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Not Only... But Also | 
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| Artist: The 88
Label: Island
Category: Music
List Price: $9.99
Buy Used: $2.00
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 18612
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 001166302
UPC: 602517764668
EAN: 0602517764668
ASIN: B001G9LVMU
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Excellent condition (ships 1st class 2-3 business days in bubble mailer)
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| Tracks:
| • | Go Go Go | | • | Love You Anytime | | • | Coming Home | | • | No One Here | | • | I'm Nothing | | • | Sons and Daughters | | • | It's A Lot | | • | Like You Do | | • | Save Your Breath | | • | Waiting For The Next Drug | | • | We Felt Alive |
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Album Description
Like their music, The 88 have traveled an eclectic road to Not Only...But Also, their major label debut for Island Records. Using an organic combination of old and new school in their approach to music and its marketing, the band's catchy rock melodies have found a growing audience through TV, film and commercial placements as well as virally online. The L.A.-based group has been attracting attention since forming in 2003. Tirelessly playing the local scene as well as opening nationally for acts like Matt Costa and dates with Rilo Kiley and Smashing Pumpkins, The 88 once served as the late Elliott Smith's back-up band by personal request for a memorable Orange County performance after serving as openers. While you may not be familiar with The 88, you've certainly heard their music. With two independent releases already under their belt in 2003's Kind of Light and 2005's Over and Over, the group have found a welcome home for their music on TV, in the movies and as part of widely seen commercial campaigns. Produced by Matt Wallace [Maroon 5, Replacements, Faith No More, Train], and with two tracks by Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds [Eric Clapton, Fall Out Boy, Madonna], Not Only...But Also additionally serves as an apt description of the band's impressive pop-rock palette. Students of rock history, The 88 combine post-punk high energy ("Go Go Go", "I'm Nothing") with a love of classic British Invasion bands such as The Kinks and The Small Faces ("Love You Anytime", "Save Your Breath"), `70s Bowiesque glam ("Sons and Daughters"), and Nuggets-style garage-band psychedelia ("Waiting for the Next Drug"). There are also nods to funk ("Like You Do"), R&B ("No One Here"), and soul ("We Felt Alive"). "The title fits the album because not only did we do things people might expect," says Keith, "but we also took some chances by stepping outside of our comfort zone."
Album Description
Like their music, The 88 have traveled an eclectic road to Not Only...But Also, their 2008 major label debut for Island Records. Using an organic combination of old and new school in their approach to music and its marketing, the band's catchy rock melodies have found a growing audience through TV, film and commercial placements as well as virally online. Produced by Matt Wallace [Maroon 5, Replacements, Faith No More, Train], and with two tracks by Kenny Babyface Edmonds [Eric Clapton, Fall Out Boy, Madonna], Not Only...But Also additionally serves as an apt description of the band's impressive Pop-Rock palette. Students of rock history, The 88 combine post-punk high energy with a love of classic British Invasion bands such as The Kinks and The Small Faces, `70s Bowiesque glam and Nuggets-style Garage-band Psychedelia .
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| Customer Reviews:
 A bit disappointed December 9, 2008
James Cazares (Cali)
When I picked up this CD, I was not aware that the 88 had signed a deal with a major record label. All I knew was that I was a fan of their Kind of Light album and I really loved Over and Over. Now I'm not generally the kind of person who resents indie bands who sign with major labels. More often than not, at least in my experience, the quality of the music doesn't change a whole lot. I wish I could say that about Not Only ... But Also. I feel like The 88 has lost a bit of their identity with this record. It's very polished and clean, as a major release should be, but it's more "pop"ish and less fun. Whether this is the fault of major label producers or just the direction the band was headed, I don't know. I can't define the sound. You have to have a listen yourself. All I can say is I don't hate it....but I don't love it either.
 Best Album of the Year!!! November 15, 2008
Spicy (Humboldt, CA)
Not only does this album blow you away from the first note and leave you feelling chills from the potency of the lyrics, the incredibly dynamic vocals, the driving drums, mesmerizing keys, smoking guitar licks and delicious melodies - but also as the title implies these guys have one of the best live shows going...get out and see them!
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