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| released = October 31, 2002<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teamdistort.com/ |title=Distort Entertainment |date=2002 |format= |accessdate= February 1, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20021123133556/http://www.teamdistort.com/ |archivedate=2002 }}</ref>
| released = October 31, 2002<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teamdistort.com/ |title=Distort Entertainment |date=2002 |format= |accessdate= February 1, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20021123133556/http://www.teamdistort.com/ |archivedate=November 23, 2002 }}</ref>
| recorded = 2002
| recorded = 2002
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<!---Do NOT remove Screamo, as it is sourced. You can obviously hear the influence of bands like Orchid and Pg.99 AS CITED. Especially songs like "Counterparts and Number Them" and "A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles" with the use of dissonant chords and fast strummed octave chords. Literally compare this album to Orchid's "I Am Chaos" and you will see exactly what I'm talking about. In one of the sources, Wade himself says that the band was influenced by those screamo bands.--->
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| genre = [[Post-hardcore]], [[screamo]], [[emo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/photos/20-emo-albums-that-have-resolutely-stood-the-test-of-time/367692#/photo/6|title=20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time|date=January 14, 2015|work=NME.com|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Screamo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.ign.com:80/articles/575/575133p1.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051217105952/http://music.ign.com/articles/575/575133p1.html|title=Watch Out!|publisher=IGN|author=JR|date=December 23, 2004|archivedate=December 17, 2005|accessdate=July 21, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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* [[emo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/20-emo-albums-that-have-resolutely-stood-the-test-of-time/367692#/photo/6|title=20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time|date=January 14, 2015|work=NME.com|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>
* {{nowrap|[[post-hardcore]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/20-emo-albums-that-have-resolutely-stood-the-test-of-time/367692#/photo/6|title=20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time|date=January 14, 2015|work=NME.com|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>}}
}}
| length = 42:16
| length = 42:16
| label = [[Distort Entertainment]]
| label = [[Distort Entertainment]] (Canada & Australia), [[Equal Vision Records]] (USA), [[Defiance Records]] (Europe)
| producer = [[Alexisonfire]], [[Greg Below]]
| producer = [[Alexisonfire]], [[Greg Below]]
| prev_title = [[Pink Heart Skull Sampler]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year = 2002
| prev_year =
| next_title = [[Watch Out! (Alexisonfire album)|Watch Out!]]
| next_title = [[Watch Out! (Alexisonfire album)|Watch Out!]]
| next_year = 2004
| next_year = 2004
| misc = {{Singles
| type = studio
| single1 = The Kennedy Curse
| single1date = August 17, 2002
| single2 = .44 Caliber Love Letter
| single2date = September 16, 2002
| single3 = Pulmonary Archery
| single3date = July 18, 2003
}}
}}
}}
'''''Alexisonfire''''' is the first studio album released by the [[post-hardcore]] band [[Alexisonfire]]. It was released on October 31, 2002 and recorded when members [[Chris Steele (musician)|Chris Steele]], [[Wade MacNeil]] and [[Jesse Ingelevics]] were only 17 years old, with [[Dallas Green (musician)|Dallas Green]] being the oldest, being 22 at the time. In August 2009, the album was given platinum [[Canadian Recording Industry Association|certification]] as it sold over 100,000 units in [[Canada]].


'''''Alexisonfire''''' is the debut studio album from Canadian [[post-hardcore]] band [[Alexisonfire]], released on October 31, 2002.
The cover art was photographed by lead singer [[George Pettit]] at Ferndale Public School in [[St. Catharines, Ontario|St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]]. It is based on the lyrics from "A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles". There was also an alternative cover art released, which just depicts the band's logo and name.


