The Possibility and the Promise

The Possibility and the Promise is the first full-length album released by the emo band Amber Pacific. The title was taken from a quote in Charles Bukowski's Ham on Rye. The album contains one previously heard track, which is "Always You (Good Times)", which can be heard on the band's debut EP. The song is also featured on the soundtrack of Criterion Games Burnout 3: Takedown.

The Possibility and the Promise
Studio album by
Amber Pacific
ReleasedMay 24, 2005 (2005-05-24)
StudioJupiter Studios, Seattle, Washington
GenreEmo, pop punk, melodic hardcore
Length40:58
LabelHopeless
ProducerMartin Feveyear
Amber Pacific chronology
Fading Days
(2004)		 The Possibility and the Promise
(2005)		 Truth in Sincerity
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
IGN(4.2/10)[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]
Punknews.org[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by William Nutter, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."Everything We Were Has Become What We Are"2:59
2."Poetically Pathetic" (lyrics by Greg Strong)3:22
3."Gone So Young" (lyrics by Strong)3:25
4."Save Me from Me"2:48
5."Postcards" (lyrics by Nutter, Strong)3:11
6."For What It's Worth"3:34
7."The Right to Write Me Off"3:19
8."The Sky Could Fall Tonight"3:41
9."Falling Away"3:01
10."Always You (Good Times)" (lyrics by Strong)4:09
11."If I Fall"3:56
12."Can't Hold Back"3:34
Total length:40:58

Deluxe Edition

In addition to the above songs, the Deluxe Edition contained the following songs:

No.TitleLength
1."Leaving What You Wanted"3:39
2."Falling Away" (Demo)2:59
3."Gone So Young" (Acoustic)3:42
4."Poetically Pathetic" (Acoustic)3:15
5."Save Me from Me" (Acoustic)3:13
6."For What It's Worth" (Acoustic)3:34
7."Always You" (Acoustic)4:14

Personnel

Amber Pacific
  • Matt Young – vocals
  • Will Nutter – guitar, backup vocals, piano, keyboard
  • Greg Strong – bass
  • Justin Westcott – guitar, backup vocals
  • Dango – drums

Additional musicians
  • Christine Dunaway – violin, viola (on "Everything We Were Has Become What We Are" and "For What It's Worth")
  • Douglas Aaron Nation – cello (on "Everything We Were Has Become What We Are" and "For What It's Worth")
  • Davy Rispoli – backup vocals

References
  1. D. Luerssen, John. "The Possibility and the Promise - Amber Pacific". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation.
  2. Fry, Will (September 28, 2005). "Amber Pacific - The Possibility and the Promise". IGN. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  3. Frias, Sherwin (May 23, 2005). "Amber Pacific, "The Possibility and the Promise" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  4. "Amber Pacific - The Possibility And The Promise". Punknews.org. May 24, 2005. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
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