The Summer Obsession
Two years ago, The Summer Obsession packed up their van and drove nearly 900 miles from their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida all the way to Indianapolis for the opportunity to play in the Vans Warped tour. But the band arrived only to find that the stage had been canceled and they wouldn't be playing after all. Disappointed at first, they quickly revived their spirits and drove another 2,070 miles to Los Angeles to try to get a record deal. After a few months of eight-hour practice sessions and many showcases Virgin Records enthusiastically signed the band.
Such optimism in the face of defeat is typical for The Summer Obsession, an energized, hard working group that writes upbeat songs for downcast times. The members are way too fun loving to have a motto, but if they had to carve a mission statement in the beach sand it would be "make the most of every situation, enjoy life to the fullest and don't let the bad times ruin the good." The group's debut THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG is packed with endorphin-pumped riffs, sun drenched harmonies and enough emotional resonance to stay with the listener
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Quick Facts
Lucien Walker - vocals & piano
Fin - vocals & guitars
Christ - bass & vocals
Chris Wilson - drums
- Bands in their record collection include Third Eye Blind, The Police, Blink-182, Foo Fighters, Rage Against the Machine, NWA and The Doors
- One of the first bands posted on myspace.com
- The song “Over my Head” is featured on the MTV show 8th & Ocean
- The bands name originated from...
"Summer has always represented everything cool to me since I was little," Walker concludes. "Having no school, going to the beach, listening to the music on the way to the beach and at the beach. And hopefully our music will bring out the same kind of feelings in people who hear it."
Tour/Performance Highlights
Albums
- 2006 - This Is Where You Belong
