Shh, Just Go with It explained

Shh, Just Go with It
Type:studio
Artist:Every Avenue
Cover:Shh Just Go with It cover.jpg
Released:February 19, 2008
Recorded:2007–2008
Genre:Pop punk, alternative rock, power pop, emo pop
Length:42:06
Label:Fearless
Producer:Zach Odom, Kenneth Mount
Prev Title:Ah!
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Picture Perfect
Next Year:2009

Shh, Just Go with It is the debut studio album by American pop punk band Every Avenue, released on February 19, 2008.

Background and recording

On June 21, 2007, Every Avenue signed to Fearless Records, who released the band's EP Ah! two months later.[1] In August 2007, the band went on an East Coast tour with Holiday Parade.[2]

The album was recorded with bassist Cam Grenstiner, who left the band just before the album was released. Grenstiner is credited on the album but not included on the list of official band members.

Release

In November and December 2007, the band toured the US alongside Sick City and the Mile After.[3] While on the tour, the band's debut album Shh, Just Go with It was announced for release in early 2008. In addition, the album's track listing was revealed.[4] On December 20, 2007, "Days of the Old" and "Where Were You?" were posted on the band's Myspace profile.[5] In January and February 2008, the band went on the Manwhores and Open Sores Tour alongside All Time Low, Mayday Parade and Just Surrender.[6] Shh, Just Go with It was released on February 19, 2008, through Fearless Records[4] in the United States and on April 10, 2008, in Japan. The first single "Where Were You?" was available on March 11, 2008. The band supported the Audition on their Spring Break 08 tour in the US from mid-March until early May.[7]

In April, the band appeared at the Bamboozle Left festival.[8] In July, the band performed on the 2008 edition of Warped Tour.[9] In October and November, the group went on The Compromising of Integrity, Morality & Principles in Exchange for Money tour, supporting All Time Low.[10] In December, the band went on a brief holiday tour, titled Setting the Records Straight Tour alongside Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong and Energy.[11] On February 1, 2009, a music video was released for "Chasing the Night".[12] Between early February and early April, the band participated in the Take Action Tour in the US.[13] The band appeared at The Bamboozle festival in early May.[14]

Reception

The album peaked No. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers chart.

Track listing

  1. "Days of the Old" – 2:46
  2. "This One's a Cheap Shot" – 2:58
  3. "Where Were You?" – 2:41
  4. "Think of You Later (Empty Room)" – 2:51
  5. "A Story to Tell Your Friends" – 3:22
  6. "Boys Will Be Boys" – 3:03
  7. "Take a Step Back" – 3:08
  8. "Trading Heartbeats" – 3:23
  9. "Freak Out!" – 3:56
  10. "Between You and I" – 4:38
  11. "Chasing the Night" – 2:55
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
  1. "Fame and (Mis) Fortune" – 3:12
  2. "The Hell Back Home" – 3:16
  3. "One More Song" – 3:00+
  4. "Nothing" – 3:05†
  5. "Picking Up the Pieces" – 3:09†
  6. "Getting Out" – 4:12†

†From Ah!, also with "Think of You Later (Empty Room)" and "Where Were You?".

Personnel

Production

Release history

CountryDate
United StatesFebruary 19, 2008
JapanApril 10, 2008

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fearless signs Every Avenue. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. June 21, 2007. February 15, 2022.
  2. Web site: Every Avenue posts 'Where Were You'. Punknews.org. White, Adam. July 13, 2007. May 30, 2022.
  3. Web site: Sick City touring with the Mile After, Every Avenue. https://web.archive.org/web/20170731200514/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_3064. Alternative Press. November 28, 2007. July 31, 2017. July 8, 2017.
  4. Web site: Every Avenue set release date for debut LP. Alternative Press. December 1, 2007. July 8, 2017.
  5. Web site: Every Avenue: 'Days of the Old' / 'Where Were You?'. Punknews.org. White, Adam. December 20, 2007. June 6, 2022.
  6. Web site: Manwhores And Open Sores Tour - News Article. https://archive.today/20150829014807/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=279195. AbsolutePunk . SpinMedia. DeAndrea, Joe. November 19, 2017. August 29, 2015. June 3, 2017.
  7. Web site: The Audition hits the road hard. https://web.archive.org/web/20080625080153/http://www.livedaily.com/news/13826.html. LiveDaily. Ticketmaster. Kilgore, Kym. March 12, 2008. June 25, 2008. June 2, 2017. dead.
  8. Web site: Bamboozle Left reveals more bands. Alternative Press. March 13, 2008. July 9, 2017.
  9. Web site: Warped Tour unveils final band lineup for 2008. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. February 26, 2008. June 13, 2022.
  10. Web site: All Time Low announces fall tour dates with Mayday Parade, The Maine. Alternative Press. AltPress. August 1, 2008. March 17, 2017.
  11. Web site: Set Your Goals / Four Year Strong / Every Avenue / Energy head out on mini-tour. Alternative Press. October 20, 2008. July 26, 2017.
  12. Web site: Every Avenue's "Chasing The Night" video posted. Alternative Press. February 1, 2009. July 31, 2017.
  13. Web site: Take Action 2009. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. December 13, 2008. July 11, 2017.
  14. Web site: Bamboozle set single-day lineups. Alternative Press. February 8, 2009. July 31, 2017.