Spinning the Truth Around
Spinning the Truth Around is the eleventh and upcoming twelfth studio album by American band Blue October. It is a triple album, released in three separate parts.[1] Part I was released on October 14, 2022. Part II is anticipated to be released in the summer of 2023, with Part III to follow soon after.[2] Part III will contain remixes and alternate versions of songs from Parts I and II.[3][4][1]The title track was the first single, and was positively compared to Bruce Springsteen.[5] The vinyl version of Part I of the album was released in three different versions - the standard version being red swirl, as well as a limited run of 600 blue swirl records, and 300 pressings of a limited edition black with gold smoke, which sold out the first day it was for sale.
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Released | October 14, 2022 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 57:34 | |||
Label | Up/Down, Brando | |||
Producer | Justin Furstenfeld | |||
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Singles from Spinning the Truth Around | ||||
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Track listing
Part I
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Spinning the Truth Around" | Justin Furstenfeld | 4:49 |
2. | "The Shape of Your Heart" | Justin Furstenfeld, Jeremy Furstenfeld | 4:29 |
3. | "How Can You Love Me If You Don't Even Like Me?" | Justin Furstenfeld, Will Knaak, Eric Holtz | 4:21 |
4. | "Don't Say It Wasn't Love" | Justin Furstenfeld, Billy Corgan, Eric Holtz, Matthew Ostrander | 5:34 |
5. | "Change" | Justin Furstenfeld, Steve Schiltz, Matt Noveskey, Eric Holtz, Kelsey Flanagan | 3:41 |
6. | "Where Did You Go? I'm Less of a Mess These Days" | Justin Furstenfeld, Dwight Baker | 3:20 |
7. | "The Kitchen Drawer" | Justin Furstenfeld, Eric Holtz, Ryan Delahoussaye, Will Knaak, Matthew Ostrander | 4:28 |
8. | "When Love Isn't Good Enough" | Justin Furstenfeld, Eric Holtz | 7:14 |
9. | "Trust You" | Justin Furstenfeld, Eric Holtz, Jayson Peters | 4:19 |
10. | "The Girl Who Stole My Heart" | Justin Furstenfeld, Jeff Martin, Eric Holtz | 6:11 |
11. | "Shut Up. I Want You to Love Me Back" | Justin Furstenfeld, Ryan Delahoussaye | 4:38 |
12. | "Big Love" | Justin Furstenfeld, Eric Holtz | 4:27 |
Total length: | 57:31 |
Part II (forthcoming)
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Last Look Moving Forward" | |
2. | "Magic Isn't Real" | |
3. | "Down Here Waiting" | |
4. | "Leave Room For A Miracle" | |
5. | "Goodbye To The Old Days" | |
6. | "1222 Bay Oaks Street" | |
7. | "Slow Down" | |
8. | "Peace I'm Seeking" | |
9. | "Sideways" | |
10. | "Wet Silence (All I See Is You)" | |
11. | "A Better Man" |
Personnel
- Justin Furstenfeld – vocals, guitar, producer
- Jeremy Furstenfeld – drums
- Matthew Ostrander – guitar
- Matt Noveskey – bass
- Ryan Delahoussaye – violin, keyboards
- Will Knaak - guitar
- Steve Schiltz – bass, vocals
- Eric Holtz – engineering, mixing
- Jayson Peters - Assistant Engineer, Piano
- Sus Vasquez - guitar
- Jenna Ren - vocals
- Benjamin Ruiz - vocals
- Mike Cross - vocals
- Jacqui Walker - vocals
- Gil Jenkins - vocals
- Joanna Howerton - vocals
- Collin Friedli - vocals
- Dayne Reliford - Piano
- Phil Tan – mixing
- Chris Barber – album art
- Dave Arnold - photographer
- Tim Beck – album art
- Marshall Breedlove - assistant engineer
- Colin Leonard - mastering
References
- Bradley, Josh (December 1, 2022). "In the midst of triple-album project, Texas rock band Blue October heads to St. Pete". Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- Benson, Andrew (January 30, 2023). "Blue October is on tour to celebrate the first part of their recent album".
- Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina (October 27, 2022). "Blue October singer thrives on communication". The Peoria Times.
- Lentini, Liza (October 14, 2022). "Blue October's Newest Honors The Album Journey". Spin.
- Yates, Henry (January 13, 2023). "Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld: 'I'm just a white-trash boy who likes to smell good'". loudersound.com.