Smile for Them
Smile for Them | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 30, 2007 | |||
Recorded | December 2006 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 46:04 | |||
Label | Sire | |||
Producer | Machine | |||
Armor for Sleep chronology | ||||
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Singles from Smile for Them | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk | 78%[2] |
AllMusic | (positive)[3] |
Exclaim! | Unfavorable [4] |
Melodic | [5] |
Ox-Fanzine | 6/10[6] |
PopMatters | [7] |
Punknews.org | [1] |
Rock Hard | 7/10[8] |
The Tufts Daily | Unfavorable[9] |
Smile for Them is the third and final studio album by the American rock band Armor for Sleep.
Background and production[]
While on tour in fall 2005, the band performed a new song, titled "The Way Out Is Broken".[10] On January 12, 2006, the group released a demo of the song.[10] The band had been reportedly working on the song for their third album, which was planned for release later in 2006.[10] On April 10, it was announced that the band had signed to Sire Records. In the same announcement, it was revealed that the group would not release an album until 2007.[11] On December 14, it was announced that the band began recording their third album. Production duties were handled by Ben Grosse, with recording taking place at Mix Room in Burbank, California.[12]
Release[]
From late February to early March 2007, the band supported Taking Back Sunday on their North American tour.[13] Between September and November 2007, the group supported The Academy Is... on their Sleeping with Giants tour.[14] The first single, "Williamsburg", was released on September 18.[15] After originally planned for release in mid-2007,[12] Smile for Them was made available for streaming on October 26, before being released through Sire Records on October 30.[16] In January and February 2008, the band went on a co-headlining US tour with Saosin. They were supported by the Bled and Meriwether.[17] "Hold the Door" impacted radio on February 12.[18] Between late March and early May, the group co-headlined the Bamboozle Roadshow with Saves the Day.[19] In April, the band appeared at the Bamboozle Left festival.[20] In July and August, the band participated in the 2008 edition of the Projekt Revolution tour.[21]
A version of "End of the World" appeared on the soundtrack for the 2007 film Transformers, featuring additional vocal effects and keyboards.
Track listing[]
All lyrics written by Ben Jorgensen, all music composed by Armor for Sleep.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Smile for the Camera" | 3:34 |
2. | "Williamsburg" | 3:42 |
3. | "Somebody Else's Arms" | 4:22 |
4. | "Hold the Door" | 5:34 |
5. | "Run Right Back In" | 3:22 |
6. | "Snow Globe" | 1:48 |
7. | "End of the World" | 4:10 |
8. | "Stars in Your Eyes" | 4:02 |
9. | "Lullaby" | 4:09 |
10. | "Chemicals" | 4:22 |
11. | "My Saving Grace" | 4:19 |
12. | "Stand in the Spotlight" | 4:00 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Punknews.org. "Armor for Sleep - Smile for Them". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Armor for Sleep - Smile for Them - Album Review - AbsolutePunk.net". 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- ^ "Smile for Them - Armor for Sleep - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Armor For Sleep Smile For Them". Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Roth, Kaj (October 21, 2007). "Armor for Sleep - Smile for Them". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ Schumann, David (April–May 2008). "Reviews: Armor for Sleep / Smile for Them". Ox-Fanzine (in German). Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Baynes, Chris (November 29, 2007). "Armor for Sleep: Smile for Them". PopMatters. PopMatters Media, Inc. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ Pfeifle, Katharina (March 19, 2003). "Armor for Sleep - Smile for Them". Rock Hard (in German). Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ Beighley, Grant (November 8, 2007). "Armor for Sleep: Smile for Them". The Tufts Daily. Ellah Nzikoba. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Armor For Sleep post new demo online". Alternative Press. January 12, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- ^ "Armor For Sleep sign to Sire Records". Alternative Press. April 10, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Armor For Sleep begin work on new album". Alternative Press. December 14, 2006. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Staff (December 6, 2006). "Taking Back Sunday Announce North American Headline Tour". Spin. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ "The Academy Is… to tour with Armor For Sleep this fall". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 13, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Williamsburg - Single by Armor For Sleep". iTunes. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ "Armor For Sleep stream Smile For Them". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. October 26, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "Saosin/Armor For Sleep co-headlining tour dates revealed". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. December 5, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. February 5, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Saves The Day/Armor For Sleep to co-headline Bamboozle Roadshow". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. January 18, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ^ "Blaqk Audio, Hot Water Music, H2O added to Bamboozle Left". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 15, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ "Linkin Park, Atreyu, Hawthorne Heights on Projekt Rev 08". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. April 3, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- Armor for Sleep albums
- 2007 albums
- Sire Records albums
- Albums produced by Machine (producer)