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band

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, released under their former name, Fear Before the March of Flames. It was released in 2003 via

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. On a budget of $1,500, the album was recorded and co-produced with

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at Interlace Studios in

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, from April to May 2003, while the band members were still in high school. A music video was released for the song "The 20th Century Was Entirely Mine". It was re-released by

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in January 2004.

Critical reception

'' Drowned in Sound'' wrote that "this debut is far from the fully-realised final product, but as blueprints for future releases go, it's pretty special."

Track listing

All music written by Fear Before the March of Flames. Piano written by Adam Fisher and Kris Crummett.

Personnel

;Fear Before the March of Flames *David Marion – lead vocals, producer *Adam Fisher – lead guitar, clean vocals, producer *Mat Clouse – rhythm guitar, producer *Mike Madruga – bass, backing vocals, producer *Brandon Proff – drums, artwork, producer ;Additional * John Gourley – vocals on "Motelroom.Grandpiano" *

– producer, engineer, piano *Jason Livermore – mastering

References

{{Authority control 2003 debut albums Fear Before albums Equal Vision Records albums Rise Records albums Albums produced by Kris Crummett