Disconnection Notice
Disconnection Notice | ||||
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Released | February 15, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Pop punk | |||
Length | 36:50 | |||
Label | Maverick | |||
Producer | John Feldmann | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
IGN | 4.5/10[2] |
PopMatters | (4/10)[3] |
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Disconnection Notice is the fifth official album by American punk rock band Goldfinger. This was the band's last album to feature former Ünloco guitarist Brian Arthur; original guitarist Charlie Paulson returned after Arthur's departure.
Release
[edit]On July 27, 2004, it was announced that the band's next album would be titled Disconnection Notice; in addition to this, its track listing was posted online.[5] "My Everything" was made available for streaming through the band's website on August 5, 2004.[6] In November 2004, the album was announced for release in February the following year.[7] In addition, "Wasted" was posted on the band's PureVolume profile, before being released to radio on January 25, 2005.[8][9] On February 1, 2005, the music video for "Wasted" was posted online.[10] In February and March, the group embarked on a US tour with the Start, City Sleeps and Bottom Line.[11][12] Disconnection Notice was made available for streaming on February 9, 2005, through VH1's website, before being released six days later.[7][13] "Stalker" was released to radio on May 17, 2005.[8] In September and October 2005, they toured across New Zealand and Australia with Reel Big Fish and the Matches.[14] They opened 2006 with a co-headlining West Coast US tour with Reel Big Fish, dubbed the Deep Freeze Tour; they were supported by Zebrahead and Bottom Line.[15][16] Guitarist Charlie Paulson, who had left in 2001, re-joined the band for the trek.[15] The band appeared at the Groezrock festival in April 2006.[17]
Track listing
[edit]All songs are written by John Feldmann, except for "Wasted" and "Ocean Size" by John Feldmann and Benji Madden.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "My Everything" (feat. Ely Dye of City Sleeps) | 2:38 |
2. | "Wasted" (feat. Quinn Allman of The Used on guitar) | 3:09 |
3. | "Ocean Size" (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used) | 2:54 |
4. | "Uncomfortable" | 2:37 |
5. | "Too Many Nights" | 3:08 |
6. | "Damaged" | 2:56 |
7. | "Behind the Mask" (feat. Dan Marsala of Story of the Year) | 2:58 |
8. | "I Want" (feat. Philip Sneed of Story of the Year) | 2:21 |
9. | "Iron Fist" | 2:54 |
10. | "Walk Away" | 3:38 |
11. | "Faith" | 2:19 |
12. | "Stalker" | 2:46 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Time" | 3:41 |
14. | "Find a Way" | 2:44 |
15. | "Get By" | 3:11 |
Personnel
[edit]- John Feldmann – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Brian Arthur – lead guitar
- Kelly LeMieux – bass
- Darrin Pfeiffer – drums
Notes
[edit]- Track No. 1, "My Everything", was featured on the soundtrack of the video game SSX on Tour.
- Track No. 8, "I Want", was featured on the soundtrack of the video games Burnout Revenge and Burnout Legends.
- Track No. 7, "Behind The Mask" was originally called "FBI" (On Advance CD) but was renamed for the final retail release.
- Track No. 9, "Iron Fist", was written due to the raid that took place on Feldmann's house.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ JR (March 29, 2005). "Goldfinger – Disconnection Notice". IGN. Archived from the original on September 20, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "Goldfinger: Disconnection Notice: PopMatters Music Review". PopMatters. April 19, 2005. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
- ^ Hoard, Christian; Andy Gensler (February 24, 2005). "Goldfinger:Disconnection Notice:Music Reviews:Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
- ^ White, Adam (July 27, 2004). "Goldfinger's Disconnection Notice on the way". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ White, Adam (August 5, 2004). "Stream the new Goldfinger single". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ a b UG Team (November 5, 2004). "In Brief: Green Day, Blink 182, Used, American Head Charge". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ a b "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ Shultz, Brian (November 10, 2004). "Two songs off upcoming Goldfinger album streaming online". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (February 1, 2005). "Goldfinger posts new video for Wasted". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ UG Team (February 11, 2005). "In Brief: Goldfinger, Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 11, 2005). "Goldfinger announces Greatest Hits collection". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ Shultz, Brian (February 9, 2005). "VH1.com posts Goldfinger album for streaming". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (August 22, 2005). "Reel Big Fish adds more international dates, shooting video". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Paul, Aubin (December 14, 2005). "Reel Big Fish / Goldfinger to co-headline Deep Freeze Tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (January 1, 2006). "Bottom Line added to Reel Big Fish & Goldfinger tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (February 7, 2006). "Bad Religion, Goldfinger added to Groezrock". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ "The Militant, Direct Action Newspaper of Animal Liberationists & Their Supporters". No Compromise. October 3, 2003. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2012.