==Release==
The lyrics and title of ".44 Caliber Love Letter" are influenced by a line from the iconic 1986 [[David Lynch]] movie ''[[Blue Velvet (film)|Blue Velvet]]'': "I'll have to send you a love letter! Straight from my heart, fucker! You know what a love letter is? It's a bullet from a fucking gun, fucker!" Another Lynch film, ''[[Eraserhead]]'', is mentioned by name in "Where No One Knows".
''Alexisonfire'' was released on October 31, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/4539/alexisonfire-to-release-debut-album-on-halloween|title=Alexisonfire to release debut album on Halloween|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=October 25, 2002|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}</ref> The cover art was photographed by lead singer [[George Pettit]] at Ferndale Public School in [[St. Catharines, Ontario|St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]]. It is based on the lyrics from "A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles". There was also an alternative cover art released, which just depicts the band's logo and name. In June 2003, the band embarked on short tour of Canada with [[From Autumn to Ashes]], [[A Static Lullaby]], and [[Boys Night Out (band)|Boys Night Out]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/6267/alexisonarecordlabel|title=Alexisonarecordlabel|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=June 9, 2003|accessdate=March 9, 2021}}</ref> The following month, the band performed at [[Hellfest (American music festival)|Hellfest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/5907/tours-hellfest-lineup-announced|title=Hellfest lineup announced|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=April 25, 2003|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref> In September and October, the band went on a tour of Canada with [[Billy Talent]], [[Spitalfield]] and [[Death from Above (band)|Death from Above]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7069/alexisonfire-canadian-dates-with-billy-talent|title=Alexisonfire Canadian Dates With Billy Talent|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=September 11, 2003|accessdate=March 10, 2021}}</ref> Following this, the band played with Spitalfield on their tour of the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7099/tours-spitalfield-us-dates|title=Spitalfield US Dates|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=September 16, 2003|accessdate=March 10, 2021}}</ref> In December 2003, the band went on an eastern Canadian tour, with [[Jersey (band)|Jersey]] and [[At the Mercy of Inspiration]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/7741/tours-jersey-and-alexisonfire-touring-minus-one-guitar|title=Jersey & Alexisonfire touring, minus one guitar|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=November 30, 2003|accessdate=March 14, 2021}}</ref>


On January 14, 2014, a remixed and remastered version of the album by [[Dine Alone Records]] was released.
On January 14, 2014, a remixed and remastered version of the album by [[Dine Alone Records]] was released.


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = Sincerity
| rev1 = Punknews.org
| rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=punknews.org>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/1591/alexisonfire-alexisonfire|title=Alexisonfire - Alexisonfire|date=17 January 2003 |publisher=Punknews.org}}</ref>
| rev1Score = (70%)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cityandcolourforum.com/sincerityoversimplechords/?p=9 |title=Chat Rooms &#124; Cash Advance &#124; Debt Consolidation &#124; Insurance at |publisher=Cityandcolourforum.com |accessdate=2011-12-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813155035/http://cityandcolourforum.com/sincerityoversimplechords/?p=9 |archivedate=2011-08-13 }}</ref>
}}
}}
In 2015, ''[[NME]]'' listed the album as one of "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/photos/20-emo-albums-that-have-resolutely-stood-the-test-of-time/367692#/photo/6|title=20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time|date=January 14, 2015|work=NME.com|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, ''[[NME]]'' listed the album as one of "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/20-emo-albums-that-have-resolutely-stood-the-test-of-time/367692#/photo/6|title=20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time|date=January 14, 2015|work=NME.com|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref> In 2022, Andrew Sacher of ''[[BrooklynVegan]]'' wrote that the album defined typical emo characteristics such as "Two singers, one who screams and one who whine-sings... Chaotic song structures... Bright melodies even at the most aggressive moments... Verbose teenage poetry, sometimes delivered as tense spoken word... [and an] overwhelming amount of melodrama..." Sacher said that the album "helped establish [the foregoing traits] as dominant traits of the early 2000s emo/post-hardcore boom."<ref name=BV2002>{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/35-best-emo-post-hardcore-albums-of-2002/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810135900/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/35-best-emo-post-hardcore-albums-of-2002/|title=35 Best Emo & Post-Hardcore Albums of 2002|work=[[BrooklynVegan]]|author=Sacher, Andrew|date=August 10, 2022|archivedate=August 10, 2022|accessdate=August 10, 2022}}</ref>

In August 2009, the album was given platinum [[Canadian Recording Industry Association|certification]] as it sold over 100,000 units in [[Canada]].


