Swim (Emily's Army EP)

Swim
EP by Emily's Army
Released July 22, 2014
Recorded 2014
Genre Beach pop,[1] power pop[2]
Length 10:26
Label Burger, Rise
Producer Billie Joe Armstrong[3]
Emily's Army chronology
Lost at Seventeen
(2013)Lost at Seventeen2013
Swim
(2014)
Drive North
(2015)Drive North2015

Swim is the fourth EP by American rock band Emily's Army, released on July 22, 2014, through Burger Records and Rise Records. The album is the band's first release on Burger Records and last on Rise Records.[4][5] The album was produced by drummer Joey Armstrong's father, Billie Joe Armstrong. It is the band's last release under their former name "Emily's Army" after changing their name to "Swimmers" in late 2014, and later "Swmrs" in late 2015[6][7][8] It is also the last record to feature lead guitarist Travis Neumann and last to feature Max on bass before switching to lead guitar.[9]

Background

This is the first music of the band's to feature their "beach pop" and "power pop" sound.[1] Lead guitarist Travis Neumann left after the recording of the EP but was featured in the music video for "Aliens Landing".[10] The album was once again produced by Billie Joe Armstrong. The album is mixed by Chris Dugan and mastered by Chris Mathers and Matthew Voelker.[2] The band toured in summer 2014 with Rise Against in support of the EP.[11][12]

Track list

No.TitleLength
1."Alien's Landing"2:36
2."High Waisted Shorts"1:58
3."Ammonia And Bleach"3:13
4."You Bit Me"2:44
Total length:10:26

Personnel

Credits for Swim adapted from liner notes.[2]
Emily's Army

  • Cole Becker – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Max Becker – lead vocals, bass, art direction
  • Joey Armstrong – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Travis Neumann – lead guitar, backing vocals

Additional personal

  • Billie Joe Armstrong – production
  • Chris Dugan – mixing
  • Chris Mathers – engineering
  • Matthew Voelker – engineering
  • Mike Wells – mastering
  • Natalie Nesser – photography

References

  1. 1 2 "Emily's Army Explain Why They're Becoming Swimmers".
  2. 1 2 3 http://www.discogs.com/release/6319236
  3. "Emily's Army Explore Both Sides of a Breakup in 'Ammonia and Bleach'". Rolling Stone.
  4. "BURGER RECORDS".
  5. "BURGER RECORDS".
  6. http://sfmedia.com.au/interview-emilys-army/
  7. "- Emily's Army to Change Name to "Swimmers" In March".
  8. "Emily's Army's Max Becker Explains Their Upcoming... - Restless Press".
  9. "SWMRS - Today we would like to announce that we have... - Facebook".
  10. Emily's Army - Alien's Landing (Official Video). 30 June 2014 via YouTube.
  11. "Rise Against Announce UK Dates with Pennywise and... - Already Heard". Already Heard.
  12. "Rise Against UK/EU Tour With Pennywise, Emily's... — PropertyOfZack".
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