2008 studio album by Hollywood Undead
Swan Songs |
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Studio album by Hollywood Undead |
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Released | September 2, 2008 |
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Recorded | July 2005 – May 2008 |
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Studio | - Hammer & Sickle Studios, Hollywood, California
- Castle Renholdër, Laurel Canyon, California
- Perfect Circle Studios, Hollywood, California
- NRG Studios, North Hollywood, California
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Genre | |
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Length | 49:35 |
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Label | |
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Producer | - Don Gilmore
- Danny Lohner
- Jimmy Yuma
- Deuce (exec.)
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Hollywood Undead studio album chronology |
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| Swan Songs (2008) | American Tragedy (2011) | |
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Singles from Swan Songs |
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- "No. 5"
Released: March 18, 2006 - "Undead"
Released: August 26, 2008 - "Young"
Released: April 13, 2009 - "This Love, This Hate"
Released: Late 2009 - "Everywhere I Go"
Released: July 29, 2009 - "Black Dahlia"
Released: September 13, 2010 |
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Swan Songs is the debut studio album by American rap rock band Hollywood Undead. It was released through Octone Records and Polydor Records on September 2, 2008.[3] "Everywhere I Go" was the first single to be released, it was a web single and was available for download only on iTunes.[4] The band released four music videos for four songs on the album, "No. 5", "Undead", "Young", and "Everywhere I Go".[4] When purchased through Amazon.com and at some other retailers, the album includes a bonus track and an option to unlock music videos.[3]
Background
Swan Songs was supposed to be released on the band's original label, MySpace Records in 2007, however it was postponed by the record label when they requested to have some of the songs removed and others censored. The band declined and switched labels to Octone which wouldn't require them to censor their songs.[5] The song "Undead" is featured in the video games UFC Undisputed 2009 and Madden NFL 09.[4] The song "Young" is featured as downloadable content for Rock Band 2.[6]
Critical reception
Swan Songs received mostly mixed reviews. Dave Donnelly of AllMusic gave the album a 2 out of 5 stars, saying that the lyrics were uninteresting and that the album was "given over to ironic frat-boy party rap" (using the singles "Everywhere I Go" and "No. 5" as examples).[7]
The album debuted at number 22 on the US Billboard 200 selling 21,000 copies in its first week.[9]
Track listing
All tracks are written and performed by Hollywood Undead, with specific writers detailed for each track.
Standard EditionNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Undead" | - Matthew Busek
- Jorel Decker
- George Ragan
- Aron Erlichman
- Jordon Terrell
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2. | "Sell Your Soul" | - Erlichman
- Decker
- Ragan
- Lohner
| | 3:14 |
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3. | "Everywhere I Go" | | Don Gilmore | 3:30 |
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4. | "No Other Place" | | Erlichman | 3:16 |
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5. | "No. 5" | - Erlichman
- Alvarez
- Matthew Busek
- Ragan
- Terrell
| Erlichman | 3:05 |
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6. | "Young" | | | 3:16 |
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7. | "Black Dahlia" | | Erlichman | 3:46 |
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8. | "This Love, This Hate" | | Erlichman | 3:57 |
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9. | "Bottle and a Gun" | - Alvarez
- Erlichman
- Terrell
| Erlichman | 3:22 |
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10. | "California" | | Gilmore | 3:17 |
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11. | "City" | | | 3:34 |
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12. | "The Diary" | | Erlichman | 4:35 |
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13. | "Pimpin'" | - Erlichman
- Decker
- Ragan
- Terrell
| Erlichman | 3:07 |
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14. | "Paradise Lost" | | Gilmore | 3:11 |
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Total length: | 49:35 |
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Japanese and UK Bonus TracksNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Pain" | | Erlichman | 2:41 |
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16. | "Knife Called Lust" | - Erlichman
- Decker
- Jeffrey Phillips
- Terrell
| Erlichman | 2:59 |
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Total length: | 54:35 |
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Indie Store Bonus TrackNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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15. | "The Loss" | | 3:15 |
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Total length: | 52:50 |
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Smartpunk Bonus TrackNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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15. | "The Natives" | - Alvarez
- Busek
- Decker
- Ragan
- Terrell
| 3:40 |
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Total length: | 53:15 |
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iTunes Bonus TrackNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Pain" | | Erlichman | 2:41 |
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Total length: | 52:16 |
