The Blue Van - Man Up
Review by علي جاسم الكعبي
Man Up by Blue Van is a rock album that showcases the band's unique sound and style. The album features 11 tracks that are full of energy and attitude, with catchy hooks and powerful guitar riffs.
The opening track, "Fame and Glory," sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus. Other standout tracks include "Silly Boy," which features a funky bass line and soulful vocals, and "Man Up," which has a bluesy, swaggering feel.
Throughout the album, Blue Van demonstrates their versatility as musicians, incorporating elements of funk, blues, and even reggae into their rock sound. The result is an album that is both dynamic and cohesive, showcasing the band's range and talent.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: the-blue-van-man-up.zip- MP3 size: 110.4 mb
- FLAC size: 1193.7 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Stop Thinking Of Yourself | ||
| Out of Control | 4:0 | |
| In Our Hearts Tonight [Bonus Track] | ||
| Put My Name In The Sand | ||
| There Goes My Love | 2:59 | |
| Stop Thinking of Yourself | 2:40 | |
| I Can Feel It [Bonus Track] | ||
| Be Home Soon | 3:56 | |
| Silly Boy | 3:17 | |
| Man Up | 2:52 | |
| In Love With Myself | 3:6 | |
| Lay Me Down and Die | 3:20 | |
| The Socialite | 3:2 | |
| Out Of Control | ||
| Put My Name In the Sand | 3:53 | |
| Trees That Resemble | 2:15 | |
| I'm A Man | ||
| Lay Me Down And Die | ||
| True | 3:23 | |
| Put My Name in the Sand | 03:53 | |
| I'm a Man | 3:48 | |
| In Love with Myself | 03:08 | |
| Guilty Just As I Am (New Born Syndrome) [Bonus Track] |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- ICE CD 600
- ICE CD 600, ICD CD 600
- ICE LP 600
- VICP-64837
- ICE 600
Labels
- Iceberg Records
- Iceberg Records, Playground Music Scandinavia
- Victor
- Not On Label
Listen online
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- lyssna på nätet
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- ascolta in linea
- online anhören
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- CD
- Numbered
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Gold with black splatter
- CDr
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Iceberg Records A/S |
| Copyright (c) | Iceberg Records A/S |
| Published By | Iceberg Publishing A/S |
| Recorded At | Popshit Recording Studio |
| Mixed At | Danmark Music Group Studio |
| Mastered At | Calyx Mastering |
| Marketed By | Iceberg Publishing A/S |
| Manufactured By | Iceberg Publishing A/S |
| Distributed By | Playground Music Denmark |
| Pressed By | Dicentia |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Bag Of Tigers |
| Composed By | The Blue Van |
| Illustration | Sylvia Ji |
| Lyrics By | Steffen Westmark |
| Photography By | Simon Birk |
| Producer | Dan Hougesen, Mark Wills, The Blue Van |
| Recorded By | Dan Hougesen, Mark Wills, The Blue Van |
Notes
- Made in the E.U.
- Made In The EU
- Has black hypesticker with the following writing: "10 year anniversary edition, remastered on coloured vinyl"
- 320 pressed copies
- Individually hand numbered
- In PVC wallet with insert.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5 709644 075218
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): d:centia ICE CD 600-1 090311104
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L422
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 6842
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): d:centia ICE CD 600-1 100201106
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): none
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 6842
- Barcode: 5709644095070
- Rights Society: BIEM/n©b
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 81571E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 81571E2/A
- Matrix / Runout (Moulded): 8M842A0045380
- Mastering SID Code: 80 PG3036
About The Blue Van
Members:
Steffen Westmark, Søren Christensen, Allan Villadsen, Per Jørgensen
Since 2004 The Blue Van has been touring most parts of the world. In between touring counting not only 200+ shows in US - but also numerous concerts in Europe and Japan, they've had time to put out 4 critically acclaimed albums - The full throttle modster album "The Art Of Rolling" (2005), the more organic west coast manifesto "Dear Independence" 2007), the more symphonic guitar-driven album Man Up (2008) and the new Love Shot (2010). 5th. full length "Would You Change Your Life?" will be released fall 2012.
The Blue Van have shared the stage with Jet, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Keane, Razorlight, Hot Hot Heat, The Pretenders, Electric Six and many others.
Showcases played: Musexpo (L.A. and London) PopKomm (Berlin) CMJ (New York) and CMW (Toronto).
They have received two BMI Awards for the theme song Dear Independence featured in the US TV series Royal Pains .
A band determined to amaze on record and live now with more energy than ever. As for the Live show, The Blue Van goes for the kill... every time.
Name Vars
- Blue Van
- TBV
Aliases
- The Van
Members
- Søren V. Christensen
- Allan F. Villadsen
- Per M. Jørgensen
- Steffen Westmark
