If is the fifth studio album by American industrial rock band Mindless Self Indulgence. It was released through The End Records on April 29, 2008 in the UK and on April 29, 2008 in the U.S. The album debuted on the US Billboard 200 at #27. A digital deluxe version was released in on April 1, 2010, which includes 7 B-side tracks, 5 remixes of the track "On It", 4 remixes of the track "Issues", 2 remixes of the track "Pay For It", and 4 remixes of the track "Never Wanted to Dance". An accompanying EP titled <3 was released on August 10, 2010.
Track listing
UK/Japanese edition bonus tracks
Japanese edition bonus disc
Japanese edition bonus videos
- "Never Wanted to Dance" (Directed by Jim Berman)
- "Mark David Chapman" (Directed by Mike Dahlquist)
- The Making of "Mark David Chapman" (shot, cut, directed and narrated by Mike Dahlquist)
Deluxe edition bonus DVD contents
- "Stupid MF" (live)
- "Straight to Video" (live)
- "Animal" (live)
- "Tornado" (live)
- "Animal" (music video)
<3
Album cover
The cover for the album features the word "If" written in black ink on crinkled white paper. The "F" in "If" has a splatter of red ink coming out of the bottom. The deluxe digipak features a hand with the word "If" written on it in glowing pink text, with each of the band members as a finger puppet. The vinyl edition features a drawing of the band riding fly-like creatures.
The album cover for "<3" (an emoticon for a heart), features the title written in white atop crinkled red paper. The "3" has a splatter of white ink coming out of the bottom.
Personnel
- Jimmy Urine - vocals, art direction, producer, programming, arranger, lyrics
- Kitty - drums, art direction, lyrics
- Steve, Righ? - guitar, additional producer, arranger, lyrics
- Lyn-Z - bass
- James Galus - producer, arranger, logo, art direction, artwork
- Jordan Haley - photography
- Shuntaro Kato - photography
- Becky Coppelia Yee - photography
- Greg Reely - mixing
- Rhys Fulber - mixing
- Will Quinnel - mastering
Charts
References
- Roadrunner Regarding MSI's change to The End Records and release date.
- The End Records Official track listing and cover art for the album.
- April 2008 issue of Revolver
- [ Billboard.com Discography] Regarding the Three singles (Pay For It, (It's 3AM) Issues, On It)
- MSI's Music Page Regarding the Three upcoming UK Never Wanted To Dance Singles and the Live Digital Download of Never Wanted To Dance
- http://www.yesasia.com/us/if-japan-version/1014336994-0-0-0-en/info.html