Under Soil and Dirt explained

Under Soil and Dirt
Type:Studio
Artist:The Story So Far
Cover:Under Soil And Dirt by The Story So Far front album cover.jpg
Recorded:Spring 2011
Studio:The Panda Studios
Genre:Pop punk
Length:32:12
Label:Pure Noise
Producer:Sam Pura
Prev Title:The Story So Far / Morgan Foster Split
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:What You Don't See
Next Year:2013

Under Soil and Dirt is the debut studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. Prior to the album's release several songs were made available for streaming.

Background

The Story So Far formed in Walnut Creek, California in 2007.[1] The band consisted of Parker Cannon on vocals, Kevin Geyer and Kevin Ambrose on guitar, Ryan Torf on drums, and Kelen Capener on bass.[1] Ambrose parted ways with the band[1] when he went to college and was replaced by William Levy.[2] On April 1, 2010, it was announced that the band had signed to Pure Noise Records.[3] The band supported This Time Next Year in November.[4] The band went on tour with The American Scene in January 2011.[5]

Composition and recording

Throughout the writing and recording process the band listened to Transit's Keep This to Yourself (2010). All of the band members "loved [''Keep This to Yourself''] and thought it was next level", according to Capener. The band thought that the "14 awesome, solid" songs were "fucking badass" that they "want[ed] to do", according to Levy. Levy and Geyer would listen to Elliott Smith, The Weakerthans, Wilco, Mother of Mercy, and Black Breath while driving. Levy described Under Soil and Dirt as "Pop-Punk, with lyrics about Girls and growing up; grooviness, lot of energy."[6] Capener said the album isn't "really in your face, but at the same time, it is. It's an honest record, it packs a punch".[6] Levy found it difficult to write material since Capener lived an hour away and Cannon living six hours away.[6] At the time, Capener had a job and was in college.[6]

The members shared what they had written with each other online.[6] One weekend the band did pre-production where they "basically had the framework of each song ready to go" when they were set to go into the studio.[6] The album was recorded at The Panda Studios, in spring 2011,[7] with Sam Pura producing. The band considers Pura a sixth member of the band.[6] If Pura disliked a section of a song the band would listen to Pura.[6] "Mt. Diablo" was re-recorded, the original version can be found a split with Maker.[8] Cannon revealed that the album was recorded while the members were high.[2] Cannon reasoned that this method "makes us look at ourselves from an outside perspective and not be assholes."[2] Cannon did not "record one vocal sober".[2]

Release

In April 2011 The Story So Far revealed the album's title, Under Soil and Dirt.[9] A month later, the track listing and cover art was revealed.[10] The artwork was illustrated by Cody Sullivan, who also provided the layout. On May 24, "Quicksand" was made available for streaming.[11] On June 6, "High Regard" was made available for streaming.[12] On June 14, "Placeholder" was made available for streaming.[13] On June 17, the album was made available for streaming.[14] Under Soil and Dirt was released on June 21 through Pure Noise.[10] The band supported We Are the Union and I Call Fives in July.[15] On July 14,[16] the band released a music video for "Quicksand".[17] The video was directed by James Liberato.[18] The band played a record release show on July 18 at The Red House in Walnut Creek.[19] The band toured alongside Heartsounds and Handguns in August.[20] The band supported Senses Fail in November.[21]

The Story So Far went on a short tour in early December with support from This Time Next Year and Daybreaker.[22] The band supported Set Your Goals on a short holiday tour in mid-December.[23] In January and February 2012, the band toured the UK alongside Man Overboard and Save Your Breath.[24] From late February to early March, the band went on the Pure Noise Records Tour alongside Handguns, I Call Fives, Daybreaker, The American Scene and Forever Came Calling.[25] On March 18,[26] a music video was released for "Roam".[27] The video was filmed around the South Bank in London.[28] In March and April, the band supported The Wonder Years on the Glamour Kills Spring 2012 tour.[29] To promote the tour, a compilation album was released that featured the bands covering one of the other bands' songs. The Story So Far's contribution was a cover of the A Loss for Words track "Wrightsville Beach".[30] The band played some headlining shows in July with Seahaven, Stickup Kid, Troubled Coast and Stateside as support acts.[31] On October 8, the album was released in the UK.[32] In early November, the band supported New Found Glory on the Road to Warped Tour in the UK.[33] From late November to mid-December, the band supported New Found Glory on the 10th anniversary tour for their Sticks and Stones album.[34]

Reception

Capener said the album was "received really well".[6] The album was included at number 26 on Rock Sounds "The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time" list.[35]

Personnel

Personnel per back panel.[36]