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

{{Tracklist
{{Track listing
| all_writing = [[Alexisonfire]]
| all_writing = [[Alexisonfire]]
| title1 = .44 Caliber Love Letter
| title1 = .44 Caliber Love Letter
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| title5 = Polaroids of Polar Bears
| title5 = Polaroids of Polar Bears
| length5 = 5:08
| length5 = 5:08
| title6 = Waterwings (And Other Poolside Fashion Faux Pas)
| title6 = Water Wings (And Other Poolside Fashion Faux Pas)
| length6 = 2:41
| length6 = 2:41
| title7 = Where No One Knows
| title7 = Where No One Knows
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{{col-2}}
{{col-2}}
* [[George Pettit]] – [[Screaming (music)|unclean vocals]], [[photography]]
* [[George Pettit]] – [[Screaming (music)|unclean vocals]], [[photography]]
* [[Wade MacNeil]] – [[guitar]]s, [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]]
* [[Dallas Green (musician)|Dallas Green]] – [[rhythm guitar]], [[Singing|clean vocals]]
* [[Chris Steele (musician)|Chris Steele]] – [[bass guitar]]
* [[Wade MacNeil]] – [[lead guitar]], [[Backing vocalist| vocals]]
* [[Dallas Green (musician)|Dallas Green]] – [[Singing|clean vocals]], guitars
* [[Chris Steele (musician)|Chris Steele]] – [[bass guitar]]
* [[Jesse Ingelevics]] – [[Drum kit|drums]]
* [[Jesse Ingelevics]] – [[Drum kit|drums]]


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|[[Canada]]
|[[Canada]]
| October 31, 2002<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teamdistort.com/ |title=Distort Entertainment |date=2002 |format= |accessdate= February 1, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20021123133556/http://www.teamdistort.com/ |archivedate=2002 }}</ref>
| October 31, 2002<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teamdistort.com/ |title=Distort Entertainment |date=2002 |format= |accessdate= February 1, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20021123133556/http://www.teamdistort.com/ |archivedate=2002-11-23 }}</ref>
|[[Distort Entertainment]]
|[[Distort Entertainment]]
|CD
|CD
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.theonlybandever.com Alexisonfire official site]
* [http://www.theonlybandever.com Alexisonfire official site]
* [http://www.teamdistort.com/ Distort Entertainment]
* [http://www.teamdistort.com/ Distort Entertainment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021123133556/http://www.teamdistort.com/ |date=2002-11-23 }}
* [http://www.equalvision.com/ Equal Vision Records]
* [http://www.equalvision.com/ Equal Vision Records]
* [http://www.sorepointrecords.com/ Sore Point Records]
* [http://www.sorepointrecords.com/ Sore Point Records] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061020045833/http://www.sorepointrecords.com/ |date=2006-10-20 }}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 15 October 2024

Alexisonfire
Studio album by
Alexisonfire
ReleasedOctober 31, 2002[1]
Recorded2002
Genre
Length42:16
LabelDistort Entertainment (Canada & Australia), Equal Vision Records (USA), Defiance Records (Europe)
ProducerAlexisonfire, Greg Below
Alexisonfire chronology
Alexisonfire
(2002) 		Watch Out!
(2004)
Singles from Alexisonfire
  1. "The Kennedy Curse"
    Released: August 17, 2002
  2. ".44 Caliber Love Letter"
    Released: September 16, 2002
  3. "Pulmonary Archery"
    Released: July 18, 2003

Alexisonfire is the debut studio album from Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, released on October 31, 2002.

