The Number Twelve Looks Like You
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You was a mathcore
band from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Their music combined elements of grindcore
, progressive metal
, hardcore punk
and jazz
. They were a highly influential piece in the local New Jersey scene.
of the The Twilight Zone
.
In early 2003, with newly added bassist Mike Smagula, the band was heard at a live show by an A&R representative from Brutal Records, who was impressed, and informed the heads of the record label about the band. After hearing all the songs the band had currently recorded, the label signed the band in March and commissioned them to record two new songs, which along with the songs they had already recorded, were soon released on the bands first full-length album, Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses
..
, the band began to catch the attention of Eyeball Records
, and eventually they were signed in October 2004. Soon thereafter the band returned to the studio and began work on recording their first release for Eyeball, An Inch Of Gold For An Inch Of Time
. The EP, released on January 25, 2005, featured a cover of The Knack
's hit, "My Sharona
", two new songs, and a re-recording of "Don't Get Blood On My Prada Shoes" and "Jesus And Tori", from their first full-length.
After a short promotional tour for An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time, the band returned to the studio in March, and with producer D. James Goodwin, recorded their follow-up full length Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.
. Finished in seven days and later released on June 7, the album contained, amongst 10 new tracks, re-recordings of two tracks featured on An Inch Of Gold For An Inch Of Time, "Like A Cat" and "Clarissa Explains Cuntainment".
and the second release was a limited edition "alien green" 7" titled, The Remixes.
The Number Twelve Looks Like You released their follow up to Mongrel, entitled, Worse Than Alone
, on March 10, 2009. Worse Than Alone leaked in its entirety to various internet websites and communities on March 6, 2009. Worse Than Alone also reached the Billboard Heatseekers charts, peaking at #47.
During the band's tour with Protest the Hero
, Misery Signals
and Scale The Summit
, the band announced that Justin Pedrick had left the band due to his long-time struggle with depression and anxiety. On a blog on the band's MySpace page, they talked about Pedrick's departure from the band.
In early 2010, the band confirmed rumors that they had broken up. The reason the band split was due to internal issues with each member. The group played their final show on January 29, 2010.
After reaching 1000 followers on twitter, the band announced they would release a new DVD.
The band now claims, on their Twitter page, that if they reach 10,000 followers they "...will play a show or two"
Mathcore
Mathcore is a rhythmically complex and dissonant fusion style of hardcore punk and Metal. It has its roots in bands such as Converge, Botch, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. The term mathcore is suggested by analogy with math rock. Both math rock and mathcore make use of unusual time signatures...
band from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Their music combined elements of grindcore
Grindcore
Grindcore is an extreme genre of music that started in the early- to mid-1980s. It draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive music genres – including death metal, industrial music, noise and the more extreme varieties of hardcore punk....
, progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
, hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
and jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
. They were a highly influential piece in the local New Jersey scene.
Formation and Brutal Records Years - 2002-2004
In early 2002, Jesse Korman and Justin Pedrick both met through a mutual acquaintance, and recruiting Christopher Conger, Jamie McIlroy and Alexis Pareja, formed the bass-free outfit And Ever. After releasing a five-song demo and playing a handful of songs together, the band's style began to change slightly, and they soon changed their name to The Number Twelve Looks Like You, a name taken from the title of an episodeNumber 12 Looks Just Like You
"Number 12 Looks Just Like You" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone.-Synopsis:In a future society, all young adults go through a process known as "the Transformation," in which each person's body and face are changed to mimic a physically attractive design...
of the The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)
The Twilight Zone is an American anthology television series created by Rod Serling, which ran for five seasons on CBS from 1959 to 1964. The series consisted of unrelated episodes depicting paranormal, futuristic, dystopian, or simply disturbing events; each show typically featured a surprising...
.
In early 2003, with newly added bassist Mike Smagula, the band was heard at a live show by an A&R representative from Brutal Records, who was impressed, and informed the heads of the record label about the band. After hearing all the songs the band had currently recorded, the label signed the band in March and commissioned them to record two new songs, which along with the songs they had already recorded, were soon released on the bands first full-length album, Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses
Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses
Put on Your Rosy Red Glasses is the 2003 debut full length by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It has been reissued twice since its original release by Brutal Records....
..
Eyeball Records: An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time and Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear. - 2004-2006
After extensive touring in promotion of Put On Your Rosy Red GlassesPut On Your Rosy Red Glasses
Put on Your Rosy Red Glasses is the 2003 debut full length by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It has been reissued twice since its original release by Brutal Records....
, the band began to catch the attention of Eyeball Records
Eyeball Records
Eyeball Records is an independent record label based in Northern New Jersey, formed in 1995 by Alex Saavedra. They have released albums by artists such as Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Murder by Death....
, and eventually they were signed in October 2004. Soon thereafter the band returned to the studio and began work on recording their first release for Eyeball, An Inch Of Gold For An Inch Of Time
An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time
An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time is the 2005 release by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It is their first release by Eyeball Records.- Track listing :...
. The EP, released on January 25, 2005, featured a cover of The Knack
The Knack
The Knack was an American New Wave rock quartet based in Los Angeles that rose to fame with their first single, "My Sharona", an international number one hit in 1979.-Founding :...
