''Chamberlain Waits'' is the second studio album by American
punk rock band
The Menzingers. The album was voted the best release of 2010, by Australian radio show Bullying The Jukebox.
Release
On January 5, 2010, ''Chamberlain Waits'' was announced for release in three months' time. Following this, the band supported
Anti-Flag
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on their headlining US tour. On March 2, 2010, the album's artwork and track listing were posted online. On March 16, 2010, "I Was Born" was released as a single with "Mea Culpa Cabana" and "My Friend Chris" as its B-sides. Later in the month, the band performed at
Harvest of Hope Fest. ''Chamberlain Waits'' was made available for streaming on
Myspace on April 6, 2010, before being released through
Red Scare Industries on April 13, 2010. Following performances at Rad Fest and Windy City Sound Clash festivals, the band went on a Midwest and West Coast tour with
Cheap Girls. They went on a Southern and East Coast tour with
Soul Control, leading up to an appearance at Insubordination Fest. In May and June 2011, the band supported
Title Fight on their first headlining US tour.
Reception
"Chamberlain Waits" was
Exclaim!
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's No. 8 Punk Album of 2010.
"Chamberlain Waits" was Punknews.org's No. 1 Album of 2010.
Track listing
All songs written by
The Menzingers
Personnel
Personnel for ''Chamberlain Waits'', according to album liner notes.
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History
The ...
Copyright 2010: Red Scare Industries (CCCP 139-2).
;The Menzingers
*Tom May – Guitar, Vocals
*Joe Godino – Drums
*Greg Barnett – Guitar, Vocals
*Eric Keen - Bass
;Guest Musicians
*
Brendan Kelly - Additional vocals on "So It Goes"
;Production Credits
*Matt Allison – Produced, mixed, and recorded at Atlas Studios
*Justin Yates - Recording assistant
*Alan Douches - Mastered at West West Side Mastering
References
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2010 albums
The Menzingers albums
Red Scare Industries albums
Albums produced by Matt Allison (record producer)