A Static Lullaby (album)

Last updated
A Static Lullaby
Aslcover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 10, 2006
Recorded2006
Genre
Length43:09
Label Fearless
Producer Steve Evetts
A Static Lullaby chronology
Faso Latido
(2005)
A Static Lullaby
(2006)
Rattlesnake!
(2008)
Singles from A Static Lullaby
  1. "Hang 'Em High"
    Released: November 28, 2006 [2]
  2. "The Art of Sharing Lovers"
    Released: January 30, 2008
  3. "Let Go"
    Released: 2009 [3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk.net 79% [4]
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Lambgoat6/10 [6]
Melodic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]

A Static Lullaby is the third album by post-hardcore band A Static Lullaby released October 10, 2006 through Fearless Records. This is the first release after the departure of three members of the band's original lineup and is also the only album to feature drummer Jarrod Alexander and guitarist/vocalist John Martinez.

Contents

The album was produced by Steve Evetts, who also produced the band's debut ...And Don't Forget to Breathe .

Background

Following the release of Faso Latido, the band was dropped from their record label, Columbia Records. During this time, guitarist Nate Lindeman and bassist Phil Pirrone left to form Casket Salesmen. Shortly after this, drummer Brett Dinovo left the band. John Martinez, Dane Poppin and Jarrod Alexander were hired on guitar, bass and drums, respectively. After the mixed reaction to the more mainstream alternative rock sound of Faso Latido, A Static Lullaby returned to the aggressive post-hardcore sound heard on their debut, ...And Don't Forget to Breathe , while also showing strong signs of a metalcore sound. [7] [6] A Static Lullaby is the band's first release on Fearless Records.

Reception

Upon its release, A Static Lullaby received generally positive reviews.

Absolute Punk reviewer Dre Berringer praised the band's return to a more aggressive sound and called it their best album to date. He noted the album is nothing new, but A Static Lullaby "does a fine job at making it enjoyable to listen to, rather than sounding like all of the other dime a dozen imposters." [4] AllMusic reviewer Greg Prato noted the band's use of formula, comparing them to AFI, The Used and My Chemical Romance. Prato noted the band's line-up change, saying "the lineup hiccup has not thrown the group off their musical path in the slightest." [5] Melodic reviewer Kaj Roth said the songs were stronger than those on Faso Latido and praised the closing track, "Mechanical Heart", calling it the band's best song so far. [1]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Joe Brown and Dan Arnold, all music composed by A Static Lullaby

No.TitleLength
1."Hang 'Em High!"4:02
2."Contagious"4:09
3."Annexation of Puerto Rico"3:46
4."The Art of Sharing Lovers"3:35
5."The Collision"4:01
6."Trigger Happy Tarantulas"4:07
7."Eager Cannibals"2:55
8."Life in a Museum"4:00
9."Stare at the Air"2:57
10."Static Slumber Party"3:47
11."Mechanical Heart"5:50
Total length:43:09
Digital edition and Japanese bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Let Go" (Frou Frou cover) Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth 3:18

Credits

A Static Lullaby
Additional

Related Research Articles

<i>Breathe</i> (Midnight Oil album) 1996 studio album by Midnight Oil

Breathe is the ninth studio album by Australian rock band, Midnight Oil, which was released on 15 October 1996 under the Columbia Records label. It peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart and appeared in the top 40 on the New Zealand and Swiss Albums Charts. The album was produced by Malcolm Burn and according to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, it had a loose, raw style with almost a low-key sound.

<i>Shadow Zone</i> (Static-X album) 2003 studio album by Static-X

Shadow Zone is the third studio album by American industrial metal band Static-X, released on October 7, 2003. Marked by many personnel and stylistic changes, the album sports a much more melodic sound than any other work in their catalog, while still staying in the confines of their industrial metal and nu metal sound. It was the first of two albums to feature guitarist Tripp Eisen, and is the band's only album to not feature an official drummer, due to the departure of Ken Jay just prior to the album's recording sessions; drumming duties were subsequently handled by Josh Freese.

