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“Going to Los Angeles / Wants to be famous / It’ll be fabulous”. While these lyrics from “Lost Angeles” epitomize the thoughts of many artists who move to L.A., the four members of the alternative rock band 39 Reasons are determined to not live out the cliché described in their own song. With influences ranging from U2 to Weezer to Aerosmith to Pearl Jam, 39 Reasons manages to compose original, modern songs that are commercial while still maintaining an edge. Fans of bands such as Incubus, Jimmy Eat World and U2 will find a familiar, yet fresh sound with this band. Created in December 2003 from remnants of another L.A. band and new vocalist Nate Stauffer, 39 Reasons played its first show two months later to a sold out crowd at 14 Below in Santa Monica. Prompted by requests from fans, the band recorded three songs in March 2004. Their song Photograph from this cd was submitted to the Billboard World Song Contest and earned high praises and an honorable mention in the alternative ro...