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| released = February 12, 2016<ref name="musicnewsdesk">{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/SWMRS-Announce-Debut-Album-Drive-North-New-Single-Figuring-It-Out-Out-Now-20151109#u|title=SWMRS Announce Debut Album Drive North, New Single 'Figuring It Out' Out Now|author=Music News Desk|date=9 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref><br>October 13, 2016 <small>(Fueled by Ramen re-release)</small> |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Surf punk]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smudailycampus.com/ae/punk-rock-band-swmrs-releases-debut-single|title=Punk rock band SWMRS releases debut single|work=SMU Daily Campus}}</ref>|[[pop punk]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://highlark.com/swmrs-drive-north/ |title="DRIVE NORTH" by SWMRS is a burst of genius reviving punk spirit |publisher=Highlark.com |date= |accessdate=2018-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mysticsons.com/article/swmrs-drive-north#.WlZJta5l-Uk|title=SWMRS - 'Drive North' - Mystic Sons|website=mysticsons.com|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://crypticrock.com/swmrs-drive-north-album-review/|title=SWMRS - Drive North (Album Review) - Cryptic Rock|website=crypticrock.com|accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref>}} |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Surf punk (music genre)|Surf punk]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smudailycampus.com/ae/punk-rock-band-swmrs-releases-debut-single|title=Punk rock band SWMRS releases debut single|work=SMU Daily Campus}}</ref>|[[pop punk]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://highlark.com/swmrs-drive-north/ |title="DRIVE NORTH" by SWMRS is a burst of genius reviving punk spirit |publisher=Highlark.com |date= 13 April 2016|accessdate=2018-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mysticsons.com/article/swmrs-drive-north#.WlZJta5l-Uk|title=SWMRS - 'Drive North' - Mystic Sons|website=mysticsons.com|date=10 February 2016 |accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://crypticrock.com/swmrs-drive-north-album-review/|title=SWMRS - Drive North (Album Review) - Cryptic Rock|website=crypticrock.com|date=12 February 2016 |accessdate=18 January 2018}}</ref>}} |
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| label = {{hlist|Uncool |
| label = {{hlist|Uncool<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ghettoblastermagazine.com/2015/swmrs-share-figuring-it-out-ready-debut-for-uncool-records/|title=SWMRS share "Figuring it Out," ready debut for Uncool Records|date=9 November 2015 |publisher=}}</ref> |[[Fueled by Ramen]]}} |
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| producer = Zac Carper<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/SWMRS-Announce-Debut-Album-Drive-North-New-Single-Figuring-It-Out-Out-Now-20151109#|title=SWMRS Announce Debut Album Drive North, New Single 'Figuring It Out' Out Now|author=Music News Desk|date=9 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref> |
| producer = Zac Carper<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/SWMRS-Announce-Debut-Album-Drive-North-New-Single-Figuring-It-Out-Out-Now-20151109#|title=SWMRS Announce Debut Album Drive North, New Single 'Figuring It Out' Out Now|author=Music News Desk|date=9 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref> |
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| single1 = Silver Bullet |
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| single1date = February 5, 2015 |
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| MC = 71/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/drive-north/swmrs|title=Drive North by SWMRS Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic|work=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
| MC = 71/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/drive-north/swmrs|title=Drive North by SWMRS Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic|work=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]] |
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| rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/drive-north-mw0002916395|title=Drive North - SWMRS |last=Deming |first=Mark|work=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
| rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/drive-north-mw0002916395|title=Drive North - SWMRS |last=Deming |first=Mark|work=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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| rev2 = [[Austin Chronicle]] |
| rev2 = [[Austin Chronicle]] |
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| rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2016-11-04/friday-sos-record-reviews-swmrs/ |last=Ramirez |first= Alejandra|work=[[Austin Chronicle]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
| rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2016-11-04/friday-sos-record-reviews-swmrs/ |last=Ramirez |first= Alejandra|work=[[Austin Chronicle]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019|title=Friday SOS Record Reviews }}</ref> |
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| rev3score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/69816/SWMRS-Drive-North/|title= SWMRS - Drive North (album review)|work= |
| rev3score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/69816/SWMRS-Drive-North/|title= SWMRS - Drive North (album review)|work=Sputnikmusic|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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| rev4 = [[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |
| rev4 = [[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |
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| rev4score = 6.5/10 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/02/swmrs-drive-north-review.html|title=SWMRS: Drive North ::Music ::SMWRS :: Paste|work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
