Real Talk (Man Overboard album)
2010 studio album by Man Overboard
Real Talk is the debut studio album by American rock band Man Overboard.
Background and release
Man Overboard was founded by vocalist/bassist Nik Bruzzese and lead guitarist Wayne Wildrick in 2008. The pair brought in vocalist/guitarist Zac Eisenstein, and the group went to work on what would be their first release, Hung Up on Nothing. The band soon toured across the U.S. On November 5, 2009, it was announced they signed to Run for Cover. Following the release of a few more EPs, the band went to work on their debut album.
Release
In February 2010, Man Overboard went on a US tour with Therefore I Am and the Wonder Years. The Noise from Upstairs acoustic EP was released in April 2010; alongside this, the band's debut album was announced for release in a few months time. Real Talk was released on July 19, 2010, through Run for Cover. Shortly afterwards, the band performed at Sound and Fury Festival, and then supported Tigers Jaw on their headlining US tour. On August 10, Real Talk was made available for streaming via Alternative Press.
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