Masterpiece Theatre (Marianas Trench album)
| Masterpiece Theatre |
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| Studio album by Marianas Trench |
| Released |
February 24, 2009 (CAN)
September 28, 2010 (US)[1] |
| Recorded |
2008–2009 |
| Genre |
Rock, pop rock |
| Length |
45:41 |
| Label |
604 |
| Producer |
Dave Genn, Greig Nori, Dave Ogilvie, Raine Maida, Josh Ramsay |
| Marianas Trench chronology |
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| Singles from Masterpiece Theatre |
- "Cross My Heart"
Released: December, 2008
- "All To Myself"
Released: May, 2009
- "Beside You"
Released: November 30, 2009
- "Celebrity Status"
Released: April 12, 2010
- "Good to You"
Released: August 18, 2010
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Masterpiece Theatre is the second studio album by Canadian rock group Marianas Trench. It was released on February 24, 2009 in Canada. The album was available for preview at MuchMusic's website before the release. The last song on the album titled "Masterpiece Theatre III" is a collage of all the songs on the album and previous singles.
The album sold 5,000 copies in its first week of release debuting at #4 on the Canadian Albums Chart[6] and since then it has reached Platinum status in Canada with sales of over 80,000 copies nationwide.[7] The album has been released in the United States on September 28, 2010. It will have two bonus tracks, a second version of Good to You and an acoustic version of Cross My Heart.
Reception
Masterpiece Theatre was received well by most critics. The Phoenix New Times praised lead singer Josh Ramsay and the lyrics saying "Singer Josh Ramsay pushed himself vocally on this album, and the lyrics were very heartfelt and meaningful — not your typical pop-punk music."[8]
melodic.net said, "this album is one of the best, if not the best, discs i've heard in the past year or two." They also said "The harmonies, arrangements, and different styles experimented with throughout the spread of the CD are absolutely awe-inspiring."[9]
Lost In the Sound gave the album a score of 80% out 100, saying that the album "is one of the best in its genre and proves that there is still good pop rock music out there."[10]
The album sold over 80,000 copies in Canada and was certified Platinum by the CRIA.[7] Singles such as "All To Myself" and "Cross My Heart" peaked in the top 15 of the Canadian Hot 100. Other singles such as "Celebrity Status", "Good to You" and "Beside You" peaked in the top 40 of the Canadian Hot 100.[11]
Track listing
| 13. |
"Good to You" (feat. Jessica Lee) |
3:04 |
| 14. |
"Cross My Heart (Acoustic)" |
3:27 |
| 15. |
"Celebrity Status (Acoustic)" |
3:57 |
| 16. |
"And So It Goes" |
2:23 |
Personnel
Credits for Masterpiece Theatre adapted from Allmusic.[12]
Musicians
- Marianas Trench
- Josh Ramsay - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards, programming, drums, flugelhorn, production, bass engineering, guitar engineering, composer
- Matt Webb - lead guitar, piano, keyboards, programming, trombone, vocals
- Mike Ayley - bass guitar, trumpet
- Ian Casselman - drums, sousaphone, whistle, percussion
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- Guest musicians
- Kate Voegele - vocals
- Jessica Lee - vocals
- Steve Marshall - vocals
- Sara Ramsay - vocals
- Miles Ramsay - vocals, string arrangements
- Joshua Belvedere - viola
- Doug Gorkoff - cello
- Elyse Jacobson - violin
- Rick Killburn - double bass
- Shane Wilson - drums
- John Stamos - guest appearance
- Shawn Smith - composer
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Production
- Dave Genn - production, engineering
- Raine Maida - production, engineering
- Greig Nori - production, engineering
- Dave Ogilvie - production, mixing
- Ted Jensen - mastering
- Mike Fraser - mixing
- Scott Ternan - bass engineering, drum engineering, guitar engineering, piano engineering, string engineering
- Dean Maher - drum engineering, piano engineering
- Mark Maryanovich - cover art, photography
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- Natalie Simon - stylist
- Jonathan Simkin - A&R
- Zack Blacktone - assistant
- Brendon Brown - assistant
- Mike Cashin - assistant
- Brock MacFarlane - assistant
- Eric Misher - assistant
- Jeremy Patch - assistant
- Dusty Schaller - assistant
- Rob Stefanson - assistant
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Chart positions
Awards and nominations
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2009 |
"Cross My Heart" |
MuchMusic Video Awards Favourite Canadian Video |
Nominated |
| 2009 |
"Cross My Heart" |
MuchMusic Video Awards MUCH LOUD Rock Video of the Year |
Nominated |
| 2009 |
"Cross My Heart" |
MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave Video |
Nominated |
| 2009 |
"Cross My Heart" |
MuchMusic Video Awards Director of the Year |
Won |
| 2009 |
"Masterpiece Theatre" |
Western Canadian Music Awards Pop Recording of the Year |
Won |
| 2010 |
"Cross My Heart" |
Independent Music Awards Astral Media Radio Favourite Single |
Won |
| 2010 |
"Cross My Heart" |
Independent Music Awards Favourite Video |
Won |
| 2010 |
"Marianas Trench" |
Independent Music Awards Favourite Pop Artist/Group |
Nominated |
| 2010 |
"Marianas Trench" |
Canadian Radio Music Award Fan's Choice Award |
Nominated |
| 2010 |
"Celebrity Status" |
MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave Video |
Nominated |
| 2010 |
"Celebrity Status" |
MuchMusic Video Awards Pop Video of the Year |
Nominated |
References
External links
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Josh Ramsay • Matt Webb • Mike Ayley • Ian Casselman
Steve Marshall • Morgan Hampsted
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| EP's |
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| Studio albums |
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| Singles |
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| Videography |
Say Anything Limited Edition Video/CD • "The Legacy" Limited Edition DVD
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| Related |
Ramsay Fiction
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