Ups and Downsizing by The Swellers - DeepRiffs

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Where 2007’s My Everest leaned on pessimistic themes, The Swellers’ following album finds frontman Nick Diener musing on some of the silver linings that frame those heavy clouds covering his hometown of Flint, Michigan. Ups and Downsizing is a pop-punk affair that opens with “2009,” a fast driving number that yields Velcro catchy hooks, soaring vocal harmonies and triumphant gang-vocals. But just because this album abounds with high-energy tunes that would well accompany a skateboard contest doesn’t mean that this is your run of the mill Vans Warped Tour soundtrack. “Fire Away” is so overflowing with melody that if it were played any slower it could be an emo song, and if the contagious “Sleeper” were played on vintage instruments, it would sound like a 1970s power pop tune a-la Cheap Trick or The Records. The title-track rocks like the kind of post grunge anthem you’d expect to come from Dave Grohl, but it’s the acoustic based “Stars” that shows real maturity in songwriting with lyrics that long for personal growth. It’s a sweet little detour that gives listeners a break from the adrenalin riddled numbers.

1. 2009

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

2. Fire Away

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

3. Sleeper

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Brass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Nick Diener
Ryan Collins; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Mark Michalik
The Swellers; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Sal Panza
Eric Hausser; Other

4. Welcome Back Riders

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

5. Feet First

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

6. Do You Feel Better Yet?

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

7. Ups and Downsizing

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

8. The Iron

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

9. Watch It Go

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

10. Stars

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

11. Dirt

by The Swellers

Primary Artist: The Swellers; Main Performer
Bass: Anto Boros; Performer
Drums: Jonathan Diener; Performer
Guitar: Ryan Collins
Nick Diener; Performer
Vocals: Nick Diener; Performer
Composer: N. And J. Diener; Composer
Engineer: Mark Michalik; Production
Mastering: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: The Swellers
Mark Michalik; Production
Additional Vocals: Jared Rohde
Brian Phee
Eric Hausser
Sal Panza; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 19 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Punk

Label

Fueled By Ramen

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 28, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75679980397