The Gamits - Leaps And Bounds

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Review by Steve

Leaps and Bounds, the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Gamits, is a high-energy and dynamic release that showcases the band's versatility and musicianship. The album features 12 tracks that are filled with catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and clever lyrics that touch on themes of love, loss, and personal growth.

From the opening track "Don't Make Me Show You" to the closing notes of "Reset", the album is a non-stop ride of punk rock goodness. The band's signature sound, which combines elements of pop punk and power pop, is on full display throughout the album. The guitars are crunchy and distorted, the drums are thunderous, and the vocals are filled with passion and energy.

Highlights of the album include the anthemic "All Wicked", the introspective "Last Of The Mullets", and the upbeat "Sorry Song". Each track is distinct and memorable, showing off the band's ability to craft catchy and memorable songs that stick with the listener long after the album is over.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Compatible1:48
Last Of The Mullets4:57
15 Minutes2:24
Wholesome Girl2:22
Reset3:00
Broken In2:34
Hookless2:47
El Capitan3:11
All Wicked3:19
The Shakes3:52
Like White Noise [New Version]3:37
Run Along2:02
I Named Her Christina2:06

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Catalog Numbers

AMBR-002

Labels

Ambience Records , CR Japan

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation

Companies

RoleCompany
Mastered AtJVC Mastering Center
Licensed FromSuburban Home Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)Ambience Records
Copyright (c)Ambience Records
Recorded At8 Houses Down

Credits

RoleCredit
BassLukas Mathers, Matt Tinez, Matt Van Leuven
DrumForrest Bartosh
Mastered By"Pinky" Hiromichi
Photography ByMakoto Zuquun Ando
ProducerChris Fogal, Matt Van Leuven
Directed ByHidekazu Kawasaki
Recorded ByMatt Van Leuven
Mixed ByMatt Van Leuven
Written-ByChris Fogal
VocalsChris Fogal
GuitarChris Fogal

Notes

  • Issued in a slipcase.
  • Art direction and design at 5Dimension.
  • ℗© 2002 Ambience Records.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 4 546793 000026
  • Matrix / Runout: PD-10561 AMBR-002
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LL68
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI HL09
  • ASIN: B00006FWRJ
  • Other (Price): 1,500yen

About The Gamits

Members: Forrest Bartosh  Drums, Chris Fogal  Guitar / Vocals, Johnny Wilson  Bass / Vocals Denver, CO, USA In 1996, friends Chris Fogal (vocals, guitar), Matt Van Leuven (drones, vocals) and Matt Martinez (bass, vocals) formed the first version of the Gamits. This line-up released one 73 EP on Drug Store Records titled Come Get Some. Live shows were mainly local and saw the band playing the songs on the debut EP as well as Run Along and Audreys Davenport. During this time period, Fogal briefly played guitar in the Denver punk outfit, Pinhead Circus. In 1997, the band was joined by Forrest Bartosh, formerly of Denver bands Pinhead Circus and the Ladonnas and Van Leuven moved to bass. This line-up would release the bulk of the bands output over the next several years. The first release was the EP, This is My Boomstick, on To the Left Records. The EP featured the live favorites Run Along, Willabe, I Wish I Was Dumb, Dead Like an Enemy and Broken In. Also notable on the EP was the cover song of Abbas Take a Chance on Me, showing off the bands impressive vocal and harmony abilities. The Gamits next recorded their debut full-length record, Endorsed by You, which was their first release for Suburban Home Records. The album featured many live favorites including Last of the Mullets (which has been played last at almost every show since the album was released), Sorry Song, All Wicked, Guy in Club (Makes New Friend) and 15 Minutes. In support of this album, the band toured the United States several times, including one tour with the Teen Idols. The bands next release, (which was the final with Barosh and Van Leuven) was the EP, A Small Price to Pay. The EP featured live regulars Reset, Beach Boy, Dont Make me Show You, Spec and Bender. During the recording session for the EP, the band also recorded the songs Rock Machine and a cover of the Jackson Browne song, Somebodys Baby (both of which ended up on the Italian-only compilation album Rose Harbor Anthems). Support touring included a several month US tour with the Fairlanes. In 2002, Van Leuven left the band and was briefly replaced by Luke Mathers. This line-up recorded one song (Like White Noise) and toured Europe and the United States. The Gamits toured Japan for the first time in support of the Japanese-only compilation record, Leaps and Bounds, which featured tracks from all previous releases and Like White Noise. Temporarily handling bass on this tour was Scott Weigel, formerly of The Fairlanes. In 2003, Scott Swarers and Jason Walker joined the band playing bass and drums respectively. The band recorded the full length record, Antidote. The album, which was slightly darker in nature, yielded several songs which made their way into the live set, including Blood Stains / Picture Frames, How to Escape, Never Before Noon and Dotted Lines. A video was shot for How to Escape. In support of the record, the band toured Japan, Europe and the United States. In 2005, Fogal decided to stop performing as the Gamits. The last show was played at the Bluebird Theatre in Denver, Colorado. In 2006, the box set, Golden Sometimes was released on Suburban Home Records in 2006, which featured all official Gamits releases, a disk containing rare songs and demos and a live recording of the last show the Gamits ever played. In 2007, Fogal formed the metal band TaunTaun. The band has released one album on Black and Bluhm records and plays live regularly, including at SXSW in 2010. In 2009, Fogal decided to bring the Gamits back to life, recruiting long-time drummer Forrest Bartosh, and one time touring bassist Scott Weigel. The band released Parts on September 7, 2010. Along with the Parts release came a new interactive video for the single This Shell which was created by the award winning Legwork. Parts was recorded at Fogals new studio called Black in Bluhm In 2011 with the same lineup the Gamits had a short tour in Japan and their first tour of Russia and the Ukraine playing 11 shows all the way from the Ukraine to Moscow. Later that year there was a split release on Paper and Plastick Records with label mates Red City Radio. In 2012 the only official release was another split release with The Murderburgers for the All In Vinyl series. This featured two new Gamits tracks. Later in 2012 Scott Weigel was replaced by Johnny Wilson (Moral Crux, Thankless Dogs, The Gloryholes in the Pacific Northwest), as bass player and backup vocals since touring was going to be more difficult for Weigel who now had a family to take care of. The Gamits continue to play shows and the latest tours are scheduled for Russia and Europe in 2013.

Real Name

    • The Gamits

Name Vars

  • Gamits

Members

  • Forrest Bartosh
  • Johnny Machine
  • Chris Fogal
  • Matt Tinez
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Summary by Steve

Leaps and Bounds is a fantastic album that is sure to please fans of punk rock and power pop alike. It's a testament to the band's skill and creativity, and a must-listen for anyone who loves high-energy, guitar-driven music.