The Summer Obsession is an American

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band formed in 2004, known for mixing punk,

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, and many other genres.

History

The band was originally formed in 2004 by Fin Leavell & Luke Walker, joined just a few months later by Chris Wilson. The band has toured with

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, Mýa, Story of the Year, Saosin, Sugarcult, The Click Five, Permanent Me, Hit the Lights, Houston Calls, Monty Are I, Against All Authority, Whole Wheat Bread,

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, and New Years Day. ''Two Types Of People'' was the first CD released by the outfit. The group was slated to play on dates of the 2004

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, but their stage was cancelled; after finding this out, they moved to

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, where they landed a deal with

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.Corey Apar, The Summer Obsessionat

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The group saw early exposure through MySpace, as founder Tom Anderson was an early for their music. Late in 2005, they appeared on a MySpace Records compilation. ''This Is Where You Belong'' was their debut major label album, released in August 2006 on

.Review
Driven Far Off, October 3, 2006. They appeared on

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's Fridays and performed the songs "Melt the Sugar" and "Disappear". They have also played in Japan on two occasions.

Members

Current members

* Fin Leavell - vocals, guitar, & synthesizers (2004–present) *Luke Walker - vocals, keyboards, bass, synthesizers, & guitar 2004–present) *Chris Wilson - drums, guitar, & vocals (2005–present)

Former members

* Josh Freese - drums (2005) *Chris Miller - bass (2006-2007) * Ryland Steen - drums (2004-2005)

Timeline

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Discography

Albums

* ''Two Types Of People'' (Download/DIY CD, June 4, 2004) * ''This Is Where You Belong'' (CD,

, August 29, 2006) * ''This Is Where You Belong (Deluxe)'' (E-CD, EMI Music Japan, December 7, 2006) * ''Believe Nothing Explore Everything'' (CD, Bullion Records/

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, September 2, 2010)

EPs

* ''Magic Mountain Sessions EP'' (Download, April 20, 2005) * ''The Seawalk Hotel EP'' (Download, November 16, 2005) * ''TSO EP'' (CD,

, March 30, 2006) * ''We're Not Virgins Anymore EP'' (CD, January 30, 2007) * ''Between the Sets EP'' (Download, May 30, 2007) * ''The Salvia Sessions EP'' (Download, October 30, 2007) * ''Allegiance To the Fire EP'' (Download, May 30, 2008) * ''Believe Nothing Explore Everything EP'' (Download, March 30, 2010)

Band Compilations

* ''The Summer Obsession'' (CD, Bullion Records/

, January 19, 2011) * ''This Is Where You Belong (Demos)'' (Download, Galaxy Wide Records, May 30, 2014)

Singles

* ''8 AM'' (Download, May 15, 2004) * ''I Miss You'' (Download, July 15, 2004) * ''Down For Whatever'' (Download, September 12, 2004) * ''Death Said'' (Download,

, February 1, 2006) * ''Bored'' (Download,

, May 5, 2006) * ''Do You Remember'' (CD,

, June 20, 2006) * ''Mary Jane'' (Download, November 16, 2007) * ''Beautiful Tragedy'' (Download, February 15, 2008) * ''We Are All Telepathic'' (Download, May 30, 2008) * ''2 Days'' (Download, March 30, 2010) * ''I’m Alive'' (Download, September 2, 2010)

Soundtracks

* '' Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever'' Disappear and Death Said (CD,

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, May 23, 2006)

Other Compilations

* '' Myspace

Compilation'' 8 AM (CD, Myspace Records, July 15, 2004) * '' Myspace Records Vol. 1 Compilation'' Melt the Sugar (CD, Myspace Records, November 15, 2005) * ''Shout! Best of Loud Rock Compilation'' Do You Remember (CD, Universal, June 18, 2008)

Music Videos

* ''8 AM'' (May 15, 2004, Directed by Luke & Fin) * ''I Miss You'' (July 15, 2004, Directed by Luke & Fin) * ''Down For Whatever'' (September 12, 2004, Directed by Luke & Fin) * ''Death Said'' (February 1, 2006, Directed by Luke, Fin, & Rob Roy) * ''Bored'' (May 5, 2006, Directed by Chris Bentley) * ''Do You Remember'' (June 20, 2006, Directed by Zach Merck) * ''Mary Jane'' (November 16, 2007, Directed by Luke) * ''Beautiful Tragedy'' (February 15, 2008, Directed by Luke)

Webisodes

* ''The Blue Flame'' (3 episodes, 2004) * ''Switching Signs'' (3 episodes, 2004) * ''Dinosaur World'' (2 episodes, 2005) * ''TSO FL Tour'' (1 episode, 2006) * ''Mouth Is For Potty'' (4 episodes, 2006) * ''TSO Goes To NY'' (1 episode, 2006) * ''Allegiance To the Fire'' (2 episodes, 2008) * ''Believe Nothing Explore Everything'' (3 episodes, 2009–2010) * ''TSO in Duval'' (1 episode, 2010)

References

External links

The Summer Obsession Official Website
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