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New Rational Anthem on Nov. 1

Posted by Loren on September 29, 2019

New Rational Anthem on Nov. 1
photo by Michael Garza

Iowa's Rational Anthem return with their third album, It's Only Permanent, on Nov. 1 with their debut for new label home A-F Records. 

With 11 songs in total, It's Only Permanent is described as a meticulously crafted pop-punk record where the band took its time over three years, including contributions from Direct Hit! and The Copyrights. Fans can get a glimpse of the new material via a video for "Welcome To Paradise City," streaming now.

Check out a recent 1QI with Pete.

It's Only Permanent track list:

1. Welcome To Paradise City
2. Photographic Memory
3. Let It Go
4. Unimaginary Girlfriend
5. Stay Together For The Chicks
6. Geographic Dysphoria
7. Alright Already
8. Godspeed You! Black Empanada
9. Dragger
10. Better Get Better
11. Through Being Punk

Tour Dates:

10/31 - Iowa City, IA - Gabe's (Record Release Show)
11/1 - Nashville, TN - Springwater Supper Club
11/2-11/3 - Gainesville, FL - The Fest
11/4 - Sarasota, FL - The Cock N Bull
11/6 - St. Petersburg, FL - Lucky You Tattoo
11/7 - Jacksonville, FL - Rain Dogs
11/8 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone Club
11/9 - Lancaster, PA - The Lizard Lounge
11/10 - Boston, MA - O'Brien's Pub
11/11 - Brooklyn, NY - Gold Sounds
11/12 - Millvale, PA - The Fun House
11/13 - Ft. Wayne, IN - The Brass Rail
11/14 - Chicago, IL - The Owl

New Rational Anthem on Nov. 1
photo by Michael Garza

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