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| Released | August 25, 2014 (2014-08-25) | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2014 | |||
| Studio | Belleville,New Jersey | |||
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| Length | 37:26 | |||
| Label | Staple | |||
| Producer | Frank Iero | |||
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Stomachaches (stylized as.STOMACHACHES.) is the debut studio album byFrank Iero, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of the Americanrock bandMy Chemical Romance, released under the moniker of frnkiero andthe cellabration. It was officially announced in June 2014, and released on August 25, 2014 on Staple Records and B.CALM Press.
In late 2012, while dealing with painful digestive issues, Iero turned his basement office into a makeshift studio and began writing and recording music. AfterMy Chemical Romance announced their disbandment on March 22, 2013, Iero continued to work on his solo material and eventually released a demo for the song "Joyriding", which he performed live at small venues along with "Stage 4 Fear of Trying". On June 16, 2014, Iero announced via his official website that he signed to Staple Records and would be releasing a full-length solo album entitledStomachaches under the moniker offrnkiero andthe cellabration. On the record, Iero plays every instrument except for drums which were handled by former My Chemical Romance drummerJarrod Alexander.
Stomachaches was released on August 26 in the U.S.[3][4][5] The release was celebrated with a live performance at one of Iero's favorite music stores: Vintage Vinyl in Ford, New Jersey. Iero also assembled a touring band composed of Evan Nestor,Rob Hughes and Matt Olsson.[6] On August 4, 2014 a music video for the album's first single, "Weighted" was released. "Weighted" was released to radio on August 11, 2014.[7] In September and October, Iero supportedTaking Back Sunday andthe Used on their co-headlining US fall tour.[8] In November, Iero supportedMallory Knox on their tour of the UK.[9]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| AltSounds | 80%[10] |
| Kerrang! | [1] |
| Rock Sound | 7/10[11] |
| Ultimate-Guitar | 7.7/10[12] |
Rob Sayce fromRock Sound magazine describe the album as "Scrappy, idiosyncratic and infectious as hell, far removed from the well-oiled machine of latter-dayMy Chemical Romance, and all the more bracing for it."[11] Timothy Monger fromAllMusic said, "Passionate, and slightly unruly, the 12-song album deals with themes of yearning for acceptance and love, sung over a backdrop of compelling, often ramshackle punk and post-hardcore guitar rock."[2] The album was included at number 40 onRock Sound's "Top 50 Albums of the Year" list.[13] The album was included at number 21 onKerrang!'s "The Top 50 Rock Albums Of 2014" list.[14]
All lyrics written byFrank Iero, all music composed by Frank Iero
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All I Want Is Nothing" | 1:50 |
| 2. | "Weighted" | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Blood Infections" | 2:18 |
| 4. | "She's the Prettiest Girl at the Party, and She Can Prove It with a Solid Right Hook" | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Stitches" | 4:38 |
| 6. | "Joyriding" | 2:20 |
| 7. | "Stage 4 Fear of Trying" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Tragician" | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Neverenders" | 1:58 |
| 10. | "Smoke Rings" | 2:19 |
| 11. | "Guilttripping" | 4:22 |
| 12. | "Where Do We Belong? Anywhere But Here" | 3:20 |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[15] | 71 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[16] | 100 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[17] | 68 |
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World wide | August 25, 2014 | Vagrant | DL | —[3] |
| August 26, 2014 | Hassle | CD | HOFF 180CDA[4] | |
| LP | HOFF 180LP[5] |
