''Modern Artillery'' (stylized as ''MODERN ARTillery'') is the third studio album by Australian
punk rock band
the Living End
The Living End are an Australian punk rockabilly band from Melbourne, formed in 1994. Since 2002, the line-up consists of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals), and Andy Strachan (drums). The band rose to fame in 199 ...
, released on 28 October 2003 internationally and on 2 March 2004 in the United States. It is the first album to feature drummer
Andy Strachan, since
Travis Demsey had left the band after their second album, ''
Roll On''.
The song "
Who's Gonna Save Us?" was released as a
single and appeared in commercials for the documentary film ''
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ARIA
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publicised that the album had officially achieved platinum status in Australia in November 2007.
Track listing
*In the
vinyl
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releases of the album, the tracks "One Said to the Other" and "Tabloid Magazine" are swapped.
Bonus DVD
Released as a limited edition bonus DVD with the Australian version of the album, it includes six live tracks from ''
Splendour in the Grass'' 2003, as well as backstage footage. All tracks were recorded live at Splendour in the Grass,
Byron Bay, Australia.
#"
Roll On"
#"
Save the Day"
#"Carry Me Home"
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West End Riot
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Second Solution
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Singles
*"
One Said to the Other
"One Said to the Other" is a song by Australian punk rock band the Living End. It was released on 20 January 2003 as the first single from their third album, '' Modern ARTillery'' (2003). The song peaked at No. 19 on the Australian ARIA Singles ...
" (2003)
– #19 Australia, Triple J Hottest 100, 2002 #52
*"
Who's Gonna Save Us?" (2003)
– #37 Australia, Triple J Hottest 100, 2003
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*"
Tabloid Magazine" (2003)
– Triple J Hottest 100, 2003 #66
Personnel
*
Chris Cheney – vocals, guitar
*
Scott Owen
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* Scott, Quebec, municipality in the Nouvelle-Beauce regional municipality in Quebec
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– double bass, vocals
*
Andy Strachan – drums
Charts
Weekly charts
Certifications
References
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2003 albums
2004 albums
The Living End albums
EMI Records albums
Reprise Records albums
Albums produced by Mark Trombino