Studio Album · No. 7
Sway Songwriting Credits by Blue October
Produced by Justin Furstenfeld, David Castell, Tim Palmer · Engineered by David Castell, Justin Furstenfeld, Kevin Butler, Eric Holtz, Laura E. Villalobos
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Blue October carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Sway is Justin Furstenfeld's album as a writer. He wrote or co-wrote nearly every track and sang lead throughout, with band and outside collaborators appearing as co-writers on a handful of songs. 'Breathe, It's Over' and 'Things We Don't Know About' were co-written with bassist Matt Noveskey; 'Fear' was co-written with Blue Miller and 'Hard Candy' with Julian Kayl Mandrake. On 'Bleed Out' the music comes from outside writers Jeremy Raby, Chris Lindsey, Mark L. Holman, and David Castell, with Furstenfeld credited as lyricist per MusicBrainz, and 'Not Broken Anymore' pairs him with Chris Lindsey and David Castell. The one song without a Furstenfeld credit is 'Put It In,' written by his brother Jeremy Furstenfeld with Matt Noveskey. Production runs through Furstenfeld and David Castell with Tim Palmer mixing, and the full performing band appears on every track.
Sway is the seventh studio album by American rock band Blue October, released August 20, 2013 on the band's own Up/Down Records with North American distribution through Megaforce. It was the first album the band made independently after leaving Universal, written largely by frontman Justin Furstenfeld as a sober, reflective turn following his divorce and recovery. The record debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top Alternative Albums chart, giving the band its strongest independent showing. Lead single 'Bleed Out' reached the top 25 of the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, followed by 'Angels in Everything,' the title track 'Sway,' and 'Fear.' David Castell and Furstenfeld produced the sessions in Texas, with veteran producer Tim Palmer handling additional production and the final mix. Ryan Delahoussaye's violin, mandolin, and string arrangements give the album its wide, orchestral alternative-rock sound across thirteen tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Breathe, It's Over
|
Justin FurstenfeldMatt Noveskey | Justin FurstenfeldMatt Noveskey | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 2 |
Sway
|
Justin Furstenfeld | Justin Furstenfeld | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 3 |
Angels in Everything
|
Justin Furstenfeld | Justin Furstenfeld | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 4 |
Bleed Out
#22
|
Justin Furstenfeld | Jeremy RabyChris LindseyMark L. HolmanDavid Castell | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 5 |
Debris
|
Justin Furstenfeld | Justin Furstenfeld | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 6 |
Fear
|
Justin FurstenfeldBlue Miller | Justin FurstenfeldBlue Miller | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 7 |
Things We Don't Know About
|
Justin FurstenfeldMatt Noveskey | Justin FurstenfeldMatt Noveskey | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 8 |
Hard Candy
|
Justin FurstenfeldJulian Kayl Mandrake | Justin FurstenfeldJulian Kayl Mandrake | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 9 |
Put It In
|
Jeremy FurstenfeldMatt Noveskey | Jeremy FurstenfeldMatt Noveskey | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 10 |
Light You Up
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Justin Furstenfeld | Justin Furstenfeld | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 11 |
Things We Do at Night
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Justin Furstenfeld | Justin Furstenfeld | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 12 |
Not Broken Anymore
|
Justin FurstenfeldChris LindseyDavid Castell | Justin FurstenfeldChris LindseyDavid Castell | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |
| 13 |
To Be
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Justin Furstenfeld | Justin Furstenfeld | Justin FurstenfeldDavid CastellTim Palmer | Justin Furstenfeld (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Jeremy Furstenfeld (Drums, Percussion)Ryan Delahoussaye (Violin, Keyboards, Mandolin)C.B. Hudson (Guitar)Matt Noveskey (Bass) |