Enemy of the World
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Enemy of the World is the third full-length studio album
by American melodic hardcore
band Four Year Strong
, released through Decaydance
and Universal Motown Records
on March 9, 2010.
"It Must Really Suck to Be Four Year Strong Right Now" is the album's first single, released in the iTunes store on December 21, 2009. "Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)" became available for streaming on AbsolutePunk on February 11. It was announced be the album's second single, and was released on February 9, 2010. "What the Hell Is a Gigawatt?" was made available for streaming on Purevolume
on February 27, 2010.
In February 2010, Four Year Strong announced what they named "the platinum of pre-orders", a list of novelty packages involving the purchasing of the album. The vinyl record was made available to pre-order on March 2, 2010.
The album sold over 12,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 47 on the Billboard 200
.
by far.
The song "Find My Way Back" is also the unofficial theme song of the Toronto Blue Jays
of MLB
.
Additional personnel
Production
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
band Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong is an American pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, and drummer Jackson Massucco...
, released through Decaydance
Decaydance Records
Decaydance Records is a record label based in New York City. Originally founded as an imprint of Fueled by Ramen, it is now an independent record label owned by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and partners. The first band Wentz signed to the label was Panic! at the Disco...
and Universal Motown Records
Universal Motown Records
Universal Motown Records was a record label that operated as a division of Universal Motown Republic Group. It was the contemporary incarnation of the legendary Motown Records label, and the "urban" half of UMRG, although there was some rock artists on the label as well.Changes were made at...
on March 9, 2010.
"It Must Really Suck to Be Four Year Strong Right Now" is the album's first single, released in the iTunes store on December 21, 2009. "Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)" became available for streaming on AbsolutePunk on February 11. It was announced be the album's second single, and was released on February 9, 2010. "What the Hell Is a Gigawatt?" was made available for streaming on Purevolume
PureVolume
PureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
on February 27, 2010.
In February 2010, Four Year Strong announced what they named "the platinum of pre-orders", a list of novelty packages involving the purchasing of the album. The vinyl record was made available to pre-order on March 2, 2010.
The album sold over 12,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 47 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
Reception
AbsolutePunk reviewer Drew Beringer was extremely positive in his review, saying Enemy of the World "is a pop-punk juggernaut" and tops their previous album Rise or Die TryingRise or Die Trying
Rise or Die Trying is the second full-length album from Four Year Strong. It hit #31 on the Billboard Heatseekers album charts in 2007. The album was recorded and produced by Matt Robnett of Playwork Productions at Big Sky Audio in Springfield, Pennsylvania....
by far.
The song "Find My Way Back" is also the unofficial theme song of the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
of MLB
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
.
Track listing
All songs written by Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, except where noted.Bonus tracks
Special Edition bonus tracks
Song Titles
- "It Must Really Suck to Be Four Year Strong Right Now" comes from a comment made by Scott Heisel of Alternative Press in a review of the Set Your GoalsSet Your Goals (band)Set Your Goals is an American Pop-Punk band from Walnut Creek, CA , formed in 2004. Their musical style typically employs a combination of pop punk and melodic hardcore...
album This Will Be the Death of UsThis Will Be the Death of Us-Personnel:The following personnel contributed to This Will Be the Death of Us:-Set Your Goals:*Matt Wilson - lead vocals*Jordan Brown - lead vocals, additional guitar*Audelio Flores Jr...
. - "What The Hell Is a Gigawatt?" is a line from the film Back to the FutureBack to the FutureBack to the Future is a 1985 American science-fiction adventure film. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale, produced by Steven Spielberg, and starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover and Thomas F. Wilson. The film tells the story of...
. - "Flannel Is the Color of My Energy" is a reference to the chorus of the 311311 (band)311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson , bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton...
song "AmberAmber (song)"Amber" is a 2001 single from the band 311 off their album From Chaos. Focusing more on their reggae roots, the song is about Nick Hexum's then fiance Nicole Scherzinger...
". - The title of the bonus track "Listen, Do You Smell Something?" comes from a line in the film GhostbustersGhostbustersGhostbusters is a 1984 American science fiction comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, and Rick Moranis and follows three eccentric parapsychologists in New York City, who start a...
.
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
47 |
| US Alternative Albums | 6 |
| US Rock Albums | 9 |
| US Digital Albums | 10 |
Personnel
Four Year Strong- Dan O'Connor — lead vocals, guitar
- Alan Day — lead vocals, guitar
- Joe Weiss — bass guitar
- Jake Massucco — drums
- Josh Lyford — synthesizers, keyboards, piano, programming, electronics, unclean vocals
Additional personnel
- Jay Pepito (of Reign Supreme) — guest vocals on "What the Hell Is a Gigawatt?"
Production
- MachineMachine (producer)Machine is an American music producer and engineer who has worked with many bands of many different genres.-Discography:Machine has worked with a number of artists on their albums:-External links:* * *...
— producer - John FeldmannJohn FeldmannJohn William Feldmann is an American musician and producer who is the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger. He is known as an animal rights advocate.- Music :...
- mixing - Bradon Paddock & Eric Ron - mix assistants
- Joe Gastwirt - mastering
- Will Putney, MachineMachine (producer)Machine is an American music producer and engineer who has worked with many bands of many different genres.-Discography:Machine has worked with a number of artists on their albums:-External links:* * *...
- engineer - Clinton Bradley - additional synth programming
- Jeremy Comitas, Bill Purcell - editing/ protools
- Pete Wentz - A&R for Decaydance RecordsDecaydance RecordsDecaydance Records is a record label based in New York City. Originally founded as an imprint of Fueled by Ramen, it is now an independent record label owned by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and partners. The first band Wentz signed to the label was Panic! at the Disco...
- Shep Goodman - A&R for Universal Motown
- Elizabeth Vago - A&R coordination
- Cliff Rigano - product manager
- Ken Kelly - illustrations
- Joe Spix - art direction & design