In Exile
Encyclopedia
[In] Exile is the third full-length studio album
by Australian rock
band After the Fall
, released through Roadrunner Records
on 28 August 2009. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by Richard Stolz.
In 2008, the band gave fans the opportunity to hear numerous demos from the album through their MySpace
blog whilst they were recording. After previously releasing their albums through major record labels, the band decided to release independently. They moved from Festival Mushroom to release their first album on Roadrunner Records
(Australia). It was recorded at multiple locations, including a country house in Victoria, Gumstead, Sing Sing Studios, Pete's Ranch, 301 and Paradise. "Break Me" was the first song released, made available through the band's website for free download
in 2008. The band opted to not release the song through traditional methods. The first single from the album was "Digital Age", which was released to the iTunes Store
on 12 June 2009. A limited edition was released through JB Hi-Fi
featuring two bonus tracks: "All Together Now" and "Home".
The band played two shows prior to the album's release in July 2009, one each in Melbourne and Sydney. They are scheduled to undertake a national tour alongside Calling All Cars
in support of the album.
Production
Design
Studio album
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by Australian rock
Rock music
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band After the Fall
After the Fall (band)
After the Fall are an Australian rock band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Benjamin Windsor, drummer Andrew Atkins, bassist Matthew Gore and guitarist Mark Edward Warner.-Band history:...
, released through Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
on 28 August 2009. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by Richard Stolz.
In 2008, the band gave fans the opportunity to hear numerous demos from the album through their MySpace
MySpace
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blog whilst they were recording. After previously releasing their albums through major record labels, the band decided to release independently. They moved from Festival Mushroom to release their first album on Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
(Australia). It was recorded at multiple locations, including a country house in Victoria, Gumstead, Sing Sing Studios, Pete's Ranch, 301 and Paradise. "Break Me" was the first song released, made available through the band's website for free download
Music download
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in 2008. The band opted to not release the song through traditional methods. The first single from the album was "Digital Age", which was released to the iTunes Store
ITunes Store
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on 12 June 2009. A limited edition was released through JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi is an Australian CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc, video game and consumer electronics chain store.-History:JB Hi-Fi was established in Melbourne suburb of Keilor East by John Barbuto in 1974...
featuring two bonus tracks: "All Together Now" and "Home".
The band played two shows prior to the album's release in July 2009, one each in Melbourne and Sydney. They are scheduled to undertake a national tour alongside Calling All Cars
Calling All Cars
Calling All Cars can refer to:*Calling All Cars , an Australian rock band*"Calling All Cars" , an old radio program*"Calling All Cars", a song by Senses Fail*"Calling All Cars"...
in support of the album.
Track listing
- "Digital Age" — 3:05
- "Scotland Yard" — 3:00
- "Desire" — 3:16
- "Break Me" — 2:53
- "In the End" — 3:31
- "Born" — 3:21
- "A Feather Afloat" — 3:51
- "The Big Exit" — 4:29
- "Lullaby" — 3:42
- "Pressure" — 3:34
- "1969" — 3:43
Personnel
Band- Benjamin Windsor - Vocals
- Andrew Atkins - Drums
- Matthew Gore - bass
- Mark Edward Warner - guitar
Production
- Richard Stolz - Producer, engineering, mixing
- Matt Maddock - Additional engineering
- John Ruberto - Mixing
- Selina Stringfellow - String arrangements
- Somersby Community Recital Group - String performances
- Trent David Crawford - Extra guitar on "1969" and "Lullaby"
- Shane Wakker, Justin Bamford - Additional percussion
- Tim Manton - Management
- Booking Agent - Brett Murrihy
Design
- Mathematics - Design and art direction
- Angelo Kehagias - band photography