Hymns for the Nonbeliever
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Hymns for the Nonbeliever is the second studio album by the Australian band Kisschasy
, released on 21 July 2007. On 29 July, Hymns for the Nonbeliever debuted in the ARIA Album Charts at #5, holding its place on the chart for 9 weeks, 3 weeks longer than their first album United Paper People
. The album is said to cover "global politics, animal cruelty, religion, love and deception". Lead singer Darren Cordeux has also stated, "If I was to describe the album in one word I would call it an "Awakening". An awakening to ourselves, our music, and to the world around us".
", was released on 9 June 2007 and made its chart entry at #10 on the Aria Charts
, spending 20 weeks in the Top 50. A second single, "Spray on Pants
", was released on 10 November 2007, peaking at #47.
had some difficulty in recording Hymns for the Nonbeliever. The band said "All the drums are there but all the hardware's gone and the hardware's the stuff that holds up each drum and holds the cymbals and everything like that. We waited another whole day, wasted two days just waiting for the stuff to come in. So we ended up just finding just things from around the studio like little poles and sandbags just to hold up the drums and we recorded the drums that way for the whole album."
Kisschasy
Kisschasy are an Australian rock band formed in Victoria, Australia, in 2002. Since forming, their line-up has consisted of lead vocalist Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas and drummer Karl Ammitzboll....
, released on 21 July 2007. On 29 July, Hymns for the Nonbeliever debuted in the ARIA Album Charts at #5, holding its place on the chart for 9 weeks, 3 weeks longer than their first album United Paper People
United Paper People
United Paper People is the debut album by the Australian band Kisschasy, released on 1 August 2005. Standout tracks include the first single Do-Do's & Whoa-Oh's which gained heavy radio rotation, mainly on Triple J.-Track listing:-Charts:...
. The album is said to cover "global politics, animal cruelty, religion, love and deception". Lead singer Darren Cordeux has also stated, "If I was to describe the album in one word I would call it an "Awakening". An awakening to ourselves, our music, and to the world around us".
Songwriting
Lead singer and guitarist Darren Cordeux initially wrote about two albums worth of songs. "[they were] the rock'n'roll exciting album that ended up being recorded, but also a Lemonheads-y, '90s country-tinged songs. But we chose the first one because we wanted something hard-hitting and less polite than the first album"Singles
The first single, "Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at NightOpinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night
"Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night" is the first single off Kisschasy's second studio album Hymns for the Nonbeliever. It is available on the iTunes Store for digital download and was released on 2 June 2007 on CD. The song peaked at #10 on the Australian ARIA Charts, spending an admirable 20...
", was released on 9 June 2007 and made its chart entry at #10 on the Aria Charts
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
, spending 20 weeks in the Top 50. A second single, "Spray on Pants
Spray on Pants
"Spray on Pants" is the second single from Kisschasy's second studio album Hymns for the Nonbeliever. It was released on November 10, 2007. The song is a take on the perceived emo subculture in Australia, alluding to the very tight black jeans often forming the basis of "emo" fashion...
", was released on 10 November 2007, peaking at #47.
Recording difficulty
KisschasyKisschasy
Kisschasy are an Australian rock band formed in Victoria, Australia, in 2002. Since forming, their line-up has consisted of lead vocalist Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas and drummer Karl Ammitzboll....
had some difficulty in recording Hymns for the Nonbeliever. The band said "All the drums are there but all the hardware's gone and the hardware's the stuff that holds up each drum and holds the cymbals and everything like that. We waited another whole day, wasted two days just waiting for the stuff to come in. So we ended up just finding just things from around the studio like little poles and sandbags just to hold up the drums and we recorded the drums that way for the whole album."
Track listing
- "The Perfect Way to Meet" – 2:48
- "Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at NightOpinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night"Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night" is the first single off Kisschasy's second studio album Hymns for the Nonbeliever. It is available on the iTunes Store for digital download and was released on 2 June 2007 on CD. The song peaked at #10 on the Australian ARIA Charts, spending an admirable 20...
" – 3:06 - "Real and Untouched" – 4:13
- "Strings and DrumsStrings and Drums"Strings and Drums" is the third single from Kisschasy's second studio album Hymns for the Nonbeliever.The video and its single has been on wide rotation on Channel V, but has been in minimal rotation on radio stations.-Music video:...
" – 3:12 - "Ugly Birds in a Beautiful CageUgly Birds in a Beautiful Cage"Ugly Birds in a Beautiful Cage" is the fourth single from Kisschasy's second studio album Hymns for the Nonbeliever.A music video has been released on the bands myspace featuring a live performance of the song....
" – 3:32 - "Tiny Plastic Cup" – 3:50
- "Factory" – 3:22
- "Spray on PantsSpray on Pants"Spray on Pants" is the second single from Kisschasy's second studio album Hymns for the Nonbeliever. It was released on November 10, 2007. The song is a take on the perceived emo subculture in Australia, alluding to the very tight black jeans often forming the basis of "emo" fashion...
" – 3:47 - "To Death" – 2:44
- "Ghost" – 3:46
- "My Bible Is a Scrapbook" (Backing vocals by Ryan Terry) – 4:00
- "Dissolution" – 3:39
- "Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night" (live) – 3:16 (iTunes bonus track)