| The Valentine LP | ||||
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| Released | August 2, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | November 2012–May 2013 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 44:33 | |||
| Label | Montauk Mantis Productions | |||
| Producer | Brendan B. Brown | |||
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The Valentine LP is the fifth studio album by American rock band Wheatus.
The album is a set of "post-apocalyptic love songs", according to frontman Brendan B. Brown. [1] Brown delved into the concept of "reconstituting society, fighting zombies, and trying to maintain some kind of romantic relationship at the same time." [1] The album's sound is reminiscent of 1970s-era The Who, Rush and AC/DC. [1]
Wheatus released an album sampler for The Valentine LP through YouTube on July 27, 2013, and subsequently released the full tracks between August 14 and September 9. [2] The album was released on August 2, 2013, as digital download (mp3 and FLAC) through the band's website, [3] with a vinyl version shipping in late 2013. [4] The digital version of the album includes a pdf entitled "Valentine Comic", with concept art for the album, depicting a zombie apocalypse love story. The concept art was designed by graphic artist Ecol (Eric Collins). [5]
"Only You" was released as a single on July 6, 2014. [6] The song was a collaboration between Brendan Brown and two members of One Direction, bassist Sandy Beales and drummer Josh Devine. [6] The song came about after One Direction was playing Wheatus' "Teenage Dirtbag" live. [6] In September and October, Wheatus went on a tour of the UK. [6] The Valentine LP was released on CD through Blacktop Records in the UK in 2014 with three bonus tracks: "Only You", a single mix of "Holiday" and an acoustic version of "Only You". [7]
All songs written by Brendan B. Brown.
UK CD bonus tracks
All songs produced, arranged and engineered by Brendan B. Brown at Mashed Postudios. Mixed and mix-mastered by Philip A. Jimenez at Gordo Studios, Huntington, NY.
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