Real Talk (Man Overboard album) explained

Real Talk
Type:studio
Artist:Man Overboard
Cover:Real Talk Man Overboard.jpg
Genre:Pop punk
Length:32:53
Label:Run for Cover
Producer:Jesse Cannon, Mike Oettinger
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:The Human Highlight Reel
Next Year:2011

Real Talk is the debut studio album by American rock band Man Overboard.

Background and release

Man Overboard was founded by vocalist/bassist Nik Bruzzese and lead guitarist Wayne Wildrick in 2008.[1] The pair brought in vocalist/guitarist Zac Eisenstein, and the group went to work on what would be their first release, Hung Up on Nothing.[1] The band soon toured across the U.S.[1] On November 5, 2009, it was announced they signed to Run for Cover.[2] Following the release of a few more EPs,[1] the band went to work on their debut album.

Release

In February 2010, Man Overboard went on a US tour with Therefore I Am and the Wonder Years.[3] The Noise from Upstairs acoustic EP was released in April 2010; alongside this, the band's debut album was announced for release in a few months time.[4] Real Talk was released on July 19, 2010, through Run for Cover. Shortly afterwards, the band performed at Sound and Fury Festival, and then supported Tigers Jaw on their headlining US tour.[5] [6] On August 10, Real Talk was made available for streaming via Alternative Press.[7] From mid August to early October, the band supported the Swellers on their tour of the US.[8] On September 3, it was announced that guitarist Wayne Wildrick had left the band. The band explained that Wildrick had "some personal things to take care of". As a result of this, drummer Justin Collier switched to guitar, and Mike Hrycenko was brought in to fill in on drums.[9] In March 2011, the band went on tour with The Wonder Years,[10] followed by a March–April tour with Senses Fail.[11] On April 28, it was announced that Wildrick had re-joined the band.[12] A music video was released for "Montrose" on August 9.[13]

Reception

The album was critically acclaimed upon release.[1] The album was included at number 48 on Rock Sounds "The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time" list.[14]

Track listing

  1. "Real Talk" – 1:50
  2. "World Favorite" – 2:55
  3. "Fantasy Girl" – 2:57
  4. "Parting Gift" – 2:35
  5. "Darkness, Everybody" – 3:01
  6. "She's Got Her Own Man Now" – 3:20
  7. "Al Sharpton" – 2:32
  8. "Montrose" – 2:53
  9. "FM Dial Style" – 2:19
  10. "I Like You" – 2:34
  11. "Septemberism" – 2:37
  12. "Sidekick" – 3:13
Bandcamp bonus track
  2. "Again" – 3:02

Personnel

Man Overboard

References

Citations
Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Man Overboard brings some real talk to the world. Pryor, Terrance . AXS. August 4, 2014. July 19, 2015.
  2. Web site: Run For Cover Records signs Man Overboard. Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. November 5, 2009. October 12, 2022.
  3. Web site: Therefore I Am / The Wonder Years / Man Overboard. Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. January 22, 2010. October 16, 2022.
  4. Web site: Man Overboard release 'Noise from Upstairs' acoustic EP. Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. April 2, 2010. October 17, 2022.
  5. Web site: Sound and Fury Festival finalizes lineup. Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. May 24, 2010. October 18, 2022.
  6. Web site: Tigers Jaw with The Sidekicks, Man Overboard. Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. May 27, 2010. October 18, 2022.
  7. Web site: Album Stream: Man Overboard's "Real Talk". Alternative Press. Shotwell, James . August 10, 2010. November 14, 2016.
  8. Web site: The Swellers confirm tour with Fireworks and reveal dates. https://web.archive.org/web/20161114233800/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_confirm_tour_with_fireworks_and_reveal_tour_dates. Alternative Press. Shotwell, James. June 29, 2010. November 14, 2016. November 14, 2016.
  9. Web site: Man Overboard announce line-up change. Alternative Press. September 3, 2010. November 14, 2016.
  10. Web site: The Wonder Years announce short tour with Man Overboard. Karan, Tim. Alternative Press. January 19, 2011. November 14, 2016.
  11. Web site: Senses Fail announce tour with The Ghost Inside, Man Overboard and Transit. Kraus, Brain. Alternative Press. January 21, 2011. November 14, 2016.
  12. Web site: Guitarist Wayne Wildrick rejoins Man Overboard. Karan, Tim. Alternative Press. April 28, 2011. November 14, 2016.
  13. Web site: Man Overboard release video for "Montrose". Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. August 9, 2011. November 14, 2016.
  14. Bird, ed. 2014, p. 69

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