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The Academy Is...

Formed: 2002 in Hoffman Estates, IL

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Styles: Emo-Pop, Alternative Pop/Rock

Group Members: Michael Guy Chislett, Mike Carden, Andy Mrotek, Adam Siska, William Beckett, Tom Conrad, Thomas Conrad, Mike Carden

Biography: Formerly in rival bands on the Chicago local scene, guitarist Mike Carden and vocalist William Beckett came together in 2002 to mark the beginning of emo-pop outfit the Academy Is... (originally named "the Academy"). Naming influences from U2 to Weezer to Pink Floyd, the duo added bassist Adam Siska ...Read full biography

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Fast Times at Barrington High

Released: 2008

Label: Wea

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For half a decade, the Academy Is... watched from the sidelines as Fall Out Boy became the Midwestern kings of emo. Fast Times at Barrington High makes a well-deserved grab for the crown, flaunting a combination ...Read full review

Santi

Released: 2007

Label: Wea

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It's too bad that the Academy Is... have one of the more unfortunate names of the whole early-21st century Chicago emo scene, since they actually sound like they could be one of the few to outlast the ...Read full review

More The Academy Is... albums: Main Albums (3), Singles & EPs (4)

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