<i>Palm Trees and Power Lines</i> 2004 studio album by Sugarcult

Palm Trees and Power Lines is the second studio album by American rock band Sugarcult, released on April 13, 2004 through Fearless and Artemis Records. A year after the release of their third studio album Start Static (2001), Kenny Livingston became their new drummer. Shortly afterwards, they started writing new material for the follow-up album. Recording started in March 2003 and ended in September 2003, in between various tours. Sessions were held at Full Kilt Studio and Third Stone Recording, both in North Hollywood, California, with producer Gavin MacKillop. Palm Trees and Power Lines is a pop-punk and power pop album that recalled the work of Blink-182.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Static Lullaby</span> American post-hardcore band

A Static Lullaby is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Chino Hills, California, in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jarrod Alexander</span> American drummer

Jarrod Fletcher Alexander is an American musician who has played with many hardcore punk bands. He has been a member of The Suicide File, A Static Lullaby, Dead Country and more recently, My Chemical Romance, Alkaline Trio, Matt Skiba, Meg Myers and Necessary Noise.

<i>In the Wake of Determination</i> 2005 studio album by Story of the Year

In the Wake of Determination is the second studio album by American rock band Story of the Year. The album is much heavier sounding than their debut album Page Avenue.

<i>If Looks Could Kill, Id Watch You Die</i> 1999 studio album by Death by Stereo

If Looks Could Kill I'd Watch You Die is the first release by American hardcore punk band Death by Stereo, released in 1999 via Indecision Records. It is highly acclaimed in the hardcore community for its originality and raw sound, tight drumming, lightning fast guitars and tempo changes. The album is centred on the drums, much more so than their other releases. The introductory track is a sound-bite from the film The Lost Boys, of which the band's name is also derived.

<i>No Wings to Speak Of</i> 2001 EP by Hopesfall

No Wings to Speak Of is an EP by melodic hardcore band Hopesfall. The EP was first released on Takehold Records in 2001. It was re-released in 2002 by Trustkill Records and on vinyl in 2008 by One Day Savior Recordings.

<i>Faso Latido</i> 2005 studio album by A Static Lullaby

Faso Latido is the second album by post-hardcore band A Static Lullaby. It was released in 2005 on Columbia Records, making it their only release on a major label. This album is one of the albums known to be affected by Extended Copy Protection. This is the last album with all five original members. Before Phil Pirrone and Nate Lindeman left to form Casket Salesmen as well as the departure of former drummer Brett Dinovo. The album was originally to be titled "Watch the Sunlight Burn", but was changed prior to its release. A music video was created for the song "Stand Up".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fearless Records</span> American independent record label

Fearless Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 1994. Fearless is based in Culver City, California, and is best known for its early pop punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by bands such as Bigwig and Dynamite Boy; and later Sugarcult; Plain White T's; The Aquabats; Amely; and post-hardcore releases by At the Drive-In and Anatomy of a Ghost. However, the label has experimented with different styles in recent years. Acts such as Blessthefall, Bloodywood, The Word Alive, Ice Nine Kills, Mayday Parade, Pierce The Veil, Starset, The Pretty Reckless, Underoath and The Color Morale have showcased post-hardcore, metalcore, hard rock and alternative rock bands that have emerged in recent years. Fearless Records' releases were distributed in the US by RED Distribution, but after Concord Music Group's purchase of the label in 2015, it is now distributed by Universal Music Group worldwide.

<i>...And Dont Forget to Breathe</i> Album by A Static Lullaby

...And Don't Forget to Breathe is the debut album by the post-hardcore band A Static Lullaby. On the original release, the title was misspelled as '...And Don't Forget to Breath'. This was corrected in a re-release.

<i>Direction of Things to Come</i> 1997 studio album by Ensign

Direction of Things to Come was the debut full-length album from New Jersey hardcore punk band Ensign. It was released on Indecision Records in November, 1997, and it followed two 7-inch vinyl EPs. As well as being released on CD, Indecision Records continued their tradition of making limited edition vinyl production runs and this release appeared on 3403 black, 515 grey and 400 purple discs, the latter released to coincide with a European tour, with a different cover.

