Dear Diary

FM Static

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 2009)
• Original Release Date: April 7, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tooth & Nail Records
• ASIN: B001TIQTGQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,885 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description

FM Static (composed of Thousand Foot Krutch singer Trevor McNevan, and drummer Steve Augustine) returns with "Dear Diary", a concept album where every lyric is the innermost thought of a soul-searching teenager. "This is the first concept album I've worked on, and it was a ton of fun," says McNevan. "It felt theatrical from the start. I imagined this high school boy, new in town, writing through life's big questions about faith and fitting in as he grows up toward college. He's also falling in love for the first time with a girl from across the street and dealing with how crazy that can be. It's been a while since I was in high school, but I'm still enthralled with all of those politics." No doubt FM Static listeners--by and large a student audience--will also be enthralled with the spot-on relatable happenings and character confessions of "Dear Diary", a project whose special story can only be unlocked as it happens, from song one to song ten.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FM Static [Dear Diary], April 7, 2009

By	Kevin R. Davis "music collector" (Perkasie, PA) - See all my reviews

What's the difference between FM Static and Thousand Foot Krutch? Singer-songwriter Trevor McNevan and drummer Steve Augustine lead both bands, but the former is a side project to the latter. More than anything, having two names makes it easier to take some fun creative chances. Like pursuing the idea for a concept album where every lyric is the innermost thought of a soul-searching teenager. When that spark of inspiration entered Trevor's head last year while TFK was on tour with Skillet, he knew Dear Diary was a perfect job for FM Static. This album is totally creative and so incredibly catchy, it reminded me of some of the best punk rock impact albums of the past 15 years, including Weezer's "Blue Album", Relient K's "Mmhmm" and Plain White T's "All That We Needed". The album caught me off guard as I have "What Are You Waiting For?" and "Critically Ashamed" and consider them more guilty pleasure type punk rock albums, similar to Relient K's first three albums leading to the critically acclaimed "Mmhmm".

The first song "Boy Moves to a New Town with Optimistic Outlook" introduces the never-named star who hopes to find something or someone worth living for. Over a punk tempo and pop melody he wonders: "What will we leave behind but the pages of our life? " I can't stop listening to this song and it has the most catchy bridge and chorus I've heard in this genre in many years. The next song "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside" drills into the psyche with a simple guitar riff and his simple social truth: "I'm not an idiot, but I feel like one a lot." You have to listen to the whole album in sequence and I recommend having the lyrics handy as you'll most likely find yourself singing along at the top of your lungs as you follow along with this very hook-filled album, one of my top albums of 2009. Some other highlights for me are "The Voyage of Beliefs", which is an amazing duet between McNevan and Superchick's Tricia Brock where the characters both step up in faith, proclaiming a belief in God that is their own, not just the one their families have handed down. Also, Dear Diary's first single, "Take Me As I Am" is another highlight.

Although this is a surefire hit for the younger audience, I highly recommend Dear Diary for all fans of the punk rock genre, like myself. Trevor's songwriting and singing is top notch and for me, this is my new "Blue Album" by Weezer, which was the soundtrack album of my twenties when I wasn't saved. I love that Christian themed punk rock can sound this amazing!

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Lyrics, Amazing CD!!, September 24, 2009

By	B. Keller (MN, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I absolutely LOVE this CD. I'm a huge fan of TFK and recently have gotten into FM Static's music. I first saw the video for Her Father's Song. I didn't really know the story behind the song but thought it was good. I ordered the cd with only knowing that one song. I popped it into my car stereo and it's been there ever since. All the songs are amazing! It's not like you buy a cd and only end up listening to 2 or 3 songs on it...This entire cd is riveting and catchy. I find myself singing the songs while I'm at work! :D It's nice to hear songs from how a guy views them. It's real stuff that everyone's going through and that's why I like it. I can connect with what I am listening to. Also, I joke with my friends that Boy Meets Girl (and vice versa) is secretly about me. haha. :D If you buy this cd, you will NOT be disappointed!

3.0 out of 5 stars FM Static- Dear Diary [...], August 22, 2009

By	Christian Rock OBSESSION - See all my reviews

FM Static (aka Trevor McNevan and Steve Augustine of Thousand Foot Krutch) released their sophmore effort three years ago. Having taken a break for TFK, they are back with their next album, Dear Diary.

Dear Diary is a concept album, that tells the story of a high school kid that moves to a new town, hence the lengthy title of the first track, "Boy Moves To A New Town With An Optimistic Outlook." He keeps a diary, and the rest of the album is about what he writes. "The Unavoidable Battle Of Feeling On The Outside", another lengthy title, is exactly what it sounds like it would be about. There really isn't anything that isn't clear in this concept album.

The entire album is really catchy--exactly what you would expect from this pop/punk group. There isn't a song that won't get stuck in your head at one point or another. The track, "The Voyage Of Beliefs", featuring Tricia Brock of Superchic[k], I find is extremely hard to get out of your head. Another thing that makes it even better is that the lyrics aren't overly positive like most pop/punk bands. The music gets a bit more serious in "Her Father's Song" and the mood continues through the next couple of songs, but picks up again at "The Shindig (Off To College)". The seriousness and fun is perfectly balanced.

Overall Dear Diary is a great album for anyone who's looking for something fun. McNevan and Augustine really surprised me with this one. Just don't listen to it too much, because you're going to find it hard to get it out of your head!

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