Phases (album)
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| Remix album by I See Stars | ||||||||||
| Released | August 28, 2015 | |||||||||
| Genre | Acoustic rock, piano rock, symphonic rock | |||||||||
| Length | 40:41 | |||||||||
| Label | Sumerian | |||||||||
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Phases is the third remix album by electronicore band I See Stars, released through Sumerian Records on August 28, 2015. The album features "raw and unplugged" versions of some of the band's previously recorded material, as well as some cover songs.[1] The album is entirely composed of acoustic guitars and basses, pianos, and stringed instruments accompanied by Devin and Andrew Oliver's singing, in place of the screaming, breakdowns, and electronics typically used by the band.
On September 25, 2015, the band embarked on the Phases tour in promotion of the album. Appropriately, the tour only featured the versions of songs performed on Phases and did not feature the entire band, leading to departure rumors of keyboardist and unclean vocalist Zach Johnson and guitarist Jimmy Gregerson. Gregerson's departure was later confirmed, followed by Johnson's a short while later.
Track listing
All tracks except for 3, 6, 8, and 10 written by I See Stars; lyrics written by Devin Oliver and Zach Johnson.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Murder Mitten" (originally from New Demons) | 4:03 |
| 2. | "The Common Hours" (originally from 3D) | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Youth" (Daughter cover) | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Digital Renegade" (originally from Digital Renegade) | 2:26 |
| 5. | "3D" (originally from 3D) | 2:21 |
| 6. | "Latch" (Disclosure cover) | 4:20 |
| 7. | "New Demons" (originally from New Demons) | 4:52 |
| 8. | "Take Me to Church" (Hozier cover) | 3:53 |
| 9. | "Glow" (originally from The End of the World Party) | 2:51 |
| 10. | "Your Love" (The Outfield cover; originally from Punk Goes Classic Rock) | 3:41 |
| 11. | "What This Means to Me" (originally from 3D) | 3:33 |
Total length: |
38:18 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Independent Albums[2] | 26 |
| US Billboard Top Rock Albums | 41 |
Personnel
Credits were adapted from AllMusic.[3]
- I See Stars
- Brent Allen – lead guitar
- Andrew Oliver – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Devin Oliver – lead vocals
- Jeff Valentine – bass guitar
- Additional personnel
- Jake Burkey – additional percussion
- Christopher Coo – piano, keyboards
- Jacob Halmich – cello
- Nick Scott – rhythm guitar, production, mastering
References
- ↑ Sharp, Tyler (July 31, 2015). "I See Stars announce acoustic album, 'Phases'". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Phases - I See Stars - Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ↑ "Phases - I See Stars - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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