The band also did commentary for every track on the album. Producer Kenneth Mount criticized the band on Twitter for not giving Lancaster credit in commentary, "I'm slightly confused why mayday parades commentary for lesson in romantics [sic] never mentions Jason Lancaster at all, voice of 50% of the album... Jason also recorded all his vocals naked for a lesson in romantics [sic], that should totally make the commentary. I've waited ten years for that".[15][54]
This caught the attention of label Fearless Records, whom the band are still signed to today. Their hard work was paying off, and their success would only continue once they finished their studio sessions for A Lesson In Romantics. The band entered Tree Sound, a studio in Atlanta, GA, in January 2007 to lay down the foundation tracks. The sessions were engineered and produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, and took on material surrounding "being in a relationship while you're on the road, and the different hardships that come with that," according to an interview the band dd with the Lansing State Journal in 2007. With incredibly tight musicianship, near-immaculate production, and co-vocal lines from Derek Sanders and Jason Lancaster), the album went on to become a fan favorite. More tours and opportunities came about for the band, as the album debuted at number eight on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, remaining there for six weeks. While it dropped off, it returned on July 12, 2008 and remained there for seventy consecutive weeks. The album has since sold over 200,000 copies, and has even spawned a reissue, featuring acoustic versions of "Three Cheers For Five Years" and "One Man Drinking Games" as bonus tracks. While the success was incredible, Jason Lancaster left the band in March of 2007. The band have carried on as a five-piece since that time, with Jeremy Lenzo and Jake Bundrick taking over respective vocal parts on songs from the Lesson era of the band. For some hardcore fans, it may feel a bit weird seeing this tour without Lancaster on co-vocal duties. But I honestly wouldn't let that deter you from heading out to a date of this tour. You're going to see a snapshot of music history when the guys take the stage to perform A Lesson In Romantics from start to finish. Mayday Parade have grown as a band in an incredible way since their inception, but there's just something so special about this album and the emotions that it evokes from fans, no matter how many years go by. Ten year tours have become incredibly prevalent, as I've said many times before, but if you can only pick one to go to, I'd make this the one. I can guarantee that you won't sing louder or scream your heart out at any other ten-year show this year. Mayday Parade will be taking the stage at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA this Saturday, April 8. The band will be supported by Knuckle Puck and Milestones. To purchase tickets, visit thefillmore.com/event/mayday-parade-with-knuckle-puck-milestones
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