| rev4score = 6.5/10 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/02/swmrs-drive-north-review.html|title=SWMRS: Drive North ::Music ::SMWRS :: Paste|work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]|accessdate=April 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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'''''Drive North''''' is the third studio album by the American rock band [[Swmrs|SWMRS]], released on February 12, 2016, through their own label, Uncool Records. It was re-released |
'''''Drive North''''' is the third studio album by the American rock band [[Swmrs|SWMRS]], released on February 12, 2016, through their own label, Uncool Records. It was re-released by [[Fueled By Ramen]] on October 14, 2016 when they added the songs "Palm Trees" and "Lose It" to the record. It is the band's first studio album and second overall release under the name SWMRS after changing their name in late 2014. It is the first album to feature bassist Seb Mueller and guitarist Max Becker, who previously played bass. It is the band's first independent release and is also the band's first studio album not to be produced by drummer Joey Armstrong's father, [[Billie Joe Armstrong]]. |
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==Background== |
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The band started recording the album in mid-2015 with [[FIDLAR]] vocalist Zac Carper as the producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/478bdhNh8R/|title |
The band started recording the album in mid-2015 with [[FIDLAR]] vocalist Zac Carper as the producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/478bdhNh8R/|title=Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/45ZFBHNh3S/|title=Instagram}}</ref> The first track of the album's tracks, "Silver Bullet", was released on February 5, 2015. The song was originally slated to be part of the band's later-canceled EP "Silver Bullet/Palm Trees".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/burgerrecords/swimmers-silver-bullet|title=Swimmers - Silver Bullet|work=SoundCloud}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/SWMRS/posts/950432858314512|title=SWMRS - Hello beautiful swimmers crew, Due to some... - Facebook|website=[[Facebook]] |publisher=}}</ref> Two of the album's tracks, "Miley" and "Uncool", were released on September 8, 2015.{{cn|date=November 2023}} The band announced the album on November 7, 2015 and released the album's fourth single "Figuring it Out".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upsetmagazine.com/listen/swmrs-announce-debut-album-drive-north/|title=SWMRS announce debut album 'Drive North' - Upset|work=Upset|access-date=2016-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204010239/http://www.upsetmagazine.com/listen/swmrs-announce-debut-album-drive-north/|archive-date=2016-02-04|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://noisey.vice.com/blog/premiere-swmrs-figure-it-out|title=PREMIERE: Oakland's SWMRS Deal With Life Tomorrow on "Figuring It Out"|work=NOISEY|date=2015-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/SWMRS/posts/1068612583163205|title=SWMRS - Listen to our new song "Figuring it out"... - Facebook|website=[[Facebook]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cmj.com/listen-swmrs-figuring-it-out/|title=Listen: SWMRS - "Figuring It Out" - CMJ|work=CMJ|access-date=2016-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205141905/https://www.cmj.com/listen-swmrs-figuring-it-out/|archive-date=2016-02-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album's fifth single, "Drive North", was released on January 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upsetmagazine.com/read/first-take-swmrs-drive-north/|title=First Take: SWMRS - 'Drive North' - Upset|work=Upset|access-date=2016-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205190212/http://www.upsetmagazine.com/read/first-take-swmrs-drive-north/|archive-date=2016-02-05|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/swmrs/drive-north|title=Drive North|work=SoundCloud}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepreludepress.com/news/2016/1/29/swmrs-share-title-track-from-forthcoming-debut-album-drive-north|title=SWMRS Share Title Track From Forthcoming Debut Album "Drive North"|work=The Prelude Press|date=29 January 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=swmrs|author=SWMRS|number=692907198100312064|date=29 January 2016|title=TOMORROW WE ARE DROPPING DRIVE NORTH FOR EVERYONE WHO PRE ORDERED THE RECORD. FUQ IT|accessdate=October 16, 2016}}</ref> When the album was re-released through [[Fueled By Ramen]], it included two new songs titled "Palm Trees" and "Lose It".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swmrs.com/post/151801006336/remixed-remastered-rereleased-2-new-songs-out|title=remixed. remastered. rereleased. 2 new songs. out everywhere now. on @fueledby|work=Tumblr|accessdate=October 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212020/http://swmrs.com/post/151801006336/remixed-remastered-rereleased-2-new-songs-out|archive-date=October 18, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Personnel== |
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*Cole Becker |
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[[Category:2016 albums]] |
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Released | February 12, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
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Length | 38:51 | |||
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Producer | Zac Carper[6] | |||
SWMRS chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 71/100[7] |
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AllMusic | [8] |
Austin Chronicle | [9] |
Sputnikmusic | [10] |
Paste | 6.5/10 [11] |
Drive North is the third studio album by the American rock band SWMRS, released on February 12, 2016, through their own label, Uncool Records. It was re-released by Fueled By Ramen on October 14, 2016 when they added the songs "Palm Trees" and "Lose It" to the record. It is the band's first studio album and second overall release under the name SWMRS after changing their name in late 2014. It is the first album to feature bassist Seb Mueller and guitarist Max Becker, who previously played bass. It is the band's first independent release and is also the band's first studio album not to be produced by drummer Joey Armstrong's father, Billie Joe Armstrong.
