Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing explained

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Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing
Type:Album
Artist:the Wonder Years
Cover:Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing.jpg
Recorded:January–February 2011 at The Omen Room Studios, Garden Grove, California
Genre:Emo,[1] pop punk
Length:40:07
Label:Hopeless
Producer:Steve Evetts
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Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing is the third studio album by American rock band the Wonder Years.

Composition

Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing is a part of a trilogy (along with The Upsides [2010] and The Greatest Generation [2013]) that dealt with vocalist Dan Campbell's struggles of being scared, loneliness and feeling lost.[2]

The title of the album and some of its lyrics reference the Allen Ginsberg poem "America" which according to the album's liner notes served as the primary inspiration for the record. "Came Out Swinging" begins with a sample of Ginsberg reading the poem.

Recording

The album was produced by Steve Evetts.[3] Evetts would push the band to get the perfect take to the point where they felt sick,[4] such as Dan Campbell throwing up twice while recording vocals.[4] Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, both from Four Year Strong, recorded their guest vocals for "Summers in PA" while on The Wonder Years' tour bus during the 2011 edition of the Kerrang! Tour.[5]

Release

The group performed on the Kerrang! Tour in the UK in February 2011.[6] Following this, they played a one-off headlining show in the UK.[7] In March, the band went on tour with Man Overboard and Handguns.[8] In April and May, the group embarked on a headlining US tour, dubbed The Man Scout Jamboree tour. They were supported by Fireworks, Such Gold, Make Do and Mend and Living with Lions.[9] On April 11, Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing was announced for release in June. In addition, its track listing and artwork were revealed.[10] The following day, "Local Man Ruins Everything" was made available for streaming[11] and released as a single.[12] On May 3, a music video was released for "Don't Let Me Cave In".[13] The track was also released as a single.[14] In May, the group supported Parkway Drive on their headlining tour of Australia, dubbed The Mix N Mash Tour.[15] On June 1, "Coffee Eyes" was made available for streaming on the Alternative Press website.[16]

Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing was made available for streaming on June 10,[17] before being released on June 14 through Hopeless Records.[10] To celebrate its release, the group performed a record release show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[18] The artwork features the band's mascot, Hank the Pigeon. Later in the month, an acoustic version of "Woke Up Older" was included on an Hopeless Records various artists compilation, Another Hopeless Summer.[19] Throughout the summer, the group performed on Warped Tour.[20] On August 11, a music video was premiered for "Local Man Ruins Everything" via Alternative Press.[21] In September, the group embarked on a headlining UK tour, dubbed A Whole Year in Airports, with support from Valencia and Such Gold.[22] In October and November, the band supported New Found Glory on their Pop Punk's Not Dead tour in the US.[23] On November 22, a music video was released for "Came Out Swinging".[24]

In March and April 2012, the band headlined the Glamour Kills Spring 2012 tour in the US. They were supported by Polar Bear Club, Transit, The Story So Far, A Loss for Words and Into It. Over It.[25] To promote the tour, a compilation album was released that featured the bands covering one of the other bands' songs. The Wonder Years' contribution was a cover of the Into It. Over It. track "Anchor".[26] At three of the shows on the tour, the band performed the album in its entirety.[27] In May and June, the band went on tour with The Early November.[28] The group performed two shows in June as part of the Zumiez Couch Tour.[29] On November 6, a deluxe edition of the album was released.[30] It featured outtakes and demos recordings.[31] In November and December, the band supported Yellowcard on their headlining tour of the US.[32] Also in December, the group headlining the Glamour Kills holiday festival[33] and supported The Starting Line.[34]

Reception

The album debuted at number 73 on the Billboard 200, selling about 8,100 copies in its first week of release.

