I Am Hollywood

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I Am Hollywood
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 2, 2004
RecordedJuly 2004
StudioZing Studios, Westfield, Massachusetts
Genre Post-hardcore, metalcore
Length38:50
Label Solid State
Producer
  • He Is Legend
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I Am Hollywood
(2004)
Suck Out the Poison
(2006)
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I Am Hollywood is the first full-length studio album by American rock band He Is Legend. It was released November 2, 2004 on Solid State Records.

Contents

The album is a commentary on the darker side of the famous district of Hollywood, California. According to lead vocalist Schuylar Croom, "I Am Hollywood just mainly harps on the creepy side of the city that is acclaimed for making your dreams come true."

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."The Seduction"3:50
2."Eating a Book"3:49
3."The Creature Walks"3:34
4."The Greatest Actor Alive... (Enters Stage Right)"3:19
5."China White"4:28
6."...Best in Mexico"3:20
7."The Walls Have Teeth"3:56
8."Do You Think I'm Pretty?"4:15
9."Dinner with a Gypsy"5:38
10."I Am Hollywood"2:41
Total length:38:50

Personnel

He Is Legend

Production

Illustration and design

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