Ups And Downsizing is the second album released by Flint, Michigan

Flint, Michigan

Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...

's The Swellers

The Swellers

The Swellers are an American punk rock band from Flint, Michigan. Their music draws influence from melodic punk rock bands as well as alternative and indie rock from the 90s.-Band history:...

. It is their follow up to their debut My Everest

My Everest

My Everest is the debut full length album on Search and Rescue Records from the Flint, MI punk rock band The Swellers.-Track listing:# "Vehicle City" - 2:44# "Bottles" - 3:08# "The Flood" - 2:44# "This Is My Everest" - 3:44...

, and is their first release through Fueled By Ramen

Fueled by Ramen

Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...

. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. The title is half derived from a quote out of the 1998 cult film The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski is a 1998 comedy film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Jeff Bridges stars as Jeff Lebowski, an unemployed Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler, who is referred to as "The Dude". After a case of mistaken identity, The Dude is introduced to a millionaire also named...

. Vinyl pressings of the album were issued in three colors - "Dirt", "Rust" and "Leaves." 333 of each were produced.

Track listing

1. "2009" - 2:56
2. "Fire Away" - 3:52
3. "Sleeper" - 2:55
4. "Welcome Back Riders" - 2:55
5. "Feet First" - 4:07
6. "Do You Feel Better Yet?" - 2:27
7. "Ups And Downsizing" - 3:47
8. "The Iron" - 2:13
9. "Watch It Go" - 4:09
10. "Stars" - 5:49
11. "Dirt" - 4:05

Personnel

• Nick Diener - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  Guitar
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• Jonathan Diener - Drums, Vocals
• Ryan Collins - Guitar
  Guitar
  The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
  
  
• Anto Boros - Bass