The album was included at number 5 on Rock Sounds "The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time" list.[35] BuzzFeed included the album at number 32 on their "36 Pop Punk Albums You Need To Hear Before You F——ing Die" list.[36] Cleveland.com ranked "Came Out Swinging" at number 54 on their list of the top 100 pop-punk songs.[37]

Track listing

Digital deluxe edition bonus tracks

Personnel

Additional personnel

Chart performance

Chart (2011)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200[38] 73
U.S. Billboard Alternative Albums[39] 12
U.S. Billboard Independent Albums[40] 11
U.S. Billboard Tastemaker Albums[41] 3
U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales[42] 73
U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums[43] 20

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Wonder Years – "Suburbia: I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing" . 4 July 2011 .
  2. Biddulph 2015, p. 43
  3. Web site: The Wonder Years - 04.11.11 - Interview . AbsolutePunk.net . 2012-01-04.
  4. Web site: The Wonder Years' at the Gramercy Theatre - Backstage & Live - Photos - Fuse. Fuse. Stewart, Shannon. March 14, 2012. July 26, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150726032617/http://www.fuse.tv/galleries/2012/03/the-wonder-years-glamour-kills-tour-photos#19. July 26, 2015.
  5. McMahon, ed. 2015, p. 20
  6. Web site: NEWS: The Wonder Years are added onto Relentless Kerrang! Tour 2011!. Dead Press!. Redrup, Zach. October 13, 2010. June 14, 2018.
  7. Web site: The Wonder Years announce UK headline show. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. January 4, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130403173836/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_uk_headline_show. April 3, 2013.
  8. Web site: The Wonder Years announce short tour with Man Overboard. Karan, Tim. Alternative Press. January 19, 2011. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. November 14, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161115070557/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_short_tour_with_man_overboard. November 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: The Wonder Years announce tour with Fireworks, Such Gold, Make Do And Mend, Living With Lions. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. January 12, 2011. January 31, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20111019214925/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_tour_with_fireworks_such_gold_make_do_and_mend_li. October 19, 2011.
  10. Web site: The Wonder Years reveal details for upcoming June release. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Karan, Tim. April 11, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110611010600/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_reveal_details_for_upcoming_june_release/. June 11, 2011.
  11. Web site: The Wonder Years post new single. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. April 12, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110613235228/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_post_new_song/. June 13, 2011.
  12. Web site: Local Man Ruins Everything - Single by The Wonder Years. 12 April 2011 . iTunes. January 31, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131145740/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/local-man-ruins-everything-single/id488322847. January 31, 2018.
  13. Web site: The Wonder Years post video for new single "Don't Let Me Cave In". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. May 3, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219010606/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_post_video_for_new_single_dont_let_me_cave_in. December 19, 2013.
  14. Web site: Don't Let Me Cave In - Single by The Wonder Years. https://web.archive.org/web/20110507193306/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-let-me-cave-in-single/id434319158. iTunes. May 7, 2011. January 31, 2018. dead.
  15. Web site: Parkway Drive announce Australian tour with You Me At Six, The Wonder Years and more. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. February 21, 2011. December 26, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130826201425/http://altpress.com/news/entry/parkway_drive_announce_australian_tour_with_you_me_at_six_the_wonder_years_. August 26, 2013.
  16. Web site: Exclusive Stream: The Wonder Years' "Coffee Eyes". https://web.archive.org/web/20110606135724/https://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_stream_the_wonder_years_coffee_eyes/. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Heisel, Scott. June 1, 2011. June 6, 2011. January 31, 2018. dead.
  17. Web site: The Wonder Years streaming new album. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 10, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110612190234/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_streaming_new_album/. June 12, 2011.
  18. Web site: The Wonder Years announce record release show. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. May 17, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20110616153429/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_record_release_show/. June 16, 2011.
  19. Web site: Listen to the Wonder Years' acoustic version of "Woke Up Older". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 10, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130403110059/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listen_to_the_wonder_years_acoustic_version_of_woke_up_older. April 3, 2013.
  20. Web site: The Wonder Years post acoustic session. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 28, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171220182158/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_post_acoustic_session. December 20, 2017.
  21. Web site: Premiere: The Wonder Years' "Local Man Ruins Everything". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Heisel, Scott. August 11, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130628022410/http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/premiere_the_wonder_years_local_man_ruins_everything. June 28, 2013.
  22. Web site: The Wonder Years announce UK tour with Valencia and Such Gold. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 20, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120229122439/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_uk_tour_with_valencia_and_such_gold. February 29, 2012.
