''Happy Suicide, Jim!'' is

The Love Kills Theory The Love Kills Theory is an alternative rock band based in New York City. They were formed in 2006 by Cevin Soling, and in January 2007 they released their debut album '' Happy Suicide, Jim!'', a thirteen track CD with philosophical and anti-cons ...

's debut full length

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that was released on January 9, 2007. It was published on Xemu Records, mixed by Martin Trum, engineered by Jim Sommers, and produced by

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Overview

The album was recorded at The Loft, Cheektowaga, and Penny Lane in New York City. For one week that January the album peaked at number 162 on

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s Top 200. The album was also #1 on KZMU and had a long run in the top 5 albums in

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. The song "Authenticity" was played and featured on the

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. Lyrics are written by Soling, who claims to be influenced by writers such as

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, founder of the

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, and

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, author of ''

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'' and ''Yellow Chrome''. The album lyrics also focus on the "bio-genetic studies on the evolution of despair" and outline opposition to the instant gratification of consumer culture. The album cover and name are a reference to cult leader

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Track listing

Personnel

;musicians *

- vocals, guitar * Bill Brandau - keyboards * Jim Minics - guitar * Darren Pilato - bass * Jaron Stewart - drums ;production * Cevin Soling - Producer * Martin Trum - Mixing * Jim Sommers - Engineer

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2007 albums