Blue October
Jun 20, 2011
This summer will belong to Blue October as the band returns with new album Any Man In America, and tour to support its release. Having declared its independence from the major label system after refusing a 360 deal, the band's new album will be released on August 16th via the band's own Up/Down Records with the combined energy of RED Music/Sony Distribution, MRI Associated Labels and longtime partner, Brando Records. The debut single from the latest release, "The Chills," an upbeat track, official impacts on June 28th.
From the sentimental opener "Feel Again" to the hopeful last track, "The Follow Through," Any Man In America is an album that takes the listener on a cathartic journey and chronicles the deeply personal events that have transpired in singer Justin Furstenfeld's life since their last release. The album was produced by Furstenfeld, who produced the band's platinum album, Foiled, together with Tim Palmer, who has produced and mixed for Robert Plant, Pearl Jam, and U2. Any Man In America is the follow-up to 2009's Approaching Normal and is the 7th studio album in the band's 16-year history.
After years of touring, the band exploded into the mainstream with their hit single "Hate Me." The song, from their 2006 release Foiled, garnered the band a new fan base when it catapulted to the top of the Alternative chart. That album went on to sell 1.6 million copies based on the strength of the single and the relentless touring the band embarked upon. The band continued their success at Alternative radio with the Top 10 hit "Dirt Room" from Approaching Normal.
The band's Any Man In America tour will begin in home state Texas on August 17th.
