Genres: Rock
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Stats: 1,357 fans / 147,287 plays / 0 plays today
Members: Justin, Ryan, Dan, Scott
The road to Mainstays sophomore album from BEC Recordings, Become Who You Are, was not the path of ease, least resistance, or even just convenience. But the Minneapolis-based modern rock quartet is fine with that, according to front man Justin Anderson, as they simply mined the challenges of life to add to the albums already significant potency. Band members Anderson, drummer Ryan DeYounge, guitarist Scott Campbell, and bassist Dan Ostebo have traveled from their early suburban garage beginnings, through a more sophisticated season as a college band, to land finally at widespread interest and acclaim from audiences. So they know a bit already about growing pains. Their 2006 debut album, Well Meaning Fiction, came out of the gate fast and hard, making a resounding impact with singles Take Away and These Pages before landing the band on the short list of the years best new artists, compiled by Jesusfreakhideout.com.
The debut brought the rockers respect from fans and industry insiders alike for their unflinching willingness to both address the church and make themselves personally vulnerable. Along with more riveting guitar riffs and madly melodic songwriting, Become Who You Are continues the boldly open trend, and for all the right reasons. If were going to do this, shares Anderson, it has to be about God, about the deeply intimate relationship were experiencing. Otherwise, its not worth it, he admits laughingly.
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Ricccooo!
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Simply Beautiful :) Aug 03
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RICARDO
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HI¡ awesome band keep it up guys 100% fan Jul 03
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Fredrick
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This is so inspiring! Great sound! Jun 28
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ROCKINDIE21
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MAINSTAY ROCK is one of my favorite Bands. Peace and Success 4 ever !....LUIS * Apr 26
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Enchantment
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I love the song Believe!! God Bless guys!! ^_^ Nov 06
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Almost Gone [Switchfoot][The Darkness]
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Where My Heart Belongs was the first song I'd heard by you guys, and I loved it. Oct 04
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Ozzie
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Oh yah, when are ya'll coming to Houston. Aug 26
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Ozzie
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Just wanted to say what kind of blessing you guys are. Been listening to your two albums for the past four months. Great stuff. Best thing about yall's stuff is that it's not just for the younger gen or the older gen. Anyone can enjoy it. Keep it up. God Bless Aug 26
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Diogo Soares Dias
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hello guys I just want to know when you will come from Brazil because you have a lot of fans here and everybody is waiting a answer if the band come and when? God Bless!!!!! Jun 13
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Calvin
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I was a little behind in finding the new album, but it's awesome. Great work guys - thanks for makin' MN proud! May 15
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Matt
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hey you'll i heard ur guys new song believe on the radio today and God really spoke to me and i was totally encouraged!!! i just wanted to let u know and hopefully encourage u guys that ur music is such a God sent and refreshing ray of light in peoples lives!! Thanks for doing what u do!!! can't wait to buy ur album!! ok enough mushy mushy stuff!! U guys have to come to Gettysburg PA!! Hope u guys r having an awesome day!! Praise God!! I'll b keeping u guys in pray cause i know that what u guys do can be hard at time!! God Bless!! Matt I Corinthians 15:58 Apr 10
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raicer
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Hey i first heard your music when you came on tour in abilene, tx. I love your music!! Keep rockin and come back here! Feb 11
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notwbeachfreak
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hey you guys when u coming to victorville CA? Oct 21
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ashleigh
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Oct 07
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iloveboo
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minnesota rock is awesome Sep 26
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