"Island (Float Away)" showcases The Starting Line's evolution towards a more mature, alternative rock sound, moving beyond their earlier pop-punk roots.
- "Island (Float Away)" was released as a standalone single by Virgin Records in June 2007. The song was produced by James Paul Wisner, who had previously worked with Dashboard Confessional and New Found Glory. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but was noted by fans for its shift in musical direction.
- The single was released on June 26, 2007, by Virgin Records. It was the first new music from the band since their 2005 album "Based on a True Story." The song featured a more melodic and layered sound compared to their previous work.
- The band continued to experiment with their sound on subsequent releases, but "Island (Float Away)" remains a key track in their discography for its foreshadowing of their evolving style. The single was promoted with a music video.
The Starting Line is a pop-punk band from Edison, New Jersey. They are best known for their 2002 album "Say It Like You Mean It." This single was released during a period of transition for the band, between their second and third full-length albums.
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