Ordinary World is the second studio album by American band Get Set Go, released on January 17, 2006 through TSR Records. The album marks a shift in sound for the band, going for more of an indie rock approach when compared to the slick pop-punk sound of its predecessor, So You've Ruined Your Life. All of the album's tracks were written during a time in which the band's main songwriter, Michael Torres, was addicted to drugs. Lyrical themes include misanthropy, drugs, alcohol, terrorism, the end of the world, murder, and relationship problems. It is the first album to feature long-time band members Eric Summer and Dave Palamero.
| Ordinary World | ||||
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| Released | January 17, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | June 2005 | |||
| Studio | Stanley Recordings, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, alternative rock, pop-punk, indie folk | |||
| Length | 78:45 | |||
| Label | TSR Records | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| PopMatters |   [2] |
Background and recording
editGet Set Go formed in 2002 in Highland Park, Los Angeles with a line up consisting of guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter Michael Torres (known by his nickname Mike TV), bassist Patrick Flores (known by his nickname Dr. Modo) and drummer Amy Wood. The trio were signed to the independent family-operated TSR Records in 2003 and released their debut album So You've Ruined Your Life in September that same year. The album met very little fanfare and next to no radio airplay, and by 2004, both Flores and Wood left the band to pursue other careers (both did, however, help with the production of Ordinary World later on). Torres fell into a state of depression afterwards and later became a drug addict.[3][4]
During his addiction, Torres wrote 64 songs on his acoustic guitar, most of which later found their way on Ordinary World.[5] By 2005, Torres was able to become sober and, with the help of new members of the band, began working on the second Get Set Go album. While Ordinary World was only ever released on compact disc formats, the design of the album is a homage to double disc LP records, with the track listing being divided into four "parts" (four sides of a record).
Ordinary World was recorded throughout June 2005, fourteen tracks at Stanley Recordings and another seven tracks at Nate Greeley's home studio. By this point in time, the "official" Get Set Go line up consisted of Torres, violist Eric Summer, and drummer Dave Palamaro. Producer John Would performed bass guitar on most of the album, although for some were performed by Patrick Flores. The same case was made for the drums, for some recordings were performed by Amy Wood. Nate Greeley also performed guitar on this album. Mixing duties were shared by Torres, Would, and Greeley.[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Mike TV
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Crying Shame" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Get Thru the Day" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "One Hundred Locks" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Ordinary World" | 4:56 |
| 5. | "I Hate Everyone" | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Lift Me Up" | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Murder By Millions" | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Do Over" | 3:17 |
| 9. | "In the Name of All That's Evil On the Earth" | 3:10 |
| 10. | "Mean" | 3:10 |
| 11. | "A Little More" | 3:35 |
| 12. | "Won't Let Her Go" | 4:22 |
| 13. | "Sleep" | 3:41 |
| 14. | "So Sorry" | 2:51 |
| 15. | "My Wasted Life" | 3:41 |
| 16. | "Suicide" | 3:35 |
| 17. | "The Old Ennui" | 3:19 |
| 18. | "Stay Away" | 3:50 |
| 19. | "So You're Gonna Die" | 3:26 |
| 20. | "Die, Motherfucker Die" | 4:46 |
| 21. | "Music Makes Me Wanna Die" | 6:00 |
| Total length: | 78:45 | |
Personnel
editAdapted from the Ordinary World liner notes.[6]
- Musicians
- Michael "Mike TV" Torres – guitar, vocals
- Amy Wood – drums
- John Would – drums, bass
- Patrick "Dr. Modo" Flores – bass
- Ryan "Schmed" Mayen – keyboards, guitars, percussion
- Nate Greeley – guitars
- Eric Summer – viola
- Dave Palamaro – drums
- Kelsey Wood – backing vocals
- Production and artwork
- Michael "Mike TV" Torres – production, mixing
- Nate Greeley – mixing, recording
- John Would – production, mixing, recording
- Dylan Hay J. Chapman – artwork, photography
- Vivian Barraza – photography
References
edit- ^ Prato, Greg. "AllMusic Review of Ordinary World". allmusic.com. AllMusic Guide. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
- ^ Bernard, David. "Popmatters review of Ordinary World". popmatters.com. Pop Matters. Retrieved 2006-03-03.
- ^ Janella Horn, Jodie. "Ready For Primetime: An Interview With Get Set Go's Mike TV". popmatters.com. Pop Matters. Retrieved 2006-10-18.
- ^ Newman, Piage. "Independent Study: Get Set Go". today.com. Retrieved 2006-01-26.
- ^ N/A. "Get Set Go Press Kit Biography from 2006". getsetgomusic.org [Archived]. Get Set Go, TSR Records. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b N/A (2006-01-17). Ordinary World [Liner Notes]. Tarzana, CA: TSR Records.