''Fixed at Zero'' is the first and only

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by American experimental rock band VersaEmerge, released through Fueled by Ramen on June 22, 2010. The album was made available for pre-order on

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and the Fueled by Ramen store on May 11, 2010. The first single off the album, "Fixed at Zero", was released on July 13, 2010. The second single, "Your Own LoV.E.", was released on January 12, 2011. The third single, "Figure It Out", was released on April 6, 2011.

Reception

''Fixed at Zero'' received positive reviews. Alternative Press gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, applauding the album on its broad dynamic range.

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praised the band's work on the album, stating "In a time where a lot of similar acts care more about style rather than substance, VersaEmerge is a breath of fresh air." Sputnik Music gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating "If you haven’t given Versa a shot, either because pop-rock’s not your thing, or you feel obligated to hate everything Fueled by Ramen touches, consider this a dare. The band is a breath of ingenuity in a pretty stale parade of warped tour schlock." The Sound Alarm gave the album a score of 8 out of 10, stating "These guys have a very bright future in the music industry, and it couldn’t be more relevant in this release, ''Fixed at Zero''."

Track listing

Personnel

''Fixed at Zero'' album personnel as listed on Allmusic. ;VersaEmerge *

Sierra Kusterbeck Sierra Kay Kusterbeck (born December 18, 1990), better known as Sierra Kay, is an American singer-songwriter and model. She rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the rock band VersaEmerge. Early life Kusterbeck was born and raised in St. ...

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* Blake Harnage – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming * Devin Ingelido –

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, backing vocals ;Additional musicians * Dorian Crozier - drums, percussion ;Artwork and design * Eika Dopludo - Illustrations * Rachelle Dupéré - Art direction ;Production *

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- Producer,

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* Bret Disend -

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* Erik Ron -

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* J.R. McNeely - Mixing * Stephen Marcussen - Mastering * Michelle Piza -

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- Programming * Matt Feldman -

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* Mark Weiss - Management

References

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