It's Classy, Not Classic

It's Classy, Not Classic is the debut studio album by American electronic rock duo Breathe Carolina. It was released on September 16, 2008 through Rise Records. Recorded in 2008 using GarageBand by Apple Inc., lead vocalist David Schmitt also used a MIDI controller and several beat programs to create the tracks.[1] It contains all of the tracks from their EP, Gossip (2007), excluding "Don't Forget: Lock the Door", which was later included on the deluxe edition of their second studio album, Hello Fascination (2009).[2]

It's Classy, Not Classic
Studio album by
Breathe Carolina
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2008
Genre
Length37:14
LabelRise
ProducerDavid Schmitt
Breathe Carolina chronology
Gossip
(2007)		 It's Classy, Not Classic
(2008)		 Hello Fascination
(2009)
Singles from It's Classy, Not Classic
  1. "Diamonds"
    Released: February 4, 2009

Composition

It's Classy, Not Classic was written, recorded and produced by member David Schmitt in his home studio in Denver, Colorado.[3] This album has less of a focus on guitars when compared to the band's following releases.

Promotion

"Diamonds" was released as the lead single from the album on February 4, 2009.[4] A music video directed by Robby Starbuck was released that same day[5][6] and features guest appearances by the American electropop group Millionaires and Josh White from Umbrella Clothing and This City Is Burning Records.

Reception

Charity Stafford of AllMusic gave the album a positive review stating, "It's Classy, Not Classic, is a largely synthesized album of sleek electronic pop songs filled with catchy dance beats and an incongruous blend of pitch-altered processed vocals and hectoring screamo howls. The combination works surprisingly well, making It's Classy, Not Classic a unique new take on modern indie rock without falling into the trap of being just a novelty."[7]

Chart performance

It reached number 186 on the Billboard 200, as well as number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.[8][9]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Introduction"2:29
2."No Vacancy"3:24
3."Show Me Yours"3:50
4."The Birds and the Bees"4:03
5."Classified"3:14
6."Gossip"3:32
7."That's Classy"3:37
8."Diamonds"3:55
9."You Wish" (Interlude)1:33
10."Lovely"3:54
11."Put Some Clothes On" (hidden track)3:50
Total length:37:14
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleLength
12."Don't Forget: Lock the Door"3:49
Total length:41:03

Personnel

Credits for It's Classy, Not Classic adapted from AllMusic.[10]

Charts
Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 186
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[11] 5
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 24

References
  1. Mansfield, Brian (December 2, 2011). "Electronic duo Breathe Carolina amid a 'Blackout'". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 4, 2011.
  2. "Aktuelle News | the Official Breathe Carolina Site". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
  3. Ramirez, Miriam (August 14, 2008). "BAND PROFILE: Breathe Carolina". The Monitor. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  4. "Breathe Carolina - Diamonds (Single)". Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  5. "Breathe Carolina Post Video For "Diamonds"". Alternative Press. February 4, 2009. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  6. "Breathe Carolina - Diamonds". IMVDb.com. 30 November 2001. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  7. "Breathe Carolina - It's Classy, Not Classic - Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  8. "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  9. "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  10. "It's Classy, Not Classic - Breathe Carolina - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  11. "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  12. "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
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