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Topsy-Turvy is the debut studio album by the American rock band The Apex Theory, now Mt. Helium. Released on April 2, 2002, it was the band's last release as a quartet, with the vocalist Ontronik Khachaturian leaving the band shortly after the album's release.[4] After attempting to audition for a new vocalist, it was decided that the guitarist Art Karamian would take over as the band's vocalist.[5] For its 18 year anniversary, in 2020 it was announced on The Apex Theory Instagram account the limited pressing of Topsy-Turvy on 180g Vinyl for the very first time. Serj Tankian (System of a Down) repos it. To bring awareness and raise funds for the crisis in Armenia, all proceeds after costs will be donated to Armenia Fund.[6][7][8]

For other albums of the same name, see Topsy-Turvy (disambiguation).
Topsy-Turvy
Studio album by
The Apex Theory
ReleasedApril 2, 2002
Genre
  • Progressive rock[1]
  • nu metal[2]
LabelDreamWorks
ProducerDon Gilmore
Mt. Helium chronology
The Apex Theory
(2001)		 Topsy-Turvy
(2002)		 Lightpost (EP)
(2007)
Singles from Topsy-Turvy
  1. "Shh...(Hope Diggy)"
    Released: 2002
  2. "Apossibly"
    Released: 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

Style


PopMatters described the album as "an energy-filled fusion of progressive and modern rock."[1] Allmusic compared the album to the music of At the Drive-In and Incubus.[3]


Reception


Topsy-Turvy peaked at #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #157 on the Billboard 200.[9]


Track listing


No.TitleLength
1."Add Mission"3:35
2."Mucus Shifters"2:30
3."Come Forth"3:16
4."Shhh... (Hope Diggy)"3:20
5."Drown Ink"3:09
6."Bullshed"4:59
7."That's All!"3:25
8."Bravo"3:08
9."Apossibly"4:14
10."Right Foot"3:52
11."Aisle Always"3:54
12."In Books"3:59

Personnel


The Apex Theory

References


  1. "The Apex Theory: Topsy Turvy, PopMatters". 14 January 2003.
  2. Neilstein, Vince (7 November 2014). "The Top 11 Obscure Nu-Metal Albums Ever Made". MetalSucks. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  3. Allmusic review
  4. Iannini, Tommaso (2003). "The Apex Theory". Nu metal (in Italian). Giunti. pp. 22–23. ISBN 88-09-03051-6.
  5. "For The Record: Quick News On Limp Bizkit, Wes Borland, Apex Theory, Coal Chamber, Rival Schools, Kiss & More". MTV News. November 19, 2002. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
    "For The Record: Quick News On Mary J. Blige, Guided By Voices, Kid Rock, Elephant Man, Metallica, Billy Joel & More". MTV News. April 26, 2004. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
  6. "Repost from @theapextheoryofficial". Archived from the original on 2021-12-26.
  7. "The Apex Theory / Topsy-Turvy - Limited Edition 180g Vinyl @Toys Of The Masses".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Limited Edition Vinyl Release of Topsy-Turvy!". Archived from the original on 2021-12-26.
  9. "Charts and awards for Topsy Turvy". Allmusic. Retrieved 13 December 2008.


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