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Attack of the Killer B-Sides

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Attack of the Killer B-Sides
Original EP artwork by Mike C. Harcdore
EP by
ReleasedMay 25, 2010
Recorded2007–09
StudioThe Wade Studio, Ocala, Florida
GenrePop punk[1]
Length14:13
LabelVictory
ProducerAndrew Wade
A Day to Remember chronology
Homesick
(2009)
Attack of the Killer B-Sides
(2010)
What Separates Me from You
(2010)

Attack of the Killer B-Sides is the third EP by American rock band A Day to Remember. It was released on May 25, 2010, through Victory.[nb 1][3] First vinyl releases of the EP were on clear white smoke (200 copies), toxic green (1300 copies), and pink vinyl (500 copies), the latter being a Hot Topic exclusive release.[4] Pre-orders were taken a couple of weeks before on May 17.[5]

Content

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The EP features 4 songs, all recorded at The Wade Studios by Andrew Wade in Ocala, Florida[6] and were previously released in some form by the band, though not on an album:

  • "Right Where You Want Me to Be" was released as a special stand-alone holiday single for Christmas in 2009.
  • "Since U Been Gone" was released on the 2008 re-release of For Those Who Have Heart (2007).[7]
  • "Another Song About the Weekend" (Acoustic) was released on the special edition of Homesick (2009).[8]
  • "Over My Head (Cable Car)" was released on the Punk Goes Pop 2 (2009) compilation.[9]

Reissues

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The EP, along with For Those Who Have Heart and Homesick, had a reissue on vinyl,[10] in 2011.[11][12] Another vinyl reissue was released, on August 13, 2013, in 3 different colors.[nb 2][16]

Reception

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Thrash Hits reviewer Tom Doyle said that the first track, "Right Where You Want Me to Be", started "things off in pleasant enough fashion" with "its bouncing, super-infectious chorus".[1] Doyle called the band's cover of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" "a pretty sedate plod through a song which wasn’t really that good to begin with", and that their cover of The Fray's "Over My Head (Cable Car)" suited better to the band's style.[1]

Track list

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All songs written by A Day to Remember, unless noted.

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Right Where You Want Me to Be"3:42
2."Since U Been Gone" (Kelly Clarkson cover)3:18
Side two
No.TitleLength
3."Another Song About the Weekend" (acoustic)3:42
4."Over My Head (Cable Car)" (The Fray cover)3:31

Personnel

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Personnel per Attack of the Killer B-Sides sleeve.[6]

References

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Footnotes
  1. ^ U.S. Victory VR570-1[2]
  2. ^ Clear Red with Black Smoke (215 copies): VR570-7V-CSREBK;[13] Orange Cream (Solid Orange) (654 copies): VR570-7V-SLORVN;[14] Black (1,400 copies): VR570-7V-SLBKVN[15]
Citations
  1. ^ a b c Doyle, Tom (May 25, 2010). "EP: A Day To Remember – Attack of the Killer B-Sides". Thrash Hits. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "A Day To Remember - Attack Of The Killer B-Sides (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 25 May 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  3. ^ "Attack Of The Killer B-Sides!". Victory Records. May 25, 2010. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  4. ^ Matth (May 15, 2010). "A Day To Remember Release Limited B-Sides Vinyl". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  5. ^ "Attack Of The Killer B-Sides!". Victory Records. May 17, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Attack of the Killer B-Sides (Sleeve). A Day to Remember. Victory. 2010. VR570-1, VR570-7V-CG.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ DeAndrea, Joe (January 9, 2008). "A Day To Remember Re-Release - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  8. ^ "New Albums In Stores Today!". Victory Records. October 26, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  9. ^ PillProject (February 24, 2009). "Punk Goes Pop 2 Features Metal Bands? - in Metal News". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  10. ^ Ableson, Jon (March 2011). "Victory To Repress A Day To Remember Back Catalogue On Vinyl". Alter The Press!. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  11. ^ "Alternative Press". Altpress.com. March 1, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  12. ^ "A Day To Remember re-release albums on vinyl | News". Kill Your Stereo. March 1, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  13. ^ "A Day To Remember: Attack Of The Killer B-Sides Vinyl (Clear Red With Black Smoke)". Victory Merch. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  14. ^ "A Day To Remember: Attack Of The Killer B-Sides Vinyl (Orange Cream (Solid Orange))". Victory Merch. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  15. ^ "A Day To Remember: Attack Of The Killer B-Sides Vinyl (Black)". Victory Merch. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  16. ^ victoryrecords (August 13, 2013). "Victory Records". Victoryrecords.tumblr.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
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