Michigan Left (album)
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| Released | October 18, 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | February 11–April 15, 2011[2][3] | |||
| Studio | The Bathouse Studio, Bath, Ontario[4] | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 35:33 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Canada | |||
| Producer | Dan Griffin | |||
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| Singles from Michigan Left | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Paste Magazine |   [6] |
| Allmusic |   [7] |
| Toronto Star | [8] |
Michigan Left is the second full-length album by Arkells. It was announced on August 15, 2011, that the album would be released on October 18, 2011.[1] The album cover and track list were also debuted on the band's website the same day.[9] "Whistleblower", the first single, was premiered on July 30, 2011, and was released for purchase on iTunes July 5.[10] The video for the song premiered on New.Music.Live. on MuchMusic July 21, 2011.[11]
The album was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards.[12]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Arkells.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Book Club" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Where U Goin" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Michigan Left" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Coffee" | 4:11 |
| 5. | "On Paper" | 3:25 |
| 6. | "Kiss Cam" | 3:43 |
| 7. | "One Foot Out the Door" | 3:51 |
| 8. | "Bloodlines" | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Whistleblower" | 3:14 |
| 10. | "Agent Zero" | 3:13 |
| 11. | "On Paper (In the Dark mix) iTunes bonus track" | 3:30 |
Personnel
[edit]- Max Kerman – vocals, guitar
- Mike DeAngelis – vocals, guitar
- Dan Griffin – vocals, keyboard, guitar, percussion, harmonica
- Nick Dika – bass
- Tim Oxford – drums, percussion
- Kathleen Edwards – guest vocals on "Agent Zero"
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Arkells to Release Sophomore Album "Michigan Left" October 18". Universal Music Canada. 15 August 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 16 Aug 2011.
- ^ "Recording Day 1 | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-02-11. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ "Recording Day 30: Smash Mouth Cover + Ballad Cover | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-04-15. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ Blanton, Kristen (18 April 2012). "Arkells: Michigan Left". Paste. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "New Song – Whistleblower | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-06-30. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ Kristen Blanton (18 April 2012). "Music: Arkells Michigan Left". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ Michigan Left at AllMusic
- ^ Ben Rayner (17 October 2011). "Albums: Jane's Addiction and Arkells disappoint". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ "Arkells announce 'Michigan Left', new record out October 18th | Arkells". Arkells.ca. 2011-08-15. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ "Whistleblower - Single by Arkells". iTunes. 5 July 2011. Retrieved 16 Aug 2011.
- ^ Jessica F (19 July 2011). "Arkells Are Coming By New.Music.Live. To Premiere Their New Vid!". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 16 Aug 2011.
- ^ "2012 JUNO Award Nominees". junoawards.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
