Jungle of the Midwest Sea

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Jungle of the Midwest Sea
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 15, 2007 (2007-05-15)
Genre Celtic Punk, Oi!
Length39:56
Label Flicker
Producer Dan Spencer, Ethan Luck
Flatfoot 56 chronology
Knuckles Up
(2004)
Jungle of the Midwest Sea
(2007)
Black Thorn
(2010)
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Jungle of the Midwest Sea is the fourth studio album by the Chicago celtic punk band Flatfoot 56. [4] The album was released on May 15, 2007 by Flicker Records. [5] The album received critical acclaim and the band embarked on several tours after the release. [6] The album was produced by The O.C. Supertones members, Ethan Luck & Daniel Spencer.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tobin, Justin, & Kyle Bawinkel, and Josh Robieson.

No.TitleLength
1."The Galley Slave (Intro)"1:40
2."Carry 'Em Out"2:38
3."Loaded Gun"1:50
4."City on a Hill"3:07
5."Bright City"3:23
6."Hoity Toity"2:26
7."Pay Me a Dollar"3:47
8."Chinatown Jail Break"3:50
9."Warriors"2:11
10."Cain"2:33
11."Ollie Ollie"3:22
12."Standing for Nothing"1:46
13."Jungle of the Midwest Sea"4:12
14."Same Ol' Story"3:11

Awards

The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards. [7] [8]

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