Decomposer (album)

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Decomposer
The Matches - Decomposer.jpg
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ReleasedSeptember 11, 2006
Studio
Genre
Length44:45
Label Epitaph
Producer
The Matches chronology
E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals
(2004)
Decomposer
(2006)
A Band in Hope
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk 95% [1]
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Decomposer is the second studio album by American pop punk band The Matches. It was released by Epitaph Records on September 11, 2006 worldwide, on September 12, 2006 in the United States, and in 2016 on vinyl. Audio production was handled by Matt Rad, Mike Green, Ryan Divine & Johnny Genius, Miles Hurwitz, Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, Goldfinger's John Feldmann, Rancid's Tim Armstrong, 311's Nick Hexum, and Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz.

Contents

Decomposer also marks a vast departure from The Matches' previous strict alternative/punk sound and a growth into a more avant-garde and art rock sound. Additionally, many of the lyrical themes explored on Decomposer were resurrected for their next offering, 2008's A Band in Hope .

The album peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Independent Albums. [3]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Shawn Harris

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Salty Eyes"Matt Rad2:38
2."Drive"Mike Green3:26
3."Papercut Skin" John Feldmann 3:25
4."Clumsy Heart"Miles Hurwitz3:31
5."Little Maggots"John Feldmann2:44
6."What Katie Said" Mark Hoppus 2:53
7."Sunburn vs. the Rhinovirus"Mark Hoppus3:45
8."Lazier Than Furniture"Divine Genius Productions2:36
9."Didi (My Doe, Part 2)" Nick Hexum 3:11
10."You (Don't) Know Me" (featuring Tim Armstrong) Tim Armstrong 4:05
11."My Soft and Deep" Brett Gurewitz 3:36
12."Shoot Me in the Smile"Matt Rad3:31
13."The Barber's Unhappiness"Mark Hoppus5:24
Total length:44:45
UK / European bonus track (B-side to "Salty Eyes" single)
No.TitleProducerLength
14."Here's To Love" (featuring Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro)John Paulsen3:08

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic and Discogs.

Charts

Chart performance for Decomposer
Chart (2006)Peak
position
US Independent Albums ( Billboard ) [3] 18

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