Augustana (album)
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Augustana is the fourth studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...

 by the American rock band Augustana
Augustana (band)
Augustana is an American rock band from San Diego, California who are signed to the Epic Records record label. They are best known for their singles, "Boston" and "Sweet and Low."-Beginning years:...

, released on April 26, 2011 on Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...

.

The album's lead single, "Steal Your Heart", was planned for a radio release on February 14 in order to coincide with Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...

, but was released early on February 8 via AOL Music.
American Songwriter's review states the album "is full of strong, if not extraordinary material, which is sure to leave an indelible impression."

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Daniel Layus; additional music compositions are in parenthesis.
  1. "Steal Your Heart" (John Fredericks, Chris Sachtleben, Sam Farrar
    Sam Farrar
    Sam Farrar is the bass guitar player for American rock 'n roll band Phantom Planet. The band is now on an indefinite hiatus. His father John Farrar was in the Shadows and also carved a successful songwriting career, penning many of Olivia Newton-John's big hits. His mother, Pat Carroll, was a...

    )
    – 3:33
  2. "Wrong Side Of Love" – 3:32
  3. "On The Other Side" (Evan Bogart
    Evan Bogart
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    )
    – 4:17
  4. "Counting Stars" (Kevin Griffin
    Kevin Griffin
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    , Julian Bunetta)
    – 4:18
  5. "Borrowed Time" (Jeff Trott) – 3:10
  6. "Shot In The Dark" (Fredericks, Sachtleben, Bunetta) – 3:26
  7. "Someone’s Baby Now" – 3:17
  8. "Hurricane" (Fredericks) – 5:20
  9. "Just Stay Here Tonight" – 3:20
  10. "It Only Means I Love You (You Were Made For Me)" – 3:27

iTunes Bonus Tracks
  1. "Hearts Wander"
  2. "Last Mistake"

Personnel

  • Dan Layus - vocals, guitar, piano
  • Jared Palomar - bass guitar, vocals
  • Justin South - drums, percussion
  • Chris Sachtleben - guitar, vocals
  • John Fredericks - keyboards, vocals
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