Fidlar (stylized as FIDLAR), is the debut studio album by California skate punk band Fidlar, released on January 1, 2013, through Dine Alone Records in Canada; on January 22, 2013, through Mom + Pop Music in the US; and on February 1, 2013, through Wichita Recordings in the UK. The album peaked at No. 5 on Billboard magazine's Top Heatseekers chart."Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. February 9, 2013.
Ahead of its official release, the album premiered on Pitchfork Advance streaming service."Hear New Albums from Toro Y Moi, Fidlar, Foxygen, Esben and the Witch, Mountains via Pitchfork Advance" . Pitchfork Media.
Critical reception
Ahead of its release, Fidlar was named as one of 2013's most anticipated releases by Time,Locker, Melissa (January 2, 2013). "11 Albums to Look Forward to in 2013", Time. The Huffington Post,Bono, Salvatore (January 10, 2013). "10 Music Acts to Watch in 2013". The Huffington Post. Stereogum,"The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013". Stereogum. December 24, 2012. and Consequence of Sound."The 60 Most Anticipated Albums of 2012". Consequence of Sound. January 3, 2013. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 72 based on 27 critics, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".Fidlar reviews, Metacritic
Track listing
Espina, Lauren (January 22, 2013). "Fidlar drop self-titled debut album and discuss the highs and lows of partying" . The Bay Bridged.
Personnel Fidlar
Zac Carper – vocals, guitar Elvis Kuehn – vocals, lead guitar Max Kuehn – drums Brandon Schwartzel – bass guitar, vocals
Production
Alice Baxley – photography Ryan Baxley – sleeve design Fidlar – recording, design, producer Rob Schnapf – mixing Milo Ward – artwork
Charts + Chart (2013) Peakposition
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