Stomachaches (album)
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| Studio album by frnkiero andthe cellabration | |||||
| Released | 25 August 2014 | ||||
| Recorded | Belleville, (New Jersey), 2012-2014 | ||||
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| Length | 37:26 | ||||
| Label | Staple Records | ||||
| Producer | Frank Iero | ||||
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Stomachaches is the debut studio album by Frank Iero, former rhythm guitarist of the American alternative rock band My Chemical Romance, released under the moniker of frnkiero andthe cellabration. It was officially announced in June 2014, and released on August 25, 2014 on Staple Records and B.CALM Press.
Background
In late 2012, while dealing with painful digestive issues, Iero turned his basement office into a makeshift studio and began writing and recording music. After My Chemical Romance announced their disbandment on March 22, 2013, Iero continued to work on his solo material and eventually released a demo for the song "Joyriding", which he performed live at small venues along with "Stage 4 Fear of Trying". On June 16, 2014, Iero announced via his official website that he signed to Staple Records and would be releasing a full-length solo album entitled Stomachaches under the moniker of frnkiero andthe cellabration. On the record, Iero plays every instrument except for drums which were handled by former My Chemical Romance drummer Jarrod Alexander. He also assembled a touring band composed of Evan Nestor, Rob Hughes and Matt Olsson.[1] and announced tour dates (supporting Taking Back Sunday and The Used on their co-headline US fall tour). On August 4, 2014 a music video for the album's first single, "Weighted" was released.
Release
Stomachaches was released on August 26 in the US.[2][3][4] The release was celebrated with a live performance at one of Iero's favorite music stores: Vintage Vinyl in Ford, New Jersey.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AltSounds | 80%[5] |
| Rock Sound | 7/10[6] |
| AllMusic |    [7] |
| Ultimate-Guitar | 7.8/10[8] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5[9] |
| Kerrang! | [10] |
Rob Sayce from Rock Sound magazine describe the album as "Scrappy, idiosyncratic and infectious as hell, far removed from the well-oiled machine of latter-day My Chemical Romance, and all the more bracing for it."[6] Timothy Monger from AllMusic said: "Passionate, and slightly unruly, the 12-song album deals with themes of yearning for acceptance and love, sung over a backdrop of compelling, often ramshackle punk and post-hardcore guitar rock.".[7]
Track listing
All lyrics written by Frank Iero, all music composed by Frank Iero
| No. | Title | Length | |
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| 1. | "All I Want Is Nothing" | 1:50 | |
| 2. | "Weighted" | 4:18 | |
| 3. | "Blood Infections" | 2:18 | |
| 4. | "She's the Prettiest Girl at the Party, and She Can Prove It with a Solid Right Hook" | 3:37 | |
| 5. | "Stitches" | 4:38 | |
| 6. | "Joyriding" | 2:20 | |
| 7. | "Stage 4 Fear of Trying" | 3:17 | |
| 8. | "Tragician" | 3:09 | |
| 9. | "Neverenders" | 1:58 | |
| 10. | "Smoke Rings" | 2:19 | |
| 11. | "Guilttripping" | 4:22 | |
| 12. | "Where Do We Belong? Anywhere But Here" | 3:20 |
Personnel
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World wide | August 25, 2014 | Vagrant | Digital | N/A[2] |
| August 26, 2014 | Hassle | CD | HOFF 180CDA[3] | |
| LP | HOFF 180LP[4] |
References
- ↑ Whitt, Cassie (4 Aug 2014). "Frnkiero Andthe Cellabration release "Weighted" video". Alt Press.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Frnkiero andthe Cellabration Stomachaches (Digital Download - Vagrant #)". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Frnkiero andthe Cellabration Stomachaches (CD - Hassle #HOFF 180CDA)". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Frnkiero andthe Cellabration Stomachaches (LP - Hassle #HOFF 180LP)". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ Samia. "Review: Frnkiero and the Cellabration - Stomachaches [Album]". Altsounds. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sayce, Rob (October 2014). "Frnkiero andthe Cellabration - Stomachaches". www.rocksound.tv (192) (Rock Sound). Rock Sound. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Timothy Monger. "Stomachaches - Frnkiero and the Cellabration - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ "Stomachaches Review". Ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ "frnkiero andthe cellabration - Stomachaches (album review ) - Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ "“KKKK” – ‘Stomachaches’ review in Kerrang! - Staple Records". Staple Records. Retrieved 18 November 2014.