Hello Fascination

Hello Fascination is the second studio album by electronic rock duo Breathe Carolina. It was released on August 18, 2009 through Fearless Records. It was produced by Mike Green and Matt Squire.

Hello Fascination
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 18, 2009
Recorded2009
Genre
Length49:20
Label
Producer
Breathe Carolina chronology
It's Classy, Not Classic
(2008)
Hello Fascination
(2009)
Hell Is What You Make It
(2011)
Singles from Hello Fascination
  1. "Hello Fascination"
    Released: February 3, 2010
  2. "I.D.G.A.F."
    Released: July 28, 2010
Original artwork
Original artwork which was later revoked due to copyright

Release

The album was released on August 18, 2009. It peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200 and spent approximately two weeks on the chart.[1] It also peaked in the Rock, Alternative, Independent, and Dance/Electronic Album Charts. A deluxe edition was released exclusively via iTunes on July 6, 2010, including five bonus tracks, three remixes, and a music video.[2] "Hello Fascination" and "The Dressing Room" are available as downloadable content for the iPhone application Tap Tap Revenge.

Singles

"Hello Fascination" was released for digital download on February 3, 2010 as the first single from the album. A trailer for the accompanying music video was released on January 27.[3] The video was directed by Spence Nicholson and premiered on the duo's official MySpace page on February 3 whilst premiering on Fearless's YouTube channel on February 8.[4] The album's second single, "I.D.G.A.F.", was available for free download on the duo's Twitter page on June 8, 2010. An accompanying music video was shot in Los Angeles, California and released on June 30.[5] A clean version of the track was released on the deluxe edition of the album.[6]

A limited vinyl edition of the album was released on February 3, 2010.[7]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[8]
AbsolutePunk2.3/10[9]

Tim Sendra of AllMusic gave the album 3 and a half stars out of 5, positively saying, "Hello Fascination won't top any year-end critics polls, but while it is playing, the goofy lyrics, bubblegum snappy melodies, and overall feeling of joyousness will make you feel good. What could be better than that?"[10] However, Drew Beringer of AbsolutePunk gave the album a highly negative review, saying that "Breathe Carolina will sell a lot of copies, so good for them, but that doesn’t make this band any less despicable to self-respecting fans of music".[11]

Track listing

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Hello Fascination"
Mike Green3:21
2."I'm the Type of Person to Take It Personal"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green4:14
3."Take Me to Infinity"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:35
4."Dressed Up to Undress"
Matt Squire3:40
5."I.D.G.A.F."
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:14
6."Welcome to Savannah"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Squire
Squire3:36
7."I Have to Go Return Some Video Tapes"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:43
8."The Dressing Room"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
Green3:28
9."Tripped and Fell in Portland"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:56
10."Can I Take You Home?"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:53
11."My Obsession"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Squire
Squire4:22
12."Velvet"
Green3:15
13."Rescue"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Harris
Green4:57
Total length:49:20
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
14."Have You Ever Danced?" (featuring Jeffree Star, Austin Carlile and Dave Strauchman)
Green4:34
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Have You Ever Danced?" (featuring Jeffree Star, Austin Carlile and Dave Strauchman)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
  • Star
4:34
15."Don't Forget: Lock the Doors" (Originally appeared on the Gossip EP)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
3:51
16."I.D.G.A.F." (Radio Edit)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
3:14
17."Hello Fascination" (Sex Machine Remix)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
3:22
18."Hello Fascination" (DJ Sucio Remix)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
3:22
19."Can I Take You Home?" (Smile Future Remix)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
5:14
20."With or Without You" (U2 cover)3:56
21."See You Again" (Miley Cyrus cover, originally released on Punk Goes Pop 2)3:23

Chart performance

Chart (2009)Peak position
U.S. Billboard 200 43
Billboard Rock Albums 11
Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums 2
Billboard Independent Albums 5
Billboard Alternative Albums 8

Personnel

References

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