Ours 'Mercy (Dancing For the Death of an Imaginary Enemy)' album

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Ours released their new album, "Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy)" on April 15th after a 5 year hiatus. Rick Rubin signed Ours to his American/Columbia Record label and also produced the record with front man, Jimmy Gnecco. "We are so proud of this record because we finally reached our initial goal. A group of people working together with a unified vision".

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The band Ours is led by singer Jimmy Gnecco. Since their creation in 1990, the lineup has evolved but Gnecco has always felt that having a rotating group of musicians who could play off each other was important. In high school, Gnecco was in the band Lost Child and later, The Harmony Bandits (which eventually evolved into what is now Ours). Around 1992-1994, Ours released their first album titled Sour under their own label entitled "Beatnik Records" owned by Mike Marri. Afterwards, the band dissolved and would not reform again for several years.

In 1997, Gnecco started Ours again and quickly drew industry attention. Jimmy signed with DreamWorks Records and after 4 years, Ours released their first major label album Distorted Lullabies in 2001. Produced by Steve Lillywhite of U2 fame, the album received mixed reviews but led to successful tours with acts such as Ocean Colour Scene, Pete Yorn, and The Cult. The track "Sometimes" peaked at #31 on the Alternative charts that year.

Precious followed quickly in 2002. Precious featured a more stripped-down sound and received much more positive reviews and a slot opening for The Wallflowers.

Current members of the band are: Jimmy Gnecco (vocals, guitar), Static (guitar) ,Locke (guitar, keys), Race (bass) and Pit Orbach (drums. The band supported Marilyn Manson in his tour this year.

Jimmy recorded a cover of "In a Big Country" in a recent ad campaign for Kohl's department stores.

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Ours began in 1992, and built a strong following playing shows in New York City. By 1997, the band had sparked a label bidding war, and when the smoke settled, they signed a deal with Dreamworks Records. For their first record, Distorted Lullabies, Ours worked with legendary producer Steve Lillywhite. The record was released in 2001, and was met with beaming critical praise, and fervent fan appreciation. Their single "Sometimes" enjoyed heavy rotation at both radio and MTV2.

Ours followed up Distorted Lullabies in 2003 with Precious, helmed by critically acclaimed producer, Ethan Johns. For the past 4 years, Ours have been meticulously crafting their 3rd record with world renowned producer Rick Rubin. Now, scheduled for a 2008 release, the lush, sweeping, and transcendent Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy) is the record Ours were destined to make. Ours are currently touring North America prior to unleashing Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy) on the world.

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