In Some Way, Shape or Form
| In Some Way, Shape, or Form |
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| Studio album by Four Year Strong |
| Released |
November 8, 2011 |
| Recorded |
June–August 2011 at House of Loud, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genre |
Alternative rock[1], pop punk, melodic hardcore |
| Length |
40:55 |
| Label |
Decaydance, Universal Motown |
| Producer |
David Bendeth |
| Four Year Strong chronology |
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| Singles from In Some Way, Shape, or Form |
- "Just Drive"
Released: September 27, 2011
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In Some Way, Shape, or Form is the fourth full-length studio album by American melodic hardcore band Four Year Strong, released through Decaydance and Universal Motown Records on November 8, 2011.[2] The album was recorded between June–August 2011 at New Jersey's House of Loud, with producer David Bendeth. The album is the band's first without keyboardist/synthesizer player Josh Lyford, and is the band's first without synthesizers, as the band decided to remove the synthesizers from their songs, in order to mature and alter their sound.
The album sold over 6,500 copies in its first week[3], debuting at number 88 on the Billboard 200, nearly half of what their previous album Enemy of the World sold in its first week.
Background
On August 18, 2011, the band released the song "Stuck In The Middle" for free listening as a free taster from the album, with an unofficial music video following on October 19, which showed footage of the band on their latest tour and features scenes of the recording process of In Some Way, Shape, or Form.[17] On September 8, 2011, the band released another song for free, "Falling On You", which was already played live on the band's latest tour.[18][19] The first official single "Just Drive" was released on September 27, 2011,[20] with a music video following exactly a month later, on October 27.[21]
On October 14, 2011, Alternative Press revealed the tracklist of the album.[22] On October 26, 2011, the band released another song for free listening. The song, entitled "Fairweather Fan", is a special song the band dedicated to their fans and was previously leaked in low quality footage that was filmed during the band's Fall 2011 AP Tour, where they debuted the song. The band released the song as a free download on their Facebook page.[23] On November 4, 2011, the band uploaded the whole album for free streaming on their Facebook page.[24][25]
Track listing
All songs written by Dan O'Connor and Alan Day.
| 1. |
"The Infected" |
3:17 |
| 2. |
"The Security Of The Familiar, The Tranquility Of Repetition" |
3:28 |
| 3. |
"Stuck In The Middle" |
3:42 |
| 4. |
"Just Drive" |
3:32 |
| 5. |
"Fairweather Fan" |
3:30 |
| 6. |
"Sweet Kerosene" |
3:22 |
| 7. |
"Falling On You" |
3:36 |
| 8. |
"Heaven Wasn't Built To Hold Me" |
3:06 |
| 9. |
"Unbreakable" |
3:12 |
| 10. |
"Bring On The World" |
3:12 |
| 11. |
"Fight The Future" |
3:04 |
| 12. |
"Only The Meek Get Pinched, The Bold Survive" |
3:51 |
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Total length:
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40:52 |
Song Titles
- "The Security Of The Familiar, The Tranquility Of Repetition" is a line from the film V for Vendetta.
- "Only The Meek Get Pinched, The Bold Survive" is a line from the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
- "Fight The Future" is titled in reference to the first X-Files film, of which "Fight The Future" was the subtitle and tagline. The X-Files is also heavily referenced in the music video for the album's first single "Just Drive", including a street sign that reads "The truth is out there," one of the mottos of the series.
- When a tentative track listing was released, "Bring On The World" was shown to be titled "This Is Your Life And It's Ending One Minute At A Time", a line from the film Fight Club.
Personnel
- Four Year Strong
- Alan Day — vocals, guitar, piano
- Dan O'Connor — vocals, guitar
- Joe Weiss — bass guitar
- Jake Massucco — drums
References
- ^ Dre Okorley. "PropertyOfZack Single Review : : Four Year Strong". Propertyofzack.com. http://propertyofzack.com/post/9296126907/propertyofzack-single-review-four-year-strong. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/four_year_strong_release_new_song_delay_album_release_date
- ^ "Disturbed Debut At No. 13". rockaccess.net (Rock Access). http://rockaccess.net/2011/11/17/disturbed-debut-at-no-13/. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ Nassiff, Thomas7 (2011-11-03). "Four Year Strong - In Some Way, Shape or Form". Absolute Punk. http://images.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2500512. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
- ^ Heaney, Gregory (2011-11-28). "Album Review: Four Year Strong - In Some Way, Shape Or Form". AllMusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/in-some-way-shape-or-form-r2288526. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
- ^ 'Kiki' Goodchild, Chantelle (2011-11-10). "Album Review: Four Year Strong - In Some Way, Shape Or Form". Alter The Press!. http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/11/album-review-four-year-strong-in-some.html. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- ^ Pitt, Gem (2011-11-02). "Four Year Strong - In Some Way, Shape Or Form". Big Cheese Magazine. http://www.bigcheesemagazine.com/albums/article/four-year-strong-in-some-way-shape-or-form. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ^ Fowler, Pernell (2011-11-09). "Four Year Strong – In Some Way, Shape, Or Form – Review". Bring On Mixed Reviews. http://www.bringonmixedreviews.com/music-reviews/four-year-strong-in-some-way-shape-or-form-review/. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ Droney, Chris (2011-11-09). "Reviews \\ Four Year Strong - In Some Way, Shape Or Form.". Glasswerk.uk. http://www.glasswerk.co.uk/reviews/national/9929/Four+Year+Strong. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "Four Year Strong - In Some Way, Shape Or Form". Kill Your Stereo. 2011-11-09. http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/819/four-year-strong-in-some-way-shape-or-form/. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ Powell, Dylan (2011-11-09). "Four Year Strong In Some Way, Shape, Or Form". Mind Equals Brown. http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/11/four-year-strong-in-some-way-shape-or-form/. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ TIPPLE, BEN (2011-11-09). "Review Four Year Strong In Some Way, Shape, or Form.". Punktastic. http://www.punktastic.com/reviews/4126/Four-Year-Strong/In-Some-Way,-Shape,-or-Form./. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ Drive, Fan (2011-11-09). "In Some Way, Shape or Form". Rate Your Music. http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/four_year_strong/in_some_way__shape_or_form/. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ West Foss, Dakota (2011-11-05). "Four Year Strong are stuck in the middle.". Sputnik Music. http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/46388/Four-Year-Strong-In-Some-Way,-Shape,-or-Form./. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ Grundström, Max (2011-11-13). "Four Year Strong – In Some Way, Shape, Or Form.". NewReview. http://thenewreview.net/reviews/four-year-strong-in-some-way-shape-or-form. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ^ Reid, Sean (2011-11-09). "REVIEW: Four Year Strong – In Some Way, Shape, Or Form". Under The Gun Review. http://underthegunreview.net/2011/11/08/review-four-year-strong-in-some-way-shape-or-form/. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/four_year_strong_release_new_song_delay_album_release_date
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/notes/four-year-strong/new-song-release-date/10150434798498747
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guh_4aMFp6s
- ^ http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmHesQ1erHg&feature
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/four_year_strong_reveal_tracklist_in_some_way_shape_or_form
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8WOzxinzgo
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/fouryearstrong?sk=app_182222305144028
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/fouryearstrong/posts/283541531668808
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- Dan O’Connor
- Alan Day
- Joe Weiss
- Jackson Massucco
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