| Artist | The Menzingers |
|---|---|
| Cover | The Menzingers - Rented World.jpg |
| Released | April 22, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | Punk rock[1][2] |
| Length | 41:29 |
| Label | Epitaph |
| Producer | Jonathan Low |
| Prev year | 2012 |
| Next year | 2017 |
Rented World is the fourth studio album by American punk rock band The Menzingers.
Recording
The band entered Miner Street Recordings, the first time the band recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in October 2013 with producer Jonathan Low (Venice Sunlight, Restorations).[3][4]
Release
"In Remission" was released to radio on March 3, 2014.[5] "I Don't Wanna Be an Asshole Anymore" was released to radio on March 31, 2014.[5] Rented World was released through Epitaph Records on April 22, 2014. The band released a music video for "I Don't Wanna Be an Asshole Anymore" on the day the album was released.[6] Between mid-February and early April 2015, the band went on tour with Taking Back Sunday.[7]
Reception
The album was included at number 22 on Rock Sounds "Top 50 Albums of the Year" list.[8] The album was included at number 25 on Kerrang!s "The Top 50 Rock Albums Of 2014" list.[9]
Track listing
All songs written by The Menzingers
Personnel
The Menzingers
- Tom May – guitar, vocals
- Joe Godino – drums
- Greg Barnett – guitar, vocals
- Eric Keen – bass
Chart positions
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Vinyl Albums[10] | 1 |
References
Citations
- ^ Heaney, Gregory. "Rented World – The Menzingers". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ^ Nassiff, Thomas (April 22, 2012). "Menzingers, The – Rented World – Album Review". AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media). Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ^ "The Menzingers recording new LP". Punknews.org. October 3, 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ^ "Epitaph Records: The Menzingers – Rented World". Epitaph Records. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ^ "Videos: The Menzingers: "I Don't Wanna Be An Asshole Anymore"". Punknews.org. April 22, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (November 10, 2014). "Taking Back Sunday announce tour with letlive., the Menzingers". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ Bird, ed. 2015, p. 26
- ^ Emily (March 18, 2015). "The Top 50 Rock Albums Of 2014". Kerrang!. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ "Vinyl Albums : May 10, 2014". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
Sources
- "Top 50 Albums of the Year". Rock Sound. ' (195). London: Freeway Press Inc. January 2015. ISSN 1465-0185