I'm Only a Man

I'm Only a Man
Studio album by Emery
Released	October 2, 2007
Recorded	2007
Genre	Post-hardcore
Length	48:28
Label	Tooth & Nail
Producer	Ryan Boesch
Emery chronology
The Question (2005) I'm Only a Man (2007) While Broken Hearts Prevail (2008)
Alternative cover
Special edition

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I'm Only a Man is the third album released by the post-hardcore band Emery.

Release

Emery debuted some tracks from I'm Only a Man while touring with Underoath in summer 2007, and on July 29, 2007, they released "The Party Song," which was followed by "Rock-N-Rule" on August 16, "After the Devil Beats His Wife" on September 17, and "Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus" on September 24, 2007. Four days later the album was leaked onto the internet in its entirety.

Style changes

Emery's style shifted even further from their debut than had The Question. The sound of I'm Only a Man is much more accessible and less aggressive than their past records.

Due to bassist Joel Green's departure from Emery prior to the making of I'm Only a Man, guitarist Matt Carter decided to maintain simple guitar parts in comparison to prior releases, instead having the album rely mainly on the bass and keyboard to be the musical focus.^[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Rock-N-Rule"	3:38
2.	"The Party Song"	3:31
3.	"World Away"	3:38
4.	"After the Devil Beats His Wife"	4:31
5.	"Can't Stop the Killer"	3:32
6.	"Story About a Man with a Bad Heart"	3:28
7.	"Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus"	3:33
8.	"What Makes a Man a Man"	4:24
9.	"The Movie Song"	3:09
10.	"You Think You're Nickel Slick (But I Got Your Penny Change)"	3:45
11.	"From Crib to Coffin"	10:44
Total length:		48:28

Special Edition Bonus Tracks
No.	Title	Length
12.	"Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus" (Acoustic/Live)	3:34
13.	"Listening to Freddie Mercury" (Acoustic/Live)	3:13
14.	"The Ponytail Parades" (Acoustic/Live)	4:23
15.	"As Your Voice Fades" (Acoustic/Live)	4:14
16.	"What Makes a Man a Man" (Acoustic/Live)	4:33

iTunes Bonus Track
No.	Title	Length
12.	"Whoa! Man"	3:15

• Bonus DVD
• Documentary
• Take Action Tour: Lawrence, KS. March 10, 2007
• 1. The Ponytail Parades
• 2. The Movie Song
• 3. Walls
• 4. Playing with Fire
• 5. Rock-N-Rule
• 6. In a Win, Win Situation
• 7. So Cold I Could See My Breath
• 8. Studying Politics
• Acoustic Tour: Lawrence, KS. July 19, 2007
• 1. Listening to Freddie Mercury
• 2. Fractions
• 3. Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus
• 4. The Ponytail Parades
• 5. What Makes a Man a Man
• 6. Anne Marie
• 7. World Away
• 8. Playing with Fire
• 9. As Your Voice Fades
• 10. In a Win, Win Situation
• 11. Studying Politics
• 12. White Christmas
• 13. Walls

References

1. Kelly, Amy (2008-01-08). "Matt Carter of Emery: 'If It Doesn't Need Guitar, Don't Put It In' ". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 2008-10-23.