Released September 4, 2007 | Length 36:20 Release date 4 September 2007 | |
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Every time i die no son of mine
The Big Dirty is the fourth studio album by metalcore band Every Time I Die. It was released on September 4, 2007 on Ferret Records.
Contents
Album style
The band had the following to say about the new album:
Chock-a-block with riffs that only 4 months of a Buffalo, New York winter could spawn, this new record will undoubtedly satisfy [long-time fans] ... Produced by Steve Evetts, The Big Dirty is the CD you would compile if asked to make a mix of the BEST Every Time I Die songs you haven't heard yet. ... If this ain't your favorite heavy release of the year, I'll eat my damn hat.
The title is a reference to the 2006 film Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, in which the criminal protagonists plot to pull off "The Big Dirty," a grand heist, before retiring from their lives of crime.
Release
On April 24, 2007, The Big Dirty was announced for release. The band supported Shadows Fall for three shows, before headlining the 2007 edition of the Sounds of the Underground tour in July and August. On July 2, "Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Battery" was made available for streaming. On July 24, "No Son of Mine" was made available for streaming. On August 28, a music video was posted for "We'rewolf". The Big Dirty was planned for release in August, however it was made available for streaming on August 31, and released on September 4 through Ferret.
Reception
The album debuted at number 41 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 14,000 copies in its first week. The album was included in Rock Sound's 101 Modern Classics list at number 88.
Personnel
Songs
1No Son of Mine3:23
2Pigs Is Pigs2:40
3Leatherneck2:08