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Madison Project
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"Fresh, energetic, modern rock with a dark but
hook oriented twist." Madison Project was
formed in the winter of 2006. Ryan
MacNeill(guitar/vocals) and Forrest Thomas
(drums) left their previous band to pursue a
different path musically. Ryan started to turn a
new direction in writing, with heavier songs and
more focus on songwriting and hooks. In the
fall of 2006, they met up with bassist Ben
Kogan from Boston, MA. The diverse
background from each musician gives an
interesting twist to modern rock music.
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see. Ryan MacNeill grew up in the suburbs of 0featured songs
Worcester, Massachusetts and was heavily
influenced by the expanding community of the
local street punk scene, later branching out to
the West Coast underground scene of the mid
90's punk rock bands, most of which were
located in the Southern California area. Ryan
has played on the Van's Warped Tour stage and
shared the stage with national acts such as The
Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Dispatch. Forrest
spent his early days in Los Angeles; playing
drums frequently at clubs like The Roxy,
Troubadour and The Whiskey Go-Go. He then
relocated back to his home state of Vermont.
Madison Project connected with
Producer/Engineer Frank Aversa (Spin
Doctors/The Hazies) and Musical Director
Robby Baier to record their debut album, "I Am
The Target." Madison Project is a high energy
live show that will bring your soul to a new
level.” I am the Target,' is set for release on
ThunderCreek Records. View Madison
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Burlington Vermont's rock & roll band,
Madison Project, is certainly not the a capella
group of the same name from James Madison
University at Harrisburg, Virginia or the
conservative Political Action Committee that
also has the same moniker. What this Madison
Project has is a powerful united front that
explodes off the disc with the very first song,
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conservative Political Action Committee that
also has the same moniker. What this Madison
Project has is a powerful united front that
explodes off the disc with the very first song,
the under 3 minute "Rock It" that has a terrific
sliding guitar riff and an unforgettable hook
which might have some objectionable lyrics
hidden in between the phrasing. Strongly
superb hard pop that has no jangle, just a heavy
rhythm that makes you want to crank it to
eleven. The band clearly burns through the set
list on this disc with ease, and though not
everything is up to the level of "Rock It",
"Frequent Destroyer" and "Fallen", it's still very
good, consistent rock & roll that doesn't let up.
"Revolution" could be the fourth image that
follows John Lennon's trilogy from the White
Album, only this "Revolution" extends beyond
the bands usual territory into a funk-derived
quasi-ska lecture. "Burn It Down" is a heavy
ballad that moves at its own slow pace, Ryan
MacNeill's vocals appealing throught this disc
while Frank Aversa's production cleanly
captures all that's going on. Smartly packaged
and efficiently performed the group shows
much potential with an edge and material that
combines clever ideas with a good time vibe.
"Masters Flying" is another key moment with
wild abandon and a solid catch phrase.
Absolutely built for college stations, some of
these songs are good enough to compete with
any of the notable bands in the marketplace and
could easily fit on commercial radio. Fact is,
commercial radio would be the better for it if
"Rock It" or "Frequent Destroyer" get the
opportunity to dance on the airwaves. Much of I
Am The Target is right on target.
-Joe Viglione, All Music Guide
The guys in Madison project give you fresh,
energetic, modern rock with a dark but hook
oriented twist. Their self-titled debut album not
only solitifies their spot on the scene but gives
them the ammunition they need to leave their
mark. Coming from Vermont the guys knew
they needed a powerful hook driven record, and
that is exactly what they put out. Tracks like
“Rock It” and “Fallen” set you up to be knocked
down by the powerful vocals and guitars in
“Masters Flying.” Overal the band has a solid
debut effort which should not only put them
atop those in their hometown scene but atop
those from around the country.
-Mike Ty –the daily chorus
In their debut album, Madison Project presents I
In their debut album, Madison Project presents I
Am the Target, classic rock tinged with punk,
tied up neatly with moving lyrics. Bandmates
Ryan MacNeill on guitar and vocals, Forrest
Thomas on drums and Ben Kogan on bass,
combine their musical experiences and play on
influences like Blink 182, NoFx, Bouncing
Souls, Homegrown and The Vandals, creating a
successful rock album. Madison Project shows
their talent with tracks like “Sedation” and
“Take It All,” both passionate, almost frantic
tracks with angry lyrics. However, Madison
Project just keeps them in control, which adds
to the overall rock groove they easily produce.
