Chasing Ghosts (album)

Chasing Ghosts
Studio album by The Amity Affliction
Released 7 September 2012
Genre Metalcore, post-hardcore
Length 41:22
Label Shock, Boomtown, UNFD, Roadrunner
Producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette
The Amity Affliction chronology

Glory Days
(2010)		 Chasing Ghosts
(2012)		 Let the Ocean Take Me
(2014)
Singles from Chasing Ghosts
  1. "Chasing Ghosts"
    Released: August 10, 2012

Chasing Ghosts is the third album by the Australian post-hardcore band The Amity Affliction. It was released on 7 September 2012 in Australia,[1] 17 September 2012 in the United Kingdom[2] and on 18 September 2012 in the United States.[3] Roadrunner Records handled the release worldwide. The theme of death and suicide is a centerpiece of the album. Chasing Ghosts debuted at No. 1 on the Australian albums chart with 12,911 first week sales,[4] becoming the band's first No. 1 on the chart and being one of the very few rock bands to achieve that position in Australia.[5] Chasing Ghosts was certified Gold by the ARIA for 35,000 shipments in 2013.[6] It is their only record to feature guitarist Imran Siddiqi.

The title-track and first single from Chasing Ghosts premiered on Alternative Press on July 4, 2012.[7] Commenting on the song, frontman Joel Birch stated, "I wrote Chasing Ghosts as a narrative based wholly around someone that has committed suicide and has passed onto the other side. It's a story that I hope people will see for what it is; an example in song of why you should turn to someone close and talk instead of taking that last fatal step towards death prematurely. I just want to reiterate to people that once you're gone, that's it. There's no ghosts. There's no heaven, no hell, just finality and the wreckage left behind in the wake of their decision."

Cover art

In June 2012, The Amity Affliction apologised for "vicious" statements made by the band in response to a controversy over Chasing Ghosts' cover, which shows a man hanging from a tree, presumed to be a depiction of suicide.[8] The poster art for the album tour depicted a facsimile of the album with the hanging man missing.

Track listing

Original CD[9]
No. Title Length
1. "Chasing Ghosts"   4:22
2. "Life Underground"   3:56
3. "R.I.P. Bon"   3:37
4. "Open Letter"   4:22
5. "Greens Avenue"   4:35
6. "I Heart H.C."   3:57
7. "Flowerbomb"   4:00
8. "Pabst Blue Ribbon on Ice"   4:04
9. "Geof Sux 666"   4:13
10. "Bondi St. Blues"   4:23
Total length:
 41:22

Personnel

The Amity Affliction

Production

[12]

References

  1. ↑ Gwynne, Thom (8 June 2012). "The Amity Affliction: Chasing Ghosts". Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Amity Affliction announce new album Chasing Ghosts". Kerrang!. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  3. ↑ Sayblack, Philip (8 June 2012). "The Amity Affliction announce title, release date for Roadrunner debut". Eyewitness News 9. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. ↑ Social media helps Amity Affliction album debut at #1 news.com.au. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  5. ↑ The Amity Affliction new album debuts at #1 killyourstereo.com. Retrieved 15 September 2012
  6. ↑ ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2013 Albums ARIA. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  7. ↑ Colwell, Matthew. "Song Premiere: The Amity Affliction, "Chasing Ghosts"". Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  8. ↑ "The Amity Affliction Apologise For 'Vicious' Comments In Cover Scandal". theMusic.com.au. 11 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  9. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/au/preorder/chasing-ghosts/id552185708
  10. ↑ http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=WPCR-14725
  11. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/chasing-ghosts-special-edition/id552191935
  12. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/chasing-ghosts-mw0002410476/credits