The Story So Far
Production

Charts

Weekly charts

References

Footnotes
Citations
Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Story So Far – Biography – AllMusic. Thomas, Fred. AllMusic. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804043521/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-story-so-far-mn0002342677/biography. August 4, 2015.
  2. Web site: Interviews: The Story So Far. punknews.org. March 5, 2012 . July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722035240/http://www.punknews.org/article/46424/interviews-the-story-so-far. July 22, 2015.
  3. Web site: Pure Noise signs The Story So Far. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. April 1, 2010. October 17, 2022.
  4. Web site: This Time Next Year West Coast Dates. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  5. Web site: The Story So Far/The American Scene Tour. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  6. Web site: Story So Far, The - 03.25.12 - Interview - AbsolutePunk.net. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  7. Web site: The Interview So Far. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  8. The Story So Far / Maker. The Story So Far / Maker . 2010 . Sleeve . Pure Noise . PNE108.
  9. Web site: The Story So Far Reveals Album Title. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  10. Web site: The Story So Far In June. AbsolutePunk.net. Nassiff, Thomas . May 3, 2011. July 22, 2015.
  11. Web site: New The Story So Far Song. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  12. Web site: High Regards For The Story So Far. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  13. Web site: New The Story So Far Song. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  14. Web site: The Story So Far Album Stream. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  15. Web site: We Are The Union and I Call Fives Tour. AbsolutePunk.net. DiVincenzo, Alex . May 13, 2011. July 22, 2015.
  16. Web site: The Story So Far Music Video. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  17. Web site: The Story So Far post video for "Quicksand". Alternative Press. July 19, 2011. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304224309/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_post_video_for_quicksand. March 4, 2016.
  18. The Story So Far – "Quicksand" Official Music Video. July 13, 2011. YouTube. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609170957/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vACAiPfAlc. June 9, 2015.
  19. Web site: The Story So Far Video. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  20. Web site: Heartsounds Tour Dates. AbsolutePunk.net. Nassiff, Thomas . July 8, 2011 . July 22, 2015.
  21. Web site: Senses Fail announce fall tour with Stick To Your Guns, Make Do And Mend, and the Story So Far. Alternative Press. Bird, Michele. September 7, 2011. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161223191641/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/senses_fail_announce_fall_tour_with_stick_to_your_guns_make_do_and_mend_and. December 23, 2016.
  22. Web site: The Story So Far, This Time Next Year, Daybreaker to tour. Alternative Press. November 8, 2011. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804043514/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_this_time_next_year_daybreaker_to_tour. August 4, 2015.
  23. News: Set Your Goals announce holiday shows with the Story So Far, This Time Next Year, the Sheds. Alternative Press. November 23, 2011. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130404053027/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/set_your_goals_holiday_shows_the_story_so_far_this_time_next_year. April 4, 2013.
  24. Web site: Man Overboard announce dates with Handguns, Seahaven, Daytrader, Candy Hearts. Alternative Press. Kraus, Brian. January 11, 2012. November 14, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131014225235/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/man_overboard_announce_dates_with_handguns_seahaven_daytrader_candy_hearts. October 14, 2013.
  25. Web site: The Story So Far, Handguns, I Call Fives Tour. AbsolutePunk.net. DiVincenzo, Alex . January 25, 2012. July 22, 2015.
  26. Web site: The Story So Far release "Roam" video. Alternative Press. March 18, 2012. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130403193416/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_release_roam_video. April 3, 2013.
  27. Web site: The Story So Far – Roam. Rock Sound Magazine. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722080508/http://www.rocksound.tv/videos/watch/the-story-so-far-roam. July 22, 2015.
  28. Web site: The Story So Far – Roam. bigcheesemagazine.com. July 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923185144/http://www.bigcheesemagazine.com/videos/article/the-story-so-far-roam. September 23, 2015. dead.
  29. Web site: Polar Bear Club, Transit and more confirmed for 2012 Glamour Kills tour. Alternative Press. January 12, 2012. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150103101620/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/polar_bear_club_transit_and_more_confirmed_for_2012_glamour_kills_tour. January 3, 2015.
  30. 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.
  31. Web site: The Story So Far West Coast Dates. AbsolutePunk.net. July 22, 2015.
  32. Web site: In The Studio With The Story So Far. Rock Sound Magazine. October 8, 2012. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722224011/http://www.rocksound.tv/photos/view/in-the-studio-with-the-story-so-far. July 22, 2015.
  33. Web site: New Found Glory, Less Than Jake, the Story So Far, Man Overboard at Road To Warped Tour UK. Alternative Press. Yancey, Bryne. May 8, 2012. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804044158/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_found_glory_less_than_jake_the_story_so_far_man_overboard_at_road_to_wa. August 4, 2015.
  34. Web site: New Found Glory announce 'Sticks And Stones' tour; The Story So Far and Seahaven to support. Alternative Press. September 4, 2012. July 22, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160208142255/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_found_glory_announce_sticks_and_stones_tour_the_story_so_far_and_seahav. February 8, 2016.
  35. Bird, ed. 2014, p. 71
  36. Under Soil and Dirt . . 2011 . Back panel . Pure Noise . PNE112/PNE 112.

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