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12.03.2008

THE PARLOR MOB ONE OF iTUNES BEST NEW ARTISTS!

The Parlor Mob has been named one of iTunes Best New Artists of 2008. To hear clips from the album or pick up your copy today, GO HERE!.

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10.16.2008

RELIX REVIEWS THE PARLOR MOB

Relix's Jennifer Klein has given The Parlor Mob's And You Were a Crow a great review. Read it here.

And once you're done, check out a tune from the album in the video for "Can't Keep No Good Boy Down." Can you spot the Roadrunner staff members in the video?

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10.06.2008

NEW SITE CHANGES!

You may have noticed that over the past few months quiet changes have been made to the site. First we gave you new artist pages. Check out your favorite and you'll find widgets, videos, music, and much more. Plus they look great.

A few weeks back we also updated our Artists page. You'll see highlighted artists up top in blue. These change as artists are updated with news, video, and music. This is a great page to make your first port-of-call after the news section!

Today we've relaunched three other pages. Music and Video are all new. You can now embed all of our music and video posted to the site in your blog, web site, or MySpace/Facebook profiles. At the right of these pages you'll see charts driven by what YOU do on our site. You can also leave comments at all songs and videos, rate them, and favorite them in our new profile system (more on that in a sec).

The Releases page has gotten a huge makeover. Every album now has its own home page where you can see the available tracks, rate it, leave a review, or comment on others' reviews. Snazzy huh?

Finally, we just launched our new profile pages. If you're a subscriber to our email newsletters, you can log in, add your own picture, keep track of the latest updates on our site (and partner sites), follow your favorite videos and music, and tell us what bands you want to hear about.

Of course, many of these new features require that you be a member of the site to use them, so please join today!

We are, of course, in a beta phase and need your help to make the site work the best for YOU. If you see any problems or want to suggest changes to the new features, please send an email to webmaster@roadrunnerrecords.com with "NEW SITE REPORT" in the subject line. If you receive an error, please be as detailed as possible, including what page you were on, what browser you are using, and copy any error message you receive into the body of the email.

Please feel free to leave comments here below!

Cheers!

Jeremy Rosen

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10.02.2008

THE PARLOR MOB KNIGHT RIDES

Did you miss NBC's KNIGHT RIDER last night?

Well fret not! You can watch the entire episode on Nbc.com right now.

The Parlor Mob made a guest appearance on the show and you can hear music from the band featured throughout the episode.

Click here and check it out.

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08.28.2008

STREAM THE ENTIRE PARLOR MOB ALBUM FREE

Want to hear the entire new album from The Parlor Mob sounds like for free? To stream And You Were A Crow in its entirety click on the blue DOWNLOADS tab above, get a track for free, and comment below to let us know what you think of it!

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1. MIKE DRAYER SAID...

Parlor Mob is one of the freshest sounding true rock 'n' roll bands to come out in a long time. I've got "And You Were A Crow" on cd and downloaded on my mp3. Their lyrics are intelligently poetic and full of emotion. When it comes down to it all though they rock. Thank you Roadrunner Records for signing bands like them, Black Stone Cherry and others like Dream Theater. While other major labels are putting out cookie cutter pop machines, you are signing real talent that create whole albums of songs that can stand alone but are best turned up loud and played in full.

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2. CHRIS SAID...

I really like this song and the sound

September 9, 9:59 PM

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3. SCOTT BRUECKNER SAID...

THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL FUCKING DEAL. FUSING TOGETHER MEANINGFUL LYRICS, FROM THE HEART VOCALS, AND A ROCK AND ROLL REALNESS THAT HAS BEEN MISSING FROM THE WORLD SINCE THE END OF LED ZEPPLIN. THEY WILL RUN YOU OVER LIVE,AND YOU WILL FOREVER HAVE THEIR MUSIC WITH YOU AS IT BECOMES ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CD'S THAT YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE AGAIN, DUE USE AND ABUSE. NOT ONLY IS THE PARLOR MOB A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO AN OVERPRODUCED AND IMAGE CONCERNED GENRE, BUT THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF STOPING, AND THEY HAVE THE RAW TALENT AND DRIVE THAT WILL PROVIDE THEM, AND US, WITH A LONG CATALOG AND CAREER. MY GOOD FRIENDS IN THE PARLOR MOB HAVE WORKED, AND CONTINUE TO WORK EXTREMELY HARD, AND THEY ARE A HUGE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ME AND MY BAND.

WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST BROTHERS!
CHEERS!

SCOTT FROM HALF EATEN

September 27, 3:56 AM

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4. REN SAID...

PLEASE!!! Stop compparing these guys to Zeppelin, they sound more like Blind Melon them Zepplin. They kinda do sound like Fastway though, I'll give'em that.............proceed!

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5. MARCEL SAID...

the songs are very good.
I am looking for the original CD, because it is worthwhile to have one.
Congratulations, not heard music like this for a long time.
Already won a big fan from Brazil!!

best regards THE PARLOR MOB.

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The Parlor Mob make raw rock and roll with a modern edge. It is quite fitting that the band derived its moniker from a notorious 19th century gang of the same name. Around the mid 1800s, the historical New York hoodlums were commissioned by other street gangs to incite riots. Today, these five musical renegades spark a similar explosion, but with verbose riffs, thought provoking vocals and a smooth yet raucous groove.

