Exile In Oblivion (2004)
| Artist: Strung Out |
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Format: CD
Manufacturer: Caroline Distribution
Sku: 63903025
UPC: 751097068021
UPC 14: 00751097068021
Release Date: 11/2/2004
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Analog ~ Strung Out
2. Blueprint Of The Fall ~ Strung Out
3. Katatonia ~ Strung Out
4. Her Name In Blood ~ Strung Out
5. Angeldust ~ Strung Out
6. Lucifermortorcade ~ Strung Out
7. Vampires: Lucifer Motorcade / Complex Of Conspiracy ~ Strung Out
8. No Voice Of Mine ~ Strung Out
9. Anna Lee ~ Strung Out
10. Never Speak Again ~ Strung Out
11. Skeletondanse ~ Strung Out
12. Scarlet ~ Strung Out
13. Swan Dive ~ Strung Out
14. Misanthropic Principle, The ~ Strung Out
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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Strung Out: Chris Aiken (bass guitar); Jason Cruz, Jake Kiley, Jordan Burns, Rob Ramos . |
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Personnel: Jason Cruz (vocals); Rob Ramos , Chris Aiken (guitar, background vocals); Jake Kiley (guitar); Jordan Burns (drums). |
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Audio Mixer: Matt Hyde . |
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Photographer: Luis Ramos. |
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After over a decade in existence, Strung Out has settled into flagship position at Fat Wreck. But as Exile in Oblivion's streamlined sound and thoughtful lyrics suggest, the quintet has also reached veteran status musically. Beginning with its rich, evocative artwork, Exile is by no means just the next California punk-pop record. After a rousing opener that establishes the harder-hitting side of the band's mix of punk revivalism and melodic hardcore, Strung Out drops "Blueprint of the Fall." Over a Bad Religion backbeat and not-overdone metal guitar flourishes, vocalist Jason Cruz delivers a sobering rumination on 9/11 and the state of American freedom. "Imagine a place where freedom's just a word on the wall/Surrounded by the wreckage of towers that could never fall"; "One thief to rule them all along the Potomac" -- it's heavy stuff. But while he's certainly passionate, Cruz frames his words as poetry, so they don't come off as preachy. He also has some vocal similarity to Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba, which makes sense, considering that band's own move toward a more melodic yet still punk-derived sound. With their energetic pace and mix of love and morbidity, "Vampire" and "Her Name in Blood" would fit well on the Trio's Good Mourning. Despite Exile in Oblivion's tightly wound melodic sense and richer lyrical range, Strung Out still looks to hardcore for its aggression, as the choppy percussion and ringing instrumental breaks of "Lucifermotorcade" and "Scarlet" prove. But "No Voice of Mine" and "Anna Lee" feel like the album's centerpieces, as both incorporate punk-pop thrills into more creative arrangements that nevertheless retain a strong rhythmic drive perfect for video game soundtracks or skateboard Saturdays. If they're the sound of Strung Out's future, the veteran quintet is definitely on the right track. ~ Johnny Loftus |
Producer: Matt Hyde; Matt Hyde |
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Engineer: Matt Hyde; Matt Hyde |
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Compilation Appearances
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Punk Goes Acoustic |
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Cinema Beer Buddy (Bonus Tracks) |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 11/01/2004 |
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Original Release Date : 2004 |
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Catalog ID : FAT 680CD |
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Label : Fat Wreck Chords |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00751097068021 |
Professional Reviews
Alternative Press (p.82)
- 4 stars out of 5 - "[T]he rapid, double-time anthems are still in full effect, guaranteeing a fresh set of material to keep shirtless, sweaty mosh pits swirling."
- 4 stars out of 5 - "[T]he rapid, double-time anthems are still in full effect, guaranteeing a fresh set of material to keep shirtless, sweaty mosh pits swirling."
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