''Break Up, Break Down'' is the first studio album by the

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. It was released on May 15, 2001, by

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. The album was the band's second release, following their debut 7" single "Two Sides to Every Man," by three months. Its country-folk melodies stood in stark contrast to some of frontman Greg Cartwright's earlier work with bands such as the

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and the

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, and set an early blueprint for the sound the band would explore on their subsequent releases. ''Break Up, Break Down'' featured the first incarnation of the Reigning Sound; Greg Cartwright on lead vocals and guitar; Alex Greene on organ, piano, guitar, and backing vocals; Jeremy Scott on bass and backing vocals; and Greg Roberson on drums.

Track listing

# "Since When" - 2:23 # "I Don't Care" - 2:33 # "You Don't Hear the Music" - 3:11 # "Goodbye" - 3:51 # "As Long" - 2:59 # "Want You" - 2:51 # "So Goes Love" - 2:34 # "Take a Ride" - 4:43 # "Waiting for the Day" - 3:28 # "So Sad" - 3:24 # "I'm So Thankful" - 3:01

Personnel

The Reigning Sound Reigning Sound was an American rock and roll band originally based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. As of 2019, along with fronting Reigning Sound, Greg Cartwright also reformed his past band Greg Oblivian and the Tip Tops. In 2020, he al ...

- Main Performer *

Greg Cartwright Gregory Johnathon Cartwright, also known by his stage name Greg Oblivian (born March 18, 1972), is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Memphis, Tennessee. From 2001 to 2022 he fronted Reigning Sound which was signed to Merge Reco ...

- Guitar, Vocals, Producer * Jeremy Scott - Bass * Alex Greene - Organ, Vocals (Background) * Greg Roberson - Drums * John Whittemore - Guitar, Steel Guitar (2,5) * Stuart Sikes - Enginee

* Tripp Lamkins ( Grifters) - cover design

References

2001 debut albums Reigning Sound albums Sympathy for the Record Industry albums {{2000s-alt-rock-album-stub