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Collector's Edition Bonus TracksNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Pain" (Swan Songs B-Sides) | | Erlichman | 2:41 |
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16. | "The Natives" (Swan Songs B-Sides) | - Alvarez
- Busek
- Decker
- Ragan
- Terrell
| | 3:40 |
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17. | "Knife Called Lust" (Swan Songs B-Sides) | - Busek
- Decker
- Jeffrey Phillips
- Terrell
| Erlichman | 2:59 |
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18. | "The Loss" (Swan Songs B-Sides) | | | 3:15 |
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19. | "Bitches" (Swan Songs Rarities) | - Alvarez
- Busek
- Decker
- Ragan
- Terrell
| | 3:30 |
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20. | "The Kids" (Swan Songs Rarities) | - Decker
- Erlichman
- Phillips
| | 3:01 |
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21. | "Circles" (Swan Songs Rarities) | | | 3:33 |
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22. | "Black Dahlia" (Buffalo Bill remix) | | | 3:50 |
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23. | "Black Dahlia" (Lo Fidelity Allstars remix) | | | 4:32 |
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24. | "Black Dahlia" (The Pharmacy remix) | | | 3:46 |
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Total length: | 84:27 |
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Personnel
Credits for Swan Songs adapted from Allmusic.[7]
Hollywood Undead
- Aron "Deuce" Erlichman – lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, executive production, engineering (tracks: 1–2, 4–9 and 11-13, bonus tracks 15-21), programming (tracks: 1–2, 4–9 and 11-13, bonus tracks 15-21), mixing (track: 13, bonus tracks 15-21), guitar (track 8)
- Jordon "Charlie Scene" Terrell – vocals (tracks: 1, 3–5, 7, 9-11, and 13, bonus tracks 15-19), guitars (on all tracks except on track 8)
- Jorel "J-Dog" Decker – vocals (tracks: 1-2, 5–7, and 9-11, bonus tracks 16-20), keyboards (tracks: 1, 6-7, and 11, bonus track 20)
- George "Johnny 3 Tears" Ragan – vocals (tracks: 1-2, 5-7, and 9-14, bonus tracks 15-16, 18-19, and 21)
- Dylan "Funny Man" Alvarez – vocals (tracks: 1, 4–5, 9, and 13, bonus tracks 16 and 19)
- Matthew "Da Kurlzz" Busek – vocals (tracks: 1-3, 5-6, and 9-11, bonus tracks 16-17 and 19), drums (tracks: 5, 7, 9, and 11, bonus tracks 16-19), percussion (tracks: 5, 7, 9, and 11, bonus tracks 16-19)
- Jeffrey "Shady Jeff" Phillips – vocals (bonus tracks 17 and 20)
Additional musicians - Josh Freese – drums (tracks: 1, 6 and 11)
- Danny Lohner – guitars (tracks: 2, 8 and 14), engineering, production
- Paul Pavao – guitar (track 6)
- Dean Saenz – drums (track 2)
- John Tempesta – drums (track 14)
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Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Chart (2009) | Position | US Billboard 200[18] | 66 | US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[19] | 21 | |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
Canada (Music Canada)[20] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[22] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog | Ref |
United States | September 2, 2008 | A&M/Octone | CD, Digital download | 001133102 | [23] |
CD with Bonus Tracks | 001199002 | [24] |
Japan | May 6, 2009 | CD, Digital download | B001133102 | [25] |
European Union | May 18, 2009 | Polydor Group | B002436WEE | [26] |
Germany | July 31, 2009 | A&M/Octone | | |
European Union | December 1, 2009 | Polydor Group | Vinyl | B002M81UA2 | [27] |
United States | May 11, 2018 | A&M/Octone | B0027938-01 | [28] |
References
- ^ Grierson, Tim. "Top 10 Essential Rap-Rock Songs". About.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "10 Albums That Remind Us Why Nü Metal F*cking Sucked". MetalSucks. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Swan Songs: Hollywood Undead". Amazon. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Hollywood Undead Official Website". Hollywoodundead.com. Retrieved August 9, 2008.
- ^ "ARTISTdirect Interview: Hollywood Undead". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved September 2, 2008.
- ^ Official song listing Archived December 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine for the Rock Band series.
- ^ a b c Dave Donnelly. "Swan Songs — Hollywood Undead". Allmusic.
- ^ Lewis, Faye (June 2009). "Hollywood Undead – Swan Songs." Rock Sound (123): 83. ISSN 1465-0185.
- ^ "Young Jeezy Nets Second Album Chart-Topper". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Hollywood Undead – Swan Songs" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead Chart History (Top Catalog Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Hollywood Undead – Swan Song". Music Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "British album certifications – Hollywood Undead – Swan Song". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "American album certifications – Hollywood Undead – Swan Song". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "Overview: Swan Songs - Hollywood Undead". Allmusic. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "Overview: Swan Songs (Bonus Tracks) - Hollywood Undead". Allmusic. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "Swan Songs (CD) - Hollywood Undead - HMV Online Shopping & Information Site". HMV Online Japan. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "Swan Songs: Hollywood Undead: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon (UK). Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "American Tragedy (Deluxe Edition): Hollywood Undead: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon (UK). Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "Hollywood Undead - Swan Songs 10th Anniversary 2LP - Limited Edition Blue Vinyl". uDiscover. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- Shady Jeff
- Deuce
- Da Kurlzz
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