Still Defending The Genre!

Say Anything - In Defense of The Genre 2XLP Vinyl

In Defense of the Genre, the 3^rd LP from influential alt-rockers Say Anything, will be released as a double vinyl gatefold LP via SRC Vinyl on January 15. Pre-orders have now launched at: http://www.shopradiocast.com/products/Say-Anything-%252d-In-Defense-of-The-Genre-2XLP.html.

Originally released in 2007, In Defense of the Genre was produced by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, mewithoutyou) and recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City and Seagrass Studios in California .

In describing the concept behind the album, front man, Max Bemis said, “It's the story of being alone and losing my mind and then overcoming that event by learning to trust and let go of that anger and fall in love for the first time. It's also about losing that love and the confusion that entails after, and the nature of first love; discovering what you really want, whether it be to give yourself totally to someone, or explore the endless abyss and risk losing your mind again and that love.”

Vinyl Details:
- Full color Gatefold Jacket with UV Gloss
- CMYK Center Labels
- 11 x 22 Full Color Lyric Sheet/ Insert

Vinyl Color:
500- 180 Gram Black
500 - Translucent Purple
1,500 - Gold

Track Listing

Skinny, Mean Man
No Soul
That Is Why
Surgically Removing The Tracking Device
This Is Fucking Ecstasy
The Church Channel
Shiksa (Girlfriend)
Baby Girl, I'm A Blur
Retarded In Love
People Like You Are Why People Like Me Exist
Died A Jew
An Insult To The Dead
Sorry, Dudes, My Bad
Spay Me
In Defense Of The Genre
The Truth Is, You Should Lie With Me
The World You Wield
Vexed
About Falling
You're The Wanker If Anyone Is
Spores
We Killed It
Have At Thee!
Hangover Song
Goodbye Young Tutor, You've Now Outgrown Me
I Used To Have A Heart
Plea

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