Translating the Name

Translating the Name is the debut EP by American rock band Saosin, released on June 17, 2003 through Death Do Us Part. The album was released before Anthony Green departed the band to form the rock band Circa Survive (though Green would later return on Saosin's 2016 album, Along the Shadow). It is also the band's only release to feature bass guitarist Zack Kennedy, as well as the only release to not feature drummer Alex Rodriguez. Guitarist Beau Burchell stated that Rodriguez intended to track the drums for Translating the Name but had a prior commitment with his former band Open Hand before he could join. Pat Magrath was hired as a session musician and performed with Saosin briefly before Rodriguez joined.

Translating the Name
EP by
Saosin
ReleasedJune 17, 2003
Recorded2003
Genre
Length15:03
LabelDeath Do Us Part
ProducerBeau Burchell
Saosin chronology
Translating the Name
(2003)		 Saosin EP
(2005)
Singles from Translating the Name EP
  1. "Seven Years"
    Released: 2003
  2. "3rd Measurement in C"
    Released: 2003
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Punknews.org[2]

Translating the Name has been noted as one of the most influential and structured post-hardcore releases of the 2000s.[3]

Release

Translating the Name was released on June 17, 2003 through the label Death Do Us Part. A bonus disc, featuring exclusive acoustic demos, was shipped with early pre-orders.

Reception

Translating the Name was reviewed as "excellent", with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, by Sputnik Music.[3]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Seven Years"3:12
2."Translating the Name"3:26
3."3rd Measurement in C"2:38
4."Lost Symphonies"2:55
5."They Perched on Their Stilts, Pointing and Daring Me to Break Custom"2:51
Bonus disc
No.TitleLength
1."Seven Years" (Acoustic)3:06
2."3rd Measurement in C" (Acoustic)3:10

Charts
Year Chart Position
2005 Billboard Top Independent Albums 36[4]
2005 Billboard Top Heatseekers 27[4]

Personnel
Saosin
  • Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars
  • Justin Shekoski - guitar, backing vocals
  • Beau Burchell - guitar, programming, backing vocals
  • Zach Kennedy - bass
Additional personnel
  • Pat Magrath - drums, percussion
Production

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Punknews.org review
  3. https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/26090/Saosin-Translating-the-Name/
  4. "Billboard album chart history-Saosin". Retrieved March 1, 2009.
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