What You Don't See Explained

What You Don't See
Type:Studio
Artist:The Story So Far
Cover:What You Don't See by The Story So Far front album cover.jpg
Recorded:October–November 2012
Studio:The Panda Studios,
Fremont California
Genre:Pop punk • punk rock
Length:29:57
Label:Pure Noise
Producer:Sam Pura
Prev Title:Under Soil and Dirt
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:The Story So Far
Next Year:2015

What You Don't See is the second studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far.

Background

The Story So Far signed to Pure Noise in March 2010.[1] The band released their debut album in June 2011.[2] The band supported We Are the Union and I Call Fives in July.[3] The band toured alongside Heartsounds and Handguns in August.[4] The band supported Senses Fail in November.[5] From late February to early March 2012 the band went on the Pure Noise Records Tour alongside Handguns, I Call Fives, Daybreaker, The American Scene and Forever Came Calling.[6] In early November, the band supported New Found Glory on the Road to Warped Tour in the UK.[7] From late November to mid-December, the band supported New Found Glory on the 10th anniversary tour for their Sticks and Stones album.[8] The band listened to New Found Glory when they were younger and did not expect to tour with them in their lifetime.

Composition and recording

On December 31, 2011, it was announced that The Story So Far was recording new material.[9] In March 2012 it was announced the band would be writing new songs in the summer.[10] In August it was posted that the band were recording "something" at Panda Studios.[11] The band recorded at Panda Studios[12] in San Francisco,[13] in the fall.[14] In an October 2012 interview with Alternative Press bassist Kelen Capener revealed the band were "just starting [to record] drum [tracks]".[12] The band went to the studio with 13 songs but were writing new material during the record process in case they want to drop any of the previously written material.[12] The band were figuring out what made their previous record excellent and attempted to expand on it.[12] The album was produced by Steve Klein of New Found Glory[15] and Sam Pura.[16] Klein originally visited the band to see what material they had and gave them tips.[12]

Guitarist William Levy said the new album was "heavier and more melodic" compared to Under the Soil and Dirt. Levy reassured that the album is "still us, it's just more focused." The song structures were "thought out a little better" and "parts that we came up with are more interesting."[13] Capener mentioned the group were not "trying to write something stylistically different" to their previous material.[17] The new material "shows maturation" but retains the "same youthful energy and angst we've always loved."[17] On November 22, the band announced they had finished recording.[18]

Release

On January 16, 2013 What You Don't See was announced and the track listing and cover art was revealed.[19] The band toured Australia in January with support from Anchors.[20] "Right Here" was released as a single on February 5.[21] On February 26,[22] "The Glass" was made available for streaming.[23] The band co-headlined The Suppy Nation Tour with Man Overboard through March and April.[24] On March 11, "Empty Space" was made available for streaming exclusively via Rock Sound.[25] When the band had finished recorded, they showed the album to their relatives and friends.[25] "Empty Space" attracted their attention "and made a few heads bob", according to Capener.[25] As a result, the band made a music video for it based on their friends and families' reaction.[25] The video was released two days later,[26] it was directed by Kyle Camarillo.[27]

In early March 2013 the album leaked and as a result the band were selling vinyl copies of it on tour.[28] On March 25, the album was made available for streaming,[29] and a day later it was released through Pure Noise.[19] The band toured the UK and Europe from late April to mid May[30] with support from The American Scene and Gnarwolves.[19] The band played on the 2013 edition of Warped Tour.[31] The band toured the UK in October with Seahaven and Save Your Breath supporting.[32] The band toured in November and December with support from Stick to Your Guns, Such Gold and Rotting Out.[33] The band supported A Day to Remember in January and February 2014 on their tour of Europe.[34] On March 16, the band performed at South by So What?! festival.[35] The band played on the 2014 edition of Warped Tour.[36] The band supported The Wonder Years in October.[37] The band supported New Found Glory in November on their Pop Punk's Not Dead tour of the UK.[38]

Reception

Reviews have been generally highly positive, with a Metacritic score of 84, indicating universal acclaim.[39] Alternative Press described the album as "thoughtful and passionate", one that "will help young listeners navigate the murky waters of growing up." AllMusic reviewer Fred Thomas wrote that the album's 11 songs were "new blasts of melodic pop-punk." Thomas compared it to "many great punk records", in that it "breezes by in just under 30 minutes".

