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'{{Infobox Album | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums --> | Name = Leaving Through the Window | Type = [[Album]] | Artist = [[Something Corporate]] | Cover = Something Corporate-Leaving THrough The Window.jpg | Released = May 21, 2002 | Recorded = {{collapsible list|title=Various|hlist=true|Cello Studios ([[Hollywood, California]])|4th Street Recording ([[Santa Monica, California]])|South Beach Studios ([[Miami Beach, Florida]])|Jungle Room Studios ([[Glendale, California]])}} | Genre = [[Alternative rock]],<ref name=AMreview/> [[pop punk]],<ref name=BF41/> [[power pop]]<ref name=Melodicreview/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/somethingcorporate/albums/album/300744/review/5940510/north|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090405101536/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/somethingcorporate/albums/album/300744/review/5940510/north|title=Something Corporate: North : Music Reviews|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Jann Wenner|author=Roth, Kristin|date=October 20, 2003|archivedate=April 5, 2009|accessdate=February 15, 2017}}</ref> | Length = 57:35 | Label = [[Drive-Thru Records|Drive-Thru]], [[MCA Records|MCA]] | Producer = Jim Wirt | Last album = ''[[Audioboxer]]''<br />(2001) | This album = '''''Leaving Through the Window'''''<br />(2002) | Next album = ''[[Songs for Silent Movies]]''<br />(2003) | Misc = {{Singles | Name = Leaving Through the Window | Type = Studio | single 1 = If You C Jordan | single 1 date = March 31, 2003 | single 2 = Punk Rock Princess | single 2 date = April 22, 2003 }} }} '''''Leaving Through the Window''''' is the debut album by [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Something Corporate]]. ==Background== After finalising their line-up, [[Something Corporate]] began performing at local venues, eventually gaining support slots for groups such as [[Better Than Ezra]] and [[Sugar Ray]]. Shortly afterwards, the band signed to independent label [[Drive-Thru Records|Drive-Thru]], and released the EP ''[[Audioboxer]]'' in late 2001.<ref name=AMbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/something-corporate-mn0000753056/biography|title=Something Corporate {{!}} Biography & History |work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network, LLC|author=Birchmeier, Jason |accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> ==Composition== The album includes three songs ("Punk Rock Princess", "If You C Jordan" and "Hurricane") from the band's ''Audioboxer'' EP, as well as re-recordings of three songs ("Cavanaugh Park", "Straw Dog" and "Drunk Girl") from their 2000 self-released album ''[[Ready... Break]]'' . Partington described the album as a "conglomeration of songs that were anywhere from three months to three years old ... like a greatest hits of our early stuff."<ref name=PNinterviewApril04>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8861/interviews-something-corporate|title=Something Corporate loses guitarist; guitarist gains respect|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=Heisel, Scott|date=April 7, 2004|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> ==Release== Drive-Thru had a distribution deal with major label [[MCA Records|MCA]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/29_songs_that_defined_the_drive_thru_records_era|title=29 songs that defined the Drive-Thru Records era|work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Crane, Matt|date=May 23, 2014|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> which allowed the latter to upstream bands from the former.<ref>''Billboard'' 1999, p. 74</ref> ''Leaving Through the Window'' was released on May 21, 2002 as a joint release between Drive-Thru and MCA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/release/leaving-through-the-window-mr0000300456|title=Leaving Through the Window - Something Corporate {{!}} Release Info|work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network, LLC|author=Henderson, Alex |accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> Between late June and mid-August, the group went on the 2002 edition of [[Warped Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1452030/warped-tour-02-to-feature-bad-religion-nofx-new-found-glory-more/|title=Warped Tour '02 To Feature Bad Religion, NOFX, New Found Glory, More|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=January 30, 2002|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> In October and November, the band went tour across the U.S. alongside [[New Found Glory]], [[Finch (American band)|Finch]] and [[Further Seems Forever]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/4059/tours-new-found-glory-something-corporate-finch-further-seems-forever-tour|title=New Found Glory/Something Corporate/Finch/Further Seems Forever tour|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=Heisel, Scott|date=August 13, 2002|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> In January and February 2003, the band went on a co-headlining tour of the U.S. with [[The Juliana Theory]], with support from [[Vendetta Red]] and Red West.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/4802/juliana-theory-something-corporate-co-headlining-tour|title=Juliana Theory / Something Corporate co-headlining tour|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=Heisel, Scott|date=December 3, 2002|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> On March 31, "If You C Jordan" was released as a single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/if-u-c-jordan-mca-mw0001209418|title=If U C Jordan (MCA) - Something Corporate {{!}} Release Info|work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network, LLC|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> On April 22, "Punk Rock Princess" was released as a single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/release/punk-rock-princess-uk-cd-mr0001394081|title=Punk Rock Princess (UK CD) - Something Corporate {{!