TuneLab Tracks: Egypt Central
| egyptcentral.net myspace.com/egyptcentral iTunes |
|
Official Bio: Taking their name from one the toughest roads that runs through their hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, Egypt Central was formed in 2001, by John T. Falls (vocals), Joey Chicago (bass), Heath Hindman (guitar), Blake Allison (drums), and Jeff James (guitar).
The band was signed to Lava Records by Music industry vet Jason Flom and instantly the band went into the studio to record their first self-titled disc in 2006. produced and mixed by Josh Abraham (Velvet Revolver, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Staind, Linkin Park, etc.). What came out of that 3-month process was an insanely catchy, hard-driven disc that has turned rock fans’ expectations upside down. Their sound encompasses edgy rock, thunderous metal, and tumbles into the realm of funk and arena rock.
As the wind of change took place in the music industry, corporate downsizing took hold and Jason had left the company as well as many of the bands that he had signed. Egypt Central had found themselves with out a label but knew they still had one damn good record!
One of their tracks “Over and Under” caught the attention of the WWE and was featured in the movie, “The Condemned” staring Stone Cold Steve Austin. The band knew that if they could keep turning people on to their music, then opportunities would come. Pockets of radio play started to develop. Ft Wayne, Tallahassee, Biloxi, and obviously Memphis and reaction to “Over and Under” was instant. With that exposure, the band earned themselves slots on the Ozzfest and Family Values Tour.
As momentum continued to build, so did record company interest and in the summer of 2007 Egypt Central signed a new record deal with Fat Lady Music/ILG.
With a new record company behind them, the band went back in the studio to really put the polish on a record that was never fully finished. “We were happy to get another crack at it,” comments Falls. “I’m the type of person that will constantly tweak something until I feel it is the best I can give”. So, with the help of mixer Paul David Hagar and mastered by legendary George Marino, they have Re-mixed/Re-mastered and Re-sequenced the CD taking it to another level!
The release date for their newly tooled debut CD is January 15, 2008.
According to vocalist, Falls, “the lyrics have something to say.” Bassist, Joey Chicago adds, “We realize just how important our role is as a musicians. We want people to feel good about listening to our music and overcoming obstacles in life that can really slow you down.”
Foster care, rehabs, homelessness, signed to a major label and dropped - the band’s self titled debut CD tells the story of their lives - an ever changing collage of lost love, frustration, broken dreams, but with the determination to rise and succeed.
“Life is what you make of it,” says, Falls. “We’re not vengeful people, and we would never let any negative energy ruin how great it feels to have an album out. After all the work we put in, it’s the greatest feeling ever and I don’t think it would be so gratifying had we not been through everything we’ve experienced. It’s just another defining moment of what Egypt Central is all about…facing obstacles and overcoming them.”
Comments
Comment from pen
Date: January 1, 2008, 10:11 pm
Their bio is pretty much totally wrong, seeing as how they made the album and were dropped by Lava in 2005, not 2006. 2006 was the year of the Bieler incident, but I guess when you’re a band that’s tried to release the same album three times in a row (four since they did sell the CD through CDBaby for a long while), you’d probably want to try to omit some details.
Comment from harty3113
Date: January 2, 2008, 10:57 am
it sux when such a good ban gets absolutely no luck at all. but atleast they keep going and not giving up. im surprised they never got picked up on any tours after they were invited to play on the family values main stage last year
Comment from Mike
Date: January 2, 2008, 4:26 pm
I like how this band is getting a second chance. Now if only Dry Cell got back together and their fantastic unreleased album got released.
Comment from pen
Date: January 2, 2008, 7:51 pm
Eh. I always thought Dry Cell’s album was a little half-assed. I didn’t mind the heavy Linkin Park cribbing that much, but a few of the songs like “Body Crumbles” and “Sorry” sounded pretty pathetic lyricwise. Of course, then others like “Under The Sun” and “So Long Ago” are also pretty decent, so it’s a mixed bag.
Comment from Mike
Date: January 4, 2008, 10:16 am
While “Sorry” was probably the worst song on their album, “So Long Ago” is an incredible song and the CD features so many other awesome songs like “Brave” and the great piano version of “Last Time.”
I just think Dry Cell is such a great band, I have every single b-side they’ve ever released and almost all of them are worthy of being on their album.
Comment from Mike
Date: January 4, 2008, 10:19 am
The guys from Egypt Central are probably reading these comment wondering why instead of their band we’re talking about an album that was supposed to come out in 2002 and a band that is no longer together, lol.
Comment from Mike
Date: January 4, 2008, 10:22 am
And one final comment on Dry Cell, I like to describe them as sounding like Hybrid Theory-era Linkin Park without the rap.
Comment from musicphreke
Date: January 4, 2008, 6:36 pm
These songs sound the same as the original ones to me… ? Or are they not supposed to sound very different. I guess they were mostly remastered more than “mixed”. I suppose you wouldn’t change them too much anyways. I like this feature though. Can’t wait to see some more… :)
Comment from kelli0904
Date: January 7, 2008, 7:31 am
Absolutely LUV this band!!!
I’m so excited for them that they are on their way to BIG things….FINALLY!
It’s nice to see the hard work & not giving up pays off sometimes….These guyz deserve it!
I haven’t seen a live show yet…but can’t wait until I do!
My dad went to a show in PA & said they put on an awesome show!
Band & management were Super Nice when he met them too!
Soon…Everyone will be saying….”I spent the night with Egypt Central!” Just like their booty shorts! ;)
Pingback from TuneLab Music - Everything That Rocks » In Stores Today
Date: January 15, 2008, 6:16 pm
[...] Egypt Central - ‘Egypt Central‘ - Buy - TuneLab Review - Tracks [...]

























Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.