THE WONDER YEARS unveils THE UPSIDES
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* No Sleep to release sophomore full-length
* Official street date: January 26, 2010
* Band reveals album info, track listing
* East Coast tour w/ Fireworks (Nov 13 – 21)
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Details surrounding the long-awaited, highly anticipated sophomore full-length from Philly’s very own pop punk juggernauts, The Wonder Years, are finally beginning to take shape; The Upsides will see an official January 26, 2010 street date from No Sleep Records.
Twelve songs recorded by Vince Ratti (Circa Survive, None More Black, Tigers Jaw), The Upsides, is the product of nearly two months of intense writing and creative volleying, punctuated by the five members’ decision to move into a one bedroom house in South Philly and spend a scorching summer locked in a 15 square foot basement toiling over every single part of every single song. Fueled by a seemingly endless supply of freeze-pops and iced coffee, The Wonder Years has written a truly collaborative album that will resonate with its past influences and speak to new ones as well. More importantly, The Upsides exudes a simple message of hope and redemption … that maybe it’s not okay to feel defeated and downtrodden just because the world expects you to be miserable. Rather, it’s vital to stand your ground remember that everyone deserves a chance to be happy.
Track list for the record is posted below. Stay tuned for CD pre-order information and brand new streaming songs toward the end of November. Also, expect more news regarding extensive touring, a video and a 12″ version of The Upsides from Run For Cover.
Track List
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01. My Last Semester
02. Logan Circle
03. Everything I Own Fits In This Backpack
04. Dynamite Shovel
05. New Years With Carl Weathers
06. It’s Never Sunny In South Philadelphia
07. Hostels & Brothels
08. Melrose Diner
09. This Party Sucks
10. Hey Thanks
11. Washington Square Park
12. All My Friends Are In Bar Bands
Lastly, The Wonder Years is heading out for a short nine-day tour of the East Coast with Fireworks. If you’d like to attend one of these shows or speak with the band, drop me a line here.
Tour
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NOV 13 – Zanesville, OH @ Newton Firehall w/ Fireworks
NOV 14 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown w/ Fireworks
NOV 15 – Augusta, GA @ TBA w/ Fireworks
NOV 16 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit w/ Fireworks
NOV 17 – Pembrooke Pines, FL @ The Talent Farm w/ Fireworks
NOV 18 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions w/ Fireworks
NOV 19 – Lexington, SC @ Round Hill Commuity Center w/ Fireworks
NOV 20 – High Point, NC @ Arts by Alexander w/ Fireworks
NOV 21 – Springfield, VA @ Jaxx w/ Fireworks