Release

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Alexisonfire was released on October 31, 2002.[5] The cover art was photographed by lead singer George Pettit at Ferndale Public School in St. Catharines, Ontario. It is based on the lyrics from "A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles". There was also an alternative cover art released, which just depicts the band's logo and name. In June 2003, the band embarked on short tour of Canada with From Autumn to Ashes, A Static Lullaby, and Boys Night Out.[6] The following month, the band performed at Hellfest.[7] In September and October, the band went on a tour of Canada with Billy Talent, Spitalfield and Death from Above.[8] Following this, the band played with Spitalfield on their tour of the US.[9] In December 2003, the band went on an eastern Canadian tour, with Jersey and At the Mercy of Inspiration.[10]

On January 14, 2014, a remixed and remastered version of the album by Dine Alone Records was released.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Punknews.org[11]

In 2015, NME listed the album as one of "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time".[12] In 2022, Andrew Sacher of BrooklynVegan wrote that the album defined typical emo characteristics such as "Two singers, one who screams and one who whine-sings... Chaotic song structures... Bright melodies even at the most aggressive moments... Verbose teenage poetry, sometimes delivered as tense spoken word... [and an] overwhelming amount of melodrama..." Sacher said that the album "helped establish [the foregoing traits] as dominant traits of the early 2000s emo/post-hardcore boom."[13]

In August 2009, the album was given platinum certification as it sold over 100,000 units in Canada.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Alexisonfire

No.TitleLength
1.".44 Caliber Love Letter"4:31
2."Counterparts and Number Them"2:18
3."Adelleda"5:47
4."A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles"4:12
5."Polaroids of Polar Bears"5:08
6."Water Wings (And Other Poolside Fashion Faux Pas)"2:41
7."Where No One Knows"3:12
8."The Kennedy Curse"3:38
9."Jubella"2:29
10."Little Girls Pointing and Laughing"4:54
11."Pulmonary Archery"3:26
Total length:42:16

Personnel

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Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog Notes
Canada October 31, 2002[14] Distort Entertainment CD DE-002
United States September 9, 2003[15] Equal Vision Records CD EVR89 Digipak
United Kingdom July 5, 2004[16] Sorepoint Records CD Sore018cd Alternate cover
Germany ca.2004/2005 Defiance Records LP Limited edition

Videos

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  • "Pulmonary Archery"
  • "Counterparts and Number Them"
  • "Waterwings (And Other Poolside Fashion Faux Pas)"
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References

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  1. ^ "Distort Entertainment". 2002. Archived from the original on November 23, 2002. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  2. ^ JR (December 23, 2004). "Watch Out!". IGN. Archived from the original on December 17, 2005. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time". NME.com. January 14, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  4. ^ "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time". NME.com. January 14, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  5. ^ White, Adam (October 25, 2002). "Alexisonfire to release debut album on Halloween". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Heisel, Scott (June 9, 2003). "Alexisonarecordlabel". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Heisel, Scott (April 25, 2003). "Hellfest lineup announced". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  8. ^ White, Adam (September 11, 2003). "Alexisonfire Canadian Dates With Billy Talent". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  9. ^ Heisel, Scott (September 16, 2003). "Spitalfield US Dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  10. ^ White, Adam (November 30, 2003). "Jersey & Alexisonfire touring, minus one guitar". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  11. ^ "Alexisonfire - Alexisonfire". Punknews.org. 17 January 2003.
  12. ^ "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time". NME.com. January 14, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  13. ^ Sacher, Andrew (August 10, 2022). "35 Best Emo & Post-Hardcore Albums of 2002". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  14. ^ "Distort Entertainment". 2002. Archived from the original on 2002-11-23. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  15. ^ "Alexisonfire: Equal Vision Records". Archived from the original on January 16, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  16. ^ "Sorepoint Records: Alexisonfire". August 16, 2004. Archived from the original on August 16, 2004. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
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