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78 From Home has truly started to take the Melbourne Music scene by storm.Melbourne Band '78 From Home' consists of Antoni Polimeni (AKA Tone) Lead Vocals and Guitar, Rick Pisano-Keyboards & backing vocals, Mick Malusa - Guitar & backing vocals, Rob Marchi-Bass Guitar, Brett Spicer-Drums & backing vocals. The Band was formed in 2006 and iIt didn’t take long for the name to become known around Australia. Soon after forming and under the guidance of Producers Michael Stangel and Aria Award Winner David Nicholas (INXS, Soul Asylum, Midnight Oil, etc.) 78 From Home started work on its debut album having many songs penned by Tone to choose from. On completion of the Album, 78 From Home released it through Jellyfish Music and MGM. The album was launched to a full house at the Depot in Richmond and received rave reviews. It stayed at No. 1 on the ITUNES Rock Charts for two weeks and climbed as far as the No. 2 spot in the ITUNES Pop Charts. This accompanied the release of the first single, a song called "Yesterday". The song caught the ear of most commercial and non-commercial Radio Stations around Australia and featured in the Nova FM unsigned initiative and in Triple M's "The Local".Tone scored a publishing deal with Jellyfish Music after proving his songwriting ability and has written songs for some of Australia's well-known and up-coming artists with one of them being Tyrone Noonan (George).2007 so far has proved to be a hard working year for 78 From Home with consistent touring around Australia. The Band believes that now is the right time to put out a live EP to let people see the explosion the guys produce when they get on stage. The only way to capture the emotion of a live performance was to record it. The EP is due for release in eary November and this includes the second single "Brand New Day". This song caught the attention of the NBC nad Fox Networks in America who wanted to use it for the Promo of their new programmes due out in the U.S. "Fall" (autumn) only to be knocked off by Sting's Brand New Day. Not a bad thing 'though that the Band was No. 2 contender to such a legend as Sting.78 From Home is hoping to release it's self-titled album in the U.S.A. through Zip Records around April 2008. It's great to have the American friends on board.With the new direction the Band has taken, 78 From Home has signed Live Bat Promotions as its New Management. Live Bat Promotions is organising a tour to coincide with the release of the EP and the new single. One of the tour dates is on December 22 at Federation Square for the free event "Rocking in the Sun". The tour however will kick off on December 8 at the Espy in St. Kilda where the guys have already played a few times. The Video for "Brand New Day" was filmed live at the Espy so the Band believed it was appropriate to start things off at this venue.2008 should be a big year for the band with sights set on their second album and an upcoming tour of the U.S.A.REAL WORLDBRAND NEW DAY-VIDEO

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Member Since: 9/18/2006
Band Website: 78fromhome.com
Band Members: Tone - Lead Vocals & Guitar Rick - Keyboard & Vocals Brett - Drums Rob - Bass Guitar Mick - Lead Guitar & Vocals
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The media release that accompanied the self-titled debut album from 78 From Home read, in part: When a band has three guitarists you know they dont do things by halves. This is a band who embrace the whole rock n roll lifestyle: the attitude, the chicks, the rider, and the pants that would be inappropriate in any other occupation.
The cover art for the album similarly gives the impression of some impressive rock, with the authentic look of something dirty and ballsy. Then came the opening screams of album opener, The Real World, which gave a real sense of urgency and energy from the band. It felt like it was straight out of a 1980s Bon Jovi album. This song was practically wearing leather pants. This album looked to be the real deal. Look out Australia. But wait.
Section 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cwlth) and the equivalent sections of the State Fair Trading Acts provide that: A person shall not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive. I only draw attention to these provisions because 78 From Home are not what they initially seem to be.
The powerful, edgy rock moments on 78 From Home are not the norm. As one progresses through this album, one begins to realise that the band is more in the pop/rock category, closer to pop than rock with its melody driven tunes and often delicate delivery. While The Real World and Brand New Day ooze attitude, thumping drums, pulsating guitars and killer choruses, the rest of 78 From Home is a more quiet, emotional affair.
Brother In begins quietly with a single acoustic guitar and stories of peaceful places and lands of mystery. The engaging and sympathetic lyrics are balanced by the edgier chorus, however, the jarring guitars dont mask the softer themes of the song as front man, Antoni Tone Polimeni, sings Brother you should slow down / then we could
reach the sky together / and wed live here forever. In a similar vein, On My Mind sees Tone pushing his vocal limits with a love song challenging the boundaries of epic proportions. What makes this song so accessible is that it is a mans love song. It is one that a man is much more likely to profess he likes or even sing along to at karaoke than, say, Celine Dions Power of Love. Its a mans love song. Heartfelt, but with guitars; that makes it okay. Sing along to it with gusto, boys.
Some other notable tracks are I Wanna Know, which has hit the radio airwaves and was a free sample on iTunes a few months back, and Yesterday, which manages to successfully tread the line between commercial pop and credibility. On Dancing Girl, 78 From Home deliver a ballad flowing with intense passion. Tone literally sings his heart out on this song, with this pained delivery giving the tune that extra dimension. Depending on ones mood at the time, this comes close to being the albums highlight.
Finally, Turn Your Head is reminiscent of bands gone by such as Fuel, Train and Lifehouse. Not everyones cup of tea, but theres no denying that each band was able to offer something of substance at least once in their careers. Treat this song as 78 From Homes party trick.
With Pretty People, one is given a nice, quiet closer to the album. It is a warm and inviting tune. The calm and tranquil finish is the exact opposite of what one would have expected from this album based on first impressions.
Theres no doubt that 78 From Home will find an audience. This album is consistent and assured. There is no denying a good tune and an ability to engage the listener through strong lyrics. Theres no denying tight pants. But 78 From Home will not be to everyones liking. Dont judge a book by its cover. Thats the disclaimer. Case dismissed.
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Type of Label: Indie