Read Between the Lines is the only studio album by American rock band KSM. It was released on September 22, 2009 by Buena Vista and Walt Disney Records. The band toured with Demi Lovato to support the album. The album was produced and mostly written by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil. The album also includes a cover version of "I Want You to Want Me" by Cheap Trick, which was used to promote the new television series 10 Things I Hate About You on the ABC Family network.[1][2]
| Read Between the Lines | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | September 22, 2009 |
| Recorded | 2008–2009 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 42:38 |
| Label | Walt Disney, Buena Vista |
| Singles from Read Between the Lines | |
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Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Rain on My Parade" | 3:16 | |
| 2. | "Crazy Over You" |
| 3:18 |
| 3. | "Read Between the Lines" | 2:59 | |
| 4. | "Everytime You Go" | 3:13 | |
| 5. | "Saturdays and Sundays" | 2:59 | |
| 6. | "Permission to Party" | 3:42 | |
| 7. | "Distracted" | 3:18 | |
| 8. | "Unpredictable" | 3:10 | |
| 9. | "Don't Come Crying to Me" | 3:14 | |
| 10. | "Best Friends Forever" | 3:39 | |
| 11. | "Slow Motion" | 3:24 | |
| 12. | "2 Guitars Bass and a Drum" |
| 2:58 |
| 13. | "I Want You to Want Me" | Rick Nielsen | 3:22 |
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
"Read Between the Lines," the title track and first single off the album, was named iTunes Single of the Week at the time of the album's release.[4] Billboard's album review refers to the band as a G-rated version of the Go-Go's but with the same "distinctive individual looks, spunky stage presence and monster riffs". The review calls Avril Lavigne the band's "closest cousin", but with more punk energy, and says that "the act's rock rings harder and truer than Miley Cyrus."[5] Jason Thurston of AllMusic says "the five girls pull it off with panache, finishing the songs off with a 2000s teen pop gloss, or sometimes a '90s girl-ska-punk".[6] Other reviews were not as favorable. While comparing the band's sound to No Doubt, lead singer Shelby Cobra's vocals are called "limited" and on the "worst squeaky side of Gwen Stefani."[7]
Personnel
edit- Shelby Cobra – lead vocals
- Shae Padilla – lead guitar
- Katie Cecil – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (lead vocals on tracks 4,9)
- Sophia Melon – bass, backing vocals
- Kate Cabebe – drums
References
edit- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (July 13, 2009). "About to Pop: KSM". Popeater. AOL, Inc. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ^ "ABC Family: 10 Things I Hate About You exclusive! ksm q&a". Community.abcfamily.go.com. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ Thurston, Jason. "Music Review - Read Between The Lines (2009)". AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ^ "KSM's 'Read Between the Lines' Chosen as Single of the Week by iTunes". BusinessWire. Berkshire Hathaway. September 15, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ^ Mason, Kerri (September 11, 2009). "KSM, Read Between the Lines". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ^ Thurston, Jason. "Read Between the Lines > Review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ^ Moser, John J. (September 20, 2009). "KSM's debut disc adds girl group disc to Disney catalog". The Morning Call. Tribune Company. Retrieved December 30, 2009.