The New Left
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The New Left is an alternative rock band formed in the early 2000s.
After releasing their third album, "More Than You Think You Are" in 2002 and spending the next year touring the globe, the members of mainstream favorite Matchbox Twenty
decided to do their own things for a while.
For guitarist Kyle Cook
, that meant returning to his rock star roots and reconnecting with former band mates Brett Borges, drummer and bassist John Kibler.
The three met during high school in rural Indiana. Under the name Downpour the group played proms and parties, but parted ways once graduation came around.
Although Cook soon hooked up with his matchbox band mates, the trio kept in touch and recorded demos during Cook's time off from touring. Adopting the new name 'The New Left', they solidified their lineup with the addition of guitarist and singer/songwriter Eamon Ryland.
Three years in the making, the group's first EP, "Wallpaper Music," perfected at Cook's studio in Orlando, Fla., delivers six solid original, blues-tinged rock tracks.
2. Dotted Line
3. Wind up girl
4. Tease Me
5. Should Have Let Go
6. Cecelia
7. Shiver (iTunes Bonus Track)
After releasing their third album, "More Than You Think You Are" in 2002 and spending the next year touring the globe, the members of mainstream favorite Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty is an American rock band, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995...
decided to do their own things for a while.
For guitarist Kyle Cook
Kyle Cook
David Kyle Cook born August 29, 1975 in Frankfort, Indiana, is a member of the band Matchbox Twenty. He plays lead guitar, banjo and sings backing vocals for the band. He attended the Atlanta Music Institute. He also lived in Oviedo, Florida for a time...
, that meant returning to his rock star roots and reconnecting with former band mates Brett Borges, drummer and bassist John Kibler.
The three met during high school in rural Indiana. Under the name Downpour the group played proms and parties, but parted ways once graduation came around.
Although Cook soon hooked up with his matchbox band mates, the trio kept in touch and recorded demos during Cook's time off from touring. Adopting the new name 'The New Left', they solidified their lineup with the addition of guitarist and singer/songwriter Eamon Ryland.
Three years in the making, the group's first EP, "Wallpaper Music," perfected at Cook's studio in Orlando, Fla., delivers six solid original, blues-tinged rock tracks.
Let Go (EP, 2004)
1. Overboard2. Dotted Line
3. Wind up girl
4. Tease Me
5. Should Have Let Go
6. Cecelia
7. Shiver (iTunes Bonus Track)