- Thefakesoundofprogress
Infobox Album
Name = Thefakesoundofprogress
Type =Album
Artist =Lostprophets
Released =November 27 2000 October 8 2001 (UK)May 1 2001 December 4 2001 (US)
Recorded = 2000 / 2001
Genre =Nu metal [ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/lostprophets/pages/lostprophets_biography.shtml BBC] ]
Length = 49:48
Label =Visible Noise , Columbia
Producer = Dan Sprigg
Reviews =
* "Drowned in Sound " rating|10|10 [http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/356 link]
*"Panorama" rating|4|6 [http://www.panorama.no/vis.php?kat=1&did=2322 link]
*Sputnikmusic rating|4.5|5 [http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=553 link]
*Allmusic rating|2|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:acfpxqy0ldke Link]
*NME (medicore) [http://www.nme.com/reviews/lostprophets/6145 Link]
Last album = "The Fake Sound of Progress" (1999)
This album = "Thefakesoundofprogress" (2000/2001)
Next album = "Start Something " (2004)
Misc = Singles
Name = Thefakesoundofprogress
Type = Studio
single 1 =Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja
single 1 date =November 26 ,2001
single 2 =The Fake Sound of Progress
single 2 date =March 11 ,2002 "Thefakesoundofprogress" (often stylised as "thefakesoundofprogress") is the debut studio album from the Welsh band
Lostprophets . Originally released onNovember 27 , 2000, it was recorded in one week for around £4000, and while originally intended as a demo went on to be released onVisible Noise Records. When the band signed toColumbia Records in 2001 it was partly re-recorded, remixed and re-released (notably combining many of the between track interludes into the end of songs, shortening the tracklisting) much to the chagrin of fans of the earlier release. Furthermore, the title track of the album, in addition to being partially re-recorded, was sped up significantly. This re-released version of the album was released onOctober 8 andDecember 4 , 2001 in the UK and US respectively. It includes the singles "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja " and "The Fake Sound of Progress ".Recording
Much of the album was made up of old demos that only took two weeks to make. Many of these demos came from the EP The Fake Sound of Progress. Songs like "MOAC Supreme" became "A Thousand Apologies" and "Directions" was used as a B-side for their debut single "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja". Because of the albums short recording process, they didn't think it truly reflected their abilities as a band. This is why they called their second studio album "
Start Something ", as they felt it better reflected their music abilities.Fact|date=April 2008Chart performance
At the end of
April 2002 , "Thefakesoundofprogress" reached it peak at 186 on theBillboard 200 , 13 on theHeatseekers , 9 on Heatseekers West North Central and 8 on the Heatseekers Mountain chart in the US. It was released two singles from the album the debut single was "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja which peaked on the Modern Rock Tracks at 33. The next single wasThe Fake Sound of Progress which peaked at 21 on the British single chart.cite web |url=http://www.everyhit.co.uk/index.html |title=UK Top 40 Chart Archive, British Singles & Album Charts |accessdate=2008-06-02 |publisher=everyHit.com |date= ] The album was certified gold in the UK.cite web| title = The BPI — Certified awards database| url = http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinum.html| publisher =British Phonographic Industry | accessdate = 2008-05-28]Reception
Reception to the album was mixed.
Allmusic gave the album two out of five stars and said that: [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:acfpxqy0ldke All Music Guide Review of TFSOP] ]The contrived nature would be overlooked gladly if only any of the 11 tracks were well-written enough to stick in your head for a few minutes after fading out, but even that meager desire sadly remains unattained. The only redeeming quality is the great production by Michael Barbiero, that allows all instruments to be heard perfectly in all their ennui-inducing glory, proving that no matter how much you polish up a turd, it's still a turd.
While
Drowned in Sound gave the album 10 out of 10 stars and said: [ [http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/356 Drowned In Sound Review] ]Opening 'song' "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" is a complete killer. All crushing guitars, furious quirky drumbeats and emotive vocals. And Lostprophets don't just do 'heavy' they do melodic verse and lovely vocal harmonies too.. Singer Ian is a Chino style shouter who is able to both sing and shout.
Panorama and Sputnikmusic both gave the album good reviews. [ [http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=553 Sputnikmusic review] ]
Release
When the album was released
September 21 ,2000 following the release of their debut single "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" the album enteredBillboard 200 . The album didn't initially receive much attention, but following the re-release in 2001 the album peaked at 186 on Billboard 200 and on Friday March 1, 2002 the album was certified Silver byThe BPI and on FridayApril 26 ,2002 the album was certified Gold by The BPI. [ [http://www.bpi.co.uk/ The BPI] ]After the release
In 2001 the band worked with renowned producer
Michael Barbiero [Inner liner notes, "thefakesoundofprogress", UK release from Visible Noise] to remaster the album, and this new version was released inOctober 2001 . It was dedicated to Steve Cookson, a fan who died in a car crash en route to a Lostprophets gig. [http://www.op4am.com/home/lostprophets-bio/ Bio]After the release of the album
Lostprophets went on a tour in the UK and America. They built up a strong live following with support slots to popular acts likeLinkin Park ,Deftones [ [http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/lostprophets/artist.jhtml#bio Band Bio] ] as well as several headlining stints of their own. They also took part in the successful Nu-Titans tour with Defenestration and other famous British metal bands. The band subsequently toured with Ozzfest, and also played at Glastonbury and theReading and Leeds Festivals . [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:d9fwxql0ldte~T1 All Music Guide Bio] ] [ [http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Lostprophets_-_History/id/1729567 Lostprophets Ozzfest] ]Track listing
