Ups and Downsizing
Ups and Downsizing | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 29, 2009 [1] | |||
Recorded | January 2009 | |||
Genre | Pop punk | |||
Length | 39:15 | |||
Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
Producer | Mark Michalik | |||
The Swellers chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Absolutepunk.net | 89% [2] |
Alternative Press | [3] |
Alter the Press! | [4] |
Kerrang! | [citation needed] |
Punknews.org | [5] |
Rock Sound | [citation needed] |
Ups and Downsizing is the second album released by Flint, Michigan's The Swellers.
Background
The band released My Everest in 2007. Ups and Downsizing was recorded in January 2009.[6] A studio video was posted on January 16.[7]
Release
In April 2009, the band performed a handful of shows with This Time Next Year.[8] In July, the band went on a tour of the US with Four Year Strong, Fireworks, Set Your Goals and Grave Maker.[9] Ups and Downsizing was released through Fueled by Ramen on September 29. The title is half derived from a quote from the 1998 cult film The Big Lebowski. Vinyl pressings of the album were issued in three colors – "Dirt", "Rust", and "Leaves". 333 copies of each were produced.[10] In January and February 2010, the group supported Motion City Soundtrack on their headlining tour of the US.[11] In June and July, the band performed on Warped Tour.[12] From mid-August to early October, the band supported Fireworks on their headlining tour of the US.[13]
Track listing
All songs written by Nick Diener and Jonathan Diener.
- "2009" – 2:56
- "Fire Away" – 3:52
- "Sleeper" – 2:55
- "Welcome Back Riders" – 2:55
- "Feet First" – 4:07
- "Do You Feel Better Yet?" – 2:27
- "Ups and Downsizing" – 3:47
- "The Iron" – 2:13
- "Watch It Go" – 4:09
- "Stars" – 5:49
- "Dirt" – 4:05
Personnel
- Nick Diener – Lead vocals, guitar
- Jonathan Diener – Drums, vocals
- Ryan Collins – Guitar
- Anto Boros – Bass
References
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Ups and Downsizing by The Swellers". Itunes.apple.com. 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
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- ^ "Streetlight Manifesto / A Wilhelm Scream / The Swellers / The Stitch Up tour announced". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. December 16, 2008. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ "The Swellers launch studio video blog". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. January 16, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "This Time Next Year complete full-length, plan tour dates". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. March 9, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong and more to tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. May 18, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "Fueled By Ramen – Ups and Downsizing (Vinyl)". Store.fueledbyramen.com. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
- ^ "Motion City Soundtrack add more U.S. dates, Aussie/Japan tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. December 17, 2009. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Suicide Silence Confirmed For Vans Warped Tour". Blabbermouth.net. December 19, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ Shotwell, James (June 29, 2010). "The Swellers confirm tour with Fireworks and reveal dates". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 14, 2016.