All or Nothing (The Subways album)
Encyclopedia
All or Nothing is the second studio album by English
trio The Subways
and was released on 30 June 2008. Recorded in Conway Studios in Los Angeles by producer Butch Vig
, the album was preceded by the release of two singles: "Girls & Boys", released 27 March 2008, and available as a free download, and "Alright", released 16 June 2008.
The album was delayed in recording after Billy Lunn was diagnosed with nodules
in his vocal cords, which almost resulted in the frontman losing his voice. This led to the naming of the album All or Nothing. The effort was recorded in two periods at Conway Studios during 2007 by Butch Vig
, who has produced albums for Nirvana
(Nevermind
), Jimmy Eat World
(Chase This Light
) and The Smashing Pumpkins
(Gish
and Siamese Dream
).
The album was leaked onto the internet on June 23, 2008.
The album entered the UK album charts at number 17 on July 6, after being released on June 30, 2008.
The song "Kalifornia" is credited to being featured on the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles
.
The song "I Won't Let You Down" is featured on the video game Colin McRae: Dirt 2
.
The Subways performed the song "Shake! Shake!" as well playing themselves in a guest appearance in the episode "Golden Lady" of the TV series FM
.
("I Won't Let You Down" also went to No 3 on XFM's top 7 at 7 and has also peaked at 16 on the HMV singles chart.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
trio The Subways
The Subways
The Subways are an English alternative rock / indie rock band. Their debut album, Young For Eternity, was released on 4 July 2005 in the UK and February 14, 2006 in the U.S. Their second album, All or Nothing, was released on 30 June 2008 and their third album Money and Celebrity debuted on the...
and was released on 30 June 2008. Recorded in Conway Studios in Los Angeles by producer Butch Vig
Butch Vig
Butch Vig is an American musician and record producer, best known internationally as the drummer of the Madison, Wisconsin-based alternative rock band Garbage and the producer of multi-platinum selling album Nevermind by Nirvana....
, the album was preceded by the release of two singles: "Girls & Boys", released 27 March 2008, and available as a free download, and "Alright", released 16 June 2008.
History
Songs such as "Kalifornia" and "Shake! Shake!" had been played as early as 2005. More recently, songs such as "Girls & Boys", "Alright", "Obsession", "Turnaround" and "I Won't Let You Down" were played at gigs and festivals throughout 2007 and early 2008.The album was delayed in recording after Billy Lunn was diagnosed with nodules
Vocal fold nodule
A vocal cord nodule is a mass of tissue that grows on the vocal folds . Typically, this mass will appear on the junction of the anterior and middle two-thirds of the vocal fold, where contact is most forceful....
in his vocal cords, which almost resulted in the frontman losing his voice. This led to the naming of the album All or Nothing. The effort was recorded in two periods at Conway Studios during 2007 by Butch Vig
Butch Vig
Butch Vig is an American musician and record producer, best known internationally as the drummer of the Madison, Wisconsin-based alternative rock band Garbage and the producer of multi-platinum selling album Nevermind by Nirvana....
, who has produced albums for Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
(Nevermind
Nevermind
Nevermind is the second studio album by the American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind was the group's first release on DGC Records...
), Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
(Chase This Light
Chase This Light
-Bonus tracks:* "Be Sensible" – 5:04* "Distraction" – 2:58* "Open Bar Reception" – 3:55...
) and The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. Formed by Billy Corgan frontman and James Iha , the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin , D'arcy Wretzky , and currently includes Jeff Schroeder Mike Byrne , and Nicole Fiorentino The Smashing...
(Gish
Gish
Gish is the debut album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released in May 1991 through Caroline Records. Frontman Billy Corgan described Gish as a "very spiritual album"...
and Siamese Dream
Siamese Dream
Siamese Dream is the second album by the American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 27, 1993 on Virgin Records. The album fused diverse influences such as shoegazing, dream pop, grunge, classic rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock.Despite recording sessions fraught...
).
The album was leaked onto the internet on June 23, 2008.
The album entered the UK album charts at number 17 on July 6, after being released on June 30, 2008.
The song "Kalifornia" is credited to being featured on the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Midnight Club: Los Angeles is the fourth video game in the Midnight Club series of racing video games, not including Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix. It was officially announced for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on January 11, 2008 by Rockstar Games. The game was developed by Rockstar San Diego...
.
The song "I Won't Let You Down" is featured on the video game Colin McRae: Dirt 2
Colin McRae: Dirt 2
Colin McRae: Dirt 2 is a racing game released in September 2009, and is the sequel to Colin McRae: Dirt. This is the first game in the McRae series since McRae's death in 2007. It was announced on 19 November 2008 and features Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Tanner Foust, and Dave Mirra...
.
The Subways performed the song "Shake! Shake!" as well playing themselves in a guest appearance in the episode "Golden Lady" of the TV series FM
FM (TV series)
FM was a British sitcom which aired on ITV2, starring Chris O'Dowd , Kevin Bishop and Nina Sosanya . The series followed the lives of two DJs and their producer on their FM radio progamme, "Skin 86.5 FM"...
.
Track listing
Special Edition CD
- "Love and Death" [bonus track]
- "This Is the Club for People Who Hate People" [bonus track]
- "All or Nothing" [25min documentary/DVD]
- "Kalifornia" [live/DVD]
- "Shake! Shake!" [live/DVD]
- "Turnaround" [live/DVD]
- "Alright" [live/DVD]
Singles
- "Girls & Boys" - 25 March 2008 (free download available through the band's MySpace page and website) - failed to chart in the UK due to it being a free download via the band's Myspace page
- "Alright" - 16 June 2008 - charted at No.44 in the UK
- "I Won't Let You Down" - August 25, 2008 - UK #137
("I Won't Let You Down" also went to No 3 on XFM's top 7 at 7 and has also peaked at 16 on the HMV singles chart.
Personnel
- The Subways — Music on all tracks (Except for "Lostboy", all music by Billy Lunn)
- Billy Lunn — Guitar, vocals, lyrics on all Tracks
- Charlotte Cooper — Bass, vocals
- Josh Morgan — Drums, vocals on "All or Nothing"
- Butch VigButch VigButch Vig is an American musician and record producer, best known internationally as the drummer of the Madison, Wisconsin-based alternative rock band Garbage and the producer of multi-platinum selling album Nevermind by Nirvana....
— Producer - Rich Costey — Mixing