On their Roadrunner Records debut And You Were A Crow due out May 6, 2008, the New Jersey quintet conjures a vibrant mystique and smoky blues sensibility. The focus track "Can't Keep No Good Boy Down" channels that enigmatic power. The song blends pensive piano playing with a powerful acoustic melody, and its infectious but veiled lyrics hypnotize. During “Hard Times,” jagged, crunchy guitar riffs give way to a chorus that hooks and soars. Guitarists Dave Rosen and Paul Ritchie volley smooth licks and snaky leads through airtight rhythms courtesy of bassist Nick Villapiano and drummer Sam Bey. At the center of it all, vocalist Mark Melicia belts out emotionally charged lines. On “Angry Young Girl” and “Everything You’re Breathing For,” his powerful pipes resonate. By uniquely honing the quintessential New York rock and roll sound with a vibe that keeps things fresh, the band stands primed to blow the doors off the whole genre.

Sam and Paul formed The Parlor Mob in 2004, just before graduating high school. With stints around the East Coast and some self-released tunes, they garnered local notoriety through really standing out in the scene. The band always took pride in their Jersey roots. Nick comments, “I think a lot of our character is a product of being from around here, but we are still on our own.” In 2006, The Parlor Mob’s identity truly became solidified as they began creating a mystique, through penning lively tales in their music. Their contagious songs showed no regard for strict genre conventions. The music coupled with powerful live show led to Roadrunner signing the band in the summer of 2007.

Mark describes the sound best. “It’s straight forward rock and roll with a contemporary style. We're telling stories both musically and lyrically. We’ve got each voice in place, working towards cohesion with this record. It blew my mind the way we were able to do that." Mark draws listeners in with visual vocals that beg for multiple listens. One standout track, “When I Was An Orphan,” evokes vivid imagery with a crow at the center. Mark shows, "The crow is a re-occurring metaphor. It represents things in your life. That particular line sums up the whole record, while keeping everything open for interpretation." Nick adds, "We're of this generation. The album chronicles our lives up to this point, and there's a lot of endearment that comes out of that." Mark’s vocals traverse the entire spectrum of sound—with somber acoustic melodies and fiery hell raising hooks. The album seamlessly segues from hard-hitting cuts like “Carnival of Crows” to contemplative fare like “Can’t Keep No Good Boy Down.”

The Parlor Mob recorded And You Were a Crow with producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse) in the fall of 2007. Relocating to Asheville, North Carolina, They brought the songs to life in the Echo Mountain Recording studio. Jacquire stayed with the band and he was quickly welcomed into The Parlor Mob family. "He just became the sixth member of the band," comments Mark. "He had an almost paternal role. He was there for us. He got the best out of us, and he took it so seriously. It was pretty amazing." Dave goes on, "He was emotionally invested in the record. The songs are really important and close to us. Jacquire felt the same way."

While writing, the band pays close attention to detail. Each element functions as a piece of a larger theme. Dave says, "There are all sorts of things going on in the record that will jump out from time to time on a good sound system. We really wanted to write a complete album that's interesting to listen to every time. We aimed to break down boundaries, and there are a lot of different soundscapes on the record. We want to make people excited about rock music again." The epic “Tide of Tears” is bound to excite any true music fan, with nearly nine minutes of dynamic sonic ecstasy.

Onstage is where The Parlor Mob shine, and the guys pour their hearts into each and every gig. "We all love to put on a show and entertain,” says Dave. “At no point are we going through the motions. We don't concentrate on making things sound like the record. It's free form for us. We consider ourselves a live band. People are going to get all of our energy." The band has much touring ahead, and will be bringing that energy around the globe.

In the end, The Parlor Mob are a rock and roll band. They eschew convention and boundaries in favor of pushing the envelope. They can play acoustic or come out swinging. Nick says, "One of the things that people forget about rock and roll is that you can do whatever you want, and you don’t have to care what anyone thinks." It’s a fitting assessment and reflection of their attitude. Mark concludes, “We want to make the most creative music that we can. The songs reflect what’s going on around us while we’re writing. Art should always mirror the times. We're not trying to get on a soapbox. We aim to be a reflection of the human experience today. That's all we can really do.”

There’s no doubt. This mob rules.

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Release Date: 05.06.2008

And You Were A Crow

One of Roadrunner Records newest additions, The Parlor Mob's And You Were A Crow hits store on May 6th, 2008.

Tracks:

1. Hard Times [ listen/comment ]
2. Dead Wrong [ listen/comment ]
3. Everything You're Breathing For [ listen/comment ]
4. The Kids [ listen/comment ]
5. When I was an Orphan
6. Angry Young Girl [ listen/comment ]
7. Carnival of Crows
8. Real Hard Headed [ listen/comment ]
9. Tide of Tears
10. My Favorite Heart To Break [ listen/comment ]
11. Bullet [ listen/comment ]
12. Can't Keep No Good Boy Down [ listen/comment ]

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THE PARLOR MOB ONE OF iTUNES BEST NEW ARTISTS!

RELIX REVIEWS THE PARLOR MOB

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THE PARLOR MOB KNIGHT RIDES

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