Boys+Like+Girls

From [|boyslikegirls.com]: I like to listen to music that makes me feel a certain way--either it reminds me of something important that happened or a certain time in my life," says Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson. "If kids are feeling that way about our songs, I couldn't ask for anything more." The Boston-area band -- which also includes John Keefe (drums), Bryan Donahue (bass) and Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar) -- is paying that feeling forward by focusing on making lasting connections with its fans. It's clear from the first note of their self-titled debut disc, which kicks off with the youthful enthusiasm of "The Great Escape" and closes with the "what's next?" sentiment of ballad "Holiday." In between is emotionally-charged rock that isn't afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve, digs a good pop hook and certainly speaks volumes to anyone who has loved--and maybe got their heart bruised in the process. However, it's the pure love of the fans that has gotten Boys Like Girls this far already. After years of playing in various bands throughout their high school days, John, Bryan and Martin solidified the BLG line-up with Paul (who, after joining the band, was discovered to be John's cousin). Then, like most smart bands, the guys posted some demos online. An early demo version of "The Great Escape" and acoustic spin on "Thunder" were the sparks that ignited a firestorm of attention on the band's MySpace and purevolume.com pages. By the end of 2005, the guys were topping the purevolume.com New Artists chart (and gathering thousands of MySpace friends).

The Band's Members are: Martin Johnson- Lead singer, guitar Paul DiGiovanni- Guitar Bryan Donahue- Bass guitar, vocals John Keefe- Drums

Albums: //Boys Like Girls//
 * 1)  The Great Escape*
 * 2) Five Minutes to Midnight
 * 3) Hero/Heroine*
 * 4) On Top of the World
 * 5) Thunder*
 * 6) Me, You and My Medication
 * 7) Up Against the Wall
 * 8) Dance Hall Drug
 * 9) Learning to Fall
 * 10) Heels Over Head*
 * 11) Broken Man
 * 12) Holiday

 Bonus Tracks Edition Bonus Tracks:
 * "Hero/Heroine" (Acoustic Version)
 * "Hero/Heroine" (Tom Lord-Alge Mix)
 * "Heels Over Head" (Tom Lord-Alge Mix)

//Love Drunk //
 * 1) Heart Heart Heartbreak
 * 2) Love Drunk*
 * 3) She's Got a Boyfriend Now*
 * 4) Two is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)*
 * 5) Contagious
 * 6) Real Thing
 * 7) Someone Like You
 * 8) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">The Shot Heard 'Round The World
 * 9) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">The First One
 * 10) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Chemicals Collide
 * 11) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Go

Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks:
 * "Love Drunk" (acoustic)
 * "Heart Heart Heartbreak" (acoustic)
 * "Love Drunk" (Mark Hoppus Remix)

Note: An * indicates singles on an album