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Just Surrender
Just Surrender performing in 2008
Just Surrender performing in 2008
Background information
Also known asA Second Chance
OriginDover Plains, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2003–2013, 2017–present
Labels
MembersJason "Jay" Maffucci
Dan Simons
Jolly Ubriaco
Steve Miller
Ryan Kienle
Josh Grigsby
Past membersAndy Meunier
Alex Haycraft
Kyle Shellhammer
Dan Gilmartin
Seth Lynch

Just Surrender is an American rock band from Dover Plains, New York, formerly known as A Second Chance,[5] formed by three high school friends: Jason "Jay" Maffucci, Andy Meunier and Steve Miller. The vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of The Record Collection, joined the original three and it was a four-piece until 2008. The band is known for the up-beat mood in its music and for not having a lead vocalist, but rather having two vocalists who "share the spotlight".[6] The group has released three studio albums and one EP.

History

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Origin and If These Streets Could Talk (2003–2005)

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Just Surrender was formed in 2003 while the members were still attending high school.[1] guitarist & vocalist Dan Simons says he was inspired by 70s and 80s bands such as Journey, Bon Jovi & Poison, Just Surrender's first compilation was a 4-song EP. Many of the songs written for the EP were re-recorded for their first full album, If These Streets Could Talk, which was released by the EastWest Records subsidiary Broken English in 2005.[7] Recording took place at Nada Recording Studios in New York with the producer John Naclerio. The band and its first album appeared on MTV's You Heard It Here First. In reviewing the album, the music critic Kate Lohnes wrote, "Overall, Just Surrender has panache. There's talent backing this heartfelt, although slightly unoriginal, release."[8] The critic, Christopher Felton described the album as "unfortunately nothing more than a half-decent attempt at copying the work of far more superior bands".[9]

Touring and increased popularity (2005–2007)

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The band quickly became popular on the music site PureVolume and received more than 400,000 plays in a matter of months.[5][specify]

We're in Like Sin and Stronger Now EP (2007–2009)

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Just Surrender released the song "Body Language and Bad Habits" on its MySpace page on July 1, 2007. The song is from the album We're in Like Sin, released on August 21, 2007. The album charted at number 27 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[10] In reviewing the album, AbsolutePunk wrote, "Though not necessarily bigger, and far from innovative, We’re In Like Sin is a worthy follow-up."[11] Wonka Vision called it a "pop-punk" "guilty pleasure".[12]

Just Surrender embarked on a Northeastern and Midwestern tour in January 2009 alongside Jesse Barrera of My American Heart, Patent Pending, Kelsey & the Chaos and Pull the Pin.[13]

Phoenix and rumored indefinite hiatus (2010–2011)

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On June 22, 2010, Just Surrender released a third full-length album called Phoenix.[14] Two tracks, "Burning Up (Acoustic)" and "On My Own" have been released. It contains 12 tracks, including two previously released on the Stronger Now EP: the songs "Crazy" and "Stronger Now".[15] That same day, a music video was released for "On My Own".[16]

On June 10, 2010, the band released a statement on its Facebook page saying that Phoenix would be released June 22, 2010, through iTunes, and would be released through retail on July 13, 2010. "Take Me Home", the band's next single, was released on June 15 through iTunes as scheduled. Just Surrender then toured with Hit The Lights and The Maine on the Zumiez Couch Tour.[17] The album was released and received positive criticism.[citation needed]

Despite rumors of an indefinite hiatus, ref>[3]</ref> Just Surrender continued to play shows.

Fourth studio album (2011–2014)

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On December 19, it was reported that Just Surrender were writing material for a new album which would be self-released, and that Ryan Kienle, formerly of Matchbook Romance, was the band's new bass guitarist.[18] Pitchfork revealed a release of the new album set for fall 2012. Simons said in a 2018 interview with American Slacker Podcast that the band had secretly gone into indefinite hiatus in 2013 but agreed that they would continue to write new material for the project while re-grouping.[19]

Resurgence (2015–)

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On January 20, 2015, Maffucci announced on Facebook that the band had officially been released from its contract with Razor and Tie Record Company and would be recording a new EP to be released in summer 2015.[20]

Band members

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Current
  • Jason "Jay" Maffucci – vocals (2003–2013, 2017–present), bass (2003–2007, 2012, 2017-present)
  • Edward-Daniel "DCJ" Simons Jr. – vocals, rhythm guitar (2003–2013, 2017–present)
  • Steve Miller – drums, percussion (2003–2013, 2017–present)
  • Jolly Ubriaco – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2010, 2011–2013, 2017-present)
  • Ryan Kienle – bass (2011–2013, 2017-present)
  • Josh Grigsby – drums, percussion (2017–present)
Former
  • Andy Meunier – lead guitar, backing vocals (2003–2005, 2007–2008)
  • Seth Lynch – lead guitar (2005)
  • Alex Haycraft – lead guitar (2005–2007), bass (2007–2008), backing vocals (2005–2008)
  • Dan Gilmartin – bass (2008)
  • Kyle Shellhammer – bass (2008–2011)

Discography

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Videography

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  • "Tell Me Everything" – If These Streets Could Talk (2005)
  • "I Can Barely Breathe" – If These Streets Could Talk (2005)
  • "Your Life and Mine" – We're in Like Sin (2007)
  • "On My Own" – Phoenix (2010)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Just Surrender Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  2. ^ a b [1]
  3. ^ "Album review: Just Surrender – We're in Like Sin". Scenepointblank.com.
  4. ^ "Just Surrender - Stronger Now (Album review )". Sputnikmusic.com.
  5. ^ a b Corey Apar, Just Surrender at Allmusic
  6. ^ "On My Own - Single - Just Surrender: MusicTunes4u.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
  7. ^ Album Discography, AllMusic
  8. ^ Lohnes, Kate. "Just Surrender's Debut A Smooth Addition To Indie-Punk Scene", The Monitor, Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, 2005-12-23.
  9. ^ Felton, Christopher. "What could have easily been a solid punk", Evening Chronicle, 2007-09-12, p. 2.
  10. ^ "Just Surrender Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  11. ^ Solomon, Blake. "Just Surrender – We're In Like Sin", AbsolutePunk, 2007-08-12. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
  12. ^ "Just Surrender – 'We’re In Like Sin'", Wonka Vision, 2007-11-20. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
  13. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 4, 2009). "Just Surrender / Patent Pending / Jesse Barrera / Kelsey and the Chaos". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "Invalid Friend ID". Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
  15. ^ "(Rock,Powerpop) Just Surrender – Phoenix – 2010, MP3". mikkisays.net. Archived from the original on 2010-06-08.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 22, 2010). "Just Surrender: 'On My Own'". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  17. ^ "Phoenix". Amazon. 2010.
  18. ^ [2]
  19. ^ "Dan Simons (EP107)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-06.
  20. ^ "Just Surrender on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-27.[user-generated source]
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