The Possibility and the Promise
The Possibility and the Promise is the first full-length album released by the emo band Amber Pacific. The title was taken from a quote in Charles Bukowski's Ham on Rye. The album contains one previously heard track, which is "Always You (Good Times)", which can be heard on the band's debut EP. The song is also featured on the soundtrack of Criterion Games Burnout 3: Takedown.
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| Released | May 24, 2005 | |||
| Studio | Jupiter Studios, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Emo, pop punk, melodic hardcore | |||
| Length | 40:58 | |||
| Label | Hopeless | |||
| Producer | Martin Feveyear | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
| IGN | (4.2/10)[2] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | |
| Punknews.org | |
Track listing
All tracks are written by William Nutter, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Everything We Were Has Become What We Are" | 2:59 |
| 2. | "Poetically Pathetic" (lyrics by Greg Strong) | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Gone So Young" (lyrics by Strong) | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Save Me from Me" | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Postcards" (lyrics by Nutter, Strong) | 3:11 |
| 6. | "For What It's Worth" | 3:34 |
| 7. | "The Right to Write Me Off" | 3:19 |
| 8. | "The Sky Could Fall Tonight" | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Falling Away" | 3:01 |
| 10. | "Always You (Good Times)" (lyrics by Strong) | 4:09 |
| 11. | "If I Fall" | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Can't Hold Back" | 3:34 |
| Total length: | 40:58 | |
Deluxe Edition
In addition to the above songs, the Deluxe Edition contained the following songs:
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Leaving What You Wanted" | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Falling Away" (Demo) | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Gone So Young" (Acoustic) | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Poetically Pathetic" (Acoustic) | 3:15 |
| 5. | "Save Me from Me" (Acoustic) | 3:13 |
| 6. | "For What It's Worth" (Acoustic) | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Always You" (Acoustic) | 4:14 |
Personnel
Amber Pacific
- Matt Young – vocals
- Will Nutter – guitar, backup vocals, piano, keyboard
- Greg Strong – bass
- Justin Westcott – guitar, backup vocals
- Dango – drums
Additional musicians
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References
- D. Luerssen, John. "The Possibility and the Promise - Amber Pacific". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation.
- Fry, Will (September 28, 2005). "Amber Pacific - The Possibility and the Promise". IGN. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- Frias, Sherwin (May 23, 2005). "Amber Pacific, "The Possibility and the Promise" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- "Amber Pacific - The Possibility And The Promise". Punknews.org. May 24, 2005. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
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