Monsters in the Closet (Swollen Members album)
{{Infobox album
| name = Monsters in the Closet
| type = Studio album
| artist = Swollen Members
| cover = MonstersInTheCloset.jpg
| alt =
| released = November 12, 2002
| recorded = 2002
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Hip hop
| length =
| language = English
| label = Battleaxe
| producer = Mad Child, Nucleus (exec.)
Rob the Viking, DJ Kemo, Saukrates, Zodak, Evidence, DJ Vadim, Moka Only, Joey Chavez, Roger Swan, Chris Guy, Paul Nice, DJ Science, Mark B
| prev_title = Bad Dreams
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = Heavy
| next_year = 2003
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Monsters in the Closet
| type = Studio album
| single1 = Steppin Thru
| single1date = 2002
| single2 = Breath
| single2date = 2002
| single3 = Fuel Injected [Remix]
| single3date = 2002
| single4 = Bring It Home
| single4date = 2002
}}
}}
{{Album reviews
|rev1 = Allmusic
|rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r613786|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]
|rev2 = Answers.com
|rev2score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}[http://www.answers.com/topic/monsters-in-the-closet-1 Answers.com review]
|rev3 = Sputnikmusic
|rev3score = {{Rating|2|5}}[http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=9372 Sputnikmusic review]
}}
Monsters in the Closet is Swollen Members' third studio album released on Battleaxe Records. Monsters in the Closet is a collection of B-sides, rarities and unreleased tracks from the groups back catalog. In order to properly promote the record however, three brand new songs were created, two of which became popular singles. "Steppin Thru" led the way, continuing their streak of successful singles. "Breath" was the next one, featuring one of their best known videos courtesy of Todd McFarlane, a Canadian artist primarily known for comic books like Spawn, also the music video ended up reaching #1 MuchMusic's Top 30 Countdown.{{cite web|url=http://www.top40-charts.com/chart.php?cid=24&date=2003-04-26 |title=Muchmusic Top 30 @ Top40-Charts.com - Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries |publisher=Top40-charts.com |date=2003-04-26 |accessdate=2012-03-02}} Both singles did exceptionally well with videos that topped the MuchMusic Countdown and helped the record reach Gold Status almost immediately. Notable guest appearances include Canadian artists Nelly Furtado and Saukrates. The album was certified gold by the CRIA with sales of over 70,000 copies across Canada.{{cite web|url=http://www.cria.ca/gold/1002_g.php |title=Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum - October 2002 |publisher=Cria.ca |date= |accessdate=2012-03-02}}
Track listing
{{tracklist
| total_length =
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Intro
| note1 =
| writer1 =
| extra1 = Rob the Viking
| length1 = 0:49
| title2 = Steppin' Thru
| note2 =
| writer2 =
| extra2 = Kemo
| length2 = 3:25
| title3 = Breath
| note3 = featuring Nelly Furtado
| writer3 =
| extra3 = Rob the Viking
| length3 = 3:50
| title4 = Fuel Injected
| note4 = Remix) (featuring Saukrates
| writer4 =
| extra4 = Saukrates
| length4 = 3:50
| title5 = Battle Axe Exclusive
| note5 =
| writer5 =
| extra5 = Zodak
| length5 = 2:34
| title6 = Heavy Thinkers
| note6 =
| writer6 =
| extra6 = Evidence
| length6 = 2:28
| title7 = English Breakfast
| note7 =
| writer7 =
| extra7 = DJ Vadim
| length7 = 2:23
| title8 = Red Dragon
| note8 = Moka Only solo
| writer8 =
| extra8 = Moka Only
| length8 = 3:01
| title9 = Bring It Home
| note9 =
| writer9 =
| extra9 = Rob the Viking
| length9 = 3:14
| title10 = Zenith
| note10 =
| writer10 =
| extra10 = Zodak
| length10 = 2:36
| title11 = Members Only
| note11 =
| writer11 =
| extra11 = Joey Chavez
| length11 = 2:23
| title12 = Act On It
| note12 =
| writer12 =
| extra12 = Rob the Viking
| length12 = 3:36
| title13 = Long Way Down
| note13 =
| writer13 =
| extra13 = Rob the Viking, Roger Swan, Chris Guy
| length13 = 3:29
| title14 = Temptation
| note14 =
| writer14 =
| extra14 = Joey Chavez
| length14 = 2:38
| title15 = The Capitol
| note15 =
| writer15 =
| extra15 = Rob the Viking
| length15 = 1:51
| title16 = Crunch
| note16 =
| writer16 =
| extra16 = Paul Nice
| length16 = 2:21
| title17 = Northern Lights
| note17 =
| writer17 =
| extra17 = Joey Chavez
| length17 = 4:03
| title18 = Rockapella
| note18 = Prevail solo
| writer18 =
| extra18 = Roger Swan
| length18 = 0:52
| title19 = Freak Fantastic
| note19 =
| writer19 =
| extra19 = DJ Science, Rob the Viking, Roger Swan
| length19 = 3:13
| title20 = New Details
| note20 =
| writer20 =
| extra20 = Mark B
| length20 = 3:33
}}
Charts
class="wikitable sortable" |
align="left"|Chart (2002)
! style="text-align:center;"|Peak |
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align="left"|Canadian Albums Chart{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/swollen-members-p375885/charts-awards |title=Swollen Members |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2012-03-02}}
| style="text-align:center;"|7 |
= Year-end charts =
References
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Category:Swollen Members albums
Category:B-side compilation albums
Category:Albums produced by Evidence (musician)
Category:2002 compilation albums
Category:Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year recordings
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