  23. Web site: The Wonder Years, Set Your Goals join New Found Glory fall tour. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. August 15, 2011. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. November 14, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161114234711/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_set_your_goals_join_new_found_glory_fall_tour. November 14, 2016.
  24. Web site: The Wonder Years release "Came Out Swinging" video. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Yancey, Bryne. November 22, 2011. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20111228184410/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_release_came_out_swinging_video. December 28, 2011.
  25. Web site: Polar Bear Club, Transit and more confirmed for 2012 Glamour Kills tour. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. January 11, 2012. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170426031733/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/polar_bear_club_transit_and_more_confirmed_for_2012_glamour_kills_tour. April 26, 2017.
  26. Web site: The Wonder Years, Transit, Polar Bear Club on Glamour Kills covers compilation. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Yancey, Bryne. January 17, 2012. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170519083632/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_transit_polar_bear_club_glamour_kills_covers_compilation. May 19, 2017.
  27. Web site: The Wonder Years to perform "Suburbia I've Given You All And Now I'm Nothing" in NYC and Philly. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Yancey, Bryne. February 3, 2012. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171220182158/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_to_perform_suburbia_ive_given_you_all_and_now_im_nothing. December 20, 2017.
  28. Web site: The Early November announce tour with the Wonder Years, the Swellers, Young Statues. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Yancey, Bryne. April 4, 2012. December 17, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120922023841/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_early_november_announce_tour_with_the_wonder_years_the_swellers_young_s. September 22, 2012.
  29. Web site: The Wonder Years, the Cab, We Came As Romans announced for Zumiez Couch Tour. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Yancey, Bryne. April 13, 2012. December 15, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120509053454/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_the_cab_we_came_as_romans_announced_for_zumiez_couch_tour. May 9, 2012.
  30. Web site: Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing (Deluxe Version) by The Wonder Years. iTunes. January 31, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131145740/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/suburbia-ive-given-you-all-and-now-im-nothing-deluxe-version/id571767782. January 31, 2018.
  31. Web site: The Wonder Years announce book release and reissue of 'Suburbia'. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Colwell, Matthew. June 14, 2012. January 31, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120618060307/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_book_release_and_reissue_of_suburbia. June 18, 2012.
  32. Web site: Yellowcard, The Wonder Years and We Are The In Crowd tour dates announced. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. 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.
  33. Web site: The Wonder Years announced as Boston's A Very GK! Holiday Festival headliners. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. November 19, 2012. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401204724/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announced_as_bostons_a_very_gk_holiday_festival_headliners. April 1, 2016.
  34. Web site: The Wonder Years added to the Starting Line's Philadelphia date. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. November 17, 2012. December 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130403153607/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_added_to_the_starting_lines_philadelphia_date. April 3, 2013.
  35. Bird, ed. 2014, p. 73
  36. Web site: 36 Pop Punk Albums You Need To Hear Before You F----ing Die. Sherman, Maria. Broderick, Ryan. BuzzFeed. July 2, 2013. July 29, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160117141758/http://www.buzzfeed.com/mariasherm/36-pop-punk-albums-you-need-to-hear-before-you-f-ing-die. January 17, 2016.
  37. Web site: The 100 greatest pop punk songs of all time. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303183529/https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/03/the-100-greatest-pop-punk-songs-of-all-time.html. Cleveland.com. Smith, Troy L.. March 2, 2022. March 3, 2022. March 3, 2022.
  38. The Wonder Years - Chart history (Billboard 200). Billboard. July 30, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161106231812/http://www.billboard.com/artist/419449/wonder-years/chart?f=305. November 6, 2016.
  39. The Wonder Years - Chart history (Alternative Albums). Billboard. July 30, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027175902/http://www.billboard.com/artist/419449/wonder-years/chart?f=794. October 27, 2015.
  40. The Wonder Years - Chart history (Independent Albums). Billboard. July 30, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027161254/http://www.billboard.com/artist/419449/wonder-years/chart?f=326. October 27, 2015.
  41. The Wonder Years - Chart history (Tastemaker Albums). Billboard. July 30, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027180646/http://www.billboard.com/artist/419449/wonder-years/chart?f=407. October 27, 2015.
  42. The Wonder Years - Chart history (Top Album Sales). Billboard. July 30, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027180720/http://www.billboard.com/artist/419449/wonder-years/chart?f=408. October 27, 2015.
  43. The Wonder Years - Chart history (Top Rock Albums). Billboard. July 30, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027180720/http://www.billboard.com/artist/419449/wonder-years/chart?f=408. October 27, 2015.

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