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Armor for Sleep 
L-R: Ben Jorgensen, Nash Breen and PJ DeCicco of Armor for SleepBackground information Origin New Jersey, United States Genres Alternative rock Years active 2001–2009[1] Labels Sire, Equal Vision Website http://www.armorforsleep.com Past members Ben Jorgensen
PJ DeCicco
Anthony DiIonno
Nash Breen
AJ Resnick
Paul AbrahamianArmor for Sleep was an American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001 and disbanded in 2009. The final lineup consisted of lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Ben Jorgensen, lead guitarist PJ DeCicco, bassist Anthony DiIonno and drummer Nash Breen.
After initial demos had been distributed, New York-based independent label Equal Vision Records signed the band and went on to release the concept-based albums, Dream to Make Believe (2003) and What to Do When You Are Dead (2005).[1] The following year they signed to Sire Records/Warner Bros. and released their last album Smile for Them (2007).[2] They announced their disbandment in October 2009.
During their recording career, the band were renowned for their blend of alternative rock to atmospheric emo and dream pop.[3][4][5]
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History
The band was founded by Ben Jorgensen in 2001, in New Jersey. Nash Breen and PJ Decicco later joined the band after leaving fellow New Jersey band Prevent Falls. Jorgensen stated the name of the band, Armor for Sleep, comes from his early experiences of writing music and not being able to sleep. As he recalls, "I guess when I started the band I was kind of, like, retreating in my room and I kind of couldn't really fall asleep, so I started playing music. I just thought of the name Armor for Sleep, because it was really, the music was keeping me from passing out! Which was something I was procrastinating on."[1]
The band originally signed to Equal Vision Records and released their first two albums, Dream to Make Believe in 2003 and What to Do When You Are Dead in 2005, with the label. Armor for Sleep signed to Warner Brothers/Sire Records in 2006 to release their third record, explaining it was "time for a change".[6]
A Machine Shop remix of their track "Remember to Feel Real" was featured on the Snakes on a Plane soundtrack in August 2006. The band had a new track entitled "End of the World" on soundtrack for the 2007 film Transformers.
Their third full-length album Smile for Them was released on October 30, 2007.
On August 20, 2008, a blog entry on the band's website announced an extended play (EP), entitled The Way Out Is Broken.[7] Armor for Sleep announced a recent[when?] unreleased track of theirs on their official website entitled, "Chameleons". The track was posted onto Supload.com to download.[8]
Disbandment
On October 28, 2009 it was officially announced that the band would be parting ways. Frontman Ben Jorgensen released a statement informing fans of the inevitable, after the band had been inactive, not undertaking a tour for over a year.[9]
Current projects
Ben Jorgensen is currently doing vocals for God Loves a Challenge alongside Sierra Shardae. Ben also has a solo project.
PJ DeCicco has also moved on playing in Love Automatic with former Senses Fail bassist Mike Glita.
Personnel
Final line-up
Bass player, Anthony DiIonno
- Ben Jorgensen - vocals, rhythm guitar, lyricist
- PJ DeCicco - lead guitar
- Anthony DiIonno - bass
- Nash Breen - drums, percussion
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions[3] US US Indie US Heat. 2003 Dream to Make Believe - Released: June 3, 2003
- Label: Equal Vision
— — — 2005 What to Do When You Are Dead - Released: February 22, 2005
- Label: Equal Vision
101 8 1 2007 Smile for Them - Released: October 30, 2007
- Label: Sire
93 — — a "—" denotes an album did not chart Extended plays
Year EP details 2008 The Way Out Is Broken Singles
Year Title Album 2003 "Dream to Make Believe" Dream to Make Believe 2004 "My Town" 2005 "Car Underwater" What to Do When You Are Dead "The Truth About Heaven" 2006 "Remember to Feel Real" 2007 "Williamsburg" Smile for Them 2008 "Hold the Door" DVDs
- Armor for Sleep released a limited number of DVDs with their second CD 'What to Do When You Are Dead' documenting how the record was made.
- The video for "Dream to Make Believe" is featured on the Homesick DVD that was released on September 7, 2004.
- A Comprehensive Guide To Touring was released on November 15, 2005.
- Armor for Sleep's song "End of the World" was featured on the movie Transformers.
- Armor for Sleep's song "Very Invisible" was featured on the soundtrack to the "Masters of Horror" series.
References
- ^ a b c http://www.alternativevision.co.uk/interview7.html
- ^ http://www.armorforsleep.com/info
- ^ a b http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p559615
- ^ http://www.popculturemadness.com/interview/Armor-For-Sleep.html
- ^ http://www.armorforsleep.com/news/2008/01/28/interview-ben. Originally from [1]
- ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=5393262
- ^ The Way Out Is Broken
- ^ http://armorforsleep.com/news/2009/05/05/unreleased-song
- ^ Karan, Tim. "Armor For Sleep break up". Alternative Press. http://www.altpress.com/news/8108.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
External links
Categories:- Musical groups established in 2001
- Musical groups disestablished in 2009
- Musical groups from New Jersey
- Musical quartets
- Alternative rock groups from New Jersey
- American emo musical groups
- Crush Management artists
- Equal Vision Records artists
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