So we're changing up the myspace a little bit so you don't have to scroll through thousands of words of text. Here is all the great press we've received for "IAMH!"

"Somehow I missed this DC quartet's 2005 debut 'The Unimpeachable EP,' despite whispers of influences from My Bloody Valentine, David Bowie, Radiohead, and Ride (curses!). But on their inaugural LP, there's precious little of that; instead, it sounds like they've steeped themselves in their own town's rich indie music traditions. In fact, were 'Happening' recorded by J. Robbins, Ted Nicely, or Ian McKaye with Don Zientara at Inner Ear (where AO formerly worked) and released on Dischord, it would be instantly hailed as a great post-punk indie rock burner in the tradition of the third wave Fugazi/Jawbox/Shudder to Think/Highback Chairs/Severin/Gray Matter tradition. It's got urgent, tightwound post-punk guitars, ultra-rhythmic, propulsive bass and drums, Gavin Dunaway's forceful, highly enunciated vocals, and tunes. Not surprisingly, this reviewer digs it, and hopes that its lack of affiliation with the above won't prevent it from wider recognition."
Jack Rabid, The Big Takeover

"Can you remember the legendary DC hardcore scene that thrived and ruled in DC in the '80s? The Alphabetical Order might be a bit young to have been there, but they remember the post-hardcore days that brought us bands like Jawbox, and at least one person in the band must have taken some influence from those scenes. I Am Magically Happening! unleashes post-hardcore, deconstructed guitar melodies ("Adderall") on the scene with an erstwhile pop and post-punk influence. "Constant State" calls upon the Buzzcocks, and "Shot From Cannons" has a faint Elton John space-pop genesis.
"Happening is full of twists, turns, and F-1 chicanes as not-too-common time signatures find themselves employed with massively entertaining choruses and memorable hooks. Impressive guitar solos ("Submarines") are the secret weapon behind an infantry of lock-step beats. A little less feedback than typical post-punk, a little more color and flavor than typical post-hardcore, The Alphabetical Order have given us a clever debut LP which is fantastically catchy, awesomely rocking, and rarely misses a step."
Any Given Tuesday

"This Washington-DC-based quartet seems like they have a hell of a lot of fun. This is saying a lot considering all the odd time signatures, changing keys, etc that often rob music of that passionate quality on display throughout their first full length release. Sounding a bit like Gang of Four at moments, and a bit like the Fall at times they gather steam around the third cut, with a pounding, relentless four on the floor and plenty of guitar riffing. They maintain this momentum for the most part, only occasionally getting a bit too distracted by complex arrangements. They display a good balance of chops and energy generally and basically just rock."
Amplifier

"[I Am Magically Happening] is one of those releases that's really hard to categorize. It's like a post punk / college rock explosion full of songs that take a while to get used to listening. The melodies jump around and it's impossible to casually listen to their songs. The Alphabetical Order demands your attention and they assault your ears to get it. I'm sure many people don't have the patience, but if you listen carefully you are treated to a number of interesting experiences. Each song is like a journey into a story about a far away land with people whose lives you never imagined. At times I'm reminded of an updated Ziggy Stardust era Bowie, like on "Dress Up, Dress Down". The one song that stuck in my head was "A Mockery of Taste" with its insanely catchy guitar line and glam rock chorus."
The Chickenfish Speaks

"Critics like to throw around terms like "angular" when describing complicated bands such as [The Alphabetical Order]. But the word brings us no closer to imagining what the music actually sounds like. The track "Submarine" is a charging rock song, which is relatively straightforward when contrasted with the rest of this disc. But within it, the vocal melodies are rough around the edges, rather than smooth. Also, its instrumentation is busy and just ominous enough to keep the listener from feeling free and easy. "Adderall," with its odd time signatures, pounding drums, and paranoid vocal, is more representative of The Alphabetical Order´s sound. It´s harder than 70s progressive rock, yet softer than forebearers like Mission Of Burma...."
Indie-Music.com

"I Am Magically Happening!" is [The Alphabetical Order's] most polished and complete work to date. It is the band's signature early 90's alt-rock sound with just enough mainstream pop glaze to raise them up from the underground.... Hand claps and cowbells are introduced early on in "Dress Up/Dress Down" and this percussive hook makes way for "Submarine," one of the most radio-friendly tracks of the album. The final track, "Gestalt," comes in close second with an extremely catchy riff midway through the song.
DCist (dcist.com)

Driving guitars launch The Alphabetical Order's "I Am Magically Happening!" and the album takes off from there. The band's first full-length effort (2005 saw "The Unimpeachable EP"), one can appreciate the maturation process this group has gone through in its three years. "Submarines" is a highlight, with spacey synthesizer sounds. "Shot From Cannons" is also a little space-dreamy, before kicking ass. And try not bopping your head to "This Too Shall Pass." Excellent harmonies accentuate some tracks, and a steady backbeat keeps it all together.
On Tap (ontaponline.com)

The Alphabetical Order sounds like it's having fun on its new album "I Am Magically Happening!" Not in a campy, over-the-top way, but in the way that it should sound when four people are making music that they are excited about. And the band should be excited about its full-length debut, an impressive collection of songs that looks fondly back at the '90s—both locally and nationally—without feeling like a mere tribute. Most songs have weird little twists and turns but manage to retain subtle pop charms.
Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)

["I Am Magically Happening!"] is a little 90s loud rock in spirit (and I mean, didn't we ALL LOVE SMASHING PUMPKINS circa 95? just ADMIT IT.) but it is also one of the most clever, tongue in cheek music in the city. And they can do a pop flourish (see song 2 ["Dress Up/Dress Down"]) with the best of them.
Brightest Young Things (brightestyoungthings.com)

One of the most diverse rock records on the market for both the major and independent circuit for 2007. The Alphabetical Order's first track "Constant State" sets off the tone of a record in one of the best ways. It seems nowadays you can put on any record from any artist and have a hard time telling the difference from track to track—where on "I Am Magically Happening" not one song has that problem through out the outstanding 10 tracks on the record. The music on " I Am Magically Happening" is way over the top.
Nuevo Revolution (nuevorevolution.com)