Popaganda

Popaganda is the second studio album by American rock band Head Automatica. Released on June 6, 2006, it was produced by Howard Benson.

Popaganda
Studio album by
Head Automatica
Released6 June 2006
RecordedJanuary 2006
StudioBay 7, Valley Village, Sparky Dark
GenrePower pop, pop punk, alternative rock
Length46:03
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerHoward Benson
Head Automatica chronology
Decadence
(2004)		 Popaganda
(2006)

Background and production

While on tour in May 2005, the band performed a new song, "Graduation"; around this time, frontman Daryl Palumbo claimed that group had 30 new songs.[1] On January 6, 2006, it was announced that the band had begun recording with producer Howard Benson.[2] Sessions were held at Bay 7 Studios, Valley Village, and Sparky Dark Studio, all located in Calabasas, California. Mike Plotnikoff acted as engineer, and mixed "Laughing at You", "Nowhere Fast", "God", "Shot in the Back (The Platypus)", "She's Not It", "Egyptian Musk", "Cannibal Girl", and "K Horse" at Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, California, with assistance from Ian Suddarth. Chris Lord-Alge mixed "Graduation Day", "Lying Through Your Teeth", "Scandalous", "Curious", and Million Dollar Decision", with assistant engineer Hatsukazu Inagaki.[3]

Composition

Vocalist/guitarist Daryl Palumbo described the album as being "more musical" than anything he had done previously, calling it "very melodic".Taking influence from the Beatles, in addition to the Mod revival of the 1970s, he "want[ed] all the hooks to soar and all the songs to be as memorable and melodic as possible." Breaking down the album into sections, he described it as "one part the Knack, one part Cheap Trick, five parts Elvis Costello and the Attractions, one part Graham Parker, and tons of Nick Lowe melody lines" with "a modern take on those artists".[2]

Release and reception

After finishing up recording,[2] the group went on a tour of the US from late January to late February 2006.[4] They were supported by Morningwood.[4] On February 1, the album's title Popaganda was revealed.[5] On March 3, "Graduation Day" was made available for streaming.[6] On March 28, "Laughing at You" was made available for streaming, and the album's track listing was revealed. In March and April, the band went on a short headlining tour. On April 4, a digital-only EP was released, titled Pop Rocks, it features the previously-released "Graduation Day" and "Laughing at You", as well as new songs "Nowhere Fast" and "God".[7] In April, the band supported Avenged Sevenfold and Coheed and Cambria on their co-headlining tour of the US.[8] On April 7, the album's artwork was revealed, and "Lying Through Your Teeth" was made available for streaming.[9] On April 12, "Nowhere Fast" was made available for streaming.[10] On May 3, a music video was released for "Graduation Day".[11] On May 28, "Scandalous" was posted on the band's Myspace profile.[12]

Popaganda was released on June 6 through Warner Bros. Records.[6] In June and July, the band went on tour with Taking Back Sunday and Angels & Airwaves.[13] "Graduation Day" was released to radio on June 20.[14] Between August and October, the group went on a US tour with Rock Kills Kid and Men, Women & Children.[15] On August 25, a music video was released for "Lying Through Your Teeth".[16] On October 13, a new music video was released for "Lying Through Your Teeth".[17] "Lying Through Your Teeth" was released to radio on October 17, 2006.[14] Two days later, it was announced that drummer Larry Gorman was kicked out of the group. Gorman explained that it was mostly in part to "the fact that the relationship between Daryl and I has slowly been deteriorating over the last couple of years."[18] In October and November, the band went on the MTV$2 Bill Tour alongside Thirty Seconds to Mars.[19] In February 2007, the band supported Jack's Mannequin on their tour of the US.[20]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk69% [21]
AllMusic [22]
Melodic [23]
Punknews.org [24]
Rocknworld.com [25]

It reached a peak position of #87 on the UK Albums Chart.

Track listing

All songs written by Daryl Palumbo.[3]

  1. "Graduation Day" – 3:42
  2. "Laughing at You" – 2:45
  3. "Lying Through Your Teeth" – 3:29
  4. "Nowhere Fast" – 3:00
  5. "Scandalous" – 4:10
  6. "Curious" – 2:43
  7. "God" – 3:01
  8. "Shot in the Back (The Platypus)" – 3:43
  9. "Million Dollar Decision" – 4:04
  10. "She's Not It" – 3:29
  11. "Egyptian Musk" – 3:53
  12. "Cannibal Girl" – 3:10
  13. "K Horse" – 4:48

Bonus track

  1. "Beating Heart Baby" (Chris Lord-Alge mix) – 3:26

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[3]

References
  1. Giaramita, Frank (May 10, 2005). "Fan Reports In: Head Automatica's New Songs". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  2. "Head Automatica recording new album with Howard Benson". Alternative Press. January 6, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  3. Popaganda (booklet). Head Automatica. Warner Bros. Records. 2006. 9362-44237-2.CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. "Head Automatica announce Jan/Feb tour with Morningwood". Alternative Press. December 21, 2005. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  5. Roth, Kaj (February 1, 2006). "Head Automatica Works On New Album". Melodic. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  6. "Head Automatica post first track from Popaganda". Alternative Press. March 3, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  7. "New audio, tracklisting, dates from Head Automatica". Alternative Press. March 28, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  8. "Head Automatica, Eighteen Visions to open A7X/Coheed tour". Alternative Press. February 15, 2006. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. "Head Automatica post new song, cover art". Alternative Press. April 7, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  10. "Another new Head Automatica song posted". Alternative Press. April 12, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  11. "Head Automatica release "Graduation Day" video". Alternative Press. May 3, 2006. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  12. Winberg, Pär (May 28, 2006). "Listen To New Stuff With Head Automatica". Melodic. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  13. Montgomery, James (April 21, 2006). "Taking Back Sunday, Angels & Airwaves Announce Tour Dates". MTV. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  14. "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  15. Paul, Aubin (July 27, 2006). "Head Automatica / Rock Kills Kid / Men, Women and Children". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  16. "AP Exclusive: See the new Head Automatica video right now!". Alternative Press. August 25, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  17. "Head Automatica post new "Lying Through Your Teeth" video". Alternative Press. October 13, 2006. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  18. "Head Automatica kick out drummer Larry Gorman". Alternative Press. October 19, 2006. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  19. "Dates for 30 Seconds To Mars/Head Automatica tour revealed". Alternative Press. September 8, 2006. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  20. "Jack's Mannequin announce tour with Head Automatica". Alternative Press. November 27, 2006. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
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  22. Popaganda at AllMusic
  23. Roth, Kaj (June 6, 2006). "Head Automatica - Popaganda". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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