Michigan Left (album)

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Michigan Left
Arkells - Michigan Left (2011).jpeg
Studio album by
Arkells
ReleasedOctober 18, 2011[1]
RecordedFebruary 11 - April 15, 2011[2][3]
GenreRock
Length35:33
LabelUniversal Music Canada
ProducerDan Griffin
Arkells chronology
Jackson Square
(2008) 		Michigan Left
(2011) 		High Noon
(2014)
Singles from Michigan Left
  1. "Whistleblower"
    Released: 30 July 2011[4]
  2. "Michigan Left"
    Released: 2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
[ [Paste Magazine] ]7/10 stars [5]
Allmusic3/5 stars [6]
Toronto Star2/4 stars [7]

Michigan Left is the second full-length album by Arkells. It was announced on August 15, 2011 that the album would be released on October 18, 2011.[1] The album cover and track list were also debuted on the band's website the same day.[8] "Whistleblower", the first single, was premiered on July 30, 2011 and was released for purchase on iTunes July 5.[9] The video for the song premiered on New.Music.Live. on MuchMusic July 21, 2011.[10]

The album was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards.[11]

Track listing[]

All songs written by Arkells.

No.TitleLength
1."Book Club"3:17
2."Where U Goin"3:46
3."Michigan Left"3:26
4."Coffee"4:11
5."On Paper"3:25
6."Kiss Cam"3:43
7."One Foot Out the Door"3:51
8."Bloodlines"3:27
9."Whistleblower"3:14
10."Agent Zero"3:13

Personnel[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Arkells to Release Sophomore Album "Michigan Left" October 18". Universal Music Canada. 15 August 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 16 Aug 2011.
  2. ^ "Recording Day 1 | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-02-11. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  3. ^ "Recording Day 30: Smash Mouth Cover + Ballad Cover | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-04-15. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  4. ^ "New Song – Whistleblower | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-06-30. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  5. ^ Kristen Blanton (18 April 2012). "Music: Arkells Michigan Left". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
  6. ^ Michigan Left at AllMusic
  7. ^ Ben Rayner (17 October 2011). "Albums: Jane's Addiction and Arkells disappoint". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  8. ^ "Arkells announce 'Michigan Left', new record out October 18th | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-08-15. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  9. ^ "Whistleblower - Single by Arkells". iTunes. 5 July 2011. Retrieved 16 Aug 2011.
  10. ^ Jessica F (19 July 2011). "Arkells Are Coming By New.Music.Live. To Premiere Their New Vid!". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 16 Aug 2011.
  11. ^ "2012 JUNO Award Nominees". junoawards.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-02-20. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
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