The Difference (album)
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The Difference is the first full-length release from UK skate punk
band Pendleton
. It was released on 1 July 2008 by Angry Penguin Records
. It followed the bands previously released EP
, You, by Us
.
The Difference was recorded at NADA Studios in New Windsor, New York
with producer John Naclerio, famed for working with bands such as My Chemical Romance
, Senses Fail
, Bayside
and Brand New
.
Despite the success of the bands previous release, You, by Us and the high profile production of The Difference, the band parted ways soon after the release of the album. Whilst no statement has been forthcoming from the band as the reasons behind the split, several line up changes occurred immediately prior to the recording of the The Difference (particularly the departure of original frontman Mike Hayes). It is possible that this instability led to the bands downfall.
Skate punk
Skate punk is a sub genre of punk rock, originally a derivative of the West Coast hardcore punk scene, that is named after its popularity among skateboarders and association with skateboarding culture. Skate punk most commonly describes the sound of melodic hardcore bands from the 1990s with an...
band Pendleton
Pendleton (band)
Pendleton was a four piece skate punk band from Manchester, England. They were formed in 2000 and went through several incarnations before becoming Pendleton in 2002 when several of the band members met at the University of Salford...
. It was released on 1 July 2008 by Angry Penguin Records
Angry Penguin Productions
Angry Penguin Productions is a Rochester, New York based multimedia company, founded in 2002 by Antonio Esteves and Jonathan Bernier.-Beginning:...
. It followed the bands previously released EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, You, by Us
You, by Us
You, by Us was the first release from UK skate punk band Pendleton. It was released on 14 June 2006 by Distort Manchester Records in the UK...
.
The Difference was recorded at NADA Studios in New Windsor, New York
New Windsor, New York
New Windsor is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was estimated at 25,244 in 2010 by the US Census.The Town of New Windsor is in the eastern part of the county, bordering the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh....
with producer John Naclerio, famed for working with bands such as My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
, Senses Fail
Senses Fail
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From...
, Bayside
Bayside
Bayside may refer to a number of places:In the United States:*Bayside, California*Bayside High School , several schools in the U.S...
and Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
.
Despite the success of the bands previous release, You, by Us and the high profile production of The Difference, the band parted ways soon after the release of the album. Whilst no statement has been forthcoming from the band as the reasons behind the split, several line up changes occurred immediately prior to the recording of the The Difference (particularly the departure of original frontman Mike Hayes). It is possible that this instability led to the bands downfall.
Track listing
- "Getting Hit in the Face with my Own Punchline" – 0:55
- "View Humans as Cattle" – 2:38
- "What I've Learned" – 3:34
- "The Difference" – 3:09
- "Tonight we Pray to Different Gods" – 3:02
- "Falling Apart to Double Time" – 3:15
- "Shotgun vs. Beatdown" – 2.21
- "Give Up" – 2:44
- "Back at Home" – 3:26
- "Between the ROC and a Hard Place" – 4:02
- "Ever Get the Feeling You've Been Cheated?" – 0:37