Topsy-Turvy (album)
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Topsy-Turvy is the debut album by the progressive metal band The Apex Theory, now Mt. Helium. Released on April 2, 2002, it was the band's last release as a quartet, with the vocalist Ontronik Khachaturian leaving the band shortly after the album's release.[3] After attempting to audition for a new vocalist, it was decided that the guitarist Art Karamian would take over as the band's vocalist.[4]
Style
PopMatters described the album as "an energy-filled fusion of progressive and modern rock."[1] Allmusic compared the album to the music of At the Drive-In and Incubus.[2]
Reception
Topsy-Turvy peaked at #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #157 on the Billboard 200.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Add Mission" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Mucus Shifters" | 2:30 |
| 3. | "Come Forth" | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Shhh... (Hope Diggy)" | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Drown Ink" | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Bullshed" | 4:59 |
| 7. | "That's All!" | 3:25 |
| 8. | "Bravo" | 3:08 |
| 9. | "Apossibly" | 4:14 |
| 10. | "Right Foot" | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Aisle Always" | 3:54 |
| 12. | "In Books" | 3:59 |
Personnel
- The Apex Theory
- Ontronik Khachaturian — vocals
- Art Karamian — guitar
- Dave Hakopyan — bass guitar
- Sammy J. Watson — drums
References
- ^ a b http://www.popmatters.com/review/apextheory-topsy/
- ^ a b Allmusic review
- ^ Iannini, Tommaso (2003). "The Apex Theory". Nu metal (in Italian). Giunti. pp. 22–23. ISBN 88-09-03051-6.
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