Brace Yourself for the Mediocre

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Brace Yourself for the Mediocre
Brace Yourself for the Mediocre cover
Studio album by Roper
Released October 19, 2004
Recorded 2004 One Way Studio
Genre Pop-Punk
Length 42:59
Label Five Minute Walk
Producer(s) Frank Tate
Professional reviews
  • Jesus Freak Hideout 4/5 stars link
  • Christianity Today 3.5/5 stars link
  • The Phantom Tollbooth 3/5 stars link
  • Decapolis 2/5 stars link
  • Renown Magazine 4/5 stars link
  • The Hearing Aide (5.6/10) link
  • Wise Men Promotions link

Brace Yourself for the Mediocre is the first album of the band Roper, released October 19, 2004. It was put together by lead singer Reese Roper before he had put the rest of the band together.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Hello Lamewads" – 3:16
  2. "You're With Stupid" – 2:27
  3. "Amplify" – 3:59
  4. "Vendetta" – 3:47
  5. "Red Eye to Miami" – 2:56
  6. "Quicksilver" – 3:21
  7. "1985" – 3:20
  8. "Say Sayonara" – 3:32
  9. "How Your Halo Fell" – 3:30
  10. "Day of Pigs" – 2:37
  11. "Fireflies" – 3:28
  12. "You're Still The One" (Shania Twain cover) – 2:57
  13. "In Excelsis Deo" – 3:42

[edit] Personnel

Additional Music:

  • Drums: Frank Lenz, Jason White
  • Bass: Elijah Thomson
  • Organ: Phil Bennett
  • Guitar: Bob Schiveley, Ethan Luck

Additional Vocals:

  • Adam Davis
  • Sam Hernandez
  • Mick Leonardi
  • Justin McRoberts
  • Eli Salazar
  • Dennis Simmons
  • Jason White
  • Dan Romero

Illustrations: Barak Hardley

Touring Band Lineup:

  • Reese Roper: Vocals, Moog
  • Jonathan Till: Bass Guitar
  • Jonathan Byrnside: Lead Guitar
  • Matt "emo" Emmett: Rhythm Guitar, Backup Vocals
  • Nick White: Drums

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
2004 Top Heatseekers 46

[edit] External links