}} Release Info|work=AllMusic|publisher=All Media Network, LLC|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> ==Reception== {{Album ratings | rev1 = [[AllMusic]] | rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=AMreview>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r590529}}</ref> | rev2 = ''[[Alternative Addiction]]'' | rev2Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=AAreview>{{cite web|url=http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/Review/57|title=Album Review of Leaving Through the Window by Something Corporate|work=Alternative Addiction|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> | rev3 = ''[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]'' | rev3Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=Melodicreview>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=620|title=Something Corporate - Leaving Through The Window |work=Melodic|author=Roth, Kaj|date=2002|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> | rev4 = [[Punknews.org]] | rev4Score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/997/something-corporate-leaving-through-the-window|title=Something Corporate - Leaving Through The Window|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=Heisel, Scott|date=June 7, 2002|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> | rev5 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' | rev5Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=RSreview>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/somethingcorporate/albums/album/183667/review/5941061/leaving_through_the_window|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090403025256/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/somethingcorporate/albums/album/183667/review/5941061/leaving_through_the_window|title=Something Corporate: Leaving Through The Window : Music Reviews|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Jann Wenner|author=Abowitz, Richard|date=October 3, 2002|archivedate=April 3, 2009|accessdate=February 15, 2017}}</ref> }} Richard Abowitz of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' noted that the band crafted "suburban ennui and high school angst into slick, hummable punk."<ref name=RSreview/> He mentioned that McMahon's song writing was "the secret weapon," calling it "derivative, but not boring."<ref name=RSreview/> ''Leaving Through the Window'' charted at number 101 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard 200|200]] chart,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/279775/something-corporate/chart?f=305|title=Something Corporate - Chart history (Billboard 200)|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> selling 12,000 copies in its first week.<ref name=Mayfield54>Mayfield 2003, p. 54</ref> It also charted at number 1 on the [[Heatseekers Albums]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/279775/something-corporate/chart?f=324|title=Something Corporate - Chart history (Heatseekers Albums)|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> "Punk Rock Princess" charted at number 33 in the UK.<ref name=Zobbel/> "If You C Jordan" charted at number 29 on the [[Alternative Songs]] chart<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/279775/something-corporate/chart?f=377|title=Something Corporate - Chart history (Alternative Songs)|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> and number 68 in the UK.<ref name=Zobbel>{{cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_S.HTM|title=Chart Log UK: DJ S - The System Of Life|publisher=Zobbel.de|author=Zywietz, Tobias|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> By June 2005, album sales stood at 291,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/62693/corporate-mannequin-singer-diagnosed-with-leukemia|title=Corporate, Mannequin Singer Diagnosed With Leukemia|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=June 3, 2005|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref> [[BuzzFeed]] included the album at number 24 on their "41 Pop-Punk Albums All 2000s Kids Loved" list.<ref name=BF41>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/bobmarshall/41-albums-that-all-2000s-pop-punk-kids-loved|title=41 Pop-Punk Albums All 2000s Kids Loved|author=Marshall, Bob |date=July 1, 2015|accessdate=June 12, 2016}}</ref> ==Track listing== {{tracklist | collapsed = no | headline = | total_length = 57:35 | all_lyrics = Andrew McMahon, except where noted. | all_music = Something Corporate | title1 = I Want to Save You | length1 = 4:22 | title2 = Punk Rock Princess | length2 = 3:52 | title3 = I Woke Up in a Car | length3 = 4:13 | title4 = If You C Jordan | length4 = 4:15 | title5 = The Astronaut | length5 = 4:28 | title6 = Hurricane | note6 = Josh Partington | length6 = 3:50 | title7 = Cavanaugh Park | length7 = 4:18 | title8 = Fall | note8 = Partington | length8 = 3:40 | title9 = Straw Dog | length9 = 3:49 | title10 = Good News | length10 = 3:51 | title11 = Drunk Girl | length11 = 4:07 | title12 = Not What It Seems | length12 = 3:18 | title13 = You're Gone | note13 = Partington | length13 = 4:37 | title14 = Globes & Maps | length14 = 4:48 }} ==Credits== {{col-start}} {{col-2}} ;Something Corporate * [[Andrew McMahon]] – lead vocals, piano * Josh Partington – lead guitar * [[William Tell (musician)|William Tell]] – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Kevin "Clutch" Page – bass * [[Brian Ireland]] – drums, percussion ;Additional musicians * Suzie Katayama – orchestra Manager * P.J. Smith – backing vocals * Patrick Warren – [[chamberlin]], [[organ (music)|organ]] {{col-2}} ;Artwork * Tim Stedman – art direction, design * Justin Stephens – photography * Nick Murphy – Prop Stylist ;Production * Jim Wirt – producer * Robert Read – assistant engineer * Joel Ausbrooks – engineer * Mike Fraser – engineer * Brian Reeves – engineer * [[Tom Lord-Alge]] – mixing * CJ Eiriksson & Patrick Shevelin – [[Pro-Tools]] * [[Paul Buckmaster]] – string arrangements, string conductor * Steve Churchyard – string engineer {{col-end}} ==Charts== {|class="wikitable sortable" !Chart (2002) !Peak<br>position |- | [[Billboard 200|US Billboard 200]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=something corporate|chart=all}}|title=Something Corporate Billboard Albums Chart|publisher=billboard.com}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|101 |- |[[Top Heatseekers]] | style="text-align:center;"|1 |} ==References== '''Citations''' {{reflist|30em}} '''Sources''' {{refbegin}} * {{cite journal|author=Billboard|title=Newsline...|work=Billboard|date=September 11, 1999|issue=37|volume=111|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|issn=0006-2510|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=oggEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PT95&ots=1MMLir9dF0&dq=drive%20thru%20mca%20distribution%20deal&pg=PT95#v=onepage&q=drive%20thru%20mca%20distribution%20deal&f=false}} * {{cite journal|last1=Mayfield|first1=Geoff|title=Over the Counter|work=Billboard|date=November 8, 2003|issue=45|volume=115|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|issn=0006-2510|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Hw8EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA54&dq=something%20corporate&pg=PA54#v=onepage&q=something%20corporate&f=false}} {{refend}} {{Something Corporate}} [[Category:2002 albums]] [[Category:Something Corporate albums]] [[Category:Drive-Thru Records albums]] [[Category:MCA Records albums]]'