Topsy-Turvy (album)

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Topsy-Turvy
The Apex Theory Topsy-Turvy.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 2, 2002
Studio NRG Recording Studios (North Hollywood, California)
Genre
Label DreamWorks
Producer Don Gilmore
Mt. Helium chronology
The Apex Theory
(2001)
Topsy-Turvy
(2002)
Lightpost (EP)
(2007)
Singles from Topsy-Turvy
  1. "Shh...(Hope Diggy)"
    Released: 2002
  2. "Apossibly"
    Released: 2002
Professional ratings
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Topsy-Turvy is the debut studio album by the American rock band The Apex Theory, now Mt. Helium. Released on April 2, 2002, it was the band's only release as a quartet, with the vocalist Ontronik Khachaturian leaving the band shortly after the album's release. [4] After attempting to audition for a new vocalist, it was decided that the guitarist Art Karamian would take over as the band's vocalist. [5] For its 18 year anniversary, in 2020 it was announced on The Apex Theory Instagram account the limited pressing of Topsy-Turvy on 180g Vinyl for the very first time. Serj Tankian (System of a Down) repos it. To bring awareness and raise funds for the crisis in Armenia, all proceeds after costs will be donated to Armenia Fund. [6] [7] [8]

Contents

Style

PopMatters described the album as "an energy-filled fusion of progressive and modern rock." [1] Allmusic compared the album to the music of At the Drive-In and Incubus. [3] CMJ New Music Report made comparisons between Ontronik Khachaturian and Faith No More vocalist Mike Patton. They stated in March 2002, "from Incubus to Dog Fashion Disco, it's hard not to hear the influence of that trendsetting vocalist — best known for his stint with now-defunct Faith No More — stamped all over a huge segment of current rock artists", adding that "like Incubus, Apex Theory takes Patton's ball and runs with it in its own direction." [9]

Reception

Topsy-Turvy peaked at #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #157 on the Billboard 200. [10]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Add Mission"3:35
2."Mucus Shifters"2:30
3."Come Forth"3:16
4."Shhh... (Hope Diggy)"3:20
5."Drown Ink"3:09
6."Bullshed"4:59
7."That's All!"3:25
8."Bravo"3:08
9."Apossibly"4:14
10."Right Foot"3:52
11."Aisle Always"3:54
12."In Books"3:59

Personnel

The Apex Theory

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