The album was placed at number 9 on Rock Sounds "The 50 Best Albums Of 2013" list.[40]

The album debuted at number 46 on the Billboard 200. It sold over 13,500 copies in the first week.[41] As of April 2015, the album has sold 63,000 copies domestically.[42]

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[43] The Story So Far

Production

Chart positions

Charts (2013)Peak
position
UK Independent Albums Chart Top 50[44] 33
UK Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20[45] 6
UK Record Store Chart Top 40[46] 11
UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40[47] 8
U.S. Billboard 200[48] 46
U.S. Billboard Alternative Albums[49] 8
U.S. Billboard Independent Albums[50] 8
U.S. Billboard Rock Albums[51] 11
U.S. Billboard Vinyl Albums[52] 1

References

Footnotes

Citations

Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pure Noise Tells The Story So Far. AbsolutePunk.net. DiVincenzo, Alex . March 29, 2010. July 22, 2015.
  2. Web site: The Story So Far In June. AbsolutePunk.net. Nassiff, Thomas . May 3, 2011. July 22, 2015.
  3. Web site: We Are The Union and I Call Fives Tour. AbsolutePunk.net. DiVincenzo, Alex . May 13, 2011. July 22, 2015.
  4. Web site: Heartsounds Tour Dates. AbsolutePunk.net. Nassiff, Thomas . July 8, 2011 . July 22, 2015.
  5. 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.
  6. Web site: The Story So Far, Handguns, I Call Fives Tour. AbsolutePunk.net. DiVincenzo, Alex . January 25, 2012. July 22, 2015.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Web site: The Story So Far In the Studio. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  10. Web site: The Story So Far Begin Writing This Summer. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  11. Web site: The Story So Far Recording Something. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  12. Web site: In The Studio: The Story So Far's Kelen Carpener on breaking out, the new album and more. Alternative Press. October 4, 2012. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150723043908/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/in_the_studio_the_story_so_fars_kelen_carpener_on_breaking_out_the_new_albu. July 23, 2015.
  13. Web site: The Story So Far to release new album 'What You Don't See' March 26. Alternative Press. January 15, 2013. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304224711/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_to_release_new_album_what_you_dont_see_march_26. March 4, 2016.
  14. Web site: Story So Far, The - 03.25.12 - Interview - AbsolutePunk.net. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  15. Web site: Steve Klein Producing TSSF's Sophomore Album. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  16. Web site: Interview with The Story So Far: Fully Grown. The Aquarian Weekly. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722084442/http://www.theaquarian.com/2012/05/16/interview-with-the-story-so-far-fully-grown/. July 22, 2015.
  17. Bangs 2013, p. 59
  18. Web site: The Story So Far Finish Recording. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  19. Web site: The Story So Far To Release New Album 'What You Don't See' This March. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722224506/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/the-story-so-far-to-release-new-album-what-you-dont-see-this-march. July 22, 2015.
  20. Web site: The Story So Far announce Australian tour with Anchors. Alternative Press. October 21, 2012. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804045909/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_announce_australian_tour_with_anchors. August 4, 2015.
  21. Web site: iTunes – Music – Right Here – Single by The Story So Far. https://web.archive.org/web/20150204051036/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/right-here-single/id599066118. iTunes. February 4, 2015. May 11, 2015.
  22. Web site: Song Premiere: The Story So Far, "The Glass". Alternative Press. February 26, 2013. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140731124729/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/song_premiere_the_story_so_far_the_glass. July 31, 2014.
  23. Web site: The Story So Far Post New Song. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150723032755/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/the-story-so-far-post-new-song. July 23, 2015.
  24. Web site: The Story So Far And Man Overboard Announce All In Merchandise Presents: The Suppy Nation Tour. melodic.net. Wippsson, Johan. December 19, 2012. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150724182918/http://melodic.net/?page=news&id=21417. July 24, 2015.
  25. Web site: The Story So Far. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722223615/http://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/the-story-so-far. July 22, 2015.
  26. Web site: The Story So Far – Empty Space. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150723031013/http://www.rocksound.tv/videos/watch/the-story-so-far-empty-space. July 23, 2015.
  27. The Story So Far "Empty Space" Official Music Video. March 13, 2013. YouTube. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150528150957/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQg9pZal5_8. May 28, 2015.
  28. Web site: The Story So Far Releases Statement on Album Leak. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  29. Web site: Stream New Album From The Story So Far. AbsolutePunk.net. July 23, 2015.
  30. Web site: The Story So Far Announce April/May 2013 UK Tour. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722223613/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/the-story-so-far-announce-april-may-2013-uk-tour. July 22, 2015.
