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The successful San Diego-based band, Switchfoot, was known for their successful sales of their 2003 album, “The Beautiful Letdown”.

Although that album sold over 2 million copies, it was not an easy ride for the band.

The group was first signed to Re:think label, and released their album, “The Legend of Chin” (which brought fans into their music). It took two more records before they were signed with Columbia for “The Beautiful Letdown”.

Their follow up album to the multiplatinum album is the album, “Nothing is sound”, which was scheduled to be released on September 13th.

The band, which includes members Jon Foreman (vocals), Tim Foreman (bass), Chad Butler (drums), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar and keyboards) and Drew Shirley (guitar), found an innovative way to gather and record their music: on the road.

"The trick was actually rehearsing and arranging and even recording parts of it on the road," Jon Foreman told Reuters. "It's a challenge because it's hard to remember where you put your wallet let alone your parts to a song."

The first single, “Stars” from the album has already been released and is currently standing as number twenty on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.

In regards to what he thinks of the new album, Foreman has stated that when he hears the tracks on the album, it reminds him of various places he has been to.

The album is available for sale through all retailers, but purchasing through some avenues may be of some advantage to some fans.

Those who purchase the album for Target will receive an exclusive bonus track on their copy, and those who purchase from Wal-Mart will be able to download a free track.

In an interview with Reuters, Foreman says, “We write music for thinking people. This album is a journey, exploring what it means to be human in a world that's upside down.”

Our Thoughts

We have a feeling that with all the work and honesty they have devoted to this new album, they will be just as successful as before.