Tip of the Iceberg (EP) explained

Tip of the Iceberg
Type:EP
Artist:New Found Glory
Cover:NFG - Tip of the Iceberg.jpg
Released:April 29, 2008
Genre:Hardcore punk, pop punk
Length:12:05
Label:Bridge 9
Producer:Paul Miner
Prev Title:Hits
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:Not Without a Fight
Next Year:2009

Tip of the Iceberg is the second EP by American rock band New Found Glory, released on April 29, 2008 through independent label Bridge Nine Records.[1]

The release includes three original tracks and three covers of classic melodic hardcore bands Gorilla Biscuits, Shelter and Lifetime.

Release

On February 23, 2008, Tip of the Iceberg was announced for release in two months' time; alongside this, the track listing for it and the accompanying album from the International Superheroes of Hardcore were posted online.[2] On April 10, 2008, "Tip of the Iceberg" was posted on the band's Myspace profile.[3] A launch show was held on May 19, 2008 at Safari Sam's in Los Angeles, California.[4] That same day, the music video for "Dig My Own Grave" was posted online.[5]

Track listing

All lyrics and music written and composed by New Found Glory; except where noted.

  1. "Tip of the Iceberg" — 1:24
  2. "Dig My Own Grave" — 2:21
  3. "If You Don't Love Me" — 1:55
  4. "No Reason Why" (Gorilla Biscuits) — 2:03
  5. "Here We Go" (Shelter) — 2:29
  6. "Cut the Tension" (Lifetime) — 1:53
Japanese bonus track
  1. "Jóga" (Björk) — 4:04

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Found Glory Reach the Tip of the Iceberg. AbsolutePunk. Djamoos, Anton. 2008-01-23.
  2. Web site: New Found Glory EP detailed; release date for H20 full-length. Punknews.org. Shultz, Brian. February 23, 2008. June 13, 2022.
  3. Web site: New Found Glory: 'Tip of the Iceberg'. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. April 10, 2008. June 14, 2022.
  4. Web site: New Found Glory / International Superheroes of Hardcore announce release show. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. May 2, 2008. June 15, 2022.
  5. Web site: New Found Glory: 'Dig My Own Grave'. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. May 19, 2008. June 17, 2022.