Albatross (Big Wreck album)
Albatross is the third studio album by Canadian rock Big Wreck. It is the band's first album since 2001's The Pleasure and the Greed, and the first without original members Dave Henning and Forrest Williams. The album was released on March 6, 2012.[1] The lead single and title track of the album, "Albatross", was released on November 21, 2011. On March 26, the band released a music video of the album's second single, "Wolves".[2]
In 2012, the album won the CASBY Award for "Favourite New Album".[3] The album was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards.[4]
Chart performance
Albatross debuted at #5 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[7] This is the highest position ever for any album by Big Wreck or Ian Thornley on that chart. The album also peaked at #25 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[8]
Track Listing
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| 1. |
"Head Together" |
3:54 |
| 2. |
"A Million Days" |
4:25 |
| 3. |
"Wolves" |
4:13 |
| 4. |
"Albatross" |
4:14 |
| 5. |
"Glass Room" |
4:57 |
| 6. |
"All is Fair" |
5:08 |
| 7. |
"Control" |
6:35 |
| 8. |
"Rest of the World" |
2:51 |
| 9. |
"You Caught My Eye" |
5:29 |
| 10. |
"Do What You Will" |
3:37 |
| 11. |
"Time" |
4:06 |
References
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- Ian Thornley
- Paulo Neta
- Brian Doherty
- Dave McMillan
- Chuck Keeping
- Dave Henning
- Forrest Williams
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