''I'm Only a Man'' is the third album released by the

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band Emery.

Release

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in summer 2007, and on July 29, 2007, they released "The Party Song," which was followed by "Rock-N-Rule" on August 16, "After the Devil Beats His Wife" on September 17, and "Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus" on September 24, 2007. Four days later the album was leaked onto the internet in its entirety.

Style changes

Emery's style shifted even further from their debut than had '' ''The Question''''. The sound of ''I'm Only a Man'' is much more accessible and less aggressive than their past records. Due to bassist Joel Green's departure from Emery prior to the making of ''I'm Only a Man'', guitarist Matt Carter decided to maintain simple guitar parts in comparison to prior releases, instead having the album rely mainly on the bass and keyboard to be the musical focus.

Track listing

* Bonus DVD * Documentary * Take Action Tour: Lawrence, KS. March 10, 2007 * 1. The Ponytail Parades * 2. The Movie Song * 3. Walls * 4. Playing with Fire * 5. Rock-N-Rule * 6. In a Win, Win Situation * 7. So Cold I Could See My Breath * 8. Studying Politics * Acoustic Tour: Lawrence, KS. July 19, 2007 * 1. Listening to Freddie Mercury * 2. Fractions * 3. Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus * 4. The Ponytail Parades * 5. What Makes a Man a Man * 6. Anne Marie * 7. World Away * 8. Playing with Fire * 9. As Your Voice Fades * 10. In a Win, Win Situation * 11. Studying Politics * 12. White Christmas * 13. Walls

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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: ;Emery *Toby Morrell – co-lead vocals *Josh Head – unclean vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, programming, piano *Matt Carter – lead guitar, bass, backing vocals *Devin Shelton – rhythm guitar, co-lead vocals *Dave Powell – drums ;Production *Ryan Boesh – engineer, mixing, producer *Matt Carter – engineer, mixing, producer *Troy Glessner – mastering *Dan Korneff – mixing *J.R. McNeely – mixing * Ryan Clark – design *Jerad Knudson – photography

I’m Only A Man - Studio Update and Live Version (2020-2021)

In 2020, Emery completely re-recorded, remixed and remastered the whole album from scratch and released it exclusively on vinyl as ''I'm Only a Man (Studio Update)''. On September 27, 2021, ''I'm Only a Man (Studio Update)'', live albums ''I'm Only A Man (Live Version)'' and ''The Weak's End (Live Version)'' were released for streaming services via BC Music."I'm Only A Man" Live and Studio Update release announcement - Facebook
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:I'm Only A Man 2007 albums I'm Only a Man (Emery album) I'm Only a Man (Emery album)