Holding a Wolf by the Ears
Holding a Wolf by the Ears is the fourth studio album by the American post-hardcore band From Autumn to Ashes. It is also the only album without the band's original singer, Ben Perri, as well as the band's first album recorded with Rob Lauritson on 2nd guitar, and their last with Josh Newton on bass.
| Holding a Wolf by the Ears | ||||
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| Released | April 10, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | November 2006 | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, emo, screamo, metalcore | |||
| Length | 39:52 | |||
| Label | Vagrant | |||
| Producer | Brian McTernan[1] | |||
| From Autumn to Ashes chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Holding a Wolf by the Ears | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Alternative Press | |
| Exclaim! | (favorable)[3] |
| Metal Hammer | |
One track from Holding a Wolf by the Ears was released on December 14, track "Deth Kult Social Club." and later "Everything I Need". The album was released on April 10, 2007 by Vagrant Records. It debuted at number 74 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 10,000 copies in its first week.[4] The track "Daylight Slaving" was chosen as a featured song on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 08. The song "Love It or Left It" was featured in the soundtrack for both ATV Offroad Fury 4 and ATV Offroad Fury Pro. The song "On the Offensive" was also featured on the Saw IV soundtrack. Music videos were made for the songs "Pioneers" (released before the album) and "Deth Kult Social Club" (released after the album).
Track listing
All music composed by From Autumn to Ashes. All lyrics by Francis Mark except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Deth Kult Social Club" | 2:47 | |
| 2. | "On the Offensive" | Francis Mark, Mike Schleibaum | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Recounts and Recollections" | Mark/Schleibaum | 3:02 |
| 4. | "Daylight Slaving" | 3:38 | |
| 5. | "Delusions of Grandeur" | 2:58 | |
| 6. | "Sensory Deprivation Adventure" | 2:53 | |
| 7. | "Everything I Need" | Mark/Schleibaum | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Underpass Tutorial" | 3:20 | |
| 9. | "Love It or Left It" | 3:13 | |
| 10. | "Travel" | 3:01 | |
| 11. | "A Goat In Sheep's Rosary" | 3:47 | |
| 12. | "Pioneers" | 3:42 | |
| Total length: | 39:52 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Hang the Mason" | 3:54 |
| 14. | "What Good Is My Virtue" | 3:42 |
| 15. | "Y2K" (UK only) | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 47:28, 50:55 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Y2K" | 3:27 |
| 14. | "Hang the Mason" | 3:54 |
| 15. | "What Good Is My Virtue" | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 50:55 | |
Personnel
- From Autumn to Ashes
- Josh Newton - bass
- Jeff Gretz - drums
- Brian Deneeve - guitar
- Rob Lauritson - guitar
- Francis Mark - vocals, drums
References
- "Holding a Wolf by the Ears - From Autumn to Ashes|Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- Apar, Corey. Holding a Wolf by the Ears at AllMusic
- Synyard, Dave (April 19, 2007). "From Autumn To Ashes Holding a Wolf by the Ears". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- Katie Hasty, "'NOW' Remains No. 1 As Bright Eyes Debuts High", Billboard.com, April 18, 2007.