Cute is What we Aim for

Emo-pop outfit Cute Is What We Aim For emerged from Buffalo, NY, in January 2005. Originally a quintet, the band ultimately stripped down to four members: vocalist Shaant Hacikyan, guitarist/pianist Jeff Czum, drummer Tom Falcone, and bassist/guitarist Fred Cimato. Wasting little time, they recorded some demos that landed them on Fueled by Ramen before the year's end, and hooked up with producer Matt Squire (Northstar, Panic! at the Disco) for their debut full-length, The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch, which was issued in June 2006. The band hit the road in support, sharing bills over the summer with bands like Anberlin, Spitalfield, Forgive Durden, and June.

The group was tainted with drama from the start: When they decided to devote themselves fully to Cute Is What We Aim For, parting ways with their other bands was anything but amicable. Some members of Hacikyan's former band, Cherry Bing, were sunk in disputes and allegations (partly taken out on their website) blaming Hacikyan for the demise of the group. Despite their efforts to start anew, Cute Is What We Aim For was criticized for negligibilities such as their past engagements and their band name, amongst seemingly more important complaints such as allegations of plagiarism.[3] Nevertheless, the band managed to rapidly build a devoted fanbase. A considerable amount of the band's swift success is likely thanks to Absolutepunk.net, who highlighted them in a section called "Absolutely Unsigned" and constantly reported about the up-and-coming band.

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track listing

Newport Living
There's a Class for This
Finger Twist & Split
Risqué
Sweat the Battle Before the Battle Sweats You
The Fourth Drink Instinct
Sweet Talk 101
The Curse of CurvesI Put the "Metro" in Metronome
Lyrical LiesMoanTeasing to Please (Left Side, Strong Side)