Phantoms (Acceptance album)

Phantoms
Studio album by Acceptance
Released April 26, 2005
Recorded June–July 2004
Studio Compound Studios, Seattle, Washington
Genre Pop rock
Length 37:35
Label Columbia
Producer Aaron Sprinkle
Acceptance chronology
Black Lines to Battlefields
(2003)		 Phantoms
(2005)
Singles from Phantoms
  1. "Different"
    Released: March 1, 2005
  2. "Take Cover"
    Released: September 13, 2005

Phantoms is the first studio album by American rock band Acceptance.

Background

Acceptance formed in Seattle Washington, in 1998, with a line-up of: vocalist/bassit Jason Vena, guitarist Kaylan Cloyd, guitarist Chris DeCastro and drummer Peter Pizzuto. The group released a self-produced EP, titled Lost for Words , in late 2000 through independent label Rocketstar Records. Sometime after this, Pizzuto and DeCastro departed from the group; the pair were replaced by Garrett Lunceford and Christian McAlhaney, respectively. Ryan Zwiefelhofer then joined on bass. The group then recorded another EP, this time with Aaron Sprinkle. This brought the band to the attention of Columbia Records president Rick Rubin and A&R representative Matt Pinfield.[1] The band wished to release it through an independent label in order to build a fan base and tour for a period of time, before creating an album for Columbia. Columbia thought this was a good idea,[2] and as a result, the Black Lines to Battlefields EP was released in 2003 through The Militia Group. Shortly afterwards, Lunceford left the group[1] and was replaced by Nick Radovanovic.

Composition and recording

The album's sound has been described as alternative pop,[3] pop,[4][5] pop rock,[3][4][6] and rock.[5] All of the songs on the album were written, but were left unfinished before recording. Prior to entering the studio, the group did pre-production for a few months. By the time they entered the studio, the band had complete songs.[2] Phantoms was recorded at The Compound in Capitol Hill, Seattle with Sprinkle handling production duties.[7]

Release

On March 1, 2005, "Different" was released as a single.[8][9] In March and April, the band went on tour with Copeland, Lovedrug, As Tall as Lions and Eager Seas.[10] On April 23, the music video for "Different" was released through AOL.[11] Phantoms was released through Columbia on April 26.[12] The band supported Anberlin and Saosin on their tour of the U.S. in June and July.[13] "Take Cover" was released to radio on September 13.[9] The band supported Yellowcard on their club tour of the U.S. in November.[14] On January 31, 2006, it was announced that bassist Ryan Zwiefelhofer had left the band, citing that he needed to "find the place that defines who I am."[15] The group's touring keyboardist Kyle Flynn filled in on bass duties.[15] In February and March, the group went on the Truckstops and Statelines tour, alongside The Academy Is..., Panic! at the Disco, and Hellogoodbye.[16] On August 2, the band announced they were breaking up. With the exception of Vena, the members formed new bands.[17]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[18]
AbsolutePunk93%[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
Punknews.org[3]

Phantoms was met with limited critical acclaim. AbsolutePunk wrote: "It’s not often that bands can create pop-oriented music that has lasting value, but Acceptance has managed to do it with Phantoms. Outstanding vocals and truly talented songwriting sets this band apart from everybody else."[4]

By March 2006, the album had sold over 75,000 copies.[19] In the years following its release, Phantoms became a cult classic.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Take Cover" – 2:46
  2. "So Contagious" – 3:04
  3. "In Too Far" – 2:54
  4. "The Letter" – 3:02
  5. "Different" – 4:07
  6. "Ad Astra Per Aspera" – 1:19
  7. "This Conversation Is Over" – 3:15
  8. "Over You" – 3:52
  9. "Breathless" – 2:42
  10. "In the Cold" – 3:36
  11. "Permanent" – 3:22
  12. "Glory/Us" – 3:06

Personnel

Acceptance

Additional Musicians

Production

References

  1. 1 2 3 Yeung, Neil Z. "Acceptance | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Herbel, Brandon (June 29, 2005). "Acceptance - 06.29.05". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on August 6, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Acceptance – Phantoms". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Weber, Scott. "Acceptance – Phantoms". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  5. 1 2 3 "Phantoms". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  6. ↑ http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/19_albums_we_cant_believe_turn_10_this_year
  7. ↑ Podplesky, Azaria (July 30, 2013). "Phantom Power". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Different - Single by Acceptance". iTunes. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  9. 1 2 "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  10. ↑ Paul, Aubin (March 20, 2005). "Copeland dates in support of 'In Motion'". Punknews.org. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  11. ↑ Giaramita, Frank (April 23, 2005). "Acceptance Video". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on April 24, 2005. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  12. ↑ Giaramita, Frank (April 7, 2005). "Acceptance Launch Temporary Website". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on April 8, 2005. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  13. ↑ Shultz, Brian (June 7, 2005). "Anberlin / Saosin / Acceptance / Codeseven / Terminal". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Stop, turn, take a look around, at all the lights and sounds…". Alternative Press. November 2, 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  15. 1 2 "Acceptance bassist Ryan Zwiefelhofer leaves band". Alternative Press. January 31, 2006. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  16. ↑ "The Academy Is… announce "Truckstops And Statelines" tour". Alternative Press. November 30, 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Acceptance break up, form two new bands". Alternative Press. August 2, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  18. ↑ Loftus, Johnny. "Phantoms – Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  19. ↑ Kohli, Rohan (April 6, 2006). "Soundscan Results: Week Ending March 26, 2006". absolutepunk.net. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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