The Light Under Closed Doors

The Light Under Closed Doors is the fourth and final studio album by American rock band The Swellers. The album charted at number 10 on Billboard's Vinyl Albums chart.

The Light Under Closed Doors
Studio album by
The Swellers
ReleasedOctober 29, 2013
RecordedApril 2013
GenrePop punk[1]
Length29:35
LabelNo Sleep
The Swellers chronology
Good for Me
(2011)		 The Light Under Closed Doors
(2013)

Background

On April 8, 2013, the band announced they were recording their next album.[2] On May 21, the band posted they were in the mixing process.[3]

Release

On May 24, 2013, the band announced they had signed to independent label No Sleep Records.[4] In June and July, the group went on Warped Tour.[5] On August 6, The Light Under Closed Doors was announced for release in October, revealing its track listing and artwork. In addition, "Should" was made available for streaming via MTV.[6] On August 23, "Becoming Self-Aware" was made available for streaming.[7] On September 27, a music video was released for "High/Low".[8] On October 1, "Big Hearts" was made available for streaming via Alternative Press.[9] In October and November, the group embarked on US tour that visited house parties, pizza parlors and skate rinks, among other venues.[10] The Light Under Closed Doors was released on October 29.[6] On December 4, a music video for "Got Social" was premiered on MTVu.[11] In March, the group supported I Am the Avalanche on their headlining US tour.[12] Following this, the group embarked on a UK tour in April and May.[13]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Alternative Press[14]
Blare8.4/10[15]
idobi4/5[16]
KCOU9/10[17]
Kill Your Stereo65/100[1]
Punknews.org[18]
Substream Magazine(favorable)[19]

The album received positive reviews from critics. It charted at number 10 on the Vinyl Albums chart[20] and number 15 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[21]

Track listing
  1. "Should" – 2:05
  2. "Big Hearts" – 3:15
  3. "Got Social" – 2:51
  4. "High/Low" – 2:24
  5. "Great Lakes State" – 3:21
  6. "Becoming Self-Aware" – 3:20
  7. "Friends Again (We Can't Be)" – 2:31
  8. "Designated Driver" – 3:27
  9. "Favorite Tune" – 2:28
  10. "Call It a Night" – 3:53

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[21] 15
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[20] 10

References
  1. Tashs (October 27, 2013). "The Swellers – The Light Under Closed Doors". Kill Your Stereo. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  2. Whitt, Cassie (April 8, 2013). "EXCLUSIVE: The Swellers to begin recording next week". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  3. Bird, Michele (May 21, 2013). "The Swellers begin mixing new album". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  4. Whitt, Cassie (May 24, 2013). "The Swellers sign to No Sleep Records". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  5. Kraus, Brian (March 8, 2013). "Silverstein, Story Of The Year, the Swellers, Set It Off and more announced for Warped Tour 2013". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  6. Campbell, Rachel (August 6, 2013). "The Swellers announce album details, stream new song". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on August 21, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  7. Kraus, Brian (August 23, 2013). "The Swellers stream new song, "Becoming Self-Aware"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  8. Kraus, Brian (September 27, 2013). "The Swellers release "High/Low" music video". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on September 30, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  9. Kraus, Brian (October 1, 2013). "Song Premiere: The Swellers, "Big Hearts"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  10. Kraus, Brian (September 7, 2013). "The Swellers announce 'The Light Under Closed Doors' fall tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  11. Szymanski, Aime (December 4, 2013). "The Swellers premiere "Got Social" music video". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  12. Crane, Matt (January 15, 2014). "I Am The Avalanche announce tour with The Swellers, Diamond Youth, Turnover". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  13. Crane, Matt (January 31, 2014). "The Swellers announce UK tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  14. Manley, Brendan (October 25, 2013). "The Swellers - The Light Under Closed Doors - Reviews". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  15. Khan, Joshua (October 26, 2017). "Review: The Swellers – "The Light Under Closed Doors"". Blare. Archived from the original on February 15, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  16. "The Swellers – The Light Under Closed Doors". idobi. idobi Network LLC. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  17. Kerrin, Kody (November 11, 2013). "Album Review: The Swellers". KCOU. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  18. Shultz, Brian (May 20, 2017). "The Swellers - The Light Under Closed Doors". Punknews.org. Aubin Paul. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  19. Gee, Christie (November 7, 2013). "Album Review: The Swellers – 'The Light Under Closed Doors'". Substream Magazine. Jason McMahon. Archived from the original on July 7, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  20. "The Swellers Chart History (Vinyl Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  21. "The Swellers Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
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