Shh, Just Go with It is the debut studio album by American pop punk band Every Avenue, released on February 19, 2008.
Shh, Just Go with It | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 19, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
Genre | Pop punk, alternative rock, power pop, emo pop | |||
Length | 42:06 | |||
Label | Fearless | |||
Producer | Zach Odom, Kenneth Mount | |||
Every Avenue chronology | ||||
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Singles from Shh, Just Go with It | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk | (60%)[1] |
Melodic | [2] |
Background and recording
editOn June 21, 2007, Every Avenue signed to Fearless Records, who released the band's EP Ah! two months later.[3] In August 2007, the band went on an East Coast tour with Holiday Parade.[4]
The album was recorded with bassist Cam Grenstiner, who left the band just before the album was released. Grenstiner is credited on the album but not included on the list of official band members.
Release
editIn November and December 2007, the band toured the US alongside Sick City and the Mile After.[5] While on the tour, the band's debut album Shh, Just Go with It was announced for release in early 2008. In addition, the album's track listing was revealed.[6] On December 20, 2007, "Days of the Old" and "Where Were You?" were posted on the band's Myspace profile.[7] In January and February 2008, the band went on the Manwhores and Open Sores Tour alongside All Time Low, Mayday Parade and Just Surrender.[8] Shh, Just Go with It was released on February 19, 2008, through Fearless Records[6] in the United States and on April 10, 2008, in Japan. The first single "Where Were You?" was available on March 11, 2008. The band supported the Audition on their Spring Break 08 tour in the US from mid-March until early May.[9]
In April, the band appeared at the Bamboozle Left festival.[10] In July, the band performed on the 2008 edition of Warped Tour.[11] In October and November, the group went on The Compromising of Integrity, Morality & Principles in Exchange for Money tour, supporting All Time Low.[12] In December, the band went on a brief holiday tour, titled Setting the Records Straight Tour alongside Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong and Energy.[13] On February 1, 2009, a music video was released for "Chasing the Night".[14] Between early February and early April, the band participated in the Take Action Tour in the US.[15] The band appeared at The Bamboozle festival in early May.[16]
Reception
editThe album peaked No. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers chart.
Track listing
edit- "Days of the Old" – 2:46
- "This One's a Cheap Shot" – 2:58
- "Where Were You?" – 2:41
- "Think of You Later (Empty Room)" – 2:51
- "A Story to Tell Your Friends" – 3:22
- "Boys Will Be Boys" – 3:03
- "Take a Step Back" – 3:08
- "Trading Heartbeats" – 3:23
- "Freak Out!" – 3:56
- "Between You and I" – 4:38
- "Chasing the Night" – 2:55
- Deluxe edition bonus tracks
- "Fame and (Mis) Fortune" – 3:12
- "The Hell Back Home" – 3:16
- "One More Song" – 3:00+
- "Nothing" – 3:05†
- "Picking Up the Pieces" – 3:09†
- "Getting Out" – 4:12†
†From Ah!, also with "Think of You Later (Empty Room)" and "Where Were You?".
Personnel
edit- David Ryan Strauchman - lead vocals, piano
- Joshua Randall Withenshaw - lead guitar
- James Francis Deeghan - rhythm guitar, vocals
- Cameron Joseph Grenstiner (uncredited) - bass guitar, vocals
- Michael Joseph Govaere - drums, percussion
- Production
Release history
editCountry | Date |
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United States | February 19, 2008 |
Japan | April 10, 2008 |
References
edit- ^ "Every Avenue - Shh, Just Go With It - Album Review". AbsolutePunk. 19 March 2024.
- ^ Spinelli, Tom (February 5, 2008). "Every Avenue - Shh, Just Go with It". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (June 21, 2007). "Fearless signs Every Avenue". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ White, Adam (July 13, 2007). "Every Avenue posts 'Where Were You'". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "Sick City touring with the Mile After, Every Avenue". Alternative Press. November 28, 2007. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ a b "Every Avenue set release date for debut LP". Alternative Press. December 1, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ White, Adam (December 20, 2007). "Every Avenue: 'Days of the Old' / 'Where Were You?'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ DeAndrea, Joe (November 19, 2017). "Manwhores And Open Sores Tour - News Article". AbsolutePunk. SpinMedia. Archived from the original on August 29, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Kilgore, Kym (March 12, 2008). "The Audition hits the road hard". LiveDaily. Ticketmaster. Archived from the original on June 25, 2008. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ "Bamboozle Left reveals more bands". Alternative Press. March 13, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (February 26, 2008). "Warped Tour unveils final band lineup for 2008". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ AltPress (August 1, 2008). "All Time Low announces fall tour dates with Mayday Parade, The Maine". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ "Set Your Goals / Four Year Strong / Every Avenue / Energy head out on mini-tour". Alternative Press. October 20, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ "Every Avenue's "Chasing The Night" video posted". Alternative Press. February 1, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (December 13, 2008). "Take Action 2009". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
- ^ "Bamboozle set single-day lineups". Alternative Press. February 8, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
External links
edit- Shh, Just Go with it at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)