Short Songs

Silverstein entered the studio in October 2011 with producer Jordan Valeriote, who produced their last studio album Rescue (2011) as well as their Transitions (2010) EP, to record a new release which was described by the band as a "mini-album" and "an extension of Rescue". The material came together very quickly and the band wanted to release it fast, scheduling January 2012 release, instead of making their fans wait for their next proper album.{{cite web| last = Yancey| first = Bryne| title = Silverstein working on 'Short Songs' project| work = Alternative Press| date = October 18, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/silverstein_working_on_short_songs_project| accessdate = December 30, 2011}} In a promotional video describing the project, Silverstein drummer Paul Koehler said, "Most people might associate a 'short song' with a fast punk rock vibe, but that's not always the case. There will still be a ballad, a breakdown, and some singalongs, all amidst these quick songs. The idea is to give the listeners a mini-Silverstein album, and take them through all of the peaks and valleys they could expect from any of our original albums." The cover of the Dead Kennedys' "Short Songs" was recorded with additional guest vocals from many singers of notable punk and hardcore bands, including Tim McIlrath of Rise Against, Chris #2 of Anti-Flag, Chris Hannah of Propagandhi and many more. Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats also recorded guest vocals on the song "xOn Our Kneesx."

On October 24, 2011, the band uploaded a video for the song "See Ya Bill" at their official YouTube channel.{{cite web| title = Silverstein SHORT SONGS - See Yah Bill!| work = Youtube.com| date = October 24, 2011| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUG7BalGw8I| accessdate = January 19, 2012}} In December 2011, the band streamed for free three songs off the album: "SOS,"{{cite web| title = Silverstein| work = Bandcamp.com| date = December 1, 2011| url = http://silverstein.bandcamp.com/| accessdate = January 19, 2012}} "Brookfield," and "Sin & Redemption,"{{cite web| title = Premiere: Silverstein's "The Ballad of Wilhelm Fink" and "Sin And Redemption"| work = Alternative Press| date = December 7, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/premiere_silverstein_the_ballad_of_wilhelm_fink_sin_and_redemption| accessdate = January 19, 2012}} as well as three cover songs: Gorilla Biscuits' "Good Intentions," Green Day's "The Ballad of Wilhelm Fink," and NOFX's "It's My Job to Keep Punk Rock Elite,"{{cite web| title = Punknews.org: Silverstein| work = Punknews.org| date = December 19, 2011| url = http://www.punknews.org/bands/silverstein| accessdate = January 19, 2012}}

A music video for "Brookfield" premiered on January 23, 2012. The video was directed by Josh Bradford.{{cite web| title = Brookfield Silverstein Music Video MTV| work = MTV.com| date = January 23, 2012| url = http://www.mtv.com/videos/silverstein/726857/brookfield.jhtml| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120126042116/http://www.mtv.com/videos/silverstein/726857/brookfield.jhtml| url-status = dead| archive-date = January 26, 2012| accessdate = January 30, 2012}} On February 5, 2012, two days prior to the release of the album Silverstein uploaded the entire album onto their MySpace profile.{{cite web| last = Common| first = Tyler| title = Silverstein now streaming "Short Songs"| work = Alternative Press| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/silverstein_now_streaming_short_songs |date= February 5, 2012 |accessdate=February 10, 2012}}

Prior to the album's release while on tour with August Burns Red 200 Vinyl copies were made available. It came with a silk screened dust cover that was hand numbered.

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = Alternative Press

| rev1score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|title=Silverstein - Short Songs|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/silverstein_short_songs|last=Heisel|first=Scott|website=Alternative Press|date=February 11, 2012|accessdate=May 19, 2015|quote=Silverstein have become contemporary screamo’s answer to Less Than Jake}}

| rev2 = Blare Magazine

| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url= http://blaremagazine.com/2012/02/04/review-silverstein-short-songs/|title= REVIEW: Silverstein – "Short Songs"|author= Joshua Khan |publisher= Blare Magazine|date= February 4, 2012|accessdate=February 10, 2012}}

| rev3 = Rock Sound

| rev3score = (7/10){{cite web |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/silverstein-short-songs|title= Silverstein - Short Songs | Reviews | Rock Sound|work= Andy Ritchie|publisher= Rock Sound|date= February 8, 2012|accessdate=February 10, 2012}}

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The album debuted at number 133 on the Canadian Albums Chart.{{cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=March 31, 2011 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20041226005640/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |archivedate=December 26, 2004 }}

Tracks 1–11 written by Silverstein. Lyrics by Shane Told, except "La Marseillaise" translated from "La Marseillaise" by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle and "See Ya Bill" by Josh Bradford.

;Set 1:

1. "Sick as Your Secrets" – 1:08
2. "Sin & Redemption" – 1:09
3. "SOS" – 1:36
4. "Brookfield" – 1:30
5. "La Marseillaise" – 0:48
6. "World on Fire" – 1:24
7. "Sleep Around" – 1:19
8. "My Miserable Life" – 0:28
9. "Truth & Temptation" – 0:44
10. "One Last Dance" – 1:26
11. "See Ya Bill" – 0:06

;Set 2:

12. "Short Songs" (Dead Kennedys cover) – 0:24
13. "236 E. Broadway" (Gob cover) – 1:20
14. "Good Intentions" (Gorilla Biscuits cover) – 0:26
15. "Destination: Blood!" (Orchid cover) – 1:08
16. "Coffee Mug" (Descendents cover) – 0:33
17. "xOn Our Kneesx" (The Swarm cover) – 0:24
18. "Scenes from Parisian Life" (The Promise Ring cover) – 1:21
19. "It's My Job to Keep Punk Rock Elite" (NOFX cover) – 1:24
20. "Quit Your Job" (Chixdiggit cover) – 0:23
21. "The Ballad of Wilhelm Fink" (Green Day cover) – 0:33
22. "You Gotta Stay Positive" (Good Clean Fun cover) – 0:05

Personnel per digital booklet.{{cite AV media notes|title=Short Songs |others=Silverstein |year=2012 |type=Sleeve |publisher=Hopeless |id=HR747-2}}

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;Silverstein

• Shane Told – lead vocals
• Paul Koehler – drums
• Josh Bradford – rhythm guitar
• Billy Hamilton – bass guitar
• Neil Boshart – lead guitar

;Guest musicians

• Chris #2 (Anti-Flag) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats) – vocals on "xOn Our Kneesx"
• Nick Diener (The Swellers) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Chris Hannah (Propagandhi) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Mike Hranica (The Devil Wears Prada) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Paul Rousseau (Burst & Bloom) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Jimmy Stadt (Polar Bear Club) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Daniel Tremblay (I Am Committing a Sin) – vocals on "Short Songs"
• Scott Wade (ex-Comeback Kid) – vocals on "Short Songs"

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;Production

• Jordan Valeriote – producer, engineer, mixing
• Troy Glessener – mastering
• Mike Ski – artwork and layout

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{{Reflist}}

• [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMt0-GXNOt3DcTf13HbE5v9yPOI1VgPu Short Songs] at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)

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