Best Intentions (album)
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| Studio album by We Are the In Crowd | ||||
| Released | October 4, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, alternative rock, pop punk | |||
| Length | 31:52 | |||
| Label | Hopeless | |||
| Producer | Zack Odom, Kenneth Mount | |||
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Best Intentions is the debut studio album by American rock band We Are the In Crowd.
Contents
Background
"This Isn't Goodbye, It's BRB" was written for inclusion on the band's first EP, but was rejected.[1] The bridge section was used for "Carry Me Home", resulting in a new version of the song being written for Best Intentions.[1]
Release
The record's lead single, "Rumor Mill", was released July 26, 2011.[2] The band announced the album title and its release date on August 3 and allowed pre-sale orders for the album the same day.[3] Best Intentions was released on October 4, 2011 through Hopeless Records.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Absolute Punk | 70%[4] |
| Pup Fresh |   [5] |
| Rock Sound |   [6] |
| Rockfreaks.net |  [7] |
| Stitched Sound | [8] |
The album was included at number 30 on Rock Sound's "The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time" list.[9]
In the UK the album has peaked at number 10 on the alternative chart.[citation needed]
Track listing
All songs written by We Are the In Crowd, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Rumor Mill" | 3:39 |
| 2. | "This Isn't Goodbye, It's BRB" | 3:08 |
| 3. | "The Worst Thing About Me" | 2:43 |
| 4. | "Kiss Me Again" (We Are the In Crowd, Alexei Misoul, Dan Book, Andrew Goldstein) | 3:19 |
| 5. | "On Your Own" (Stevie Aiello, We Are the In Crowd) | 3:23 |
| 6. | "All Or Nothing" (We Are the In Crowd, Alexei Misoul, Dan Book, Andrew Goldstein) | 3:08 |
| 7. | "Exits and Entrances" | 3:07 |
| 8. | "See You Around" (JP Clark, Nick Manic, Fred Fencke) | 2:59 |
| 9. | "You've Got It Made" | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Better Luck Next Time" | 2:51 |
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Total length:
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31:52 | |
| iTunes bonus tracks[10] | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 11. | "On My Way" (Demo) | 3:14 |
| 12. | "Rumor Mill" (Acoustic version) | 3:49 |
| 13. | "Grenade" (Bruno Mars Cover) | 3:43 |
| 14. | "Kiss Me Again" (Featuring Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low) | 3:21 |
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Total length:
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46:01 | |
Personnel
- We Are the In Crowd
- Taylor Jardine – Vocals
- Jordan Eckes – Guitar, vocals
- Mike Ferri – Bass guitar
- Cameron Hurley – Guitar
- Rob Chianelli – Drums
Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) - Vocals on "Kiss Me Again"
Chart positions
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 122 |
| U.S. Billboard Independent Albums | 20 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers | 2 |
References
- Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McMahon, ed. 2015, p. 24
- ↑ iTunes - Music - Rumor Mill - Single by We Are The In Crowd. Itunes.apple.com (2011-07-26). Retrieved on 2011-10-09.
- ↑ We Are The In Crowd // Best Intentions Pre-order. Hopelessrecords.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-09.
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- ↑ Bird, ed. 2014, p. 71
- ↑ iTunes - Music - Best Intentions (Deluxe Version) by We Are The In Crowd. Itunes.apple.com (2011-10-04). Retrieved on 2011-10-09.
- Sources
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External links
- Best Intentions (reissue) at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
