Armor for Sleep

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Armor for Sleep's emotionally charged lyrics, energetic live shows, and D.I.Y. work ethic have won the New Jersey-based quartet a loyal fan base. Singer/songwriter/guitar player Ben Jorgensen began writing songs the summer before his freshman year at college, and recorded two of them at a local studio. Weary of playing all of the instruments himself, the self-admitted recluse found kindred spirits in bassist Anthony Dilonno and cousins Nash Breen (drums) and P.J. DeCicco (guitar). Buzz for the newly minted band grew quickly, and by the summer of 2002, Armor for Sleep found themselves in California recording their debut, Dream to Make Believe. Released on Equal Vision Records in June 2003, the record secured the band a solid spot in the growing emo-pop scene, leading to some choice shows with bands like Taking Back Sunday, Piebald, and Thursday. In 2005, after successfully headlining its own U.S. tour, the band released What to Do When You Are Dead, a loosely related conceptual album dealing with life and death that showcased the group's growth into a heavier and darker machine. The DVD A Comprehensive Guide to Touring was issued near the year's end, and Armor for Sleep next signed on to the Sire roster in April 2006. The following year, "End of the World" was included on the soundtrack for Transformers: The Movie, and the group released a new album, Smile for Them. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

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  • Hold The Door
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    Hold The Door
  • Williamsburg
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    Williamsburg
  • Remember to Feel Real
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    Remember to Feel Real
  • Awkward Last Words (MTV.com LIVE)
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    Awkward Last Words (MTV.com LIVE)
  • Car Underwater (MTV.com LIVE)
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    Car Underwater (MTV.com LIVE)
  • Remember to Feel Real (MTV.com LIVE)
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    Remember to Feel Real (MTV.com LIVE)
  • The Truth About Heaven (MTV.com LIVE)
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    • Basement Ghost Singing
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  • Armor For Sleep on Rocking Too Hard
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  • Armor For Sleep on Silversun Pickups "Well Thought Out Twinkles"
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  • Armor For Sleep on Paramore "crushcrushcrush"
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  • Armor For Sleep on their video for "Williamsburg" (2008)
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    Armor For Sleep on their video for "Williamsburg" (2008)
  • Armor For Sleep on Foo Fighters "Everlong"
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    Armor For Sleep on Foo Fighters "Everlong"
  • Armor For Sleep on Rancid "Ruby Soho"
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  • Armor For Sleep on The White Stripes "Conquest"
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  • Armor For Sleep on Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun" (2008)
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  • Armor For Sleep on Jimmy Eat World "Big Casino"
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Discography

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  • Smile for Them (2007)
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  • What to Do When You Are Dead (2005)
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    What to Do When You Are Dead (2005)
    Equal Vision
  • Dream to Make Believe (2003)
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    Dream to Make Believe (2003)
    Equal Vision
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