Maxeen was an American three-piece

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based in

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in 2003, Maxeen released their debut eponymous album which was on an enhanced CD containing a photo slideshow with images by Leah Klinge and Jay Matsueda.the Maxeen CD itself in enhanced content In 2004, they signed to

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and recorded their next album, '' Hello Echo'', though it was never distributed and was instead only sold on tour and through online stores such as

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. Due to conflicts over the release of ''Hello Echo'', Maxeen severed its contract with Warner Bros. Records in early 2007. The members of Maxeen cite influences from early U2,

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, and many other purveyors of classic pop-rock music. The band's name is a tribute to the woman who helped get them going and inspired them to make something of their music. Maxeen has toured with

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has asked Maxeen to tour with them several times. Maxeen's self-titled debut album was released in 2003; ''Hello Echo (Tour Edition)'' was released in September 2006. Several of their songs are on

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'', and "Loud as War" is featured in '' MLB 07: The Show''. In its final form Maxeen consisted of Tom Bailey (vocals/bass), Robb Torres (guitar) and Jay Skowronek (drums). Shannon McMurray, the original guitarist and founding member, left the band in 2006 to pursue other career goals. On March 13, 2008, through a bulletin posting on Maxeen's MySpace profile, drummer Jay Skowronek officially announced that he had left the band. The band dissolved shortly after this announcement.

Discography

Albums

*''Save Your Life'' (live EP) (2003) *'' Maxeen'' (2003) *''Hello Echo (Tour Edition)'' (2006) *''Life in the Gears'' (digital EP) (2007)

Notes

External links

Maxeen at MySpace
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