Oleander Take a Joyride

OLEANDER has set March 4, 2003, as the release date for their newest studio offering 'Joyride' on Sanctuary Records. The album will be preceded by the first single "Hands Off The Wheel" in January, but fans will be able to get a sneak peak of the track begining Friday, December 13 via www.sanctuaryrecordsgroup.com.

With 'Joyride' -- Oleander's third full-length, major-label album -- vocalist/guitarist Thomas Flowers, guitarist Ric Ivanisevich, bass guitarist Doug Eldridge and drummer Scott Devours have created the most high energy, hard-hitting rock 'n' roll record of their career. These diverse recordings illustrate the depth and growth the Sacramento, CA-based band has experienced.

"We're a rock 'n' roll band. It's that simple," Flowers says. "You can't lump Oleander in with general categories. Oleander writes music about what we live, and we have nothing but passion."

"There are a lot of colors on the palette, and we're not afraid to use them," Eldridge says. "Our first record was very linear. It was our introduction to the business. With our second record, we branched out and used various textures. 'Joyride' is in between the first two, and it includes their best traits."

The full track listing for 'Joyride' is:

1. Hands Off The Wheel
   
2. Don't Break My Fall
   
3. Fountain & Vine
   
4. 30 60 90
   
5. Rainy Day
   
6. Off & On
   
7. Better Luck Next Time
   
8. Joyride
   
9. King Of Good Intentions
   
10. Leave It All Behind
    
11. Runaway Train

Oleander thrives on the road, and the band will hit the tour trail with Nickelback in early 2003. But first, the band has five headlining shows scheduled for early January 2003:

Friday, January 10th Tempe, AZ Bash on Ash
Saturday, January 11th Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
Sunday, January 12th Amarillo, TX Southbeach
Monday, January 13th Dallas, TX Canyon Club
Wednesday, January 15th New Orleans, LA Parish Club@House of Blues

Source: Electric Basement