Soundtrack for a Generation
| Soundtrack for a Generation | ||||
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| Studio album by Student Rick | ||||
| Released | October 9, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | Summer 2001 | |||
| Genre | Emo pop, pop punk[1] | |||
| Length | 54:13 | |||
| Label | Victory | |||
| Producer | Bill Stevenson | |||
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| Singles from Soundtrack for a Generation | ||||
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Soundtrack for a Generation is the only studio album by South Bend, Indiana emo band Student Rick. It was released in 2001 on Victory Records. It was originally titled "Together More Than Ever" as said by the band on their website in early 2001, even having different cover art. Between late June and mid-August, the group went on the 2002 edition of Warped Tour.[2]
Writing and composition
The band has said in interviews to have written the majority of the record in the basement together in Reiter's parents home at the time. Much of the album covers various topics of heartbreak, ex-girlfriends, long-distance relationships, nostalgia, loss of a loved one, and childhood.
Artwork and Packaging
The album has been made in the theme of a vinyl record. The cover shows a record player, while the back cover has a sepia photo of the band with the track listing, in a way of a record using "Side A" and "Side B" formula. The disc itself is made to look like a record and the artwork behind the jewel case is an overhead view of a record player.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [3] |
The album became somewhat popular in South Bend, Indiana. It received generally positive reviews from critics, praising the vocal harmonies, and style.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Adam Reiter, Brett Jones, Jason Pavilanis and Zach Davis of Student Rick.; all music composed by Student Rick.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Monday Morning" | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Hideaway" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Falling for You" | 2:50 |
| 4. | "Please Forgive Me" | 3:54 |
| 5. | "I Wish" | 4:05 |
| 6. | "A Child's Cry" | 4:30 |
| 7. | "Meet You Halfway There" | 1:59 |
| 8. | "Yesterday" | 3:34 |
| 9. | "South of Blackford" | 5:08 |
| 10. | "Through the Window" | 3:33 |
| 11. | "In the Cold" | 3:09 |
| 12. | "Midway" | 4:07 |
| 13. | "October Skies" | 4:23 |
| 14. | "Jewel" (Hidden Track after gap in "October Skies:) | 2:48 |
| Total length: | 54:13 | |
Personnel
Student Rick
- Adam Reiter— Lead guitar, Vocals
- Brett Jones— Rhythm guitar, Vocals
- Jason Pavilanis— Bass
- Zach Davis— Drums
Additional Musicians
- Stephen Egerton— Additional guitar on "Yesterday"
- Jamey Minix— Keyboards
- Bill Johnson— Strings
- Chris Trovero— Glockenspiel
Production
- Bill Stevenson— producers, mixers
- Stephen Egerton— mixer
- Jason Livermore— engineer
- Jan MiChael Bennett— Design and Layout
- Ashley Fragomeni, Brett Reiter, Jan MiChael Bennett & Julie Schwartz– photography
References
- 1 2 http://www.allmusic.com/album/soundtrack-for-a-generation-mw0000014597
- ↑ "Warped Tour To Kick Off In Late June". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 7, 2002. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ↑ Sputnikmusic review