''Reactionary'' is the sixth studio album by the band
Face to Face. Released in 2000, it was recorded in January 2000. The band ran a promotion with
MP3.com
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where fans could decide which songs ended up on the final version of the album. This was their last release with second guitarist Chad Yaro until ''
Laugh Now, Laugh Later'' in 2011.
Release
''Reactionary'' was released in June 2000. The band played shows with
Saves the Day,
Alkaline Trio
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, and
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between late August and early October. In January and February 2001, the band toured the US with
H2O and
Snapcase
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. In October 2001, guitarist Chad Yaro had reportedly left the band.
Track listing
All songs by Keith/Shiflett except where noted.
#"Disappointed" – 2:48
#"Out of Focus" – 3:32
#"What's in a Name" – 3:05
#"You Could've Had Everything" (Keith) – 2:15
#"Hollow" – 3:23
#"Think for Yourself" (Keith) – 2:43
#"Just Like You Said" – 3:06
#"Solitaire" – 3:05
#"Best Defense" (Keith, Parada) – 3:47
#"Icons" – 3:18
#"Shame on Me" – 3:13
#"Estranged" (Keith) – 2:52
#"Nullification" (Japanese Bonus Track)
#"Talk Talk" (Japanese Bonus Track)
Personnel
*Trever Keith – guitar, vocals, producer
*Chad Yaro – guitar, background vocals
*Scott Shiflett – bass guitar, background vocals, producer
*Pete Parada – drums
Additional personnel
*Chad Blinman – producer, engineer, mixing
*Dale Lawton – assistant engineer
*Ramon Breton – mastering
*Chapman Baehler – photography
*
Scott Ritcher – design
Charts
References
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2000 albums
Face to Face (punk band) albums
Vagrant Records albums