The Relationship (album)

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The Relationship
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 30, 2010
Genre Alternative rock, Power pop
Length38:44
Label Golden State Records
Producer Eric J

The Relationship is the debut, self-titled album by the American alternative rock band The Relationship, released on November 30, 2010 through Golden State Records. The album was recorded in the home studio of lead singer and guitarist Brian Bell, who is also a guitarist for the acclaimed rock band Weezer.

Contents

Background

News regarding a side project by Weezer guitarist Brian Bell began circulating in 2007 on the official Weezer message board. Since this time, many demos and adjusted versions of songs have been posted on the band's Myspace and Facebook pages. In 2008, the band opened for Weezer during several dates of their Troublemaker Tour. In Fall 2010, The album was announced as completed and given a release date of November 30, 2010.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Something More"3:50
2."Please Help Me"3:48
3."Thought I Knew"3:44
4."Mother Night"3:30
5."You Rock My Heart"3:45
6."Ugly Things"4:49
7."Happiness"2:31
8."Patterns of Love"2:10
9."Will I Ever See Her Again?"2:28
10."Are You Gonna Be There For Me?"3:16
11."Master Plan"4:53

Personnel

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