A Reason to Swim is the third EP of singer/songwriter Joe Brooks and is his first independent release following his departure from Lava Records/Universal Republic Records. It was released through Fantastic Music LLC in the US on September 6, 2011.[1]
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| Released | September 6, 2011 (US) | |||
| Recorded | Spring 2011 Revolver Recordings Westlake Village, CA RW Productions Los Angeles, CA The Backyard Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, pop | |||
| Length | 23:10 | |||
| Label | Fantastik Music LLC | |||
| Producer | Mikal Blue, Rune Westberg, Stuart Brawley | |||
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History
editA Reason to Swim is the fourth overall release of artist Joe Brooks and his third EP. Following being dropped from Lava Records/Universal Republic Records in early 2011 Brooks quickly began putting together music for an EP release. To fund the album independently Brooks started a threshold pledge system through the site PledgeMusic.[2] Designated the "Fans Only EP", people who pledged money were able to receive signed memorabilia, access to Joe Brooks concerts or even a prom date with Brooks. Funding for the album exceeded its goal, with additional money going toward the filming of the music video "Holes Inside." "Holes Inside" was released on YouTube a day after the album, on September 7.[3]
The EP was licensed and released by Sony in Korea and Malaysia.[4] As part of the promotion, Brooks attended a media tour in Korea to support A Reason to Swim,[5] appearing on national television and Korean publications of Nylon and Teen Vogue. The song "Someday (OK)" was also featured on Superstar K3.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Someday (OK)" | Brooks, Westberg | 3:44 |
| 2. | "I Find the Light in You" | Brooks, Page, Marr | 4:57 |
| 3. | "Green Eyes" | Brooks, Fontana, Rotem | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Holes Inside" | Brooks, Falk, Bjorsell | 3:32 |
| 5. | "My Heart Will Wait" | Brooks, Westberg | 4:26 |
| 6. | "For You" | Brooks, Westberg | 3:07 |
Personnel
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References
edit- ^ "Amazon CD listing". amazon.com. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ Joe Brooks (2011). "Joe Brooks: Fans Only EP". Pledge Music. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ ""Holes Inside" music video". YouTube. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ "Watch Out For Joe Brooks". Daily Chilli. 27 September 2011. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ^ Jay Dee (30 April 2009). "Joe Brooks radio interview". Malaysia Radio. Retrieved 9 December 2011.