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''Symphony Soldier'' is the second studio album by American rock band The Cab. It was released on August 23, 2011 as the follow-up to their first album ''Whisper War'' in 2008.〔(The Cab's Symphony Soldier Release Date ) ''AbsolutePunk.net''. Retrieved July 19, 2011.〕 The album's first single, "Bad", was released to iTunes on July 11, 2011 and was announced by the band on July 18; a music video was later released. The album received critical praise, with AbsolutePunk giving 'it a positive review with a rating of 95%, calling the album a "masterpiece."〔(The Cab - Symphony Soldier Review ) ''AbsolutePunk.net''. Retrieved July 19, 2011〕 The album art was revealed on July 19.〔(Exclusive: View the cover art of the Cab’s new album, “Symphony Soldier” ) ''Alternative Press''. Retrieved July 19, 2011〕 Ian Crawford, the group's former lead guitarist, played guitar for the album. With most music and lyrics written by band members, guest artists include Pete Wentz and John Feldmann co-writing "Grow Up and Be Kids"〔(Alexander DeLeon Tweet on "Grow Up and Be Kids" song ) ''Twitter''. Retrieved July 30, 2011.〕 and "Endlessly" co-written with Bruno Mars. ==Release== The album was originally released independently following the group's departure from Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance Records. The Cab funded the entire album, with lead vocalist Alexander DeLeon Tweeting "we paid for it all on our own and refused to take no for an answer."〔(Alexander DeLeon Tweet on Funding of ''Symphony Soldier'' ) ''Twitter''. Retrieved July 26, 2011.〕 Pre-orders were available on the band's webstore, the only place the physical album can be purchased. Their webstore offered 11 options, with prices ranging from $10 to $10,000;〔(The Cab Webstore ) The Cab official website. Retrieved October 30, 2011.〕 The $10,000 "General of the Army" fan pre-order included bonuses such as:〔 * Alex DeLeon and Alex Marshall write a song in their honor, which is then performed and recorded; * an iPod Touch with The Cab catalog on it, and some of the group's favorite songs * "guest list for life" at all their appearances; * an autographed guitar The album is available digitally on iTunes. Upon its release it entered the top 10 of US iTunes Albums chart. It debuted on the US ''Billboard'' 200 at No. 62.〔(Independent Albums Week of September 10, 2011 by Biggest Jump ) ''Billboard''. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 29, 2011.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Symphony Soldier」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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