Four Year Strong (album) explained

Four Year Strong
Type:Studio Album
Artist:Four Year Strong
Cover:Four_Year_Strong_self_titled_album_cover.jpg
Recorded:God City Studios
Genre:Pop punk, melodic hardcore
Length:38:18
Label:Pure Noise
Producer:Kurt Ballou, Four Year Strong, Machine
Prev Title:Go Down in History
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Brain Pain
Next Year:2020

Four Year Strong is the sixth studio album by American pop punk band Four Year Strong. It was their first full-length release since 2011's In Some Way, Shape, or Form.

Production

Described by vocalist/guitarist Dan O'Connor as being "one of the most raw records we've ever made, it's just us playing. No fancy computer shit. Made for singing along and head-banging."[1] "Go Down in History" was re-recorded for the album, with the original version appearing on the Go Down in History EP the previous year.

The album was produced by the band and Kurt Ballou at God City Studios. Ballou also engineered and mixed the sessions with additional help from Robert Cheeseman and Phil Dubnick. "Go Down in History" was produced and mixed by Machine. Brad Boatright mastered the album at Audiosiege.

Release

In March 2015, the group headlined the Pure Noise Records Tour, with support from Hit the Lights, Forever Came Calling and Light You Up.[2] On April 2, Four Year Strong was announced for release in June. Alongside this, the album's artwork and track listing were revealed.[3] The album's artwork and layout was produced by Ryan Eyestone. On April 9, "We All Float Down Here" was made available for streaming.[4] On April 27, a lyric video was released for "I'm a Big, Bright, Shining Star".[5] On May 12, "Eating My Words" was made available for streaming.[6] In May and June, the band supported the Story So Far on their tour across the US; the stint included appearances at the Spring Fling and Skate & Surf festivals.[7]

Four Year Strong was made available for streaming through Fuse's website on May 27, before being released on June 2.[8] In September and October, they group embarked on a headlining US tour, with main support from Defeater. Other acts throughout the tour included: Expire, Speak Low If You Speak Love, My Iron Lung, Superheaven and Elder Brother.[9] A music video was released for "Stolen Credit Card!" on September 2, directed by Kyle Thrash.[10] A music video for "Who Cares?", directed by Marlon Brandope,[11] premiered on Warped Tour's website on May 23, 2016. Following this, the group performed at the Slam Dunk Festival in the UK,[12] and on Warped Tour between June and August.[13] In November, the group supported Good Charlotte on their headlining US tour.[14]

Reception

The album was included at number 36 on Rock Sounds top 50 releases of 2015 list.[15] The album charted at number 77 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S., number 100 in Australia and number 126 in the UK.

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[16]

Four Year Strong
Production

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 100
US Billboard 200[18] 77
UK Albums (OCC)[19] 126

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Four Year Strong Announce Self-Titled Album - Kerrang! . 2015-04-09 . 2015-05-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150506121821/http://www.kerrang.com/29990/four-year-strong-announce-self-titled-album/ . live .
  2. Web site: NEWS: Four Year Strong confirm March 2015 UK tour with Hit The Lights, Forever Came Calling & Light You Up!. Dead Press!. Bliss, Tony. December 10, 2014. June 18, 2020.
  3. Web site: Four Year Strong announce self-titled album. Alternative Press. AltPress. April 2, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  4. Web site: Four Year Strong stream lead single from self-titled album. Alternative Press. AltPress. April 9, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  5. Web site: Four Year Strong debut "I'm A Big, Bright, Shining Star" from self-titled album. Alternative Press. AltPress. April 27, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  6. Web site: Four Year Strong stream "Eating My Words" from self-titled LP. Alternative Press. AltPress. May 12, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  7. Web site: The Story So Far announce headlining tour with Four Year Strong, Terror, Souvenirs. Alternative Press. Sharp, Tyler. February 23, 2015. May 1, 2016. August 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050544/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_announce_headlining_tour_with_four_year_strong_terror_souv. live.
  8. Web site: Stream Four Year Strong's Blistering Self-Titled Album Right Now. Fuse. Nassiff, Thomas. May 27, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  9. Web site: Four Year Strong, Defeater, Expire, Superheaven, more announce tour. Alternative Press. AltPress. June 29, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  10. Web site: Four Year Strong release emotionally-fueled video for "Stolen Credit Card". Alternative Press. AltPress. September 2, 2015. June 16, 2020.
  11. Four Year Strong "Who Cares" Official Music Video. YouTube. Pure Noise Records. May 23, 2016. June 16, 2020.
  12. Web site: NEWS: First wave of bands confirmed for Slam Dunk Festival 2016!. Dead Press!. Redrup, Zach. November 25, 2015. June 18, 2020.
  13. Web site: Watch Four Year Strong's ice cream filled new music video for "Who Cares?". Alternative Press. Ralph, Caitlyn. May 23, 2016. June 16, 2020.
  14. Web site: Good Charlotte announce tour with the Story So Far, Four Year Strong, others. https://web.archive.org/web/20170130092328/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/good_charlotte_announce_tour_with_the_story_so_far_four_year_strong_others. Alternative Press. Al-Sharif, Rabab. August 8, 2016. January 30, 2017. June 17, 2018.
  15. Bird, ed. 2016, p. 24
  16. Four Year Strong . . 2015 . Booklet. Pure Noise. PNE169.
  17. Web site: ARIA Albums: Muse Debuts At No 1. Noise11. Ryan. Gavin. June 13, 2015. June 13, 2015. November 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107050737/http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-albums-muse-debuts-at-no-1-20150613. live.
  18. Web site: Four Year Strong - Chart history (Billboard 200) . 2 January 2013 . Billboard . June 9, 2015.
  19. Web site: CHART: CLUK Update 13.06.2015 (wk23). zobbel.de. May 1, 2016. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173746/http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/150613cluk.txt. live.

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