ASSISTED LIVING: K-12

Assisted Living

K-12

© 2002 Fruit of the Shroom Music (672617009228)

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High powered energy rock, like no other, this record pushes the limits of creativity within the rock n roll realm; driving bass,tribal drum rhythms and swirling guitars create a solid foundation for the melodic and sometimes aggressive vocals.

tracks

1 The Time is Now
2 Useless
3 Smoke & Mirrors
4 Wake UP
5 Drive Real Fast
6 Jelly
7 Awakened
8 Tunnel Vision
9 The Way
10 Move

notes

Assisted Living is the polished Portland, Oregon band which blends emotion, passion, and energy acting on their own accord. At best, they are a synthesis of progressive rock using strong melodic choruses, with an aggressive edge that is raw combustible fuel.

Produced by Sean Norton the CD (K-12) is very refined, aggressive and evocative. Assisted Living's K-12 debut release represents the progression the band has been through musically. The band is the first one to admit they use their music to help themselves and their fans cope in life. "K-12"

"In my lyrics I don't think they are confusing or hard to decipher. We're trying to stir up emotion, lyrically, just being direct" says John Colgate, lead singer (guitar). Assisted Living focus on making a connection with their fans; and not unlike the bands U2 or the Police, they are making a statement and confidently creating a difference.

Assisted Living is musically intelligent, articulate and unafraid to reveal their concern for the planet. The band is instrumentally independent, but collectively fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. Assisted Living's new disc conjures up purposeful images of the sounds of artists like Jane's Addiction and Peter Gabrielle, consciously putting forth a variety of sonic sounds and divergent tunes that radiate in your head and make your mind think just a bit.

Colgate, Holden, and Marcus, are an exceptional blend of musicians. Each of them are contributing to the unique blended sound. They desire to make a difference with their music and sonic sound.

-Susie Salva

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  • author: tyler

    Ever since i saw these guys play w/ Vihara in Portland i cannot stop listening to them!! I miss Assisted and Vihara so much!!!!!!!!!!

  • Love Awakened
    author: Derek

    I heard this song at Best Buy, it is currently on their video loop (the stuff that plays on the TVs in the store) and I had to google the lyrics to find the artist. It's a great song and I look forward to hearing more from this band.

  • yummy rock in the tummy
    author: badrabbyt

    my favorite track is wake up, but the whole damn album is brilliant. you need to buy it now.

  • Best I've heard in a while
    author: nuri

    There is not a bad song on this CD. Every song has a unique style and doesn't get boring. Highly recommended if you like any type of rock.

  • author: Mike Visinoni

    This CD is great. It has a lot of different types of sounds that everyone will like. The song "Smoke And Mirrors" hsa quickly become my favorite song.

  • One listen and your hooked
    author: Murray Chapman

    This CD I came across while searching for a cd by another artist. I took a listen to afew of the samples and found it to be one of the most refreshing cds that I had heard in ages. The maturity demonstrated musically and lyrically needs to be heard by the masses. Why isn't this disc being spinned by radio dj's everywhere. Bout time popular music got real and caught up. These guys are the real deal.

  • They ROCK of course! Great driving music.
    author: Leona G.

    I've known the lead singer for along time. This group will always put out a great blend of energy to music.....

  • Best CD created in a long time
    author: Vanessa Rood

    This is a rarity in which the entire CD rocks!

  • This band is gonna be huge
    author: MellotronGirl

    Incredibly kinetic, powerful, w/solid vocals, strong timekeeping, and the riffs and special effects just are phenomenal. Some major label will be touting AL in no time (if that's what the band is after)...but I'll tell ya, I predict these guys will be able to quit their day jobs by the end of the year.

  • Greatest cd in the world
    author: ryan

    This album is one of those cds that will never leave the player. Every song on hear has something to say. Totally worth it! Buy this cd you won't regret it I promise!

  • chilled out but still powerful - how do they do it?
    author: blades

    One moment it's light, and the next it turns nasty and bites you. It keeps the rock sensibilities of collective soul and melds them with some of the melodic flow of u2 and twists it with a healthy dose of intricate lyrics to create... well, something entirely their own. Highly recommended.

  • author: CD Baby

    A dramatic and boat-rocking run-in between the sonic and progressive mood of Peter Gabriel and the aggressive, sharp edge of Nine Inch Nails. Powerful, relentless, undeniable raw energy curiously compatible with passionate vision and direction, this music aims to destroy apathy and indecision. The beautiful face of angst and dissatisfaction.

  • The beautiful face of angst and dissatisfaction.
    author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby Editor

    A dramatic and boat-rocking run-in between the sonic and progressive mood of Peter Gabriel and the aggressive, sharp edge of Nine Inch Nails. Powerful, relentless, undeniable raw energy curiously compatible with passionate vision and direction, this music aims to destroy apathy and indecision. The beautiful face of angst and dissatisfaction.

  • solomon grundy sez...
    author: solomon grundy

    Solomon Grundy hate superfriends, but him love Assisted Living cd!

  • I love the cd

    This cd infects your brain and you want more. I love smoke and mirrors and many others! Can't wait to hear the new c.d.!

  • Versatile, intriguing sound in a broad spectrum of styles.
    author: Steve Mills

    Versatile, intriguing sound in a broad spectrum of styles. Poignant lyrics, a CD I will enjoy for quite a long to come.

  • This rocks!

    This CD is one of the only rock CDs I own...in days of bubble-gum rock and teeny-bopper pop, finally some real music... My favorite tracks are Smoke & Mirrors (just a beautiful baseline and guitar lick), and Wake Up... I am now a fan

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