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If We Could Dream
EP by Hometown Anthem
ReleasedSeptember 26, 2006
StudioThe Pilot Studio (Boonton, New Jersey)
Genre
Length22:54
LabelEmerald Moon Records
ProducerRob Freeman
Hometown Anthem chronology
Don't Hold on to What You Hear
(2005) 		If We Could Dream
(2006)

If We Could Dream is the second EP by American alternative rock band Hometown Anthem, released on September 26, 2006, through Emerald Moon Records. The EP was written by Hometown Anthem and Rob Freeman. It was recorded at The Pilot Studios, Boonton, New Jersey and was produced, mixed, and mastered by Rob Freeman.

The band will shoot a two music videos on the song “Like No Other.” Some of the songs featured here will reappear in album compilations Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 10 Compilation, and Beyond Blue.

This is the last project Hometown Anthem will ever complete until it's disbandment in 2007, the year after the EP was released.

Background and recording

After the success of their debut album, the band resumed work on their next project. The band toured with The Summer Obsession and posted two new songs on their Myspace. It was recorded at The Pilot Studios, Boonton, New Jersey and was produced, mixed, and mastered by Rob Freeman. The cover artwork is was made by two people, Megan Lloyd (Original Ferris Wheel Photos) and Justin Lloyd (artwork and layout). Synth was heavily used in this EP compared to it's predecessor Don't Hold On To What You Hear.

The EP was also released in Japan in May 30, 2007 through Subrange Records, it added 4 additional tracks although the 4 songs originated from the band's debut album Don't Hold On To What You Hear the previous year.

Release and promotion

The band will shoot a music video on the song “Like No Other" on January 16, 2006. A second version will be made later. Some of the songs featured in the EP will reappear in album compilations Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 10 Compilation (Like No Other) and Beyond Blue (Picture Perfect Pieces).

Reception

The EP received positive feedback from fans and critics. A review from Punktastic said “Having featured on Warcon Records’ Best unsigned bands in North America” compilation last year it appears that I’m not the only one enjoying this band, and with fast paced and catchy songs I’d expect many more people to fall in love with this band.”

Track listing

All tracks are written by Hometown Anthem except track 3 and 5, written by Hometown Anthem and Rob Freeman

No.TitleLength
1."Introductions"0:31
2."Like No Other"3:23
3."Picture Perfect Pieces"3:16
4."The Chase"4:51
5."A Miracle In The Making"3:39
6."It’s Worth Believing In"1:58
7."The Greatest Thing That We Could Ever Be"5:14
Total length:22:54
Japanese Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
8."Make Me Believe"3:37
9."The Kids At The Curb"4:17
10."You Don't Know"4:42
11."D.C.M.A.R"4:56
Total length:39:06

Personnel

Hometown Anthem

  • Joseph Crawford - Lead vocals
  • Dominick Gaglio - Lead Guitar
  • Stephen Dufresne - Back Guitar
  • Joel Cuozzo-Gonzalez - Bass
  • David Rodrigues - Keyboardist
  • Joel Static Hughes - Drums

Technical Personnel

  • Rob Freeman - Producer, mixing, writer and mastering
  • Megan Lloyd - Original Ferris Wheel Photos
  • Justin Lloyd of The Black Sea Designs - Artwork and layout

References

  1. Jacobson, Bryce (September 25, 2006). "Albums In Stores Tomorrow". Driven Far Off. Archived from the original on November 9, 2007. Retrieved September 25, 2006.
  2. Reinecker, Meg (2006). "Emerald Moon Records update". Punknews. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022.
  3. "The Black Sea". The Black Sea. 2007. Archived from the original on July 16, 2007.
  4. "Subrange Records". Myspace. 2007. Archived from the original on July 7, 2008.
  5. "VARIOUS ARTISTS - ERNIE BALL BATTLE OF THE BANDS 10 COMPILATION". Metalrage. December 7, 2006. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
  6. Schneider, Michael (August 27, 2006). "Brightwood on Ernie Ball Unsigned Bands Comp". Driven Far Off. Archived from the original on March 28, 2007. Retrieved August 27, 2006.
  7. Paul, Aubin (2006). "Ernie Ball and Warcon Records to release "Best 13 Unsigned in North America" comp". Punknews. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022.
  8. Gorman, Bobby (September 10, 2013). "Various Artists - Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands Vol 10". The Punk Site. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  9. "LINE-UP / VOTE". Beyond The Blue. 2007. Archived from the original on October 17, 2007.
  10. "HOMETOWN ANTHEM – IF WE COULD DREAM". Punktastic. April 17, 2007. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2007.

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