Altsounds - SOCRATIC WILL SPREAD THE RUMORS MAY 6th

New Jersey artist, SOCRATIC will release
their sophomore full-length, SPREAD THE RUMORS on May 6th 2008. Produced
by Mark Hoppus (Blink 182, +44), SPREAD THE RUMORS is the full-length
follow-up to 2005’s Lunch For The Sky.

SOCRATIC envisioned recording an album with the same impact as blink 182’s
Enema of the State, where every song is a single. Imagine their
excitement when Mark Hoppus not only liked their demos, but also agreed to
produce SPREAD THE RUMORS. Duane Okun, Socratic’s lead singer says,
"Although we're kind of at opposite ends of the musical spectrum from
Blink 182, we have the same pop sensibilities, and Mark is amazing at
bringing those out." The finishing mixing touches were handled by none
other than Mark Trombino (blink 182, Jimmy Eat World, Rilo Kiley).

SPREAD THE RUMORS features SOCRATIC’S trademark mix of clever lyrics,
spangled melodies and engaging arrangements. The album begins with the
righteously catchy but deeply dark “Boy In A Magazine.” “May I Bum a
Smoke” is a cheery anti-love song while "Long Distance Calls," written by
the band's Vincent D'Amico, adapts a nursery rhyme-like melody to a vulgar
tale of an American family flameout. The title track picks up that theme
in a touching slow rocker, while "Constant Apology" is a funny and
unapologetically pop gem (" I used to think that my mind was wasted/But
now I can't recall").

Spence Nicholson, protégé of legendary video director Wayne Isham,
recently shot a video for the single “Boy In a Magazine” in Texas.
Nicholson has worked on dozens of music videos for such artists as Cold
War Kids and Katy Perry. A spoof of cheezy magazines like Weekly World
News and their outlandish claims, the video for “Boy In A Magazine” is the
perfect compliment to the album’s cover art, which is a spoof of tabloid
headlines featuring pictures of the band members. Look for the "Boy In A
Magazine" video to hit airwaves in May.

Being equally ambitious as they are talented, Socratic created a DIY video
for the song “May I Bum a Smoke.” Armed with a video camera and unbridled
indie spirit, the band created a video with a “loose” interpretation of
the song’s lyrics. Filmed on the infamous Venice Beach boardwalk in Los
Angeles, the “May I Bum A Smoke” video premiered this week exclusively on
powerhouse site Absolute Punk and can be seen at
http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=306542. Beginning Monday
March 31st, Socratic’s “May I Bum A Smoke” video will be viewable on the
Drive-Thru Records’ You Tube channel at www.YouTube.com/drivethrurecords.

In 2006, Socratic self-produced the 5 song EP, Just Turn, which was
offered as a free online download and has received over 50k downloads to
date. The band's full-length debut, Lunch For The Sky, was released in
2005. Not only did it sell more than 15K units, Lunch For The Sky
garnered excellent press response including accolades from Alternative
Press Magazine who stated, “For those eyeing a pop-rock getaway that’s a
bit more daring and exotic, Socratic’s just might be the golden ticket.”

SOCRATIC is currently preparing an April/May tour with You, Me and
Everyone We Know and Say No More (dates to come). SOCRATIC recently
performed at Drive-Thru Record’s annual SXSW showcase to a packed house.

SOCRATIC is Tom Stratton (Percussion), Duane Okun (Guitar, Vocals), Vinny
D'Amico (Piano, Vocals), Lou Panico (Bass) and Kevin Bryan (Guitar,
Vocals).

SPREAD THE RUMORS complete track listing:
1. Boy In A Magazine
2. Haven't Seen You In Years
3. May I Bum A Smoke
4. Janis Joplin Hands
5. Long Distance Calls
6. Constant Apology
7. Relevant Elephant
8. Spread The Rumors
9. Don't Say
10. This Opinion of Mine
11. Diamond In a World of Coal
12. Another Headache

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