Winters adds, “But we like to mix unpredictability with the comfort and melody people want to feel when they hear a song.” And they accomplish the goal. Even when they are tackling the toughest of topics, there is a comfortable and common feel to the songs, without softening the edge.
When the band first formed in 2003, they spent the first 18 months focusing on their writing. When they finally did take the stage, there was no stopping them. They almost immediately had a fan following. Hopeful from the reaction to their live shows, the band recorded an EP, but it took a bit longer for the industry to have the same reaction as the or ever-growing fanbase.
They went through a series of ups and downs. Some members left and new ones joined, until the above mentioned line-up was in place. It wasn’t long after Joey Westwood came on as a bass player that everything really fell into place and they were signed to Virgin Records.
The band began recording Don’t You Fake Itlast year under the guidance of David Bendeth, known for his work with Hawthorne Heights and Breaking Benjamin. According to the band he was a driving force and guiding factor in the final product, pushing them to set their goals higher in the studio.
On Monday, June 5, MTV2 will be featuring an all day premiere of the video to "Face Down." Check both the channel and MTV2 Online for more details.
In the coming weeks, check back for a review of their debut album, an interview with the band, and a few other surprises. In the meantime, MP3s of tracks from Don’t You Fake It can be found at their Myspace profile.
Article comments
1 - Lynn Brown
Your article is wonderful. I have been following their careers for more than a year and have seen them finally get the attention from the industry that will enable them to be heard. You mentioned their "ever-growing fanbase". We have follwed them on tour throughout parts of the country and the reaction from fans who wrote back on their myspace page was just the same as we felt here in their hometown....Once you put their CD in your player-it never leaves! It's not like an Addiction. It's more like a Passion!
2 - Connie Phillips
Thanks Lynn. Stay tuned for more articles of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus through the course of June.
3 - Camerica
I think the red jumpsuit apparatus is the best band plus Elias Reidy and Ronnie Winters are relly hott.
4 - Stacey!!
i think tht band is the fukin best!!... FACE DOWN is the best song evr .. i love it 2 bit when evr im at skwl or layin on the bed wid my bf i jst start singin it.. nd its gt gd meanin about a girl gettin bashed by her bf!!..
i also rekon ronnie winter looks lyk a m8 of my bfs nd hes sxc nt my bfs friend bt ronnie is!!..
the best prt in the song is... covr up wid mke-up in da mirror, tell urself it's nevr guna hppn agen, u cry alone & he swears he luvs u! (8) ... coz sum of my m8s thinks it means me nd my bf bt yerr i dunno HOPE NT!!!!
we love u the red jumpsuit apparatus!!!!!
5 - kady
red jumpsuit appuratus is the best band ever your gaurdian angel and face down are frickin awesome keep writing cause i cant wait to here more of them they rock lots!!!!! I LOVE RED JUMPSUIT APPURATUS!!!!!
6 - sarah
rja rox.ronnie winters voice is orgasmatic
7 - JerseyGirl
good job on the article, it's written nicely.
RJA is absolutely amazing! i'm listening to them right now. I JUST CANT STOP LISTENING TO FACE DOWN!
Last week it came on a hits station in my area, my mom let me put it all the way up and she was singing along with me. this is hands down her song. I saw it all and lived the nightmare with her so it's a touching song for me aswell.
the best part about the song is the truimph!
"as your lies crumble down, a new life she has found."
This song is a perfect example that Red Jumpsuit is one of those bands that change people's[ex- My Chemical Romance]and are sooo amazing. I'm so happy that this band and their song is famous so everyone can get their message. CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS BOYS!!! x3
8 - JerseyGirl
BTW, ps. if you dont have their album GET IT!! they'll rock ur frickin socks off!! DUEL DISK OUT NOW!!
9 - KACIE
HANDS DOWN THEY ARE THE BEST BAND EVER!!!!! THEY MY FAV I LOVE YOUR GARDIAN ANGLE THAT IS SO A GREAT SONG WHEN ARE THEY COMING TO NEWPORTNEWS V.A