Dead Sara (album)
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| Released | April 10, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 42:36 | |||
| Label | Pocket Kid | |||
| Producer | Noah Shain | |||
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Dead Sara is the self-titled debut album by American rock band Dead Sara. It was released on April 10, 2012, by the band's own Pocket Kid Records and produced by Noah Shain.[1] The album was critically acclaimed and reached number 16 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.[2][3] Its single "Weatherman" reached number 30 on the Mainstream Rock chart, 31 on the Hot Rock Songs chart and 35 on the Alternative Songs chart.[3]
Background[edit]
"Weatherman" is the first song the current line-up of Dead Sara created, when Siouxsie Medley came up with the guitar riff in a rehearsal and Chris Null wrote the verses via a bassline.[4]
"Sorry for It All" was previously released on the 2008 EP The Airport Sessions.
Promotion[edit]
On June 7, 2012, Dead Sara performed "Weatherman" and "Sorry for It All" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[5]
The band toured extensively in support of the record, including partaking in the 2012 Vans Warped Tour before having to pull out after Medley fractured her ribs.[6] They opened for The Used, Chevelle, Bush in 2012 and for Muse in 2013.[2]
A music video for "Lemon Scent" was released in March 2013.[7] Loudwire ranked it number 5 on their list of the 10 Best Rock Videos of the year.[8]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [9] |
| Sputnikmusic | [10] |
Loudwire named Dead Sara number 3 on their list of the 10 Best Rock Albums of 2012 and "Weatherman" the best rock song of the year.[11][12] Commenting on "Dear Love" for Loudwire, Liz Ramanand wrote that "Armstrong's vocal layers can go from giving you a warm hug to punching you in the face, and the pitch of her voice takes you on a rollercoaster ride you won't soon forget."[13]
Steve Baltin of Rolling Stone wrote that by "Blending blues, hard rock and punk into a whirling energy, the album is a vehicle for both the band and Armstrong's diverse tastes."[14]
Sputnikmusic's Irving Tan completed his review with "Dead Sara have created a record that people will be talking about for years to come."[10]
Track listing[edit]
All lyrics are written by Emily Armstrong; all music is composed by Dead Sara, except "Sorry for It All", written by Emily Armstrong and Siouxsie Medley.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whispers & Ashes" | 3:51 |
| 2. | "We Are What you Say" | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Weatherman" | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Dear Love" | 4:17 |
| 5. | "Monumental Holiday" | 2:40 |
| 6. | "I Said You Were Lucky" | 3:55 |
| 7. | "Face to Face" | 4:30 |
| 8. | "Test on My Patience" | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Timed Blues" | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Lemon Scent" | 4:22 |
| 11. | "Sorry for It All" | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 42:36 | |
Personnel[edit]
- Dead Sara
- Emily Armstrong – lead vocals, guitars
- Sean Friday – drums
- Siouxsie Medley – guitars
- Chris Null – bass
- Production
- Noah Shain – producer, engineer, mixing
- Manuel Calderon – assistant engineer
- Marco Ramirez – mastering
References[edit]
- ^ "Dead Sara Unveil Album Details + Tour Dates". Loudwire. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ a b "Dead Sara To Support Muse on 2013 U.S. Tour". Loudwire. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ a b "Dead Sara – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Dead Sara Talk New Album, Musical Journey, Warped Tour + More". Loudwire. 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Dead Sara Rock 'Weatherman' + 'Sorry for It All' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live". Loudwire. 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Dead Sara Injury Forces Warped Tour Exit". Loudwire. 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Dead Sara Get Punchy in 'Lemon Scent' Video". Loudwire. 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "10 Best Rock Videos of 2013". Loudwire. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ Widran, Jonathan. "Dead Sara – Dead Sara" (Review). Allmusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ a b Tan, Irving. "Review: Dead Sara – Dead Sara" (Review). Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "10 Best Rock Albums of 2012". Loudwire. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "10 Best Rock Songs of 2012". Loudwire. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Dead Sara Unveil New Song 'Dear Love'". Loudwire. 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Dead Sara Gears Up for Breakout Year". Rolling Stone. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
