Dear Diary (FM Static album)
Encyclopedia
Dear Diary is a Christian
rock opera
, and the third studio album
by the pop punk band FM Static
. It was released on April 7, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records
.
According to Trevor McNevan
"It's a concept record, the entire album will be one story from beginning to end. It's based on a boy (and occasionally a girl) and their diary entries about what's going on in their lives. It deals with faith, doubt, love, death, and the honest questions that surround living and growing up in modern day culture. We're very pumped about this record and are excited to share it with you." The cover art was drawn by Worth Dying For
guitarist Nathan Parrish.
Prior to the album's release, the songs "Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook", "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside", and "Take Me As I Am" were released on the band's MySpace
page.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
rock opera
Rock opera
A rock opera is a work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections in the manner of opera. A rock opera differs from a conventional rock album, which usually includes songs that are not unified by a common theme or narrative. More recent developments include...
, and the third studio album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by the pop punk band FM Static
FM Static
FM Static is a two-piece Toronto-based pop punk band currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records. The band was started as a side project by Thousand Foot Krutch frontman Trevor McNevan, and drummer Steve Augustine...
. It was released on April 7, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
.
According to Trevor McNevan
Trevor McNevan
Trevor McNevan , also known as Teerawk, is a Canadian musician and lead singer/songwriter of Thousand Foot Krutch and pop punk side project FM Static along with Steve Augustine...
"It's a concept record, the entire album will be one story from beginning to end. It's based on a boy (and occasionally a girl) and their diary entries about what's going on in their lives. It deals with faith, doubt, love, death, and the honest questions that surround living and growing up in modern day culture. We're very pumped about this record and are excited to share it with you." The cover art was drawn by Worth Dying For
Worth Dying For
Worth Dying For is a Christian Worship band from Modesto, California. They are the worship band at the Modesto, CA ministry Ammunition. Their self-titled debut album was released on April 15, 2008 by Integrity Music...
guitarist Nathan Parrish.
Track listing
- "Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic OutlookBoy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook"Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook" is the first single released by the Canadian band, FM Static from their third album, Dear Diary. The song unfortunately failed to chart.-Music video:...
" – 3:42 - "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside" – 3:37
- "Boy Meets Girl (and Vice Versa)" – 3:05
- "Sometimes You Can Forget Who You Are" – 3:16
- "Man Whatcha Doin'?" – 2:10
- "The Voyage of Beliefs (featuring Tricia Brock of SuperchickSuperchickSuperchick, originally known as Superchic[k], is an American Christian alternative pop/rock band. Their music incorporates various styles such as pop, punk, rock, rap, and R&B. Their sound has been compared to mainstream artists No Doubt and Avril Lavigne with a heavier sound...
)" – 3:16 - "Her Father's Song" – 3:25
- "Take Me As I AmTake Me As I Am (FM Static song)"Take Me As I Am" is the third single released by Canadian band FM Static, from their third album, Dear Diary. It is the first song to chart for the band. The song was originally released for listening before the release of the album, along with "Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook" and...
" – 3:34 - "Dear God" – 3:50
- "The Shindig (Off to College)" – 2:55
Prior to the album's release, the songs "Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook", "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside", and "Take Me As I Am" were released on the band's MySpace
MySpace
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page.
Personnel
- Trevor McNevan - vocals, guitars
- Steve Augustine - drums
- Randy TorresRandy TorresRandy Torres is a guitarist, keyboardist and background vocalist who previously played for the bands Project 86 and Crash Rickshaw. He has filled in as rhythm guitarist for the band Demon Hunter and as keyboardist, guitarist, percussionist and background vocalist for Anberlin on a recent tour...
- guitars - Adam Smith - piano