History for Sale
Encyclopedia
History for Sale is the third album
by Blue October
. The title of the album comes from a lyric in the song "Amazing". It was recorded at Sound Arts Studios in Houston, Texas
, and at Stomp Box Studios in Arlington, Texas
, and released in the United States
on April 8, 2003, by Brando Records. It is the only Blue October album to feature former member Dwayne Casey on bass guitar, and the band's first album featuring lead guitarist C.B. Hudson
. The track "Come in Closer" features guest vocals by Zayra Alvarez
, who later, on the CBS
reality show Rockstar: Supernova, sang the song "Razorblade" on her final episode before being voted off. History for Sale was voted best album in the 2003 Houston Press
Music Awards.
The album — re-released on Universal Records
on August 5, 2003 — is largely a response to the control the label placed on the group during the Consent to Treatment
production process. The re-released version of the album includes a solo acoustic version of "Calling You" as a hidden track
, while the original version of the album includes videos of the band during the recording process.
, except where noted.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Blue October
Blue October
Blue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , Matt Noveskey , and Julian Mandrake .-History:Blue October was formed by lead...
. The title of the album comes from a lyric in the song "Amazing". It was recorded at Sound Arts Studios in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, and at Stomp Box Studios in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census results, the city had a population of 365,438, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex...
, and released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on April 8, 2003, by Brando Records. It is the only Blue October album to feature former member Dwayne Casey on bass guitar, and the band's first album featuring lead guitarist C.B. Hudson
C.B. Hudson
Charles Britton "C.B." Hudson III is an American musician best known as the being the lead guitarist of the rock band Blue October from 2000 to 2010....
. The track "Come in Closer" features guest vocals by Zayra Alvarez
Zayra Alvarez
Zayra Enid Alvarez Dones is a Puerto Rican born singer and musician, currently based in Texas. She was born to Luis Alvarez Cruz and Ana Dones Torres and grew up in the coastal town of Arroyo. From a young age, she took part in talent shows and school plays, and at age 14 she started playing in...
, who later, on the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
reality show Rockstar: Supernova, sang the song "Razorblade" on her final episode before being voted off. History for Sale was voted best album in the 2003 Houston Press
Houston Press
The Houston Press is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Houston, Texas, United States. It is headquartered in Downtown Houston....
Music Awards.
The album — re-released on Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
on August 5, 2003 — is largely a response to the control the label placed on the group during the Consent to Treatment
Consent to Treatment
Consent to Treatment is the second album by Blue October. It was recorded at Bay 7 Studios in Valley Village and Media Vortex in Burbank, California, and released in the United States August 15, 2000, by Universal Records...
production process. The re-released version of the album includes a solo acoustic version of "Calling You" as a hidden track
Hidden track
In the field of recorded music, a hidden track is a piece of music that has been placed on a CD, audio cassette, vinyl record or other recorded medium in such a way as to avoid detection by the casual listener...
, while the original version of the album includes videos of the band during the recording process.
Track listing
All songs written by Justin FurstenfeldJustin Furstenfeld
Justin Steward Furstenfeld is a record producer, artist, author, and the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and frontman of the American rock band Blue October.-Personal life:...
, except where noted.
- "Ugly Side" (Furstenfeld, Blue Miller) - 4:21
- "Clumsy Card House" - 3:21
- "Razorblade" (Furstenfeld, Miller, Ryan DelahoussayeRyan DelahoussayeRyan Paul Delahoussaye is a multi-instrumentalist musician and co-founding member of the American rock band Blue October. Delahoussaye is a classically trained violinist...
, Matt NoveskeyMatt NoveskeyWilliam Matthew "Matt" Noveskey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and bassist, best known for his work with the bands Blue October and machines.-Early life:...
, William Novesky) - 3:18 - "Calling YouCalling You (Blue October song)"Calling You" is a song by Blue October. It was initially released in 2003, on the album History for Sale, peaking at number 35 on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. It later gained a resurgence of popularity and radio play after it was included on the American Wedding soundtrack...
" - 3:59 - "Chameleon Boy" - 5:48
- "Sexual Power Trip" - 3:04
- "A Quiet Mind" - 4:09
- "3 Weeks, She Sleeps" - 1:48
- "Inner Glow" (Furstenfeld, Miekos Mueller) - 4:25
- "Somebody" (Furstenfeld, Miller, C.B. HudsonC.B. HudsonCharles Britton "C.B." Hudson III is an American musician best known as the being the lead guitarist of the rock band Blue October from 2000 to 2010....
) - 3:26 - "Come in Closer" - 5:25
- "Amazing" - 5:05
- Contains "Calling You" solo acoustic hidden trackHidden trackIn the field of recorded music, a hidden track is a piece of music that has been placed on a CD, audio cassette, vinyl record or other recorded medium in such a way as to avoid detection by the casual listener...
on UniversalUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
version - Original Version includes "In Studio With Blue October". (Recording process of the album)
- Contains "Calling You" solo acoustic hidden track
Personnel
- Justin FurstenfeldJustin FurstenfeldJustin Steward Furstenfeld is a record producer, artist, author, and the lead singer, guitarist, lyricist and frontman of the American rock band Blue October.-Personal life:...
- lead vocals, guitar - Jeremy Furstenfeld - drums
- Matt NoveskeyMatt NoveskeyWilliam Matthew "Matt" Noveskey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and bassist, best known for his work with the bands Blue October and machines.-Early life:...
- bass guitar on tracks 1, 3, 8, 9 - Dwayne Casey - bass guitar on tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
- C.B. HudsonC.B. HudsonCharles Britton "C.B." Hudson III is an American musician best known as the being the lead guitarist of the rock band Blue October from 2000 to 2010....
- guitar - Ryan DelahoussayeRyan DelahoussayeRyan Paul Delahoussaye is a multi-instrumentalist musician and co-founding member of the American rock band Blue October. Delahoussaye is a classically trained violinist...
- violin, mandolin - Zayra AlvarezZayra AlvarezZayra Enid Alvarez Dones is a Puerto Rican born singer and musician, currently based in Texas. She was born to Luis Alvarez Cruz and Ana Dones Torres and grew up in the coastal town of Arroyo. From a young age, she took part in talent shows and school plays, and at age 14 she started playing in...
- backing vocals - Brian Baker - engineer, editing
- David CastellDavid CastellDavid Castell is an American record producer, musician, and recording engineer based in Dallas, Texas.Castell’s recording career spans nearly three decades; his work with many major record labels and independent labels alike includes both platinum-selling national recording artists and unsigned...
- flute (on "Come in Closer" and "3 Weeks She Sleeps"), programming, production, editing, synthesizer - Robert Greeson - art direction
- Blue Miller - guitar, production, editing, mixing, keyboards
- Mark O'Donoughue - engineer
- Tim PalmerTim PalmerTim Palmer is a British music producer, audio engineer and songwriter of rock and alternative music.-1980-1990:Palmer worked as an assistant engineer at Utopia Studios in London, England in the early 1980s...
- mixing - Sam Paulos - executive producer
- Derek TaylorDerek TaylorDerek Taylor was an English journalist, writer and publicist, best known for his work as press officer for The Beatles...
- digital editing