(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Aug. 27, 2008 –Forefront Records stand-out band This Beautiful Republic has exceeded expectations with its sophomore offering, Perceptions. In addition to winning over critics, the band’s latest project has made an impact at radio, currently boasting the No. 9 Christian Rock song, “No Turning Back.”

Released Tuesday, Aug. 19, the verdict is already in on This Beautiful Republic’s follow up to its successful 2007 debut. And critics are impressed with the band’s matured musicianship:

“The band’s tightly superb musicianship makes for a bracing listening experience. Perceptions fully showcases This Beautiful Republic’s innate talent and unmistakable growth as confident, mature songwriters and musicians.”  –NewReleaseTuesday.com

“This Beautiful Republic continues on its blistering path of modern rock reflections, but also benefits from a noticeably more mature overall approach.” –CMCentral.com

“Perceptions, TBR’s new project ups the ante, delivering more of the depth and innovation expected from the beginning.” –GospelMusicChannel.com

“I was eager to hear this record, I had high expectations and it met all of them. At times it even passed them. Be sure to check out this great record!” –musicfaith.com

“This Beautiful Republic comes off looking good with Perceptions.” –HM Magazine

“Wow followed by wow again.” –About.com

 Christian Rock radio echoes this response, as debut single “No Turning Back” sets precedent for future radio success from the album. Only three weeks on the charts, “No Turning Back” has already infiltrated the Top 10, and shows no signs of slowing down. Vice President of National Promotions for EMI CMG Label Group, Grant Hubbard comments, “This is a great start at radio for This Beautiful Republic and its new project. The charts are competitive these days, and we believe this early radio momentum is a good indication of what is to come for the band.”

Perceptions is an effort that decidedly goes to the extremes of modern rock and timeless worship. It was produced by Allen Salmon (Mute Math) and comes in the storied wake of This Beautiful Republic’s first two years of touring together as a major label act. The band shared stages with headliners Sanctus Real and Family Force 5 among others and traveled overseas for shows in the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. This fall the band takes to the road on its headlining “No Turning Back” tour. For more information, visit: ThisBeautifulRepublic.com or www.myspace.com/thisbeautifulrepublic

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) July 1, 2008 – Following the critical and commercial success of its 2007 debut, Even Heroes Need a Parachute, Ohio rock band This Beautiful Republic returns August 19 with Perceptions, a new ForeFront Records/EMI album that clearly showcases the act’s increasing creative and spirit ual strengths.
 
Lead singer Ben Olin explains, “The title deals with the idea that there are at least two sides to every story. Things inevitably appear different to each individual based on their experiences, predispositions, prejudices, or vantage point. When we understand this—that what we see may not be the whole truth—we arrive where grace and love prevail.”

A sneak preview of Perceptions begins with the July 8 release “Learning to Fall,” a three-track digital-only single for just ninety-nine cents that also includes two previous live tracks.

Perceptions is an effort that decidedly goes to the extremes of modern rock and timeless worship. It was produced by Allen Salmon (Mute Math) and comes in the storied wake of This Beautiful Republic’s first two years of touring together as a major label act. The band shared stages with headliners Sanctus Real and Family Force 5 among others and traveled overseas for shows in the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.

“I think the overall toll that being in a band takes was underestimated by us. Until you’re doing it and seeing how it affects your friendships, relationships, your bank account, your physical health, and your mental health, you can’t really get a true grasp on it,” says Olin. “Yet at the same time, we never knew it would be so good. We’re so proud that we’re being allowed to do what we are doing right now. Perceptions is a huge step for us and a better representation of where we’re at as musicians.”

This Beautiful Republic first made headlines when pioneering EMI-owned Christian rock label ForeFront Records (dc Talk, tobyMac) chose the act as its first new signing in five years. The band’s debut album, Even Heroes Need a Parachute, charted the singles “Jesus to the World” and “Casting Off” and earned glowing reviews. MusicFaith.com called TBR “my vote for New Artist of 2007” while Christianity Today compared the band to Foo Fighters and estimated it was “capable of improving from good to great.”

Perceptions makes good on that prediction. Learn more at ThisBeautifulRepublic.com or www.myspace.com/thisbeautifulrepublic