The 2001 album "Us Against the World" captures Play at a time of transition, moving from their established indie rock sound towards a more polished, radio-friendly alternative rock direction. The album features a more layered production than their previous work.
- "Us Against the World" was released on December 12, 2001, by Columbia Records. The album charted at number 47 on the Canadian Alternative charts. It was produced by Mark Bell, known for his work with Björk.
- The lead single "Upside Down" received moderate airplay on Canadian rock radio stations. The album was Play's first release on a major label, Columbia Records. It was their third studio album overall.
- "Us Against the World" was recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver and The Armoury Studios in Los Angeles. Play toured extensively in support of the album throughout 2002. The album is noted for its more melodic songwriting compared to their earlier, rawer material.
Play was a Canadian alternative rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. They formed in the early 1990s and released several albums in the indie rock scene.
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