Fidlar (album)

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.

Ahead of its official release, the album premiered on Pitchfork Media Advance streaming service.

Critical reception
Ahead of its release, Fidlar was named as one of 2013's most anticipated releases by Time, The Huffington Post, Stereogum, and Consequence of Sound. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 72 based on 27 critics, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".

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