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Almost Hollywood-esque in the story of its fruition, The Story Thought Over is the result of nearly a year of songwriting, eventually streamlined and focused in August of 2006 when the trio’s label, who found and wooed them earlier that year, transplanted them from Oshkosh, WI to Los Angeles, where they set them up in an apartment and practice space to pen the record. The experience of that relocation lifted the musicians, who had never set foot in LA prior to the trip, outside of their comfort zones and, as Anders says, “opened [their] eyes to the rest of the world and what’s out there.”
“Really getting away from everything in our element in Wisconsin and getting out of the normal heavily influenced our writing on the record,” Anders says of the process. “A lot of the songs are about a dream. Everyone’s got an idea of where they want to be someday and what they want to do. For me it was happening. We got this record deal, now we were in LA and I never could have dreamed that, but here it is. I think that’s what a lot of the writing focused on.”
Five months of writings and several eye-opening experiences later Verona Grove entered the studio with Jamie Arentzen, producer and guitarist of beloved rock band American Hi-Fi, who the band says brought a whole other dimension to the record. Verona Grove spent two months in an LA studio with Arentzen, refining their already solid songs into 11 hook-driven, thoughtful pop-rock tracks that resound with the group’s signature driving, catchy choruses and Anders’ relatable lyrics. The propulsive “Goodbye Surrender” exemplifies the threesome’s talent for accessibility with jumping hooks reminiscent of The All-American Rejects while “Revolution” showcases Verona Grove’s more serious side, with dipping and soaring guitars and aching vocals. The compelling “Why Would You” boasts a dangerously infectious chorus, drawing subtle influence from bands like Jimmy Eat World and The Get-Up Kids.
The cohesive camaraderie of Verona Grove, who originally formed in 2001 in their hometown of Fond du Lac, WI and have stuck together from high school through college to today, where they stand on the brink of heavy touring and promotion, is heavily evident throughout the record. The Story Thought Over, which Anders describes as “the story in your head of what you want your dream to be,” isn’t just an album; it’s a call of motivation.
“I see people around that have so much more potential than they use,” Anders says of what he hopes listeners will take away from the disc. “I see people who are so frustrated with life, but they could get to another level if they just went out there a little bit more and tried some of the things that they want. There’s hard times and there’s easy times, but you really have to work for what you want. And if there is something you want you can make it happen.”
And that, is certainly something Verona Grove would know.
I thought summerfest was until august? maybe i'm thinking of the state fair shit that goes on in milwakee until august. Did you watch the Brewers kick ass 2night! Braun is the fucking man baby!!! I cant believe we swept them IN St.Louis,thats unheard off. 1 game behind the pussy cubs! LOL. lots of love from your gas station fan lol!!!!
haha one step ahead of you, i introduced you guys too about 10 mcDonalds people and they loved it, they were really mad tho cus they never got to meet you dudes, im pretty damn sher thoough im bringing five people with me to the cities and watchn ya'll.
haha its like a three hour drive, but omg it would totally be worth it.
im down, just leemme know dates, or i guess i can just not be lazy and acually look em up myself, but fersher, as long as in between one of your songs, you stop and be like "HEY IAN GET UP HERE!!" and i get to chill with ya'all, haha jk but that wud be so rad, but nahhh uhh ide be down and so would deven the other dude ya'all met, but yah making new music?
HEY TONY! HOWS IT GOING? ITS OK WE GOT BENNY PITCHING 2MORROW. THAT WOULD BE SWEET IF WE GOT A SWEEP AT ST.LOUIS!! CC IS FUCKING AWESOME! HES SUCH A BEAST WHAT A STUD. WE GOT 3 STUDS BENNY,CC,AND PARRA! LOVE IT. ARE YOU PLAYING AT SUMMERFEST AT ALL NEXT MONTH? I WANT TO SEE YOU GUYS PLAY AND I'M GOING TO THE BREWERS GAME WITH MY COUSIN AND GOING TO PARTY IT UP AT SUMMERFEST!
hey dudes, hows the band/life? its me IAN! from McDonalds haha, your cd yall gave me is amazing, i seriously think you guys are frikn insane, i wish yall lived closer and played shows around here, im pretty sher ide be the biggest groupie, but yah swing by mcadees again and lemme know when new songs are out and stuff, once again yall are amazing, and yah hope everything goes well with touring and making new stuff, take care. PS: added your song (:
HEY CHARLIE! DID U WATCH THE BREWERS 2NIGHT? THEY KICKED SOME ASS 2NIGHT! HELL FUCKING YEH!! HOW YA DOIN TONIGHT? R U GUYS PLAYING IN SUMMERFEST AT ALL MAYBE DURING THE 8TH OR 9TH OF AUGUST? LOTS OF LOVE
okay so i was in hollister today, and you guys were playing, and i pretty much fell in love with your music! i love small town celebrity! you guys are reallyyy good :]
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