Southern Air (album) explained

Southern Air
Type:Studio album
Artist:Yellowcard
Cover:Southern_Air_cover_by_Yellowcard.jpg
Recorded:March–April 2012
Studio:East West Recording, The Casita
Genre:Pop punk
Length:39:24
Label:Hopeless
Producer:Neal Avron
Prev Title:When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Ocean Avenue Acoustic
Next Year:2013

Southern Air is the eighth studio album by American rock band Yellowcard. It was released on August 14, 2012 through Hopeless Records. The songs "Always Summer" and "Here I Am Alive", were released as singles, the latter featuring Taylor Jardine of We Are the In Crowd. The album also features guest appearances by Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low and American recording artist Cassadee Pope.[1] It debuted at #10 on the US Billboard 200, their highest-charting appearance since Lights and Sounds debuted at #5 in 2006. It is the last studio album to feature founding drummer Longineu W. Parsons III.[2]

Background and recording

Yellowcard began writing and recording early in 2012, shortly after the touring cycle for When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes (2011). The overall positive energy the band had generated was inspiration to begin writing again. On February 3, it was announced that bassist Sean O'Donnell left the band to focus on his upcoming family.[3] On February 10, Ryan Key posted that they were demoing new material.[4] On February 17, Josh Portman was announced as the new bass player.[5] Three days later, the band posted a studio update video.[6] On March 2, it was announced that they had finished demoing.[7] Following an appearance at Musink festival,[8] the band began recording their next album on March 5.[9] Sessions were held at East West Recording Studios, and The Casita, with producer Neal Avron. Him and Erich Talaba handled recording; they were assisted by Brendan Dekora at East West. Avron mixed the recordings with assistance from Nicolas Fournier, before Ted Jensen mastered the album at Sterling Sound. On March 29, All Time Low vocalist Alex Gaskarth recorded guest vocals.[10] On April 8, the band announced they had finished recording.[11] Other Guest vocalists on the album include Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday and Tay Jardine of We Are the In Crowd.

Release

"Always Summer" was released as a single on May 22, 2012.[12] The following day, a lyric video was released for the track.[13] At the end of May, the band were filming a music video for the song.[14] On June 12, Southern Air was announced for release in August. In addition, the album's track listing and artwork were revealed.[15] The music video for "Always Summer" was posted online on June 20.[16] On July 11, "Awakening" was made available for streaming.[17] "Here I Am Alive" was made available for streaming on July 30.[18] "Here I Am Alive" was released July 31 as the second single. On August 1, a lyric video was released for the song.[19]

Southern Air was made available for streaming on August 7,[20] before being released on August 14 through Hopeless Records.[15] On the same day, a music video for "Here I Am Alive" premiered on MTV.[21] In November and December, the band went on a headlining tour of the US with support from The Wonder Years and We Are the In Crowd.[22] On December 10, a music video was released for "Awakening".[23] In January 2013, the band went on a co-headlining North America tour with All Time Low.[24] Following this, the band went on European tour with support from the Blackout, Set It Off and Like Torches.[25] [26]

Reception

Reception to the album has been positive. Most reviewers have commented on the bands maturity of their musicianship, and the strong lyrical content. At Metacritic, which assigns an average rating out of 100 from mainstream critics, Southern Air received a score of 83, indicating universal acclaim. In addition, Thomas Nassiff at AbsolutePunk.net lauded that the album "is the best pop-punk album of 2012, and it’s a veteran band putting on a clinic for everyone to listen." Alter The Press named Southern Air the best album of 2012, citing that "the band have poured their hearts into Southern Air and there is a tangible sense of passion behind each track."[27]

The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first week sales of 23,000 copies in the United States, making it their second-highest debut, behind their 2006 release, Lights and Sounds, which peaked at #5.[28]

