Evolution Theory (Modestep album)

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Evolution Theory
Modestep Evolution Theory.jpg
Studio album by
Released11 February 2013 (2013-02-11)
Recorded2011-12
Genre
Length61:17
Label
Producer Modestep
Modestep chronology
Evolution Theory
(2013)
London Road
(2015)
Singles from Evolution Theory
  1. "Feel Good"
    Released: 6 February 2011
  2. "Sunlight"
    Released: 12 August 2011
  3. "To the Stars"
    Released: 4 November 2011
  4. "Show Me a Sign"
    Released: 6 May 2012

Evolution Theory is the debut studio album by British dubstep and rock band Modestep. The album was released on 11 February 2013 through A&M Records. The album charted at number 23 on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK Dance Albums Chart. The group performed on a headline UK tour of the same name from 2–17 February 2013, supported by album collaborators Document One and Koven. The track "Freedom" was due to be titled "We Will Not Fall" and feature vocals from Foreign Beggars, but the group withdrew from the track and the dub was renamed. [2]

Contents

Singles

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Show Me a Sign"4:27
2."Another Day" (featuring Popeska)4:16
3."Evolution Theory" (featuring D-Power, Jammin', Jammer & Frisco)4:13
4."Sunlight"3:46
5."Praying for Silence" (featuring Document One)4:11
6."Freedom"3:02
7."Time"4:40
8."Burn" (featuring Newham Generals)4:26
9."To the Stars"3:56
10."Leave My Mind"4:32
11."Take it All" (featuring Koven)4:12
12."Feel Good"4:10
13."Bite the Hand"3:53
14."Up"3:45
15."Saved the World"3:39
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
1."Flying High"3:57
2."Slow Hand"4:05
3."Another Day" (xKore Remix)4:19
4."Another Day" (Smooth Remix)5:06
5."Another Day" (MJ Cole Remix)5:42
6."Sunlight" (Zomboy Remix)4:00
7."Feel Good" (Document One Remix)4:55
8."Show Me a Sign" (Popeska Remix)4:08
9."Evolution Theory" (Teddy Killerz Remix)3:58

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC) [6] 23
UK Dance Albums (OCC) [7] 1

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Worldwide11 February 2013Digital download, CD, vinylA&M Records

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