INTO IT. OVER IT. - 52 Songs In 52 Weeks
- All Available For Free Download!
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* Final song in Evan Weiss’ 52-week recording project posted today
* For a limited time download free MP3s for all 52 tracks
* Songs being remixed / remastered for re-release on iTunes

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Over the course of the past year, INTO IT. OVER IT., the alias and mouthpiece for Philadelphia native Evan Weiss (The Progress / Up Up Down Down), has written and recorded exactly one new song every week for the past 52 weeks.

Last week, the project - or at least the current phase of it - came to an end as the final song has been posted. Check it out here.

And while you’re at it, why don’t you grab the previous 51 offerings as well? They’re all available in MP3 format and will remain on the site as free downloads for the next two weeks. Everything is currently being remixed and remastered by Steve Poponi (Up Up Down Down) and will be re-released via iTunes in October. Weiss is also planning on an eventual Into It. Over It. CD / Vinyl release. If you’re interested in being a part of that, drop him an email.

Into It. Over It. was conceived by Evan Weiss as a means to break free from a musical rut, as well as an autobiographical outlet to document that quickly passing thing we call “life.” The first song was posted on his 23rd birthday (09/27/07) and for each of the following 51 weeks Weiss tackled the ambitious task of writing and recording one new song for the span of a year.

52 weeks = 52 songs: a stat even more impressive considering that nothing was composed in advance, as well as the time constraints involved in such an undertaking. Of course, none of that would matter if the music didn’t hold up. No worries there as there are some really amazing indie rock songs on full display, ranging from tender to tough, sweet to stinging.

Most of the instruments were played by Weiss and the majority of songs were recorded at Gradwell House by Steve Poponi. The last few weeks of music was recorded on the road, however, as Weiss has become the full-time touring bassist for Equal Vision band, Damiera

While this year-long Into It. Over It. project has come to an end, Weiss has no plans on retiring the band. He’ll continue to tour with Damiera and soon he’ll begin a new Into It. Over It. adventure. He’s still not sure what exactly, but check the website in another week; he’ll be posting a wrap up - thoughts and reflections - on the experience, as well as speculation on the future of the band.

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Equal Vision and Rise Records have teamed up to offer a split CD sampler showcasing six bands from each label. For the last few weeks, the sampler was only available at Warped Tour dates, but now they’re giving it away as a free download!

Tracklisting:

1. Chiodos - “I Didn’t Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard”

2. The Devil Wears Prada - “HTML Rulez D00d”

3. Damiera - “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands”

4. Dance Gavin Dance - “The Robot With Human Hair Pt. 3″

5. Sky Eats Airplane - “Long Walks on Short Bridges”

6. Emarosa - “Heads or Tails Real or Not”

7. The Color Fred - “Minnesota”

8. Take The Crown - “Ride Or Die”

9. Pierce The Veil - “Yeah Boy and Doll Face”

10. Breathe Carolina - “Gossip”

11. Cinematic Sunrise - “Pulling A Piano From A Pond”

12. Oceana - “The Tide”

Download 12-Song Sampler (70.8mb)

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The Indie Review

By Sean Duregger
July 22, 2008

Artist: Damiera
Album: Quiet Mouth Loud Hands
Label: Equal Vision
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After releasing their self produced and much praised debut M(US)IC on Equal Vision Records, Damiera was plagued with trying to stay afloat as a band.  After an extensive tour to support their debut, Damiera announced in April of 2007 that they were on haitus.  A phrase that spells out the impending doom of a band.

However, vocalist David Raymond couldn’t let the project die, and in June of 2007 it was announced that the band had re-formed around David.  Making up the new Damiera was guitarist Steve Downs, drummer Josh Sparks, and bassist Jayson Dezuzio (who had produced M(US)IC and worked with bands such as Coheed and Cambria and My Chemical Romance.  It was later announced that they would jump back into the studio to start work on the much anticipated follow up album, Quiet Mouth Loud Hands.

While there are some similarities to M(US)IC , Quiet Mouth Loud Hands is a different animal than the debut.  Of course this is expected due to a flood of new creativity that co-incides with an new line up like this.  The album mildly suffers with an identity crisis.  Think Experimental Rock meets Paula Abdul or Maroon 5.  I had a puzzled “Oh no, they didn’t . . .” look on my face a couple times during my first listen.  Although, once past the initial shock, I think the sprinkling of Pop elements add to the appeal of Quiet Mouth Loud Hands. 

Damiera have offered up a strong release with Quiet Mouth Loud Hands.  Was it a little over-hyped? Yes.  Did it hold up to expectations? Mostly.  I think with the member issues, Damiera is commended for putting out such a strong album.  There are a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out with Quiet Mouth Loud Hands  (David’s vocals are not on par with the vocals on M(US)IC and the aformentioned minor identity crisis) , but over all this is a respected release. 

While not perfect, Quiet Mouth Loud Hands is a great transitional album and I’m sure the next effort has the potential to be even stronger. 

Stand Out Tracks:

“Devices”

“The Flood”

“A Tree and it’s Fruit”

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From now until June 23rd, DAMIERA is giving away their first album, M(US)IC, to anyone who signs up for their email newsletter.

The signup form can be found on Myspace.com/damiera and Damiera.com

Quiet Mouth, Loud Hands is in stores JUNE 24TH.

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Today AbsolutePunk are premiering a new song, “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands” from Damiera’s upcoming album of the same title.

Stream “Quiet Mouth Loud Hands”.

The album Quiet Mouth Loud Hands will be available in stores and online Tuesday, June 24th, but you can pre-order now from the Equal Vision web store!
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