Name: Swandive by Bullet Lavolta
Brand: Bullet Lavolta
SKU: 886444375061
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Before emo became a genre of music in the mid-'90s, Bullet LaVolta was opening the doors for their future contemporaries. Songs like "My Protector" rage with an emotional power rarely found in hardcore at the time. "Blizzard" sounds like early Mudhoney, and "Before I Fall" is like a happy (or at least a less unhappy) Fugazi. There are moments where the music almost sounds like heavy metal, which is exactly how the record company promoted the album at the time. Producer Dave Jerden pushes the drums and rhythm guitar to the forefront, emphasizing the metal elements. But singer Yukki Gipe has an emotive, angry voice that gives the music substantial depth, and guitarists Clay Tarver and Duke Roth have a tight sound that never relies on mindless riffing. Swandive is an important work that never really got its due, and fans of modern emo may want to search out this album because it really did open up the market for like-minded artists.
© Bradley Torreano /TiVo

1. Rails

by Bullet Lavolta

Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Background Vocals: Duke Roth
Todd Philips
Bill Whelan
Clay Tarver; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Author: Kenneth Chambers; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

2. My Protector

by Bullet Lavolta

Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Background Vocals: Bill Whelan
Todd Philips
Robbins
Duke Roth
Clay Tarver; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Author: Kenneth Chambers; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

3. Swan Dive

by Bullet Lavolta

Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Duke Roth
Todd Philips
Kim Deal
Bill Whelan
Clay Tarver; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

4. Between the Lines

by Bullet Lavolta

Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Bill Whelan
Duke Roth
Clay Tarver
Todd Philips; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

5. Blizzard

by Bullet Lavolta

Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Bill Whelan
Duke Roth
Clay Tarver
Todd Philips; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

6. Sunshine

by Bullet Lavolta

Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Background Vocals: Duke Roth
Todd Philips
Bill Whelan
Clay Tarver; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Author: Kenneth Chambers; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

7. Before I Fall

by Bullet Lavolta

Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Bill Whelan
Duke Roth
Clay Tarver
Todd Philips; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

8. What's In a Name

by Bullet Lavolta

Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Bill Whelan
Duke Roth
Clay Tarver
Todd Philips; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

9. Drag

by Bullet Lavolta

Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Background Vocals: Duke Roth
Todd Philips
Bill Whelan
Clay Tarver; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Author: Kenneth Chambers; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

10. Ceiling Life

by Bullet Lavolta

Composer: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Primary Artist: Bullet Lavolta; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Duke Roth
Todd Philips
Greg Dulli
Bill Whelan
Clay Tarver; Performer
Bass: Bill Whelan; Performer
Drums: Todd Philips; Performer
Lyricist: Bullet Lavolta; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Annette Cisneros; Production
Engineer: Bryan Carlstrom; Production
Guitar: Clay Tarver
Duke Roth; Performer
Performer: Bullet Lavolta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddie Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Yukki Gipe; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Reissue Producer: Darren Salmieri; Production
Remixing: Dave Jerden; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 14 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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Metal, Hardcore

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 10, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444375061

Shopping cart

Notification

Swandive

1. Rails

2. My Protector

3. Swan Dive

4. Between the Lines

5. Blizzard

6. Sunshine

7. Before I Fall

8. What's In a Name

9. Drag

10. Ceiling Life

Technical Specifications

Swandive

Product information

Release options

1. Rails

2. My Protector

3. Swan Dive

4. Between the Lines

5. Blizzard

6. Sunshine

7. Before I Fall

8. What's In a Name

9. Drag

10. Ceiling Life

Technical Specifications