The End of the World Party | ||||
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Released | February 22, 2011 | |||
Recorded | Chango Studios, Orlando, Florida | |||
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Length | 37:34 | |||
Label | Sumerian | |||
Producer | Cameron Mizell | |||
I See Stars chronology | ||||
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Singles from The End of the World Party | ||||
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Allmusic | [3] |
The End of the World Party is the second studio album by American electronicore band I See Stars. It was released on February 22, 2011 through Sumerian Records.
The album was first announced to be in the works on October 8, 2010, through a statement posted by AbsolutePunk. [4] The album was not mentioned again until the release of a video update on Sumerian Records' YouTube page, released on November 6, 2010. [5]
The title track of the album, "The End of the World Party", was released on December 6, 2010, and the song could be unlocked by "liking" the Sumerian Records Facebook page. [6] The track list was announced on January 14, 2011. [7] [8]
The album's release date of February 22, 2011 was announced through I See Stars' Merch Connection Inc. page, where they released pre-order packages on January 15, 2011. [9] On February 1, 2011, Alternative Press started streaming the song "Wonderland" on their website. [10]
All lyrics written by Andrew and Devin Oliver, all music composed by I See Stars.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The End of the World Party" | 3:16 |
2. | "Over It" | 3:51 |
3. | "Still Not Quite Enough" | 3:35 |
4. | "Wonderland" | 2:29 |
5. | "Home for the Weekend" | 3:19 |
6. | "It Will Be Up (High School Never Ends)" | 3:33 |
7. | "Upside Down" | 3:51 |
8. | "The Common Hours II" | 2:55 |
9. | "Where I Let You Down (Numb)" | 3:00 |
10. | "Glow" | 2:56 |
11. | "Pop Rock & Roll" | 4:49 |
Total length: | 37:34 |
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Billboard 200 [11] | 144 |
Top Rock Albums [11] | 37 |
Top Heatseekers [11] | 1 |
Top Independent Albums [11] | 18 |
Top Alternative Albums [11] | 23 |
Credits for The End of the World Party adapted from Allmusic. [12]
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