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They have been called the soundtrack to youth, the soundtrack to summer, and worthy torchbearers of the 80s legacy. They have been a featured band on the Kings of A&R, Midwest Bands, and Westlake Audio websites. They have appeared in the film Novem, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January of 2005. And soon their refreshing brand of summer rock will be everywhere. Years from now people will be asking the question, Where were you when you first heard them? Their name is Lost Anthem and this is their moment. Lost Anthem was formed in 2003 by vocalist Jason McKinney and lead guitarist Jimmy DeTalente and rounded out by brothers Jake (guitar) and Jesse (drums) Fuller and James Brown (bass). Their independent debut, Otherside of Nowhere, was released in May 2004 to critical acclaim from such respected publications as all City Music Guide, CM Central, and Nashville Rock Scene, among others. Its single Take Me There was well received by radio stations from coast to coast causing fans everywhere to turn their heads towards the sounds of summer as the band relentlessly toured. Not content to rest on previous successes, the band has just released the anthemic Moments In and Out of Time and if you thought the first time around was a fun ride then in the words of Bachman-Turner Overdrive You aint seen nothing yet! Moments In and Out of Time boasts a more mature sound for the band, relying heavily on the hook laden rock and roll sensibilities of latter days while, at the same time, belonging soundly in the hear and now. A lot of the songs on our first record were written before we had become close friends and developed a strong sense of musical direction, states Jake Fuller. McKinney adds, When we wrote the songs for the first album we were wondering if who we were as a band was palatable, relevant, or needed. He continues, We have discovered over the course of this last year that what we have to offer is needed and that brought a lot of confidence to the band. That confidence is evident all over Moments In and Out of Time. Songs such as Hey DJ, California, and 80s Love Song bring a much needed summer feeling to todays music scene, offering equal parts fun and talent. When people hear the album I hope that they get the urge to get in their car, roll the windows down and drive around aimlessly, singing Lost Anthem songs at the top of their lungs, says guitarist Jimmy DeTalente of the bands latest songs. While Lost Anthem has their share of fun, be careful that you do not dismiss them as a one dimensional band. Case in point the more focused route of songs like Too Far Gone, Otherside of Nowhere, and the strikingly emotional ballad Reason, all of which contribute to the intricate balance the album displays. The CD also features a DVD comprised of a behind the scenes documentary and quality videos for Dividing CDs, California, and the rock anthem Hey DJ, the latter of which features Miss Teen Indiana. As the primary lyricist, McKinney draws on his life experiences as a wayward child from a broken home to pen lyrics that are both practical and accessible. Says McKinney, As far as lyrics go, we try to capture common experiences that all humans have. We try to paint a scene with our lyrics so that the listener can relate our stories to theirs, without losing who we are in the process. There is a stream of faith that runs throughout our lyrics and its current is our belief in Jesus Christ. Sometimes that current is overt and other times it is not, but it is always there. " The commonalties between the band and the listeners life experiences are precisely what connect Lost Anthem wholeheartedly with their ever growing fan base. We genuinely appreciate every single person who takes time out of their lives (time that they can never get back) and decides to come and allow us to play for them. It humbles us that people allow us to be a part of their lives, even if it is only for a couple of hours, states McKinney about the bands special relationship with their listeners. Adds Jesse, When people hear this record I want them to fall in love with rock and roll and start a revolution with us; and I think thats happening. Hearkening back to the days when Bon Jovi and Cheap Trick ruled the airwaves yet cementing their reputation among current radio rock icons, Lost Anthem is uniting fans of different generations to rally behind their cause. Lost Anthem is a band that challenges their listeners to look below the surface of life but encourages them to enjoy the ride as well. So only one question remains friends.Where were you when you first heard them?