Fixed at Zero

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Fixed at Zero
Fixed At Zero - VersaEmerge Cover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 22, 2010 (2010-06-22)
Recorded20092010, at Cheateau Relxaeau, Malibu, California
Genre Alternative rock, experimental rock
Length44:09
59:04 (w/ bonus tracks)
Label Fueled by Ramen
Producer Dave Bassett
VersaEmerge chronology
VersaEmerge
(2009)
Fixed at Zero
(2010)
Live Acoustic
(2011)
Singles from Fixed at Zero
  1. "Fixed at Zero"
    Released: July 13, 2010
  2. "Your Own LoV.E."
    Released: January 12, 2011
  3. "Figure It Out"
    Released: April 6, 2011

Fixed at Zero is the first and only studio album by American experimental rock band VersaEmerge, released through Fueled by Ramen on June 22, 2010.

Contents

The album was made available for pre-order on iTunes and the Fueled by Ramen store on May 11, 2010.

The first single off the album, "Fixed at Zero", was released on July 13, 2010. The second single, "Your Own LoV.E.", was released on January 12, 2011. The third single, "Figure It Out", was released on April 6, 2011.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic (Mixed) [1]
Alternative Press Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
SputnikmusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [3]

Fixed at Zero received positive reviews. Alternative Press gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, applauding the album on its broad dynamic range. AbsolutePunk praised the band's work on the album, stating "In a time where a lot of similar acts care more about style rather than substance, VersaEmerge is a breath of fresh air." [4] Sputnik Music gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating "If you haven’t given Versa a shot, either because pop-rock’s not your thing, or you feel obligated to hate everything Fueled by Ramen touches, consider this a dare. The band is a breath of ingenuity in a pretty stale parade of warped tour schlock." [5] The Sound Alarm gave the album a score of 8 out of 10, stating "These guys have a very bright future in the music industry, and it couldn’t be more relevant in this release, Fixed at Zero." [6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Figure It Out"3:30
2."Mind Reader"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
3:49
3."Fixed at Zero"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
3:42
4."You'll Never Know"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
4:09
5."Stranger"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
3:55
6."Redesign Me"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
3:56
7."Fire (Aim Your Arrows High)"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
4:43
8."Up There"
4:26
9."Your Own LoV.E."
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
2:57
10."Mythology"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
4:35
11."Lost Tree"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
7:07
Total length:44:09

[7]

Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Father Sky"
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
3:57
13."Let Down"
3:14
14."Fixed at Zero" (Acoustic)
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
4:04
15."You'll Never Know" (Acoustic)
  • Harnage
  • Kusterbeck
  • Bassett
4:20
Total length:59:04

Personnel

Fixed at Zero album personnel as listed on Allmusic. [8]

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