37 Everywhere

Infobox Album | Name = 37 Everywhere
Type = studio
Artist = Punchline


Released = April 11, 2006
Genre = Pop punk, Rock
Label = Fueled by Ramen
Producer = Shep Goodman & Kenny Gioia
Reviews = *AbsolutePunk.net (79%) [http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=127758 link]
Last album = "Action"
(2004)
This album = "37 Everywhere"
(2006)
Next album = "Just Say Yes (2008)

"37 Everywhere" is Punchline's second full-length album on Fueled by Ramen Records. It was produced by Shep Goodman and Kenny Gioia and continues to bring the brand of energetic pop punk that fans have come to expect from Punchline, yet often takes a turn towards alternative rock or unexpected styles. There is a much heavier use of falsetto on the album, by both Steve Soboslai (guitar) and Greg Wood (guitar), and somewhat less of Punchline's unconventional use of harmony, though the "way they twist their voices mid-word, and adopt a unique sound" [http://www.fccps.k12.va.us/gm/lasso/Archive/2003-2004/reviews/3-29-04-punchline.htm] remains at large.

Subject matter tends to be less obviously positive than their previous full-length, following the abrupt departure of former bandmate Paul Menotiades, but self-assured lyrics in songs such as "Green Light," "They Are Strong Hands," and "Exactly" are the antithesis to the dark and often violent lyrics of some of Punchline's peers. As lead vocalist and lyricist, Soboslai splits vocals with both Wood and Chris Fafalios (bass) on "37 Everywhere." The name of the album comes from Soboslai and Fafalios's growing fascination with the number 37, explained [http://www.fueledbyramen.com/punchline/37/ here] , and the liner notes advise that "The number 37 is everywhere. It is in your daily routine and it will surprise you. Look for it and it will look for you."

The album is dedicated to the life and times of John 'Beatz' Holohan (1974-2005) of Bayside, and the song "They Are Strong Hands" contains a shoutout to the late drummer, "Ain't nobody gonna bring me down, my boy John Beatz got my back." The title of the song is a reference to the track "They Looked Like Strong Hands" on Bayside's 2005 album "Bayside", which features guest vocals from Punchline's Steve Soboslai. "37 Everywhere" features guest vocals from Anthony Raneri, lead vocalist of New York's Bayside on "Flashlight," vocals from John Johansen of the defunct Stryder on "Caller 10," Ryan Mendez of Yellowcard and Staring Back playing guitar on the track "Don't Try This at Home," and Josh Bonner of the defunct Unsung Zeroes on "Wars Will Always Happen."

Punchline headlined the "37 Everywhere Tour" in Spring 2006 to promote the album, with labelmates Cute Is What We Aim For and the bands Valencia, New Atlantic, and The Audition as opening acts.

The band shot a video with director Jonathan London (Houston Calls, Reggie and the Full Effect) for the song "Don't Try This At Home".

The album art was designed by artist Jason Sho Green, and is commonly noted for it's similarities to The Shins' album art for "Chutes Too Narrow" [http://absolutepunk.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=43753&goto=next&c=7] .It reached #36 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart

Track listing

#"Flashlight" – 3:07
#"Don't Try This At Home" – 3:40
#"The Getaway" – 4:01
#"Green Light" – 3:34
#"Caller 10" – 3:36
#"For The Second Time" – 4:13
#"The Fake, the Snake and the Birthday Cake" – 3:32
#"How Could You" – 2:15
#"Wars Will Always Happen" – 2:52
#"They Are Strong Hands" – 2:57
#"Exactly" – 4:45
#"The Dane Song" (Japanese bonus track) – 3:17