Real Talk (Man Overboard album)

Real Talk is the debut studio album by American rock band Man Overboard.

Real Talk
Studio album by
Man Overboard
ReleasedJuly 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)
GenrePop punk
Length32:53
LabelRun for Cover
ProducerJesse Cannon, Mike Oettinger
Man Overboard chronology
Before We Met: A Collection of Old Songs
(2010)		 Real Talk
(2010)		 The Human Highlight Reel
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk86%[1]
Alter the PressFavorable[2]
idobi4.5/10[3]
Punknews.org[4]

Background and release

Man Overboard was founded by vocalist/bassist Nik Bruzzese and lead guitarist Wayne Wildrick in 2008.[5] The pair brought in vocalist/guitarist Zac Eisenstein, and the group went to work on what would be their first release, Hung Up on Nothing.[5] The band soon toured across the U.S.[5] On November 5, 2009, it was announced they signed to Run for Cover.[6] Following the release of a few more EPs,[5] the band went to work on their debut album.

Release

In February 2010, Man Overboard went on a US tour with Therefore I Am and the Wonder Years.[7] The Noise from Upstairs acoustic EP was released in April 2010; alongside this, the band's debut album was announced for release in a few months time.[8] Real Talk was released on July 19, 2010, through Run for Cover. Shortly afterwards, the band performed at Sound and Fury Festival, and then supported Tigers Jaw on their headlining US tour.[9][10] On August 10, Real Talk was made available for streaming via Alternative Press.[11] From mid August to early October, the band supported the Swellers on their tour of the US.[12] On September 3, it was announced that guitarist Wayne Wildrick had left the band. The band explained that Wildrick had "some personal things to take care of".[13] As a result of this, drummer Justin Collier switched to guitar, and Mike Hrycenko was brought in to fill in on drums.[13] In March 2011, the band went on tour with The Wonder Years,[14] followed by a March–April tour with Senses Fail.[15] On April 28, it was announced that Wildrick had re-joined the band.[16] A music video was released for "Montrose" on August 9.[17]

Reception

The album was critically acclaimed upon release.[5] The album was included at number 48 on Rock Sound's "The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time" list.[18]

Track listing
  1. "Real Talk" – 1:50
  2. "World Favorite" – 2:55
  3. "Fantasy Girl" – 2:57
  4. "Parting Gift" – 2:35
  5. "Darkness, Everybody" – 3:01
  6. "She's Got Her Own Man Now" – 3:20
  7. "Al Sharpton" – 2:32
  8. "Montrose" – 2:53
  9. "FM Dial Style" – 2:19
  10. "I Like You" – 2:34
  11. "Septemberism" – 2:37
  12. "Sidekick" – 3:13
Bandcamp bonus track
  1. "Again" – 3:02

Personnel
Man Overboard
  • Nik Bruzzese – vocals, bass
  • Zac Eisenstein – vocals, guitar
  • Wayne Wildrick – guitar, backing vocals
  • Justin Collier – drums, percussion
  • Jeff Kummer – drums on "World Favorite," "Montrose," "I Like You," and "Septemberism"

References
Citations
  1. Nassiff, Thomas (June 29, 2010). "Man Overboard – Real Talk – Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  2. Reid, Sean (June 28, 2010). "Album Review: Man Overboard – Real Talk". Alter the Press!. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  3. McGrath, Jamie (July 22, 2010). "Album review: Man Overboard defends pop punk with debut LP". idobi Network. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  4. Shultz, Brian (July 12, 2011). "Man Overboard – Real Talk". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  5. Pryor, Terrance (August 4, 2014). "Man Overboard brings some real talk to the world". AXS. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  6. Yancey, Bryne (November 5, 2009). "Run For Cover Records signs Man Overboard". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  7. Yancey, Bryne (January 22, 2010). "Therefore I Am / The Wonder Years / Man Overboard". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  8. Yancey, Bryne (April 2, 2010). "Man Overboard release 'Noise from Upstairs' acoustic EP". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  9. Yancey, Bryne (May 24, 2010). "Sound and Fury Festival finalizes lineup". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  10. Yancey, Bryne (May 27, 2010). "Tigers Jaw with The Sidekicks, Man Overboard". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  11. Shotwell, James (August 10, 2010). "Album Stream: Man Overboard's "Real Talk"". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  12. Shotwell, James (June 29, 2010). "The Swellers confirm tour with Fireworks and reveal dates". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  13. "Man Overboard announce line-up change". Alternative Press. September 3, 2010. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  14. Karan, Tim (January 19, 2011). "The Wonder Years announce short tour with Man Overboard". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  15. Kraus, Brain (January 21, 2011). "Senses Fail announce tour with The Ghost Inside, Man Overboard and Transit". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  16. Karan, Tim (April 28, 2011). "Guitarist Wayne Wildrick rejoins Man Overboard". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  17. Kraus, Brian (August 9, 2011). "Man Overboard release video for "Montrose"". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  18. Bird, ed. 2014, p. 69
Sources
  • Bird, Ryan, ed. (September 2014). "The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time". Rock Sound. London: Freeway Press Inc. (191). ISSN 1465-0185.
  • Real Talk at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
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