Patent Pending (album)

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Patent Pending
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ReleasedSeptember 11, 2006 (EU)
September 12, 2006 (US)
Recorded2004-2006
Genre Alternative rock, indie rock, gothic rock
Length42:00
Label Epitaph
Producer Ben Lovett, Heavens
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Patent Pending is the only album by Heavens, a side project formed by Matt Skiba, vocalist and guitarist for Alkaline Trio, and Josiah Steinbrick of F-Minus.

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The duo are accompanied on the album by a number of accomplished musicians, including The Mars Volta's Isaiah "Ikey" Owens. Patent Pending deviated from the duo's punk background, blending dark, brooding instrumentals with poignant lyrics.

The creation of the album began when Skiba moved to Los Angeles and became housemates with Steinbrick. Written primarily in 2004, the album's creation involved a synergistic process with Steinbrick's music laying the foundation for Skiba's lyrics. Producer Ben Lovett and drummer Matthew Compton played key roles in the album's development. The partnership with Epitaph Records for its release was significantly influenced by the label founder's appreciation for the project. [1]

While not strictly categorized as emo, the album shared the characteristic rawness and appeal of modern alternative music in the mid-2000s. The album's tracks, such as "Gardens" and "Counting," displayed a mix of gothic and dark punk elements, making it a distinctive work in the alternative music landscape of the early 21st century. [2]

Track listing

All songs by Heavens (Steinbrick/Skiba) except where noted

  1. "Gardens" – 3:05
  2. "Counting" – 3:39
  3. "Heather" – 3:53
  4. "Patent Pending" – 3:45
  5. "Dead End Girl" (Steinbrick/Skiba/Ben Lovett) – 4:58
  6. "Doves" – 0:56
  7. "Another Night" – 3:36
  8. "Annabelle" (Steinbrick/Skiba/Sam Soto) – 3:53
  9. "Watching You" – 4:14
  10. "True Hate" – 5:16
  11. "Leave" – 4:45

Production

Additional musicians

Samples

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References

  1. Records, Epitaph. "Heavens Bio". Epitaph Records. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  2. "Throwback Album Review: Heavens - 'Patent Pending'". Beat. Retrieved 2023-11-11.