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[29] Yellowcard

Additional musicians

Production and design

Chart performance

Chart (2012)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[31] 10
US Billboard Rock Albums[32] 2
US Billboard Alternative Albums2
US Billboard Independent Albums[33] 2
US Billboard Vinyl Albums[34] 2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ATP! Album Review: Yellowcard - Southern Air. Alter The Press!. 2015-03-05. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141019072308/http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/08/atp-album-review-yellowcard-southern-air.html. 2014-10-19.
  2. Web site: Yellowcard Say Goodbye To Longtime Drummer Longineu Parsons . MTV.com . 2014-03-13 . 2015-03-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141206033650/http://www.mtv.com/news/1724122/yellowcard-say-goodbye-to-longtime-drummer-longineu-parsons/ . 2014-12-06 .
  3. Web site: Bassist Sean O'Donnell leaves Yellowcard. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. February 3, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170322055746/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/bassists_sean_odonnell_leaves_yellowcard. March 22, 2017.
  4. Web site: Yellowcard demoing new music. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. February 10, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120213112108/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_demoing_new_music. February 13, 2012.
  5. Web site: Yellowcard announce new bassist. Alternative Press. Colwell, Matthew. February 17, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130404012813/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_announce_new_bassist. April 4, 2013.
  6. Web site: Yellowcard post video update from the studio. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. February 20, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_post_video_update_from_the_studio. December 16, 2017.
  7. Web site: Yellowcard finished demoing, will begin tracking new album Monday. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. March 2, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140928190722/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_finished_demoing_will_begin_track_new_album_monday. September 28, 2014.
  8. Web site: New Found Glory, Bayside, Yellowcard announced for Musink 2012. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. February 15, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_found_glory_bayside_yellowcard_announced_for_musink_2012. December 16, 2017.
  9. Web site: Yellowcard tracking new album. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. March 5, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120804094255/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_tracking_new_album. August 4, 2012.
  10. Web site: Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) to appear on new Yellowcard album. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. March 29, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160216005808/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/alex_gaskarth_all_time_low_to_appear_on_new_yellowcard_album. February 16, 2016.
  11. Web site: Yellowcard complete new album. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. April 9, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120412001816/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_complete_new_album. April 12, 2012.
  12. Web site: Yellowcard to release new single "Always Summer". Alternative Press. Common, Tyler. May 16, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120701185102/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_to_release_new_single_always_summer. July 1, 2012.
  13. Web site: Yellowcard release "Always Summer" lyric video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. May 23, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131114073840/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_release_always_summer_lyric_video. November 14, 2013.
  14. Web site: Yellowcard shooting "Always Summer" video. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. May 30, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_shooting_always_summer_video. December 16, 2017.
  15. Web site: Yellowcard announce new album 'Southern Air'. Alternative Press. Colwell, Matthew. June 12, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161118163232/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_announce_new_album_southern_air/. November 18, 2016.
  16. Web site: Yellowcard release "Always Summer" video, launch album pre-orders. Alternative Press. Colwell, Matthew. June 20, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120831114601/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_release_always_summer_video_launch_album_pre_orders. August 31, 2012.
  17. Web site: Yellowcard release new song, "Awakening". Alternative Press. Common, Tyler. July 11, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_release_new_song_awakening. December 16, 2017.
  18. Web site: Yellowcard premiere "Here I Am Alive" featuring Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd). Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. July 30, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_premiere_here_i_am_alive_featuring_tay_jardine_we_are_the_in_cro. December 16, 2017.
  19. Web site: Yellowcard release "Here I Am Alive" lyric video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. August 1, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120814133622/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_release_here_i_am_alive_lyric_video. August 14, 2012.
  20. Web site: Yellowcard stream new album 'Southern Air'. Alternative Press. Colwell, Matthew. August 7, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131114075348/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_stream_new_album_southern_air. November 14, 2013.
  21. Web site: Yellowcard to release "Here I Am Alive" video next week. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. August 10, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_to_release_here_i_am_alive_video_next_week. December 16, 2017.
  22. Web site: Yellowcard, The Wonder Years and We Are The In Crowd tour dates announced. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. July 30, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120810005517/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_the_wonder_years_and_we_are_the_in_crowd_tour_dates_announced. August 10, 2012.
  23. Web site: Yellowcard release "Awakening" video. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. December 10, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140928190727/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_release_awakening_video. September 28, 2014.
  24. Web site: All Time Low and Yellowcard announce co-headlining U.S. and Canadian tour. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. October 16, 2012. June 12, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904152803/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/all_time_low_and_yellowcard_announce_co_headlining_u.s._and_canadian_tour. September 4, 2017.
  25. Web site: Yellowcard announce 2013 European Tour dates. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. October 22, 2012. December 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130507171935/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/yellowcard_announce_2013_european_tour_dates. May 7, 2013.
  26. Web site: Set It Off to join Yellowcard on tour in Europe. Equal Vision Records. September 18, 2012. October 9, 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220321200322/http://www.equalvision.com/news/set-it-off-to-join-yellowcard-on-tour-in-europe/. March 21, 2022.
  27. Web site: ATP! 2012: Albums Of The Year. Alter The Press!. 2015-03-05. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122944/http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/12/atp-2012-albums-of-year_19.html. 2015-04-02.
  28. Web site: Yellowcard New Album "Southern Air" Debuts At #10 On Billboard 200. Alter The Press!. 2015-03-05. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140534/http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/08/yellowcard-new-album-southern-air.html. 2015-04-02.
  29. Southern Air. Yellowcard. 2012. booklet. Hopeless Records. HR758-2.
  30. url=Web site: Ryan Mendez auf Twitter: "@ATL4Ever69 About a month of writing, 5 weeks of tracking. Most difficult album I've ever made, partially because I played bass as well." . 2016-11-19 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216200615/https://twitter.com/RyanMendez/status/238434316256956417 . 2017-12-16 .
  31. Web site: 2 Chainz Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 . Billboard . 2011-11-26 . 2015-03-05 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150128120932/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/480319/2-chainz-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200 . 2015-01-28 .
  32. Web site: Yellowcard's "Southern Air" Debuts at #10 on Billboard Top 200! . https://web.archive.org/web/20120919120129/http://hopelessrecords.com/yellowcards-southern-air-debuts-at-10-on-billboard-top-200/ . dead . 2012-09-19 . Hopeless Records . 2012-08-14 . 2015-03-05 .
  33. Web site: Yellowcard - Chart history . Billboard . 2015-03-05 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150918210404/http://www.billboard.com/artist/431611/yellowcard/chart?f=326 . 2015-09-18 .
  34. Vinyl Albums : September 1, 2012. Billboard. July 6, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160203174655/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2012-09-01/vinyl-albums. February 3, 2016.

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