Broadcast to the World
Broadcast to the World is the sixth studio album released by American punk rock band Zebrahead. The album was influenced by Lit's A Place in the Sun (1999).[1] It is their first album with new co-vocalist/rhythm guitarist Matty Lewis, who replaced former member Justin Mauriello after he left the group in late 2004.
Broadcast to the World | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 22, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005-2006 | |||
Studio | Maple Studios, Santa Ana, California; Noise Factory, Fullerton, California | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 51:04 | |||
Label | Icon Mes | |||
Producer | Cameron Webb | |||
Zebrahead chronology | ||||
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Singles from Broadcast to the World | ||||
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Shawn Harris of The Matches created the artwork for the album, and for the band's follow-up album, Phoenix.
Release
On October 17, 2006, Broadcast to the World was made available for streaming via Alternative Press. It was released in the U.S. on October 24 through Icon.[2]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Melodic | |
Punknews.org | 4/5[5] |
Allmusic reviewer Rick Anderson called them a heavy rock band that are "...owing far more to the old school than the new, but that adds the welcome element of solid melodic hooks to the mix." He said that the music had elements of The Clash and Rancid. He also praised its range of songs to enable the band's audience to either sing/rap along, mosh along to or yell along to.[3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Broadcast to the World" | 3:16 |
2. | "Rated "U" for Ugly" | 3:01 |
3. | "Anthem" | 3:33 |
4. | "Enemy" | 2:56 |
5. | "Back to Normal" | 3:40 |
6. | "Postcards from Hell" | 2:45 |
7. | "Karma Flavored Whisky" | 4:07 |
8. | "Here's to You" | 3:07 |
9. | "Wake Me Up" | 3:49 |
10. | "Lobotomy for Dummies" | 2:36 |
11. | "The Walking Dead" | 3:09 |
12. | "Your New Boyfriend Wears Girl Pants" | 4:28 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Riot Girl" | 3:18 |
14. | "Down in Flames" (Hidden tracks "Get on the Bus" plays at 4:20 and "Hit It Again" at 6:37) | 7:17 |
Personnel
Band
- Ali Tabatabaee - lead vocals
- Matty Lewis - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Greg Bergdorf - lead guitar
- Ben Osmundson - bass guitar
- Ed Udhus - drums
Backing staff
- Jason Freese - keyboards, piano
- Cameron Webb - mixing
- Brian Gardner - mastering
- Shawn Harris, Emilee Seymour - artwork
Chart positions
Charts | Peak position |
Certification |
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Japan Charts | 10 | Gold |
Media usages
- The song "Lobotomy for Dummies" was featured in the 2006 video game, FlatOut 2. It was also featured in the 2007 video game, MX vs. ATV Untamed.
- The songs "Wake Me Up" and "The Walking Dead" were featured in the 2006 video game, The Fast and the Furious.
Release history
Country | Date |
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Japan | February 22, 2006 |
Germany | June 30, 2006 |
Europe | July 3, 2006 |
Canada | October 24, 2006 |
United States |
References
- Citations
- Sayce 2014, p. 36
- "AP Exclusive: Stream the new Zebrahead album right now!". Alternative Press. October 17, 2006. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- "Review by Rick Anderson". Allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- Roth, Kaj (March 12, 2006). "Zebrahead - Broadcast to the World". Melodic. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- Greg (March 30, 2007). "Zebrahead - Broadcast to the World". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- Sources
- Sayce, Rob (June 2014). Bird, Ryan (ed.). "Hall of Fame: A Place in the Sun". Rock Sound. London: Freeway Press Inc. (187). ISSN 1465-0185.