Burning at Both Ends
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Burning at Both Ends is the third studio album by American Pop punk
band Set Your Goals
, released on June 28, 2011. The song "Start the Reactor" was played during the band's set often in late 2010, prior to the release of a demo version of the song. On May 4, 2011, the band posted the song "Exit Summer" on YouTube and announced the release date for the album and tracklisting. On May 24, 2011, the band released the first single from the album, "Certain."
, which gave the album 8 of 10, expressed "They’re back in irresistibly anthemic form, with just the right blend of punk attitude and pop genius. With ‘Burning At Both Ends’, the Bay Area sextet have further underlined their second-to-none pop-punk pedigree". But there are some negative opinions too. Gregory Heaney of AllMusic, who gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, said "While the album is a solid specimen of melodic hardcore/pop-punk, the one major misstep comes by way of “Product of the 80’s,” which feels more like forced nostalgia than a leisurely stroll down memory lane, cramming the pop culture of the '80s down the listener's throat without even a hint of subtlety" and continued "All blunders aside, Burning at Both Ends is an album that has a lot to offer for Set Your Goals devotees, and might even make converts out of the uninitiated".
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band Set Your Goals
Set Your Goals (band)
Set Your Goals is an American Pop-Punk band from Walnut Creek, CA , formed in 2004. Their musical style typically employs a combination of pop punk and melodic hardcore...
, released on June 28, 2011. The song "Start the Reactor" was played during the band's set often in late 2010, prior to the release of a demo version of the song. On May 4, 2011, the band posted the song "Exit Summer" on YouTube and announced the release date for the album and tracklisting. On May 24, 2011, the band released the first single from the album, "Certain."
Critical Reception
Burning at Both Ends received generally positive reviews from most critics. The online music critic site "The 1st Five" said "With a cohesive blend of punk and pop, Set Your Goals have birthed a great follow up to This Will Be the Death of Us". And Rock SoundRock Sound
Rock Sound is a British magazine which champions rock music. The magazine aims at being more "underground" and less commercial, whilst also giving coverage to more well known acts.-History:...
, which gave the album 8 of 10, expressed "They’re back in irresistibly anthemic form, with just the right blend of punk attitude and pop genius. With ‘Burning At Both Ends’, the Bay Area sextet have further underlined their second-to-none pop-punk pedigree". But there are some negative opinions too. Gregory Heaney of AllMusic, who gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, said "While the album is a solid specimen of melodic hardcore/pop-punk, the one major misstep comes by way of “Product of the 80’s,” which feels more like forced nostalgia than a leisurely stroll down memory lane, cramming the pop culture of the '80s down the listener's throat without even a hint of subtlety" and continued "All blunders aside, Burning at Both Ends is an album that has a lot to offer for Set Your Goals devotees, and might even make converts out of the uninitiated".
Track listing
Set Your Goals
- Jordan Brown – lead vocals, piano, keyboard, synth
- Matt Wilson – lead vocals, programming
- Michael Ambrose – drums, percussion
- Joe Saucedo – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Audelio Flores, Jr. – rhythm guitars, backing vocals
- Daniel Coddaire – lead guitar, programming
Recording and production staff
- Brian McTernanBrian McTernanBrian McTernan is a record producer who has worked with bands from all over the world. He works out of the Baltimore, MD area at Salad Days Studio. Brian was voted to be one of the 50 most influential people in Maryland by the Maryland Daily Record...
- producer - Mike Green - producer
- Kyle Black - mixing
- JR McNeely - mixing
Chart performance
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 165 |
| US Billboard Independent Albums | 27 |
| US Billboard Rock Albums | 43 |