Misplaced Pages

On the Cover II
Studio album by MxPx
Released	March 24, 2009 (2009-03-24)
Length	34:10
Label	Tooth & Nail
MxPx chronology
Secret Weapon (2007) On the Cover II (2009) Punk Rawk Christmas (2009)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Christian Music Zine	B
Melodic
Punknews.org

On the Cover II is the second studio cover album by American punk rock band MxPx, released on March 24, 2009.

Songs

The album is a sequel to the On the Cover (1995) EP and features covers of various 1980s songs. Craig Owens of Chiodos features on the cover of Poison's "Fallen Angel". Ethan Luck of Relient K features on the cover of Queen's "Somebody to Love", as does Bryce Avary of the Rocket Summer, who performs vocals and keyboards. Emily Whitehurst of Tsunami Bomb and the Action Design features on the cover of Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven Is a Place on Earth". Matt Hensley of Flogging Molly features on the cover of Dead Milkmen's "Punk Rock Girl".

Release

In December 2008, the band said that the album would be released in March 2009. The album's artwork was posted online on January 5, 2009. On February 8, 2009, a medley of covers from the album was posted on the group's Myspace profile. Beginning on February 9, 2009, feature artists were announced, one per day, on Alternative Press' website. On the Cover II was originally planned for released on March 10, until it was eventually released on March 24. In May 2009, the band played two shows in China with SKO and Secret 7 Line.

Track listing

Personnel

• Mike Herrera – vocals, bass
• Tom Wisniewski – guitars, vocals
• Yuri Ruley – drums
• Guest artists
  • Ethan Luck of Relient K and Demon Hunter – guitar solo on track 12
  • Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer – vocals, keyboard on track 12
  • Matt Hensley of Flogging Molly – accordion on track 1
  • Agent M of Tsunami Bomb/The Action Design – vocals on track 7
  • Craig Owens of D.R.U.G.S. – vocals on track 9
  • Stephen Egerton of Descendents – guitar solo on track 9

References

1. "On the Cover II - MxPx | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
2. "MXPX – on the Cover II « Christian Music Zine". Archived from the original on 2009-06-04. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
3. Roth, Kaj (March 2, 2009). "MxPx - On the Cover II". Melodic. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
4. "MxPx - On the Cover II". www.punknews.org.
5. MxPx - On the Cover II on Bandsonfire
6. MxPx Reveals Track Listing of Upcoming Album. Noise Press. Retrieved on 2009-02-25.
7. "Craig Owens to perform on MxPx's On The Cover II". Alternative Press. February 9, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
8. "Relient K's Ethan Luck to perform on MxPx's upcoming album". Alternative Press. February 10, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
9. "AltPress Exclusive: Bryce Avary to perform on MxPx's upcoming album". Alternative Press. February 12, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
10. "Tsunami Bomb's Emily Whitehurst to perform on MxPx's upcoming album". Alternative Press. February 11, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
11. "MxPx post Dead Milkmen cover". Alternative Press. February 23, 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
12. "MxPx post studio footage of upcoming covers album". Alternative Press. December 3, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
13. Paul, Aubin (January 5, 2009). "MxPx set release date, art for next full length". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
14. "MxPx post covers medley". Alternative Press. February 8, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
15. ^ "MxPx to reveal On The Cover II guest stars, songs". Alternative Press. February 9, 2009. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
16. "MXPX Set To Release On The Cover II". Alternative Press. January 4, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
17. Paul, Aubin (May 19, 2009). "MxPx / SKO / Secret 7 Line (China)". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
18. MxPx. Special Guest Stephen Egerton on "On The Cover II"! on Facebook Updates

• MxPx albums
• 2009 albums
• 2000s covers albums
• Tooth & Nail Records albums