Secret Weapon | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 16, 2007 | |||
Recorded | February–March 2007 | |||
Genre | Skate punk, punk rock[1][2][3] | |||
Length | 49:54 | |||
Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
Producer | Aaron Sprinkle | |||
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Secret Weapon is the eighth studio album by punk rock band MxPx and is considered a "back to roots" album for the group.[1][2][3]
Secret Weapon is available in three different versions:
- The standard version with 16 tracks
- A double 12-inch vinyl version with special artwork
- A special edition with a "Making of..." DVD, new artwork, and three extra tracks
Background
[edit]On November 7, 2006, it was announced the group had re-signed with Tooth & Nail Records.[4] In February 2007, the band revealed they were aiming to release an album through the label by mid-2007.[5]
Release
[edit]On May 2, 2007, Secret Weapon was announced for release. In the same announcement, the album's track listing was revealed, and the title track was made available for streaming.[6] In May and June, the band headlined the Tooth & Nail Tour with support from the Classic Crime, the Fold, Sullivan, Run Kid Run, Hawk Nelson and Project 86.[7] The album received much online publicity before its release, much due to MxPx's return to Tooth and Nail Records.
On July 5, 2007, a music video was released for "Secret Weapon".[8] Secret Weapon was made available for streaming on July 10,[9] before being released a week later through Tooth & Nail Records.[6] The group performed a week's worth of shows on the 2007 edition of Warped Tour between late July and early August.[10] "You're on Fire" was released to radio on August 21.[11] A music video was released for "Shut It Down" on November 19, 2007.[12] In January 2008, the band toured Japan and Indonesia, prior to a stint in Australia.[13] They were originally scheduled to support Yellowcard in March and April 2008,[14] however, they had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts.[15] Instead, the band toured across the US with Chiodos in April 2008 and appeared at the Bamboozle Left festival.[16][17] Following this, the band toured with the Colour Fred, until May 2008.[18] On September 5, a music video was released for "Contention".[19] In September and October 2008, the band went on a co-headlining US tour with Lagwagon; they were supported by Only Crime and TAT.[20]
Reception
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Source | Rating |
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AbsolutePunk | 87%[22] |
The album debuted at No. 76 on the Billboard 200; it also went to No. 1 on the Billboard's Christian chart. In 2008, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards.[23]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Mike Herrera.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Secret Weapon" (featuring Brian Baker of Bad Religion) | 2:06 |
2. | "Shut It Down" (featuring Tim Pagnotta of Sugarcult) | 2:59 |
3. | "Here's to the Life" | 2:57 |
4. | "Top of the Charts" | 2:33 |
5. | "Punk Rawk Celebrity" | 2:42 |
6. | "Contention" | 1:16 |
7. | "Angels" | 3:15 |
8. | "Drowning" | 3:50 |
9. | "Chop Shop" | 2:14 |
10. | "You're on Fire" | 3:18 |
11. | "Bass So Low" | 3:37 |
12. | "Sad Sad Song" | 2:44 |
13. | "Never Better Than Now" | 2:47 |
14. | "Biting the Bullet (Is Bad for Business)" | 3:18 |
15. | "Not Nothing" | 3:06 |
16. | "Tightly Wound / All About Nothing" (hidden track - featuring Benji Madden of Good Charlotte) | 6:29 |
Total length: | 49:54 |
Vinyl and special edition tracks
[edit]In addition to the 16 tracks included on all versions of the album, the special editions come with 3 additional tracks:
No. | Title | Length |
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17. | "The Hoo-Ha Jangle" | 3:29 |
18. | "Madcap Scheme" | 2:10 |
19. | "Throw Your Body in the Air / All About Nothing" (hidden track) | 6:38 |
Personnel
[edit]- Mike Herrera – lead vocals, bass
- Tom Wisniewski – guitars, backing vocals
- Yuri Ruley – drums
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Review: MXPX – Secret Weapon". Canyouseethesunset.com. 2007-08-09. Archived from the original on 2012-05-17. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ a b "Mxpx 'Secret Weapon' | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ a b "MxPx Secret Weapon : B | WEEKEND". Idsnews.com. 2008-02-20. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ "MxPx re-sign to Tooth & Nail, reissuing Let It Happen Nov. 21". Alternative Press. November 7, 2006. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ "AP exclusive: MxPx officially back on Tooth & Nail, says guitarist". Alternative Press. February 6, 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "MxPx set title, release date, tracklisting for new album". Alternative Press. May 2, 2007. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ "MxPx to lead Tooth & Nail Tour with Hawk Nelson, Project 86". Alternative Press. April 3, 2007. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ August, Justin (July 5, 2007). "MxPx - 'Secret Weapon'". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "MXPX post new album stream". Alternative Press. July 10, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "MxPx to join Warped Tour from July 28-August 3". Alternative Press. July 13, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. August 14, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (November 19, 2007). "MxPx: 'Shut It Down'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (January 28, 2008). "MxPx cancel upcoming tour with Yellowcard". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Yellowcard plan digital live album, acoustic tour with MxPx". Alternative Press. January 15, 2008. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ "The Spill Canvas to replace MxPx on upcoming Yellowcard tour". Alternative Press. January 24, 2008. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ "Chiodos plan most confusing tour ever with MxPx, FFTL". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 19, 2008. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ "Blaqk Audio, Hot Water Music, H2O added to Bamboozle Left". Alternative Press. February 15, 2008. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 14, 2008). "MxPx / Chiodos / Protest the Hero / The Color Fred". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (September 5, 2008). "MxPx: 'Contention'". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (May 20, 2008). "MxPx / Lagwagon / TAT / Only Crime". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Tate, Jason (June 8, 2007). "MxPx - Secret Weapon". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved January 8, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com (February 14, 2008)