Perhaps the best thing that fans have said about The Atlantic Divide since they played their first live show in November 2004 is that they simply don't sound like something you would expect to find in Chicago. More so, fans have praised the band for sounding like the best bits and pieces of some of their favorite bands - both new and old. No strangers to years worth of the best music the UK has had to offer, it's no surprise that the band's sound is a mix of worthy overseas influences; yet, they have captured something all their own without ever making it seem difficult. As a three-piece band for their first year together, they had an immense sound for their size - thick reverb and delay pedals hinted at strong influences from bands like The Cure, The Verve, Sunny Day Real Estate , and shoegazer notables The Catherine Wheel and Swervedriver . They were frequently asked how they managed to sound like a band of twice their size; they were certainly making the right moves to stand out from typical three-piece bands. A good thing became even better early in 2006 with they added an additional member on guitars, keyboards and backing vocals; they found their sound and direction expanding more than they had ever imagined. There was an obvious progression in their music - bigger, better songs and a wider range of moods. Musically and lyrically, they found the perfect formula for sticking to their natural instincts. The band brings a perfect balance of intensity and subtlety to their live shows, at times soaring and atmospheric, other times hushed and emotive. Sometimes haunting and dark, sometimes uplifting, their songs and lyrics center around danger and romance, love and disaster, spies, explorers, ocean travels and being optimistic no matter how bad the odds. The Atlantic Divide is a band who feel they've truly allowed themselves to do what comes naturally, always letting fate play a its role in defining their sound. Among the band's recent accomplishments: October 2006 - Recorded eight song album With The Grace Of A Time Bomb at Million Yen Studios in Chicago. Hoping to put it in as many hands as possible, it has been available for free on the band's web site and at shows. January 2007 - TimeOut Chicago referred to the band and the album by saying, "Local Anglo-loving rockers The Atlantic Divide are busy putting the finishing touches on their impressive and jangly first album, replete with homages to Gene." March 2007 - Played first shows outside of Chicago in Austin, Texas during South By Southwest/Texas Rockfest, and in Dallas, TX with friends and fellow Chicago band Sybris . June 2007 - One of many bands featured on Camel's The Farm web site - http://www.thefarmrocks.com. The site provides national exposure to both signed and unsigned bands from across the country. The Atlantic Divide is: Michael Gallegly - Vocals, Guitar Joe Palacios - Bass Jamie Motz - Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals Trip Small - Drums