Feel (Sleeping with Sirens album) explained

Feel
Type:studio
Artist:Sleeping with Sirens
Cover:Feel Album Cover by Sleeping With Sirens.jpg
Alt:A feather against a white background
Released:June 4, 2013
Recorded:February 2013
Studio:Chango
Length:42:57
Label:Rise
Producer:Cameron Mizell
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Feel is the third studio album by American rock band Sleeping with Sirens was released by June 4, 2013. This is the last album released on Rise. The entire album was produced by Cameron Mizell who had produced their debut album. It is the final album to feature rhythm guitarist Jesse Lawson who left the band later in 2013.[1] The album also features guest appearances by Fronz (Attila), Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) and Shayley Bourget (Dayshell, ex-Of Mice & Men).[2]

Background

In December 2012, vocalist Kellin Quinn teased about a new album, stating "If the world doesn't end before #2013, [we'll] deliver an amazing album to you!" On February 6, 2013, Quinn posted that he had finished tracking vocals for the album.[3] Recording was done at Chango Studios with producer Cameron Mizell, who also acted as the engineer, and was assisted by Alex Prieto. Shawn Christmas and Earl Halasan contributed additional programming. Dan Korneff mixed the album at Sonic Debris Recording Studio in New York, while Ted Jensen mastered it.

The majority of the songs on the album were written by the band, except for a few: "Alone" by the band and Kelly; "Congratulations" by the band and Mullins; "These Things I've Done", "Satellites", and "Sorry" by the band and Mizell.

Release

In March and April 2013, the group went on a headlining US tour, dubbed the Take It or Leave It Tour, with support from Conditions, Dangerkids and Lions Lions.[4] On April 22, Feel was announced for release in June. In addition, a lyric video was released for "Low".[5] On May 20, "Alone" was made available for streaming.[6] The following day, it was released as a single.[7] On May 24, "The Best There Ever Was" was made available for streaming.[8] A day later, "Free Now" was made available for streaming.[9] On May 26, "Congratulations" was made available for streaming.[10] Later that day, the rest of the album was made available for streaming.[11] In May and June, the band went on a headlining tour of the UK and Europe.[12]

Feel was released on June 4 through Rise Records.[7] Two days later, a music video was released for "Alone".[13] In the summer, the group embarked on the Warped Tour.[14] In September and October, the group went on a tour of Europe and the UK.[15] On October 16, it was announced that guitarist Jesse Lawson had left the group, choosing to focus on his family.[16] On October 29, a music video was released for "Congratulations".[17] In October and November, the group embarked on The Feel This Tour in the US with support from Memphis May Fire, Breathe Carolina, Issues and Our Last Night.[18]

Reception

Critical response

Feel received generally positive reviews from music critics. Gregory Heaney of AllMusic commented that "the talented vocal of Kellin Quinn making an album like Feel a shining light in an increasingly homogenized post-hardcore landscape." Scott Heisel of Alternative Press stated "while the collaboration with MGK gels perfectly and could totally be a crossover smash, the collaboration with Memphis May Fire’s Matty Mullins is misguided" and continued "still, the good more than outweighs the bad, and as a whole, Feel is a big step up."

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling around 60,000 copies in its first week, making the album one of the highest charting post-hardcore albums of all time.[19] [20] [21] It has sold 180,000 copies in the US as of March 2015.[22] The album also debuted at number 36 on UK Albums Chart[23] and number 14 on Australian Albums Chart.[24]

Track listing

All songs written by Sleeping with Sirens, except where noted.

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[25] Sleeping with Sirens

Additional musicians

Production and design

Charts

Year-end charts

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sleeping with Sirens part ways with guitarist Jesse Lawson - Alternative Press . . 2013-10-17 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131017135909/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_part_ways_with_guitarist_jesse_lawson . 2013-10-17 . - Alternative Press
  2. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens Reveal Artwork And Tracklisting For New Album Feel - Stereoboard UK. Angel. Amy. 24 April 2013. Stereoboard.com. 30 April 2013.
  3. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens finish recording vocals for new album. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Common, Tyler. February 6, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130214054441/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_finish_recording_vocals_for_new_album. February 14, 2013.
  4. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens announce US spring tour. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. January 14, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703082809/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_us_spring_tour. July 3, 2017.
  5. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens announce new album 'Feel,' stream first single "Low". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. April 22, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703083056/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_new_album_feel_stream_first_single_low. July 3, 2017.
  6. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens stream new song, "Alone". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. May 20, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160813183959/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_stream_new_song_alone. August 13, 2016.
  7. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens to release new single "Alone" featuring MGK. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Common, Tyler. May 14, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703091330/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_to_release_new_single_alone_featuring_mgk. July 3, 2017.
  8. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens stream new song "The Best There Ever Was" featuring Attila's Fronz. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Common, Tyler. May 24, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401194228/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_stream_new_song_the_best_there_ever_was_featuring_atti. April 1, 2016.
  9. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens release new song, "Free Now". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Common, Tyler. May 25, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130610071044/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_release_new_song_free_now. June 10, 2013.
  10. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens release new song "Congratulations" featuring Memphis May Fire's Matty Mullins. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Common, Tyler. May 26, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141009113158/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_release_new_song_congratulations_featuring_memphis_may. October 9, 2014.
  11. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens stream new album, 'Feel'. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. May 26, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103203821/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_stream_new_album_feel. January 3, 2014.
  12. Web site: UPDATE: Sleeping With Sirens announce 2013 UK/Europe tour, upgrade venues due to demand. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. December 17, 2012. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703082929/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_2013_uk_tour. July 3, 2017.
  13. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens release "Alone" video featuring Machine Gun Kelly. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Mendyuk, Bridjet. June 6, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170602125142/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_release_new_video_featuring_machine_gun_kelly. June 2, 2017.
  14. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens post Warped Tour announcement video. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. February 3, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130208084641/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_post_warped_tour_announcement_video. February 8, 2013.
  15. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens announce fall European tour. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. May 13, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171218233355/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_fall_european_tour. December 18, 2017.
  16. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens part ways with guitarist Jesse Lawson. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. October 16, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703125027/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_part_ways_with_guitarist_jesse_lawson. July 3, 2017.
  17. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens debut "Congratulations" video featuring Matty Mullins. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Crane, Matt. October 29, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703083754/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_debut_congratulations_video_featuring_matty_mullins. July 3, 2017.
  18. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens announce "The Feel This Tour" with Memphis May Fire, Issues, more. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. August 4, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170323062222/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_the_feel_this_tour_with_memphis_may_fire_issu. March 23, 2017.
  19. Chart History
  20. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1565767/queens-of-the-stone-age-heading-for-first-no-1-album Queens of the Stone Age Heading for First No. 1 Album
  21. Sleeping With Sirens Headed for Best Week Ever on Billboard 200 Chart. . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221110405/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1566341/sleeping-with-sirens-headed-for-best-week-ever-on-billboard-200-chart. 2014-02-21.
  22. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20150314222707/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases . March 14, 2015 . Upcoming Releases . Hits Daily Double . HITS Digital Ventures .
  23. https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20130609/7502/ Official Charts
  24. http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums ARIA
  25. Feel. Sleeping with Sirens. 2010. booklet. Rise Records. Rise 197-2.
  26. Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2013. Billboard. May 11, 2021.

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