Another excellent track is “Fallen,” which opens
with skilled guitar riffs, and the vocals are
outstanding. The combination of the two with a
simple chorus and strong backbeat serve to
make “Fallen” one of the best tracks on the
album. Madison Project falls slightly flat with
“Burn It Down,” which starts out with promise,
but fails to get past its dragging pace. While I
Am the Target has a couple of tracks that have
the potential of being duds, like “Burn It
Down,” which could be more memorable if it
weren’t a ballad, other tracks, like “Sedation,”
stand out. Overall, the album is worth listening
to once, especially if one is a fan of rock.
Madison Project excels at up-tempo,
punk-inspired rock tracks, but still hasn’t found
its feet with slower, ballad-type tracks.
- C.J. Trent - thecelebritycafe.com
No, this isn't the organization of the same name
that raises money for candidates through a
network of grassroots conservatives - heaven
forbid. This is a stylish new act that's making
news simply by delivering unpretentious rock
with a decidedly pop bent. Highlights include
the opener "Rock It" - quite a refreshing
sentiment- as well as "Take It All" and "Burn It
Down." This album sounds barely produced,
and that's a compliment; what the world needs
now is rock, sweet rock.
-Syl Nathan- Goodtimes Magazine (April
2008-Issue 988)
The Madison Project were finally able to
release their debut album, “I Am The Target”,
on November 6th, 2007. “I Am The Target”
blends a number of styles, adding in rock and
metal to a punk base that reveres the biggest
release their debut album, “I Am The Target”,
on November 6th, 2007. “I Am The Target”
blends a number of styles, adding in rock and
metal to a punk base that reveres the biggest
bands from the late eighties and early nineties
(Descendents, Bad Religion, early Pennywise).
In an era where producers like to bury their
finished products in the red, the production on
“I Am The Target” caresses the arrangements of
the Madison Project without oppressing the
spirit or energy exerted by the band. Despite the
fact that the band had only been around for a
few months before committing themselves to
working on “I Am The Target”, the resulting
tracks are mature, exhibiting thought-out
arrangements that will stick with listeners well
after the disc completes. After the release of
this album, The Madison Project immediately
went on a tour that reached out from their
native Vermont all the way down to Nashville,
Tennessee. As a result of this dedication and an
unwavering intensity, The Madison Project
were able to see their album chart on radio
stations in Pennsylvania (WVYC),
Massachusetts (WKKL), New York (WUSB),
California (KULV), Oregon (KPUR), and
Wisconsin (WSRI and WCCX) Furthermore,
the act was able to accomplish playing at
Austin, Texas’s South by Southwest (SXSW).
However, it is the band’s current pursuits that
may be the most interesting. Beginning in early
June, The Madison Project is setting off on an
acoustic tour that will take them across the
United States, running from Vermont all the
way to California, only missing out on playing
a show in Pennsylvania and Indiana. This
acoustic tour reflects the evolution of the band,
allowing the dynamic between Ryan and Ben to
shine in ways that were not seen on “I Am The
Target”. This acoustic tour will provide fans of
the Madison Project insight into the future
trajectory in the band; individuals that see the
act in Hillside, Illinois, Lawrence, Kansas, or
Salt Lake City, Utah will undoubtedly hear new
and reworked tracks from the act.
-James McQuiston- NeuFutur Magazine (June
3rd 2008)
The price of gas alone seems like a fair enough
reason for bands from Vermont to avoid
trekking all the way out to Denver. But the
Burlington outfits Nightbirds and Madison
Project are nonetheless coming to town for a
two night stand (Fri 6/20-Sat 6/21.) Neither is
anywhere near the top of the buzz-heap, but
don't let that keep you away: Nightbirds
Project are nonetheless coming to town for a
two night stand (Fri 6/20-Sat 6/21.) Neither is
anywhere near the top of the buzz-heap, but
don't let that keep you away: Nightbirds
specialize in quavering, drenched-in-mystique
psychedelia- that still manages to come on as
gently tuneful- while Madison Project plays an
earnest, no-bullshit extension of 90's pop-punk
in the vein of The Bouncing Souls. It's an odd
match, for sure, but who wants to see the same
band in different guises all night?
-The Onion- June 19, 2008- Volume 44 Issue
25
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