Cordalene
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Cordalene is a rock band with mostly pop and classical rock influences. The band was formed in Philadelphia, PA in 2000 by Jamie Olson (guitar/vocals), James Clark (guitar/lead vocals), Jim McGuinn
(bass), and Robert A. Emmons Jr. (drums). They begin playing Philadelphia area clubs and opened shows for Stroke 9 and others.
In 2001 Cordalene's Stumble and Fall, their debut, was recorded at Indre Studios in Philadelphia and McGuinn's house. The album contained 7 songs including a Lou Reed
cover Who Loves the Sun? The band released the album on their own under the Manic Pop Thrill label, and had more of an alt-country style in the vein of Ryan Adams
or Old 97's
. When the CD was released the band begin to tour, but after the second show of the tour Clark and Emmons both quit the band.
McGuinn and Olson recruited Mike Kiley to take over singing and guitar duties and Joe Boyle for drums. The new line-up took a new direction with Kiley's songwriting adding more pop to the sound—'razor sharp cottoncandy' is how the sound has been described. Only weeks after the new line-up formed they were in the studio recording The Red EP which was released in 2002 on Manic Pop Thrill. The band played shows in the Philadelphia area non-stop including an opening slot for Weezer
at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ to over 15,000 people.
In 2003 the band issued another EP The Blue EP which contained 5 songs and released "The Red EP" with new packaging and a bonus track of The Who
's I'm a Boy. Imaginary from The Blue EP was included on the 2003 Warped Tour
compilation, and the band played shows on the tour.
In 2004 the band began recording their debut full length The Star Ledger. In 2004 they released a live EP recorded at Princeton's college radio station WPRB
. While the band finished The Star Ledger and looked for a label they toured around the United States, including playing at SXSW in Austin, TX. Also, the band was also regularly part of the Thrilladelphia Music Festival
.
Jim McGuinn exited the band in the winter of 2005 to take a teaching job. McGuinn has worked as the program director of Y100 radio in Philadelphia, before the influential rock station was turned into a rap station. Jeff Anderson replaced McGuinn.
Cordalene opened for various bands including Phantom Planet
, Ben Lee
, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Rooney
, Ultimate Fakebook, Duvall
, and My Morning Jacket
.
In June 2006, Dalloway Records released The Star Ledger and the band toured the United States.
The band dissolved in 2007, with Kiley going on to form a new band The Mural and the Mint. Jamie Olson formed a new project called North Lawrence Midnight Singers, with Boyle drumming.
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Cordalene Discography
Stumble and Fall (2001)
1. Everyone Turn
2. Ten Feet Tall
3. Headlong
4. Room Is So Hot
5. You Decide
6. Who Loves the Sun?
7. World's Greatest Hoax
The Red EP (2002)
1. Isn't the Sun
2. Headlong
3. Kinda Love You
4. Not So Pretty
5. Drugs
6. Talk
7. I'm a Boy (2003 re-release bonus track)
The Blue EP (2003)
1. Back Where I Began
2. Would it Have Killed You?
3. Ghost
4. Imaginary
5. Little Red Book (unlisted)
Keeping Score at Home: Live on WPRB (2004)
1. What's Your Comfort?
2. Imaginary
3. Last Breakup
4. This Good
5. Ghost
6. Back Where I Began
7. This City is a Catalyst
8. You Become So Bright/Would It Have Killed You
Kissed Awake Single (2005
1. Kissed Awake
2. Underwear
3. I'm Occupied It Seems
4. Kissed Awake (Demo)
The Star Ledger (2006)
All Fear Disappears
Kissed Awake
Underwear
This Good
This City is a Catalyst
Killed by Lightning
Most Earth Shattered in a Single Day
If You Didn't Love Me
Last Breakup Song I Write
What's Your Comfort?
Counterfeit
You Become So Bright
Jim McGuinn
Jim McGuinn, born James Slusarek, is an American radio personality. He served as program director of the now defunct Y100 100.3FM and its predecessor, WDRE in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , both of which changed formats after being bought by Radio One. McGuinn also served as Program Director for...
(bass), and Robert A. Emmons Jr. (drums). They begin playing Philadelphia area clubs and opened shows for Stroke 9 and others.
In 2001 Cordalene's Stumble and Fall, their debut, was recorded at Indre Studios in Philadelphia and McGuinn's house. The album contained 7 songs including a Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed is an American rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his successful solo career, which has spanned several decades...
cover Who Loves the Sun? The band released the album on their own under the Manic Pop Thrill label, and had more of an alt-country style in the vein of Ryan Adams
Ryan Adams
David Ryan Adams is an American alt-country/rock singer-songwriter, from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Initially part of the group Whiskeytown, Adams left the band and released his first solo album Heartbreaker in 2000...
or Old 97's
Old 97's
The Old 97's are an alternative country band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1993, they have since released nine studio albums, two full extended plays, shared split duty on another, and have one live album. Their most recent release is The Grand Theatre, Volume Two...
