{"product_id":"rise-or-die-trying","title":"Rise or Die Trying","description":"There was a period of time when singsongy punk-pop and emo were two separate styles -- especially when each initially gained popularity in the late '90s. But sometime during the early 21st century, both styles collided together for many new groups -- case in point, Four Year Strong. Hailing from Worcester, MA, this quintet (comprised of two singer\/guitarists -- Alan Day and Dan O'Conner -- plus bassist Joe Weiss, synth twiddler Josh Lyford, and drummer Jake Massucco) never met a tuneful melody it didn't like, as evidenced throughout its full-length debut, 2007's Rise or Die Trying. It would be understandable if the band were quickly labeled as \"tricky yet sticky-sweet punk-pop\" given its affinity for anthemic choruses and abrupt music shifts -- but there are a few surprises lurking around the corner. Cases in point, \"Prepare to Be Digitally Manipulated\" packs a surprise hardcore left hook midway through, and \"Abandon Ship or Abandon All Hope\" features some subtle Rentals-esque synth maneuvers. It was only a matter of time until punk-pop swerved into other styles, and Four Year Strong's Rise or Die Trying signals this shift. ~ Greg Prato","brand":"InnerSleeve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41900316229797,"sku":"741718962807","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6007\/1077\/files\/31d609c7125c6fa6245646f45ce07b43.jpg?v=1777588574","url":"https:\/\/www.innersleeve.com\/products\/rise-or-die-trying","provider":"InnerSleeve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}