Background
[edit]The band started recording the album in mid-2015 with FIDLAR vocalist Zac Carper as the producer.[12][13] The first track of the album's tracks, "Silver Bullet", was released on February 5, 2015. The song was originally slated to be part of the band's later-canceled EP "Silver Bullet/Palm Trees".[14][15] Two of the album's tracks, "Miley" and "Uncool", were released on September 8, 2015.[citation needed] The band announced the album on November 7, 2015 and released the album's fourth single "Figuring it Out".[16][17][18][19] The album's fifth single, "Drive North", was released on January 29, 2016.[20][21][22][23] When the album was re-released through Fueled By Ramen, it included two new songs titled "Palm Trees" and "Lose It".[24]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Joey Armstrong, Cole Becker, Max Becker & Sebastian Mueller, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Harry Dean" | 2:49 | |
2. | "Brb" | 3:29 | |
3. | "Miss Yer Kiss" | Armstrong, C. Becker, M. Becker, Mueller, Zac Carper | 3:11 |
4. | "Turn Up" | 2:35 | |
5. | "Figuring It Out" | Armstrong, C. Becker, M. Becker, Mueller, Carper | 3:57 |
6. | "Ruining My Pretending" | Armstrong, C. Becker, M. Becker, Mueller, Carper | 3:15 |
7. | "Uncool" | 2:44 | |
8. | "Miley" | 4:13 | |
9. | "D'You Have a Car?" | 3:18 | |
10. | "Hannah" | Armstrong, C. Becker, M. Becker, Mueller, Carper | 2:45 |
11. | "Silver Bullet" | 3:13 | |
12. | "Drive North" | 3:22 | |
Total length: | 38:51 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Palm Trees" | 3:05 |
14. | "Lose It" | 4:00 |
Total length: | 45:56 |
Personnel
[edit]- SWMRS
- Cole Becker – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards, synthesizers
- Max Becker – lead vocals, lead guitar
- Sebastian Mueller – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Joey Armstrong – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Production
- Zac Carper – production
- Jeff Ellis – mixing
- Igor Druda Imhof – engineer assistant
Charts
[edit]Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[25] | 15 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[26] | 50 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Punk rock band SWMRS releases debut single". SMU Daily Campus.
- ^ ""DRIVE NORTH" by SWMRS is a burst of genius reviving punk spirit". Highlark.com. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "SWMRS - 'Drive North' - Mystic Sons". mysticsons.com. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ "SWMRS - Drive North (Album Review) - Cryptic Rock". crypticrock.com. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ "SWMRS share "Figuring it Out," ready debut for Uncool Records". 9 November 2015.
- ^ Music News Desk (9 November 2015). "SWMRS Announce Debut Album Drive North, New Single 'Figuring It Out' Out Now".
- ^ "Drive North by SWMRS Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ Deming, Mark. "Drive North - SWMRS". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ Ramirez, Alejandra. "Friday SOS Record Reviews". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "SWMRS - Drive North (album review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "SWMRS: Drive North ::Music ::SMWRS :: Paste". Paste. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "Swimmers - Silver Bullet". SoundCloud.
- ^ "SWMRS - Hello beautiful swimmers crew, Due to some... - Facebook". Facebook.
- ^ "SWMRS announce debut album 'Drive North' - Upset". Upset. Archived from the original on 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ "PREMIERE: Oakland's SWMRS Deal With Life Tomorrow on "Figuring It Out"". NOISEY. 2015-11-06.
- ^ "SWMRS - Listen to our new song "Figuring it out"... - Facebook". Facebook.
- ^ "Listen: SWMRS - "Figuring It Out" - CMJ". CMJ. Archived from the original on 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ "First Take: SWMRS - 'Drive North' - Upset". Upset. Archived from the original on 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ "Drive North". SoundCloud.
- ^ "SWMRS Share Title Track From Forthcoming Debut Album "Drive North"". The Prelude Press. 29 January 2016.
- ^ SWMRS [@swmrs] (29 January 2016). "TOMORROW WE ARE DROPPING DRIVE NORTH FOR EVERYONE WHO PRE ORDERED THE RECORD. FUQ IT" (Tweet). Retrieved October 16, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "remixed. remastered. rereleased. 2 new songs. out everywhere now. on @fueledby". Tumblr. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ "SWMRS Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "SWMRS Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.