. When the CD was released the band begin to tour, but after the second show of the tour Clark and Emmons both quit the band.
McGuinn and Olson recruited Mike Kiley to take over singing and guitar duties and Joe Boyle for drums. The new line-up took a new direction with Kiley's songwriting adding more pop to the sound—'razor sharp cottoncandy' is how the sound has been described. Only weeks after the new line-up formed they were in the studio recording The Red EP which was released in 2002 on Manic Pop Thrill. The band played shows in the Philadelphia area non-stop including an opening slot for Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ to over 15,000 people.
In 2003 the band issued another EP The Blue EP which contained 5 songs and released "The Red EP" with new packaging and a bonus track of The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
's I'm a Boy. Imaginary from The Blue EP was included on the 2003 Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
compilation, and the band played shows on the tour.
In 2004 the band began recording their debut full length The Star Ledger. In 2004 they released a live EP recorded at Princeton's college radio station WPRB
WPRB
WPRB is a commercial broadcasting, non-profit 14,000 watt college radio station, once part of Princeton University, broadcasting from Princeton, New Jersey. The majority of on-air and management staff consists of Princeton University students, in addition to a board of trustees comprising...
. While the band finished The Star Ledger and looked for a label they toured around the United States, including playing at SXSW in Austin, TX. Also, the band was also regularly part of the Thrilladelphia Music Festival
Thrilladelphia Music Festival
The Thrilladelphia Music Festival is an American music festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2006 it ran from April 21 to April 29.The first Thrilladelphia festival was 2004...
.
Jim McGuinn exited the band in the winter of 2005 to take a teaching job. McGuinn has worked as the program director of Y100 radio in Philadelphia, before the influential rock station was turned into a rap station. Jeff Anderson replaced McGuinn.
Cordalene opened for various bands including Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet are an American alternative rock band from Southern California. Formed in 1994 in Los Angeles, the band consists of Alex Greenwald , Darren Robinson , Sam Farrar and Jeff Conrad . The band is best known for its track "California", which became the theme song for the Fox TV series,...
, Ben Lee
Ben Lee
Benjamin Michael "Ben" Lee is an ARIA Award winning musician and actor. Lee began his career as a musician at the age of 14 with the Sydney band Noise Addict, but focused on his solo career when the band broke up in 1995. He appeared as the protagonist in the Australian film The Rage in Placid Lake...
, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Rooney
Rooney
Rooney may refer to:People*Rooney , the forename of various people*Rooney , the surname of various people*The Rooney family, of the Pittsburgh Steelers American football franchise...
, Ultimate Fakebook, Duvall
Duvall (band)
Duvall is a pop rock band with Christian-oriented lyrics. They were formed in August 2001, including members of the Smoking Popes, who had disbanded in 1998. Founding members were Josh Caterer, Tom Daily, and Mike Felumlee...
, and My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket is an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky.The band consists of Jim James , Tom 'Two-Tone Tommy' Blankenship , Patrick Hallahan , Carl Broemel , and Bo Koster .-History:My Morning Jacket was...
.
In June 2006, Dalloway Records released The Star Ledger and the band toured the United States.
The band dissolved in 2007, with Kiley going on to form a new band The Mural and the Mint. Jamie Olson formed a new project called North Lawrence Midnight Singers, with Boyle drumming.
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Cordalene Discography
Stumble and Fall (2001)
1. Everyone Turn
2. Ten Feet Tall
3. Headlong
4. Room Is So Hot
5. You Decide
6. Who Loves the Sun?
7. World's Greatest Hoax
The Red EP (2002)
1. Isn't the Sun
2. Headlong
3. Kinda Love You
4. Not So Pretty
5. Drugs
6. Talk
7. I'm a Boy (2003 re-release bonus track)
The Blue EP (2003)
1. Back Where I Began
2. Would it Have Killed You?
3. Ghost
4. Imaginary
5. Little Red Book (unlisted)
Keeping Score at Home: Live on WPRB (2004)
1. What's Your Comfort?
2. Imaginary
3. Last Breakup
4. This Good
5. Ghost
6. Back Where I Began
7. This City is a Catalyst
8. You Become So Bright/Would It Have Killed You
Kissed Awake Single (2005
1. Kissed Awake
2. Underwear
3. I'm Occupied It Seems
4. Kissed Awake (Demo)
The Star Ledger (2006)
All Fear Disappears
Kissed Awake
Underwear
This Good
This City is a Catalyst
Killed by Lightning
Most Earth Shattered in a Single Day
If You Didn't Love Me
Last Breakup Song I Write
What's Your Comfort?
Counterfeit
You Become So Bright