Rise or Die Trying (10 Year Anniversary Edition) by Four Year Strong - Uhune

ALBUM

There was a period of time when singsongy punk-pop and emo were two separate styles -- especially when each initially gained popularity in the late '90s. But sometime during the early 21st century, both styles collided together for many new groups -- case in point, Four Year Strong. Hailing from Worcester, MA, this quintet (comprised of two singer/guitarists -- Alan Day and Dan O'Conner -- plus bassist Joe Weiss, synth twiddler Josh Lyford, and drummer Jake Massucco) never met a tuneful melody it didn't like, as evidenced throughout its full-length debut, 2007's Rise or Die Trying. It would be understandable if the band were quickly labeled as "tricky yet sticky-sweet punk-pop" given its affinity for anthemic choruses and abrupt music shifts -- but there are a few surprises lurking around the corner. Cases in point, "Prepare to Be Digitally Manipulated" packs a surprise hardcore left hook midway through, and "Abandon Ship or Abandon All Hope" features some subtle Rentals-esque synth maneuvers. It was only a matter of time until punk-pop swerved into other styles, and Four Year Strong's Rise or Die Trying signals this shift. ~ Greg Prato

1. The Takeover

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

2. Prepare to Be Digitally Manipulated

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

3. Abandon Ship or Abandon All Hope

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

4. Heroes Get Remembered, Legends Never Die

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

5. Wrecked Em'? Damn Near Killed Em'

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

6. Catastrophe

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

7. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Hell

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

8. Bada Bing! Wit' a Pipe!

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

9. Beatdown in the Key of Happy

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

10. If He's Here, Who's Runnin' Hell?

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

11. Maniac (R.O.D.)

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

12. So Hot, And You Sweat on It

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

13. Gotta Get Out

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

14. Not to Toot My Own Horn, But Beep Beep!

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

15. Sparkle Motion

by Four Year Strong

Primary Artist: Four Year Strong; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Rise Or Die Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

14/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Punk, Pop Punk

Label

I Surrender Records

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 17, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886446584911