Attack of the Killer B-Sides

Attack of the Killer B-Sides
Original EP artwork by Mike C. Harcdore
EP by A Day to Remember
Released	May 25, 2010
Recorded	2007–2009, The Wade Studio, Ocala, Florida
Genre	Pop punk[1]
Length	14:13
Label	Victory
Producer	Andrew Wade
A Day to Remember chronology
Homesick (2009) Attack of the Killer B-Sides (2010) What Separates Me from You (2010)

Attack of the Killer B-Sides is an EP by American rock band A Day to Remember, released on May 25, 2010, through Victory.^{[nb 1][3]} First vinyl releases of the EP were on clear white smoke (200 copies), toxic green (1300 copies), and pink vinyl (500 copies), the latter being a Hot Topic exclusive release.^[4] Pre-orders were taken a couple of weeks before on May 17.^[5]

Content

The EP features 4 songs, all recorded at The Wade Studios by Andrew Wade in Ocala, Florida^[6] and were previously released in some form by the band, though not on an album:

• "Right Where You Want Me to Be" was released as a special stand-alone holiday single for Christmas in 2009.
• "Since U Been Gone" was released on the 2008 re-release of For Those Who Have Heart (2007).^[7]
• "Another Song About the Weekend" (Acoustic) was released on the special edition of Homesick (2009).^[8]
• "Over My Head (Cable Car)" was released on the Punk Goes Pop 2 (2009) compilation.^[9]

Reissues

The EP, along with For Those Who Have Heart and Homesick, had a reissue on vinyl,^[10] in 2011.^[11][12] Another vinyl reissue was released, on August 13, 2013, in 3 different colors.^{[nb 2][16]}

Reception

Thrash Hits reviewer Tom Doyle said that the first track, "Right Where You Want Me to Be", started "things off in pleasant enough fashion" with "its bouncing, super-infectious chorus". ^[1] Doyle called the band's cover of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" "a pretty sedate plod through a song which wasn’t really that good to begin with", and that their cover of The Fray's "Over My Head (Cable Car)" suited better to the band's style.^[1]

Tracklist

All songs written by A Day to Remember, unless noted.

Side one

1. "Right Where You Want Me to Be" – 3:42
2. "Since U Been Gone" (Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald) – 3:18
   • Kelly Clarkson cover

Side two

3. "Another Song About the Weekend" (Acoustic) – 3:42
4. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" (Isaac Slade, Joe King) – 3:31
   • The Fray cover

Personnel

Personnel per Attack of the Killer B-Sides sleeve.^[6]

A Day to Remember Josh Woodard – bass Alex Shelnutt – drums Neil Westfall – rhythm guitar Jeremy McKinnon – vocals Kevin Skaff – lead guitar

Additional musician Tom Denney – lead guitar (tracks 2–4) Production Andrew Wade – producer Mike C. Harcdore – cover illustration Doublej – layout Adam Elmakias – band photo

References

Footnotes

1. U.S. Victory VR570-1^[2]
2. Clear Red with Black Smoke (215 copies): VR570-7V-CSREBK;^[13] Orange Cream (Solid Orange) (654 copies): VR570-7V-SLORVN;^[14] Black (1,400 copies): VR570-7V-SLBKVN^[15]

Citations

1. Doyle, Tom (May 25, 2010). "EP: A Day To Remember – Attack of the Killer B-Sides". Thrash Hits. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
2. "A Day To Remember - Attack Of The Killer B-Sides (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
3. "Attack Of The Killer B-Sides!". Victory Records. May 25, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
4. Matth (May 15, 2010). "A Day To Remember Release Limited B-Sides Vinyl". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
5. "Attack Of The Killer B-Sides!". Victory Records. May 17, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
6. Attack of the Killer B-Sides (Sleeve). A Day to Remember. Victory. 2010. VR570-1, VR570-7V-CG.
7. DeAndrea, Joe (January 9, 2008). "A Day To Remember Re-Release - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
8. "New Albums In Stores Today!". Victory Records. October 26, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
9. PillProject (February 24, 2009). "Punk Goes Pop 2 Features Metal Bands? - in Metal News". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
10. Ableson, Jon (March 2011). "Victory To Repress A Day To Remember Back Catalogue On Vinyl". Alter The Press!. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
11. "Alternative Press". Altpress.com. March 1, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
12. "A Day To Remember re-release albums on vinyl | News". Kill Your Stereo. March 1, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
13. "A Day To Remember: Attack Of The Killer B-Sides Vinyl (Clear Red With Black Smoke)". Victory Merch. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
14. "A Day To Remember: Attack Of The Killer B-Sides Vinyl (Orange Cream (Solid Orange))". Victory Merch. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
15. "A Day To Remember: Attack Of The Killer B-Sides Vinyl (Black)". Victory Merch. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
16. victoryrecords (August 13, 2013). "Victory Records". Victoryrecords.tumblr.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.

External links

• Attack of the Killer B-Sides at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)