree with so Almost Famous plays with a professional, hired drummer for all occasions.
To date, Almost Famous has released one album on November 6, 2002. "The Upstairs Chronicles" has an eclectic mix of campus-flavored indie pop that includes love-songs like "First Day", infectious power-pop numbers such as "Placebo" and even an ethereal and synthetically pleasing number called "Planets".
Members are currently pursuing other projects and taking personal time to finish degrees at the University of Michigan. They hope to one day form a new project that will showcase the next chapter of their musicianship.
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Great band and great music
author: Brian SaintongeDamn writing about the music is tougher than writing about the artist in general! Known the artist about 8 years definitely need to grab a beer sometime with him soon lol. The CD is awesome you can definitely tell the music derived from alot of hard work and dedication. The BBQ bash must live again!!!!!! Thanks, Brian
Almost Famous’ mellow beats re-released in success
author: Chris JackettThe upbeat flow of Almost Famous is back again in this remastered edition of The Upstairs Chronicles, which could easily become an instant classic with sounds that are both upbeat, mellow and transition everywhere between the two. “Ransom” opens the album in an paced, yet mellow, mood that adds a unique spin while showcasing vocalist Ben Diessel’s voice, which has a Michael Stripe (R.E.M.) tone to it through much of the song. “440 Hertz” brings an upbeat tempo to the table which incorporates additional effects such as honking and is to be adored by fans of 311 or The Dismemberment Plan. “Bubbles” is an instant acoustic-ridden classic about a relationship that strayed from perfection to struggle, which any fan of various genres can easily enjoy due to the mellow rhythm guitar from David Yu. “Pins and Needles” brings an upbeat message to former friends and lovers, complete with various guitar solos. “Napster” tells the tale of a music lover so caught up in the sounds to worry about the basic problems of life such as love and money. In a flowing back-and-forth mix of speeds and chords, this track is a perfect climax and transition into the second half of the album. “Complete” is an upbeat ode to the one who makes life complete. The fixture of love is a great song that could have been a radio hit in the mid-1990s when upbeat alternative rock from bands such as the Gin Blossoms, Beck and Better Than Ezra were often in rotation. “Sheridan” brings out an alternative, yet enjoyable, mixture of sounds from the prior tracks on this album. Dominated by beats rather than lyrics, “Sheridan” makes the listener feel as if they are entering a Hawaiian twilight zone. “Planets” closes out the album on a thoughtful and mellow tone that would delight fans of Death Cab For Cutie or The Postal Service. Overall, Almost Famous brings such ability to the scene that is deserving of rotation throughout anyone’s car rides. Their mixture of sounds allow a range of songs to be produced by this Ann Arbor-based group, that can be enjoyed by most any rock fans that have enjoyed any other music over the last two decades.
A strong, creative album to finish what almost became famous.
author: Dan LeonardThe Upstairs Chronicles is an album that captures all the sides to this creative band that might have had to change its name if they further developed themselves. The album at once starts with a clean and crisp sound. The song 440 Hertz then makes it playful, naturally leading to the song Bubbles which carries out effective harmonics. Then, as if to bring the listener back to the ground, the pop grunge of Pins and Needles starts, not to be confused with Incubus. Sheridan is by far the oddity of the album, besides maybe Planets, holding a smooth, upbeat feel reminding the listener that there's power in sly story telling. Planets captures the interstellar abyss it alludes to as it uses reverb wisely and definately has a spacey, but an equally melodic feeling. Planets also allows the listener to leave the band's music in ubiquity in a sort of spacey freedom. If you love something set it free.