Almost There The Academy Is...

• 1 Up in the Air 03:20
• 2 Miracle 02:41
• 3 2005 03:52
• 4 Freak Out 02:48
• 5 Snow Days 03:34
• 6 100mph 03:33
• 7 Floating Through Time (Interlude) 01:21
• 8 L Train 03:42
• 9 Lost Signals 03:04
• 10 Lulu Boy 03:28
• 11 Ten Years 04:40
• Total Runtime 36:03

Info for Almost There

The Academy Is... returns with their first new album in 18 years, titled "Almost There". This album marks a significant moment for the beloved Chicago alt-rock band, as it reflects on their journey since their debut album 'Almost Here'. The lead single, '2005', showcases the band's signature sound with shimmering guitars and emotionally charged vocals from William Beckett. The album explores themes of nostalgia, personal growth, and the passage of time, inviting listeners to reconnect with their past while embracing the present. With a mix of urgency and introspection, 'Almost There' promises to resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners alike. The band has been actively engaging with their audience through a 20th Anniversary Tour, blending classic hits with fresh material, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive, leading to sold-out shows and heightened anticipation for the new release.

“When we started writing again, home was not really a place so much as it was a feeling,” guitarist Mike Carden says exclusively to AP. “There was something beneath it all that felt unfinished, like we still had more to say. Personally, I felt that there was still a lot more to say, and many chapters between the last record and this one that felt worth exploring. These guys are like my brothers, and when you're younger, we didn't really understand what we had and how special that bond was. As you get older, you appreciate that in a much deeper way.”

"This is one of the most solid debuts ever released. An instant classic? Maybe. But for sure one of the best albums I have so far heard this year (only 10 songs though? Come on … we need more!), and I think that the combination of musical styles, crafty lyrics, and in your face choruses, will make this disc a huge fan favorite and they may very well be one of the breakout artists of 2005. Remember when Northstar came burning onto everyone’s ears last year and shocked the hell outta some people? I could see it happening again. If you like what I like, you’ll love this." (Jason Tate, chorus.fm)

William Beckett, lead vocals, piano, additional guitar
Adam "Sisky Business" Siska, bass, backing vocals
Mike Carden, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Andy "The Butcher" Mrotek, drums, percussion, backing vocals

The Academy Is...
is an American pop punk band from Barrington, Illinois,[citation needed] formed in 2003. They are currently signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. They were originally known as "The Academy", but added the "Is..." in 2004 to avoid legal complications with other established bands already under that name. As of 2010[update], the band has released three studio albums, Almost Here, Santi, and Fast Times at Barrington High, and four EPs.

This album contains no booklet.