Zombies on Broadway (album)

Zombies on Broadway
Studio album by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Released February 10, 2017
Genre Pop
Length 38:19
Label Vanguard
Producer
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness chronology
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
(2014)Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness2014		 Zombies on Broadway
(2017)		 Upside Down Flowers
(2018)Upside Down Flowers2018
Singles from Zombies on Broadway
  1. "Fire Escape"
    Released: September 9, 2016
  2. "Brooklyn, You're Killing Me"
    Released: November 18, 2016
  3. "Walking in My Sleep"
    Released: December 16, 2016
  4. "So Close"
    Released: January 6, 2017
  5. "Don't Speak for Me (True)"
    Released: January 27, 2017

Zombies on Broadway is the second studio album by released by American indie pop act Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, led by singer, songwriter, and pianist Andrew McMahon. The album was released on February 10, 2017, through Vanguard Records, led by the first single "Fire Escape", officially released September 9, 2016.

Composition and production

According to McMahon, he "expanded the palette" for Zombies on Broadway "in a big way."[1] He "stayed true to many of the keyboard textures" as found on his debut album, and included "a lot more guitar work."[1] The album's sound has been described as pop.[2] The majority of the album had been written and recorded in New York in between tours.[1]

While touring in support of his debut album, McMahon had a weekend free from touring in New York City. Here, McMahon encountered "the acrobat, the banker, the oxblood friend; these larger than life characters ... that lead me through the boroughs, bodegas, bars and subway stations," which would be referenced in "Fire Escape".[3] "Walking in My Sleep" began as a group of vignettes. McMahon explained: "I am someone who craves constant motion, but once plane rides and hotel nights accumulate there is a sense that the world has shifted in some imperceivable way."[4]

Release

A lyric video was released for "Fire Escape" on September 8,[3] and a day later, the song was released as a single.[5] On November 10, Zombies on Broadway was announced for release, and the album's artwork was revealed.[6] "Brooklyn, You're Killing Me" was released as a single on November 18.[7] "Walking in My Sleep" was released as a single on December 16.[8] "So Close" was released as a single on January 6, 2017.[9] "Don't Speak for Me (True)" was released as a single on January 27.[10] Zombies on Broadway was released on February 10[6] through Vanguard Records.[11] Between mid-March and mid-May, McMahon went on the Zombies in America tour across the U.S. with Atlas Genius and Night Riots.[6] In late May, McMahon embarked on a brief UK tour.[11] McMahon supported Billy Joel for two shows, in June and July, respectively.[11]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [12]
Alternative Press [13]
The A.V. ClubC [14]
The Breeze [15]
Milwaukee Journal SentinelFavorable [16]
Sputnikmusic4.2/5 [2]

The album received favourable reviews from critics. The album charted at number 43 on the Billboard 200.[17]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Zombies Intro"Andrew McMahon
0:27
2."Brooklyn, You're Killing Me"
  • McMahon
  • Keith Jeffery
  • Tommy English
  • Jeffery
3:11
3."So Close"
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
  • Baran
  • Romans
3:19
4."Don't Speak for Me (True)"
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
  • Coffer
  • Sinclair
3:24
5."Fire Escape"
  • Robopop
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
3:24
6."Dead Man's Dollar"
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
3:31
7."Shot Out of a Cannon"
  • McMahon
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
3:53
8."Walking in My Sleep"
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
3:50
9."Island Radio"
  • McMahon
  • Sinclair
  • Zac Clark
English3:47
10."Love and Great Buildings"McMahon
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
3:48
11."Birthday Song"McMahon
  • Wattenberg
  • Fuhrmann
5:39
Total length:38:19

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 100
US Billboard 200[17] 43
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[20] 12
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[21] 5

References

  1. 1 2 3 AltPress (December 9, 2016). "Our Most Anticipated alternative releases of 2017". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  2. 1 2 SowingSeason (February 11, 2017). "Review: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Zombies on Broadway". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Ralph, Caitlyn (September 8, 2016). "Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness release new single—listen". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  4. ↑ Wippsson, Johan (December 18, 2016). "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness release New Song: Walking In My Sleep". Melodic. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Fire Escape - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 Ralph, Caitlyn (November 10, 2016). "Andrew McMahon announces new album, tour and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Brooklyn, You're Killing Me - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Walking in My Sleep - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  9. ↑ "So Close - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Don't Speak for Me (True) - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  11. 1 2 3 Ralph, Caitlyn (February 10, 2016). "Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness opening for Billy Joel". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  12. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Zombies on Broadway - Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  13. ↑ Zaleski, Anne (February 10, 2017). "Andrew McMahon captures honesty and urgency in 'Zombies On Broadway' - Reviews". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  14. ↑ Mincher, Chris (February 10, 2017). "Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness has too much drama by design". The A.V. Club. The Onion, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  15. ↑ Miller, Alexis (February 12, 2017). "Andrew McMahon provides great hits with newest album". The Breeze. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  16. ↑ Gilbertson, Jon M. (February 10, 2017). "Album reviews: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, more". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gannett Company. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  17. 1 2 "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  18. ↑ "CDJapan : Zombies On Broadway Andrew McMahon CD Album". CD Japan. Archived from the original on 9 June 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  19. ↑ "ARIA CHART WATCH #408". auspOp. February 18, 2017. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Chart History (Digital Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
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