SAY ANYTHING REVEAL ALBUM TRACKLISTING
ANARCHY, MY DEAR OUT MARCH 13th ON EQUAL VISION RECORDS
Equal Vision Records is excited to announce that Say Anything will release their fourth studio album, Anarchy, My Dear, produced by Tim O’Heir (Say Anything, Sebadoh, Superdrag), on March 13, 2012. Say Anything has been making odd, unclassifiable indie rock music since they were 14 or 15 years old, playing strangely literate and loud rock, characterized by what one might imagine if Larry David fronted a Fugazi cover band with the members of Queen. Not that that’s a stretch or anything. The tracklisting is below.
Anarchy, My Dear is, in its purest sense, a form of propaganda—an intense expression of frontman Max Bemis’ love for the idea of anarchy—and even the album’s artwork reflects his passion: “We thought we could best represent what the album means by using the symbolism of a burning flag stitched onto an actual flag. The image represents a championing of the ‘cause’ of struggling against the rules and regulations that dictate our thinking.” Continues Bemis, “Anarchy, My Dear is our first attempt to write a true ‘punk’ record; thematically speaking, it’s a collection of songs about subverting society and destroying the boundaries humankind has placed upon ourselves both physically and in our minds. Coincidentally, it also happens to be the first record we’ve made in years where we had total freedom to explore our ‘edgier’ side and present a raw picture of what the band is truly about onstage.”
Filled with thought-provoking, idiosyncratic lyrics, Anarchy marks a breakthrough in Say Anything’s genre-defying evolution. Hailed by Alternative Press as one of the most anticipated albums of 2012, the music has a newfound vintage, glam-rock feel, complete with an urgent punch of anthemic choruses and ferocious energy. SPIN Magazine declared that the first single, “Burn A Miracle,” is “one of the more schizophrenic and toothsome pop-punk outbursts frontman Max Bemis (or maybe anyone for that matter) has shared to date. It’s a beast. Have a listen.”
“Admit It Again,” a take-no-prisoners critique on contemporary “indie” culture is a follow-up to fan-favorite track “Admit It,” off their 2004 album, …Is A Real Boy. “So Good,” “Night’s Song,” and “Overbiter” feature guest vocals from Sherri DuPree (Eisley), her haunting, ethereal voice providing a contrast to Bemis’ snarling onslaught, while the hammered dulcimer backed ballad “Peace Out” touches on the album’s theme of self-empowerment and rebellion amidst a contradiction-filled society.
Say Anything is currently planning an extensive North American tour. Details are forthcoming.
Anarchy, My Dear Tracklist:
01. Burn A Miracle
02. Say Anything
03. Night’s Song
04. Admit It Again
05. So Good
06. Sheep
07. Peace Out
08. Overbiter
09. Of Steel
10. Anarchy, My Dear
11. The Stephen Hawking
![SAY ANYTHING RELEASES FIRST TRACK OFF OF ANARCHY, MY DEAR - “BURN A MIRACLE”
OFFERS EXCLUSIVE SONG STREAM ON SPIN.COM AND PREMIERES “BURN A MIRACLE” LYRIC VIDEO
Say Anything has teamed up with SPIN.COM this week, for the exclusive premiere of “Burn A Miracle” - the first track released off of their forthcoming full-length album, Anarchy, My Dear. This will be the band’s fourth studio album and first release on Equal Vision records.
“Burn A Miracle” is now available for purchase through online retailers such as iTunes and Amazon.com. Today, Say Anything also revealed a new lyric video for “Burn A Miracle” that was created by Casey Crescenzo of The Dear Hunter and can be found HERE.
‘“Burn a Miracle” was written as a call to arms of sorts, to rally those who would destroy the boundaries that others and themselves placed on their lives,” explains Say Anything frontman Max Bemis. “It was the first song I wrote for the record and sums up the whole LP in certain respects. The song pretty much declares war on fascism on all ends of the social spectrum, from fat cats to faux bohemians. I cannot wait to hear it screamed back at me when we head out on tour, as playing it live was one of the main things I had in mind when I wrote it.”
Bemis recently wrapped up a solo headlining tour with his wife and Eisley vocalist/guitarist Sherri DuPree-Bemis. Say Anything will head out on a full band, headlining run in Spring 2012.
Anarchy, My Dear was recorded in Brooklyn, NY with …Is A Real Boy producer Tim O’Heir [All-American Rejects, Say Anything] and will be released in March 2012 through Equal Vision Records. A video of Bemis offering further insight behind the album’s title can be found on sayanythingmusic.com.
Say Anything is comprised of Bemis, drummer Coby Linder, guitarists Jake and Jeff Turner, keyboardist Parker Case, and bassist Adam Siska. The band rose to prominence with their 2004 studio album debut …Is a Real Boy and went on to release the equally eclectic and energetic, In Defense of the Genre (2007) and their self-titled LP (2009).](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwih3lO30E1qcct2ao1_400.jpg)
SAY ANYTHING RELEASES FIRST TRACK OFF OF ANARCHY, MY DEAR - “BURN A MIRACLE”
OFFERS EXCLUSIVE SONG STREAM ON SPIN.COM AND PREMIERES “BURN A MIRACLE” LYRIC VIDEO
Say Anything has teamed up with SPIN.COM this week, for the exclusive premiere of “Burn A Miracle” - the first track released off of their forthcoming full-length album, Anarchy, My Dear. This will be the band’s fourth studio album and first release on Equal Vision records.
“Burn A Miracle” is now available for purchase through online retailers such as iTunes and Amazon.com. Today, Say Anything also revealed a new lyric video for “Burn A Miracle” that was created by Casey Crescenzo of The Dear Hunter and can be found HERE.
‘“Burn a Miracle” was written as a call to arms of sorts, to rally those who would destroy the boundaries that others and themselves placed on their lives,” explains Say Anything frontman Max Bemis. “It was the first song I wrote for the record and sums up the whole LP in certain respects. The song pretty much declares war on fascism on all ends of the social spectrum, from fat cats to faux bohemians. I cannot wait to hear it screamed back at me when we head out on tour, as playing it live was one of the main things I had in mind when I wrote it.”
Bemis recently wrapped up a solo headlining tour with his wife and Eisley vocalist/guitarist Sherri DuPree-Bemis. Say Anything will head out on a full band, headlining run in Spring 2012.
Anarchy, My Dear was recorded in Brooklyn, NY with …Is A Real Boy producer Tim O’Heir [All-American Rejects, Say Anything] and will be released in March 2012 through Equal Vision Records. A video of Bemis offering further insight behind the album’s title can be found on sayanythingmusic.com.
Say Anything is comprised of Bemis, drummer Coby Linder, guitarists Jake and Jeff Turner, keyboardist Parker Case, and bassist Adam Siska. The band rose to prominence with their 2004 studio album debut …Is a Real Boy and went on to release the equally eclectic and energetic, In Defense of the Genre (2007) and their self-titled LP (2009).
It’s here. Stream Say Anything’s new song “Burn A Miracle” on SPIN.com today!
Eisley performing “Mr. Moon” off of The Valley for SPIN Magazine at SXSW 2011.
Check out the remaining dates of Eisley’s headlining tour below and come out to a show!
The ValleyScapes Tour featuring: Eisley, Christie DuPree, and Marksmen
Sep 23 Ybor City, FL @ Crowbar
Sep 24 Orlando, FL @ The Social
Sep 25 Gainesville, FL @ Doube Down
Sep 26 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Sep 27 Macon, GA @ The 567 Center
Sep 28 Oxford, MS @ Proud Larrys
Sep 30 Tyler, TX @ Liberty Hall
