A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic | ||||
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Studio album by Pierce the Veil | ||||
Released | June 26, 2007 | |||
Recorded | Johnny Cab Studios / The Tank Studio, Seattle, Washington | |||
Genre | Post-hardcore | |||
Length | 40:29 | |||
Label | Equal Vision | |||
Producer | Vic Fuentes, Casey Bates | |||
Pierce the Veil chronology | ||||
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A Flair for the Dramatic is the debut studio album released June 26, 2007 by post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil.
Background and recording
It was revealed in December 2006 that Before Today changed their name to Pierce the Veil, and that they had posted a few songs on their Myspace account.[1]
It was produced by Casey Bates, along with Vic Fuentes, and was recorded with only the Fuentes brothers taking up all instrument duties.
Release
On May 3, 2007, it was announced that the band had signed to Equal Vision.[2] A week later, the album's artwork and track listing was revealed.[3] In early May, the band toured with Poison the Well, before touring with Portugal. The Man in mid May. Throughout the rest of May, and running into early June, the band toured with Alesana.[2] A music video for "Currents Convulsive" was released on June 19.[4] The album was released by Equal Vision on June 26.[5][nb 1] From late July to mid September, the band supported Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Boys Night Out on their co-headlining U.S. tour.[6] In September and October, the band supported Chiodos[7] on their I'm a Mathlete, Not an Athlete tour.[8]
The band supported Emery for their tour national tour around the U.S. from January 29 to March 22, 2008.[9] The band released a music video in mid-2008 for "Yeah Boy and Doll Face", which was directed by Nate Weaver in Los Angeles.[9] The band headlined a tour, with support from Breathe Carolina, Four Letter Lie, and Emarosa, from October 17 to November 29.[10] A music video for "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides"[11] was aired mid-2009.
Reception
It charted at number 61 on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the U.S.[12]
Track listing
All songs by Mike and Vic Fuentes, except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Chemical Kids and Mechanical Brides" | 3:41 |
2. | "Currents Convulsive" | 3:36 |
3. | "Yeah Boy and Doll Face" | 4:24 |
4. | "I'd Rather Die Than Be Famous" | 2:54 |
5. | "The Cheap Bouquet" | 3:49 |
6. | "Falling Asleep on a Stranger" (V. Fuentes, M. Fuentes, Curtis Peoples) | 3:44 |
7. | "She Sings in the Morning" | 2:59 |
8. | "The Balcony Scene" (V. Fuentes, M. Fuentes, Peoples, David Yaden) | 3:19 |
9. | "Drella" | 2:57 |
10. | "Diamonds and Why Men Buy Them" (V. Fuentes, M. Fuentes, Peoples) | 3:31 |
11. | "Wonderless" | 5:41 |
Total length: |
40:35 |
- Bonus track
iTunes edition bonus track | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
12. | "Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover) | 3:39 |
Personnel
- Pierce the Veil
- Vic Fuentes – lead vocals, guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, programming, piano
- Mike Fuentes – drums, percussion, programming, backing vocals
- Production
- Produced and mixed by Vic Fuentes and Casey Bates
- Engineered by Casey Bates and Nick Johnson
- Additional keyboard by Dave Yaden
- Photography by Kevin Knight and Jerad Knudson
- Art Direction by Vic Fuentes
- Design by Don Clark for Invisible Creature
Chart positions
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Albums[12] | 61 |
References
- Footnotes
- Citations
- ↑ Foucart, Jon (December 20, 2006). "Before Today Change Name To Pierce The Veil - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "Equal Vision signs Pierce The Veil". Alternative Press. May 3, 2007. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ↑ Foucart, Jon (May 10, 2007). "Pierce The Veil Artwork & Tracklisting - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ DeAndrea, Joe (June 19, 2007). "Pierce The Music Video - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "A Flair For The Dramatic - Pierce The Veil : Equal Vision Records". Equalvision.com. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Scary Kids, Boys Night Out headline nationwide tour". Alternative Press. June 28, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ↑ Kaufman, Jared (July 2, 2007). "Chiodos Tour Dates - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Chiodos announce tour dates with the Devil Wears Prada". Alternative Press. July 2, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- 1 2 "Pierce The Veil Tour - antiMUSIC News". Antimusic.com. January 22, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Pierce The Veil Tour - antiMUSIC News". Antimusic.com. August 26, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Reid, Sean (April 2009). "Pierce The Veil Release New Video". Alter The Press!. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "Pierce The Veil "Selfish Machines" Debuts At #1! : Equal Vision Records". Equalvision.com. July 1, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
External links
- A Flair for the Dramatic at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)