Decadence (album)
Decadence is the debut studio album by American rock band Head Automatica.
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Released | 17 August 2004 | |||
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Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Dan 'The Automator' Nakamura, Howard Benson, Craig Aaronson | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10 [1] |
Melodic | |
Rolling Stone |
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
- "At the Speed of a Yellow Bullet" – 2:14
- "Brooklyn Is Burning" – 3:54
- "Beating Heart Baby" – 3:23
- "Please Please Please (Young Hollywood)" – 4:08
- "King Caesar" – 3:54
- "The Razor" – 3:30
- "Dance Party Plus" – 3:21
- "Disco Hades II" – 3:57
- "Solid Gold Telephone" – 2:23
- "Head Automatica Soundsystem" – 3:35
- "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)"
References
- Diver, Mike (September 28, 2004). "Album Review: Head Automatica - Decadence". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- Roth, Kaj (September 16, 2004). "Head Automatica - Decadence". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- Miller, Kirk (September 2, 2004). "Decadence : Head Automatica". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 14, 2004. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- Roth, Kaj (June 27, 2004). "Head Automatica Feat. Glassjaw Singer Plays Electronic Rock". Melodic. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- UG Team (August 4, 2004). "In Brief: Green Day, New Found Glory, Used, Creed". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- UG Team (September 9, 2004). "On The Road: Used, Kataklysm, Red Tape". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- "AbsolutePunk.net". AbsolutePunk. SpinMedia. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- Kohli, Rohan (February 15, 2006). "Soundscan Results: Week Ending 2/12/06". absolutepunk.net. Retrieved February 12, 2016.