  31. Web site: Woe, Is Me, Go Radio, The Story So Far and three more announced for Warped Tour 2013. Alternative Press. Whitt, Cassie. December 7, 2012. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150811053543/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/woe_is_me_go_radio_the_story_so_far_and_more_announced_for_warped_tour_2013. August 11, 2015.
  32. Web site: The Story So Far, Seavhaven & Save Your Breath To Tour In October. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150723031009/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/the-story-so-far-seavhaven-save-your-breath-to-tour-in-october. July 23, 2015.
  33. Web site: The Story So Far announce US fall tour with Stick To Your Guns, Such Gold and more. Alternative Press. August 13, 2013. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150104221959/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_announce_us_fall_tour_with_stick_to_your_guns_such_gold_an. January 4, 2015.
  34. Web site: The Story So Far Added To A Day To Remember UK / EU Tour. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722223842/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/the-story-so-far-added-to-a-day-to-remember-uk-eu-tour. July 22, 2015.
  35. Web site: South By So What?! confirm final lineup. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Crane, Matt. January 23, 2014. November 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030541/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/south_by_so_what_confirm_final_lineup. December 1, 2017.
  36. Web site: The Story So Far, Yellowcard, We Are The In Crowd, more announced for Warped Tour 2014. Alternative Press. Crane, Matt. February 12, 2014. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304211425/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_yellowcard_we_are_the_in_crowd_more_announced_for_warped_t. March 4, 2016.
  37. Web site: The Wonder Years announce fall tour with The Story So Far, Modern Baseball and Gnarwolves. Alternative Press. August 3, 2014. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150302022938/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_wonder_years_announce_fall_tour_with_the_story_so_far_modern_baseball_a. March 2, 2015.
  38. Web site: The Story So Far Announce Acoustic EP. Rock Sound Magazine. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722224344/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/the-story-so-far-announce-acoustic-ep. July 22, 2015.
  39. Web site: What You Don't See by The Story So Far . Metacritic . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151128220138/http://www.metacritic.com/music/what-you-dont-see/the-story-so-far . 2015-11-28 .
  40. Web site: The 50 Best Albums Of 2013 Part Five: 10 – 1 | Photos | Rock Sound . Rock Sound Magazine . December 6, 2013 . February 17, 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131209043736/http://www.rocksound.tv/photos/article/the-50-best-albums-of-2013-part-five-10-1 . December 9, 2013 .
  41. Web site: Exclusive: The Story So Far Premiere New Song, "Clairvoyant". revolvermag.com. July 23, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150708220837/http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-the-story-so-far-premiere-new-song-clairvoyant.html. July 8, 2015.
  42. https://www.webcitation.org/6XVGlK9eE?url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases
  43. What You Don't See . . 2013 . Booklet . Pure Noise . PNE 127.
  44. Web site: Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50. officialcharts.com. July 21, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050027/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/independent-albums-chart/20130331/131/. August 4, 2015.
  45. Web site: Official Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20. officialcharts.com. July 21, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050050/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/independent-albums-breakers-chart/20130331/255/. August 4, 2015.
  46. Web site: Official Record Store Chart Top 40. officialcharts.com. July 21, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050033/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/record-store-chart/20130331/530/. August 4, 2015.
  47. Web site: Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40. officialcharts.com. July 21, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150604020842/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/20130331/112. June 4, 2015.
  48. The Story So Far – Chart history (Billboard 200) . Billboard . February 14, 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150618215556/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1561918/the-story-so-far/chart?f=305 . June 18, 2015 .
  49. The Story So Far – Chart history (Alternative Albums) . Billboard . February 14, 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050049/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1561918/the-story-so-far/chart?f=794 . August 4, 2015 .
  50. The Story So Far – Chart history (Independent Albums) . Billboard . February 14, 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050050/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1561918/the-story-so-far/chart?f=326 . August 4, 2015 .
  51. The Story So Far – Chart history (Rock Albums) . Billboard . February 14, 2014 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050031/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1561918/the-story-so-far/chart?f=408 . August 4, 2015 .
  52. Vinyl Albums : Apr 13, 2013. Billboard. December 9, 2014. July 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150804050032/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-04-13/vinyl-albums. August 4, 2015.

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