<i>Rattlesnake!</i> 2008 studio album by A Static Lullaby

Rattlesnake! is the fourth and final studio album by post-hardcore band A Static Lullaby. The album was released through Fearless Records on September 9, 2008. The album was produced by Steve Evetts who also produced all previous albums by A Static Lullaby except for Faso Latido which was produced by Lou Giordano. It is their first release to carry the Parental Advisory sticker. This is the last album released by the band before their break-up in January 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breathe Carolina</span> American electronic music duo

Breathe Carolina are an American electronic music duo from Denver, Colorado. The duo formed in 2007 consisting of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. They later expanded to a full band whose best-known lineup included Schmitt, Even, drummer Eric Armenta, keytarist Joshua Aragon and DJ Luis Bonet. In 2013, Even left the group, while Tommy Cooperman joined that year. Breathe Carolina is currently composed of Schmitt and Cooperman.

<i>Death Is My Only Friend</i> 2009 studio album by Death by Stereo

Death Is My Only Friend is the fifth studio album by American hardcore punk band Death by Stereo, released in July 2009. It is their first album in four years, since the release of Death for Life in 2005, the longest gap between Death by Stereo's studio albums to date.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Of Mice & Men (band)</span> American rock band

Of Mice & Men is an American rock band formed in Costa Mesa, California, in 2009. The band's line-up currently consists of drummer Valentino Arteaga, guitarists Phil Manansala and Alan Ashby, and bassist and lead vocalist Aaron Pauley. The group was founded by former lead vocalist Austin Carlile and former bassist Jaxin Hall in mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!. Carlile departed from the band in December 2016 citing that a long-term health condition prompted his exit. After Carlile's departure, the band continued to pursue creating music with Pauley as the band's bassist and lead vocalist.

<i>The Here and Now</i> 2011 studio album by Architects

The Here and Now is the fourth studio album by British metalcore band Architects. It was released on 19 January 2011 through Century Media Records in the United Kingdom and majority of Europe, and 20 January 2011 in the United States. The album was recorded with producer Steve Evetts at his own studio The Omen Room Studios in California.

7 Angels 7 Plagues was an American metalcore band from Racine, Wisconsin.

<i>Beating a Dead Horse</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Jarrod Alonge

Beating a Dead Horse is the debut studio album by YouTube comedian Jarrod Alonge, self-released on May 26, 2015. The album features seven different fictitious bands created by Alonge to satirize the tropes and characteristics of alternative music genres such as metalcore, post-hardcore, pop punk, emo, progressive metal, hardcore punk and others.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Higher Power (band)</span> English hardcore punk band

Higher Power are an English hardcore punk band formed in Leeds, West Yorkshire in 2014. They have released two full-length studio albums, one EP, one live album and one demo. Their second album, 27 Miles Underwater, was their major label debut through Roadrunner Records. In a 2020 poll by Revolver magazine, they were voted the most likely contemporary band to breakthrough into the mainstream. They are a part of the New Wave of British Hardcore.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Melodic Net - A Static Lullaby". Melodic.net. Archived from the original on September 8, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  2. "Hang 'Em High - A Static Lullaby". Last.fm . Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  3. "Let Go - A Static Lullaby". AllMusic . Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Beringer, Drew (October 16, 2006). "Static Lullaby, A - A Static Lullaby - Album Review". Absolute Punk . Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Prato, Greg. "A Static Lullaby - A Static Lullaby|Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards|AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "A STATIC LULLABY 'A Static Lullaby' Album Review". Lambgoat. December 9, 2006. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. Diegetic (December 7, 2023). "SLEPT ON: A Static Lullaby "Faso Latido" Revisiting the Album Everyone Was Wrong About 18 Years Later". Lonely Ghost Records. Retrieved July 16, 2024.