PUP is the debut album by Canadian punk rock band PUP. The album was recorded with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters. PUP was released on October 8, 2013[10] through Royal Mountain Records in Canada and later re-released on April 8, 2014, through SideOneDummy Records.
| PUP | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 8, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Studio Mixart in Montreal, Quebec and Orange Lounge in Toronto, Ontario (additional recording) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 34:24 | |||
| Label | Royal Mountain | |||
| Producer | Dave Schiffman | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 83/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Alternative Press | Positive[4] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[6] |
| Record Collector |   [7] |
| DIY | [8] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[3] |
| Kerrang! | [9] |
| Consequence of Sound | B[1] |
| NME | 8/10[2] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by PUP
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Guilt Trip" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Reservoir" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Mabu" | 2:08 |
| 4. | "Never Try" | 3:46 |
| 5. | "Yukon" | 5:26 |
| 6. | "Dark Days" | 3:26 |
| 7. | "Lionheart" | 2:41 |
| 8. | "Cul-de-Sac" | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Back Against the Wall" | 2:26 |
| 10. | "Factories" | 4:29 |
Personnel
editPUP
- Stefan Babcock – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Nestor Chumak – bass, backing vocals
- Zack Mykula – drums, backing vocals
- Steve Sladkowski – lead guitar, backing vocals
Others
- Dave Schiffman – recording, mixing
- Francis Belanger Lacas – recording assistant
- Spencer Sunshine – additional recording
- Howie Weinberg – mastering (at 'Howie Weinberg Mastering Studio', Los Angeles)
- Jason Bartell – cover art
References
edit- ^ a b c d Terry, Josh (April 7, 2014). "PUP – PUP". Retrieved October 2, 2016.
They may be self-presented fuckups, but they're sure as hell smart and know how to strike the balance between balls-out hardcore aggression and earworm pop punk.
- ^ a b c "PUP - PUP". NME. April 4, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c Lampiris, Steve (April 14, 2014). "PUP – PUP". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
Yes, this is a hardcore (and post-hardcore) album. But, it's hardcore played with gleeful abandon. Songs like "Dark Days" and "Mabu" see the band trade in a portion of discord for dance-rock and churning power-pop, respectively.
- ^ a b Schreurs, Jerry (April 4, 2014). "PUP – PUP". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
- ^ "PUP by PUP". Metacritic. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ "PUP PUP". exclaim.ca. October 7, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ "PUP – PUP". Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ Tom Walters (April 6, 2014). "PUP - PUP". diymag.com. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ "12 Apr 2014, p.53". Kerrang!. April 12, 2014.
- ^ "Pup by PUP". iTunes Canada. Retrieved December 3, 2016.