Broadcasting...
Broadcasting... is the third studio album by Canadian hardcore punk band Comeback Kid. The album was released on February 19, 2007.[3] It is the first album to feature Andrew Neufeld on lead vocals, following Scott Wade's departure. The album peaked at #129 on the Billboard 200, #3 on Top Heatseekers, and #10 on Top Independent Albums. It was the last album on which Kevin Call played bass.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 19, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | November 2006 at The Blasting Room, Ft. Collins, Colorado | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk | |||
| Length | 33.08 | |||
| Label | Smallman (Canada) Victory (Rest of World) | |||
| Producer | Jason Livermore Bill Stevenson Comeback Kid | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk.net | (80%) link |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Relevant Magazine | (not rated)[2] |
| Rockmidgets.com | link |
| Kerrang | |
| Total Guitar | |
"Broadcasting.." was used on the NHL 2K8 soundtrack.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Defeated" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Broadcasting..." | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Hailing on Me" | 2:59 |
| 4. | "The Blackstone" | 2:54 |
| 5. | "Industry Standards" | 3:38 |
| 6. | "Give'r (Reprise)" | 1:07 |
| 7. | "One Left Satisfied" | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Come Around" | 2:31 |
| 9. | "In Case of Fire" | 2:50 |
| 10. | "Market Demands" | 3:05 |
| 11. | "In/Tuition" | 3:05 |
| Total length: | 33:08 | |
The Japanese release of the album also include a music video for the song "Wake the Dead" from the band's previous album.
Critical reception
Matt Teutsch of Relevant Magazine said Broadcasting... continued Comeback Kid's previous sound on Turn It Around and Wake the Dead.[2] Alternatively, Corey Apar of AllMusic said the album showed the band's strength after Wade left the band.[1]
Chart positions
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 129 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] | 10 |
Personnel
- Andrew Neufeld – vocals, guitar
- Jeremy Hiebert – guitar
- Kyle Profeta – drums
- Kevin Call – bass
References
- Apar, Corey. Broadcasting... at AllMusic. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- Teutsch, Matt. "The Chariot & Comeback Kid". Relevant Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- Symonds, Rene (February 27, 2007). "Comeback Kid - Broadcasting..." Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- "Comeback Kid Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "Comeback Kid Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
- "Comeback Kid Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.