Decadence (album)

Decadence is the debut studio album by American rock band Head Automatica.

Decadence
Studio album by
Head Automatica
Released17 August 2004
Genre
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerDan 'The Automator' Nakamura, Howard Benson, Craig Aaronson
Head Automatica chronology
Decadence
(2004)		 Popaganda
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Drowned in Sound8/10 [1]
Melodic [2]
Rolling Stone [3]

Background

The album was produced by Dan 'The Automator' Nakamura and Howard Benson.

Release

On June 27, 2004, Decadence was announced for release in August.[4] In early August, the band filmed a video for "Beating Heart Baby" during their performance at CBGB's in New York.[5] Decadence was released in 2004 through Warner Bros. Records. In October and November, the band supported The Used on their headlining tour of the US.[6] "Beating Heart Baby" was released to radio on February 22, 2005 and again on July 19.[7] On June 28, a music video was released for "Please Please Please (Young Hollywood)".[8]

Reception

Decadence debuted at No. 10 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and reached a peak position of #125 on the UK Albums Chart. By February 2006, the album had sold over 89,000 copies.[9]

Track listing
  1. "At the Speed of a Yellow Bullet" – 2:14
  2. "Brooklyn Is Burning" – 3:54
  3. "Beating Heart Baby" – 3:23
  4. "Please Please Please (Young Hollywood)" – 4:08
  5. "King Caesar" – 3:54
  6. "The Razor" – 3:30
  7. "Dance Party Plus" – 3:21
  8. "Disco Hades II" – 3:57
  9. "Solid Gold Telephone" – 2:23
  10. "Head Automatica Soundsystem" – 3:35
  11. "I Shot William H. Macy" – 3:17

Personnel
  • Daryl Palumbo – vocals, guitar
  • Larry Gorman – drums
  • Craig Bonich – guitar
  • Jarvis Morgan Holden – bass
  • Jim Greer – keyboards
  • Brandon Arnovick – guitar
  • Sherri DuPree – additional vocals on "Dance Party Plus"
  • Stacy DuPree – additional vocals on "Dance Party Plus"
  • Tim Armstrong – additional vocals on "Dance Party Plus"
  • Cage – phone call (hidden track)
  • Dan the Automator – production, programming on tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 to 11
  • Howard Benson – production, mixing on tracks 3, 6, 7
  • Dave Sardy – mixing on tracks 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11
  • Rich Costey – mixing on "Please Please Please (Young Hollywood)"
gollark: You CAN say this and it's pretty true.
gollark: It's... not necessarily actually wrong, though?
gollark: Suuuuuure it was.
gollark: > I disagree, I think it's a good idea
gollark: Huh, I was *wrong* about assuming JS would do the maximally stupid thing for once.

References
  1. Diver, Mike (September 28, 2004). "Album Review: Head Automatica - Decadence". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  2. Roth, Kaj (September 16, 2004). "Head Automatica - Decadence". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. Miller, Kirk (September 2, 2004). "Decadence : Head Automatica". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 14, 2004. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  4. Roth, Kaj (June 27, 2004). "Head Automatica Feat. Glassjaw Singer Plays Electronic Rock". Melodic. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  5. UG Team (August 4, 2004). "In Brief: Green Day, New Found Glory, Used, Creed". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  6. UG Team (September 9, 2004). "On The Road: Used, Kataklysm, Red Tape". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  7. "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  8. "AbsolutePunk.net". AbsolutePunk. SpinMedia. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  9. Kohli, Rohan (February 15, 2006). "Soundscan Results: Week Ending 2/12/06". absolutepunk.net. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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