Try This On for Size explained

Try This On for Size
Type:studio
Artist:Spark Is a Diamond
Cover:Spark is a Diamond - Try This On For Size (2008).png
Released:May 6, 2008
Studio:Valencia Studios (Brookville, Maryland)
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Length:24:12
Label:Pluto
Producer:Paul Leavitt
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Try This On for Size is the debut studio album by American hardcore punk band Spark Is a Diamond, released on May 6, 2008, through Pluto Records. It was produced by Paul Leavitt and mixed by Matt Bayles. The album was named “Best Punk Album of 2008” by About.com, defeating established acts such as The Briggs, Bob Mould, Rise Against, Street Dogs and more.

Background and recording

On September 18, 2009, lead vocalist Alison Bellavance announced on a MySpace blog that the band was disbanding due to "personal issues."[7] [8]

Release and promotion

Before the release, the band held a CD release party on May 3, 2008, only in physical form with My America, Girlfight, HeyHey, and Innerpartysystem.[9] The band finally released their debut studio album Try This On For Size on May 6, 2008.[10]

The band announced a music video shoot on May 10 in 10 S. Main ST. Quakertown PA, where fans can attend and appear on the band's next music video. The music video was released on May 31, 2008, it was for the track “President of The Wrong Crowd” and it was directed by Adam Kobylarz.

The track "Check Your Lease, You're In F**k City" appeared in Hardcore, Punk, Etc. 2008 on RevHQ.[11]

Reception

The album was met with positive reviews from many major outlets. Ryan Cooper from About.com said that the album have "an amalgam that is aggressive and fun, making a sound perfect for fans both on the dance floor in back or the pit down in front." Revolver Magazine adds 'So ridiculous, it's kinda awesome." Theprp adds "brash, oddly catchy and often abrasive, yet thanks to a variety of elements, ultimately charming as well."

Eduardo Rivadavia from All Music was more critical of the album, stating "Try This on for Size's prevailing electronic beats are bound to shoo away most metal and hardcore purists on principle alone, while the tuneless screeching that must be endured throughout will clear the average dancefloor faster than a three alarm fire." Lambgoat thought the same to an extent, explaining "the electronic influence is at its worst gimmicky and at its best an unnecessary supplement."

Teeth of the Divine was generous to the effort, adding "a pretty decent party album for dance, screamo and pop fans all mashed together in one catchy, quirky little album that’s certainly not for ‘real’ metal heads, but will have some odd appeal to the more curious metal fan." Chee Kam from V13 was very impressed, describing to the album "a certain theme throughout all the art." The group appeared in issue #46 of Decibel Magazine where they review the band's album.

On January 5, 2009, Try This On For Size was named “Best Punk Album of 2008” by About.com, defeating established acts such as The Briggs, Bob Mould, Rise Against, Street Dogs and more.

Personnel

Spark Is a Diamond

Technical personnel

References

  1. Web site: Raub . Jesse . January 31, 2008 . Pluto signs Spark Is A Diamond . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613000801/https://www.punknews.org/article/27548/pluto-signs-spark-is-a-diamond . June 13, 2021 . January 31, 2008 . Punknews.
  2. Web site: January 31, 2008 . Pluto Records signs Spark Is A Diamond . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210801042247/https://lambgoat.com/news/10156/Pluto-Records-signs-Spark-Is-A-Diamond . August 1, 2021 . January 31, 2008 . Lambgoat.
  3. Web site: February 1, 2008 . SPARK IS A DIAMOND Signs With PLUTO RECORDS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220821145805/https://blabbermouth.net/news/spark-is-a-diamond-signs-with-pluto-records . August 21, 2022 . February 1, 2008 . Blabbermouth.
  4. Web site: January 31, 2008 . Pluto welcomes Spark Is A Diamond! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080402060116/http://www.plutorecords.com/news/?ID=256 . April 2, 2008 . January 31, 2008 . Pluto Records.
  5. Web site: March 25, 2008 . SPARK IS A DIAMOND: New Music Posted Online . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220827030659/https://blabbermouth.net/news/spark-is-a-diamond-new-music-posted-online . August 27, 2022 . March 25, 2008 . Blabbermouth.
  6. Web site: March 24, 2008 . New SPARK IS A DIAMOND tracks posted! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080424102129/http://www.plutorecords.com/news/?ID=264 . April 24, 2008 . March 24, 2008 . Pluto Records..
  7. Web site: September 25, 2009 . Spark Is A Diamond breaks up . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220830213704/https://lambgoat.com/news/13369/spark-is-a-diamond-breaks-up/ . August 30, 2022 . September 25, 2009 . Lambgoat.
  8. Web site: September 18, 2009 . Spark Is A Diamond Officially Breaks Up . September 18, 2009 . Metal Underground.
  9. Web site: April 10, 2008 . NEWS UPDATE: APRIL 10, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081016235337/http://sparkisadiamond.com/ . October 16, 2008 . April 10, 2008 . Spark is a Diamond.
  10. Web site: Geist . Brandon . May 6, 2008 . NEW MUSIC OUT TODAY: 5/06/2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080509035107/http://www.revolvermag.com/content/new-music-out-today-4292008-0 . May 9, 2008 . May 6, 2008 . Revolver Magazine.
  11. Web site: 2008 . DOWNLOAD OUR 2008 COMPILATION OF TRACKS FROM FEATURED NEW RELEASES . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080628004946/http://revhq.com/store.revhq?Page=info&Section=sampler . June 28, 2008 . RevHQ.

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