's hit, "My Sharona
My Sharona
"My Sharona" is the debut single by The Knack, released in 1979 from their album Get the Knack. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart where it remained for six weeks and was #1 on Billboards Top Pop Singles of 1979 year-end chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry...
", two new songs, and a re-recording of "Don't Get Blood On My Prada Shoes" and "Jesus And Tori", from their first full-length.
After a short promotional tour for An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time, the band returned to the studio in March, and with producer D. James Goodwin, recorded their follow-up full length Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.
Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.
Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear. is the second album by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It is their first album on Eyeball Records. The album was released on vinyl on October 23, 2007- Track listing :...
. Finished in seven days and later released on June 7, the album contained, amongst 10 new tracks, re-recordings of two tracks featured on An Inch Of Gold For An Inch Of Time, "Like A Cat" and "Clarissa Explains Cuntainment".
The final years: Mongrel, Worse Than Alone, break-up - 2007-2010
On June 19, 2007, the band released another full length album, Mongrel, which featured all new material. The album peaked at #19 Billboard Heatseekers and #34 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Mongrel spawned only one single which was Grandfather. In 2008, TNTLLY released two CDs. One was a live CD/DVD entitled, Here at the End of All ThingsHere At The End Of All Things
Here At The End Of All Things is a CD/DVD from mathcore band The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It was taped on December 15, 2007 in South Hackensack, New Jersey...
and the second release was a limited edition "alien green" 7" titled, The Remixes.
The Number Twelve Looks Like You released their follow up to Mongrel, entitled, Worse Than Alone
Worse Than Alone
Worse Than Alone is the fourth and final studio album by The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It was released on March 10, 2009 through Eyeball Records. Vocalist Justin Pedrick left the band a few weeks after the CD was released...
, on March 10, 2009. Worse Than Alone leaked in its entirety to various internet websites and communities on March 6, 2009. Worse Than Alone also reached the Billboard Heatseekers charts, peaking at #47.
During the band's tour with Protest the Hero
Protest the Hero
Protest the Hero is a Canadian progressive metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Originally named Happy Go Lucky, the band line-up has remained the same since their formation in 1999. The band changed their name to Protest the Hero shortly before releasing their debut EP, Search for the Truth, in 2002...
, Misery Signals
Misery Signals
Misery Signals is an American metalcore band formed in Wisconsin in 2002. The sound of their music is defined by bright melodies backed up by odd time signatures, chugging riffs, and breakdowns.-Formation :...
and Scale The Summit
Scale the Summit
Scale the Summit is an American instrumental metal band based out of Houston, Texas. It formed in 2004 and signed to Prosthetic Records.The band draws influences from other progressive acts such as Cynic and Dream Theater. However, unlike most other progressive metal bands, they have no vocalist...
, the band announced that Justin Pedrick had left the band due to his long-time struggle with depression and anxiety. On a blog on the band's MySpace page, they talked about Pedrick's departure from the band.
In early 2010, the band confirmed rumors that they had broken up. The reason the band split was due to internal issues with each member. The group played their final show on January 29, 2010.
After reaching 1000 followers on twitter, the band announced they would release a new DVD.
The band now claims, on their Twitter page, that if they reach 10,000 followers they "...will play a show or two"
Band members
- Jesse Korman - lead vocals (2002–2010)
- Alexis Pareja - guitars, lap steel, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2002–2010)
- Chris Russell - bass guitar (2006–2010)
- Jon Karel - drums, percussion, vocals (2006–2010)
Former members
- Justin Pedrick - lead vocals (2002–2009)
- Christopher "Chree" Conger - drums, percussion (2002–2006)
- Mike "Smoogs" Smagula - bass guitar (2003–2006)
- Jamie McIlroy - guitars (2002–2008)
Studio albums
- Put On Your Rosy Red GlassesPut On Your Rosy Red GlassesPut on Your Rosy Red Glasses is the 2003 debut full length by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It has been reissued twice since its original release by Brutal Records....
(2003) - Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear. is the second album by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It is their first album on Eyeball Records. The album was released on vinyl on October 23, 2007- Track listing :...
(2005) - MongrelMongrel (The Number Twelve Looks Like You album)Mongrel is the third full-length release by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. Recorded in Seattle over a four month period, it is the follow-up to 2005's Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear....
(2007) - Worse Than AloneWorse Than AloneWorse Than Alone is the fourth and final studio album by The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It was released on March 10, 2009 through Eyeball Records. Vocalist Justin Pedrick left the band a few weeks after the CD was released...
(2009)
EPs
- An Inch of Gold for an Inch of TimeAn Inch of Gold for an Inch of TimeAn Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time is the 2005 release by mathcore group The Number Twelve Looks Like You. It is their first release by Eyeball Records.- Track listing :...
(2005) - The Number Twelve Looks Like You (EP) (2007; limited Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
exclusive) - The Remixes (2008; limited Hot TopicHot TopicHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
exclusive)
Videography
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Like A Cat" | Darren Doane |
| 2007 | "Grandfather" | Ron Winter |
External links
- Official Website
- The Number Twelve Looks Like You at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....