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The Academy Is.. 

A band "promoted" by Fueled By Ramen. So is, Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco. (P!ATD)
They originated from Chicago, as did FOB.
The Academy Is.. by Roslyn August 19, 2006

The Academy Is 

The best band of all time! An Indie/punk band. The sweetest people anyone could ever meet.! A band everyone falls in love with! The fucking rock!!! They give the best concerts!
The Academy Is... is the best band that ever walked the planet!!! Omgggg They rock like no other and I'm gonna go see them in concert tomorrow!
The Academy Is by Cassandra C. April 12, 2005

The Academy Is 

In my opinion, one of the best indie rock bands on the entire planet. Made up of 5 wonderful boys: Mike Carden, Tom Conrad, Andy "the butcher" Mrotek, William Beckett & Adam Siska. If you have never heard them, please, I beg of you, listen. They're truely amazing & talented.
The Academy Is... gave the best performance at all of their shows I went to, by far.
The Academy Is by Aquagirl September 24, 2005

The Academy Is 

a amazing band in the pop-punk/indie genre.

they are currently signed to Fueled by Ramen records.

discovered by Pete Wentz of fall out boy (panic! at the disco were another band discovered and signed by pete)

in a interview with AP frontman William Beckett noted that the band already has 28 new songs for their next album.

their full-length debut,Almost Here, is in store NOW! go buy it
Person 1: hey the academy is... are pretty sweet.
Person 2: dude, I saw them on warped tour.
Person 2: lucky!

the academy is... 

Noun: A Sexy band that consists of the band members
-William Beckett (Vocals)
-Adam T. Siska (Bass)
- Mike Carden (Gutiar)
-Micheal Guy Chizlett (Chizzy) Gutiar
-THE BUTCHER (Drums)

They are currently working on their new CD which is going to come out sometime near or in August 2008...yay
Me- I cant believe the Academy Is... stayed at our hotel....
Lizzy- I know I know!
Me- That William is a sexy item
Lizzy-Their the kinda band you just want to do
Me-....um...

the academy is... 

My opinion one of the best indie rock band.
Also referenced as TAI, they are signed to the label of Fueled By Ramen, members William Beckett (vocals), Adam T 'sisky' Siska (bass) , Andy 'The Butcher' Mrotek (drums) , Mike Cardin (guitar), Michael Guy Chislett (guitar).
The Academy Is.. are close friends with fellow FBR bands Cobra Starship and Fall Out Boy
the academy is... by chelseyy; January 3, 2008
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
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