The Light Under Closed Doors Explained

The Light Under Closed Doors
Type:studio
Artist:The Swellers
Cover:Swellers Light Under.jpg
Released:October 29, 2013
Recorded:April 2013
Genre:Pop punk
Length:29:35
Label:No Sleep
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The Light Under Closed Doors is the fourth and final studio album by American rock band The Swellers. The album charted at number 10 on Billboards Vinyl Albums chart.

Background

On April 8, 2013, the band announced they were recording their next album.[1] On May 21, the band posted they were in the mixing process.[2]

Release

On May 24, 2013, the band announced they had signed to independent label No Sleep Records.[3] In June and July, the group went on Warped Tour.[4] On August 6, The Light Under Closed Doors was announced for release in October, revealing its track listing and artwork. In addition, "Should" was made available for streaming via MTV.[5] On August 23, "Becoming Self-Aware" was made available for streaming.[6] On September 27, a music video was released for "High/Low".[7] On October 1, "Big Hearts" was made available for streaming via Alternative Press.[8] In October and November, the group embarked on US tour that visited house parties, pizza parlors and skate rinks, among other venues.[9] The Light Under Closed Doors was released on October 29.[5] On December 4, a music video for "Got Social" was premiered on MTVu.[10] In March, the group supported I Am the Avalanche on their headlining US tour.[11] Following this, the group embarked on a UK tour in April and May.[12]

Reception

The album received positive reviews from critics. It charted at number 10 on the Vinyl Albums chart and number 15 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.

Track listing

  1. "Should" – 2:05
  2. "Big Hearts" – 3:15
  3. "Got Social" – 2:51
  4. "High/Low" – 2:24
  5. "Great Lakes State" – 3:21
  6. "Becoming Self-Aware" – 3:20
  7. "Friends Again (We Can't Be)" – 2:31
  8. "Designated Driver" – 3:27
  9. "Favorite Tune" – 2:28
  10. "Call It a Night" – 3:53

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: The Swellers to begin recording next week. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. April 8, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130820235444/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_the_swellers_to_begin_recording_next_week. August 20, 2013.
  2. Web site: The Swellers begin mixing new album. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Bird, Michele. May 21, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150906163941/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_begin_mixing_new_album. September 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: The Swellers sign to No Sleep Records. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Whitt, Cassie. May 24, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171218134213/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_sign_to_no_sleep_records. December 18, 2017.
  4. Web site: Silverstein, Story Of The Year, the Swellers, Set It Off and more announced for Warped Tour 2013. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. March 8, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160603162358/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/silverstein_story_of_the_year_the_swellers_set_it_off_and_more_announced_fo. June 3, 2016.
  5. Web site: The Swellers announce album details, stream new song. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Campbell, Rachel. August 6, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130821090554/http://altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_announce_album_details_stream_new_song. August 21, 2013.
  6. Web site: The Swellers stream new song, "Becoming Self-Aware". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. August 23, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131101082343/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_stream_new_song_becoming_self_aware. November 1, 2013.
  7. Web site: The Swellers release "High/Low" music video. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. September 27, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130930193107/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_release_high_low_music_video. September 30, 2013.
  8. Web site: Song Premiere: The Swellers, "Big Hearts". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. October 1, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171218134214/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/song_premiere_the_swellers_big_hearts. December 18, 2017.
  9. Web site: The Swellers announce ‘The Light Under Closed Doors’ fall tour. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Kraus, Brian. September 7, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130909062552/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_announce_the_light_under_closed_doors_fall_tour. September 9, 2013.
  10. Web site: The Swellers premiere "Got Social" music video. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Szymanski, Aime. December 4, 2013. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131207035457/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_premiere_got_social_music_video. December 7, 2013.
  11. Web site: I Am The Avalanche announce tour with The Swellers, Diamond Youth, Turnover. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Crane, Matt. January 15, 2014. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140320232518/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/i_am_the_avalanche_announce_tour_with_the_swellers_diamond_youth_turnover. March 20, 2014.
  12. Web site: The Swellers announce UK tour. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Crane, Matt. January 31, 2014. December 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140311052840/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_swellers_announce_uk_tour. March 11, 2014.

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