ARTIST: Swirl 360
TITLE: California Blur
LABEL: Atenzia/Rough Trade
GENRE: Rock
BITRATE: 216kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 52min total
RELEASE DATE: 2005-05-09
RIP DATE: 2005-06-11

01. Oblivion                        4:01
02. California Blur                 4:15
03. Chemical (My True Love)         4:05
04. Perfect Day                     5:06
05. See You Around                  3:57
06. Blindside                       4:26
07. Runway                          3:41
08. Nothing Left                    3:18
09. My Mistake                      3:10
10. One & Only                      4:42
11. Postcard... Wish You Were Here  4:15
12. Light Shine                     3:30
13. Okay                            3:39

Release Notes:

The past few years have seen the lives of
Swirl 360s Kenny and Denny Scott quite literally
live up to the name of their band. The brothers landed
a major label record deal in 1997, recorded and
released an album, then watched helplessly as their
lives went through a tumultuous period of upheaval,
which almost saw the duo quit the music business for
good. But now things have come full circle.
With Atenzia Records new release, California Blur
due out fall 2004, Swirl 360 make a triumphant return
with a long-awaited sophomore record which, as vocalist
and co-songwriter Kenny Scott admits, stands testament
to the bands endurance and talent.

"California Blur has lyrics which really mean something,"
Kenny says. "The song itself is an anthem for people
following their dream and the album speaks of our survival
in Los Angeles, the town that eats you alive. The record
couldnt have come together any better and we finally got
to make the rock record we always wanted to make."
"It reflects what we have been through since Ask Anybody,"
adds Denny. "It has been a roller coaster ride with many
ups and downs."

That roller coaster ride began in 1997 when the brothers
self-penned melodic pop songs generated a huge buzz
that saw them eventually sign with Mercury Records
under the guidance of industry heavyweights Steve
Greenberg and Danny Goldberg. Debut album "Ask Anybody"
was crammed with the sort of classic yet contemporary
pop-rock that marked Swirl 360 out as a real emerging
talent. The single "Hey Now Now" was a hit at radio and
the album received glowing praise from Rolling Stone
among others.

Then, just as the duo were fulfilling their dreams and
seeing the fruits of years of dedication and hard work,
Swirl 360s world was literally turned upside down by an
all-too-familiar tale of music industry politics.
A philosophical Denny takes up the story:
"What happened was, Universal bought Polygram
and Mercury was dissolved," he explains.

Bruised but undeterred, Kenny and Denny continued
writing in the hope of securing another deal. They
landed two songs, including "Okay", in the soundtrack
for National Lampoons Van Wilder, yet no deal
came out of that opportunity. Then Atenzia Records
came calling. "It was frustrating and we needed a
break from it all," recalls Kenny. "Denny and I didnt
speak for three months, we were ready to call it quits,
but thats when the Atenzia deal chimed in. It was
awesome. Right when you are about to call it a day
is when the thing pops up in your face."

With “California Blur”, the band has returned re-energized
and rejuvenated with an album more honest than its
predecessor, more personal and more powerful. From
the urgency and attitude of opening salvo “Oblivion" to
the delicate and heart-rending theme of album closer
"Okay", Kenny and Denny document the musical and
spiritual journey they have been on.

And if the duo sounds like musicians playing with more
conviction, its because they are. Recording “California Blur”
over a two-month period at producer Evan Frankforts
Lake Arrowhead base provided real creative impetus for
Kenny and Dennys and new band mates Chad Salls
(former bassist for Color) and Luke Adams
(touring drummer for Pete Yorn). The album also
has some amazing guest players, such as Roger Joseph
Manning, Jr. (Jellyfish, Beck), JJ Farris (Tories) and top
LA session guitarist, Tim Pierce.

“California Blur” proves the staying power of two brothers
who have made music together all their lives, "Ever since
we were little, we have always had this path we wanted to
follow of being in a band and making music," says Kenny.
Weve been through it all, from a deal to no deal and now
to finally making our second album.
What a learning experience, were ready for anything now!"

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