Rescue (Silverstein album)
Rescue is the fifth studio album by the Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein. It was released on April 26, 2011, the first full-length album to be released through Hopeless Records.
Recording
Rescue was produced by Jordan Valeriote and mixed by Cameron Webb. The album was recorded over a longer period of time than any of their other albums, taking place over two separate sessions over a year apart, which the band has since said caused the album to have a more ‘disjointed’ feeling. Initial sessions for the album took place in the spring of 2009 shortly after the release of their fourth full length album A Shipwreck in the Sand. The release of Shipwreck completed their contract with Victory Records and they recorded about 5-6 new songs that would end up on Rescue to shop to new record labels, ultimately settling on Hopeless Records. Three of these demos were included on the deluxe version of the album.Music and lyrics
The material on Rescue was described by Told as "a cross between Discovering and Shipwreck".Rescue contains two songs from the band's previously released EP Transitions.
Release and reception
A music video was released for the song "Sacrifice". On February 5, 2011, the band played a free show in Toronto, with Robby Starbuck filming the event for a music video for the song "The Artist", released on March 28. Frontman, Shane Told revealed that a video will also be released for the song "Burning Hearts". Told also announced that there will be a 7" vinyl release for "The Artist" on their Record Store Day and it will have 3 exclusive covers as B-sides along with there being an iTunes exclusive track for the album as well. In April and May, the band co-headlined the Take Action Tour with Bayside. They were supported by Polar Bear Club, The Swellers and Texas in July.Track listing
All songs written and performed by Silverstein, with specific writers for each track.Personnel
Personnel per digital booklet.;Silverstein
- Shane Told – lead vocals, keyboards, piano on
- Paul Koehler – drums, percussion
- Josh Bradford – rhythm guitar
- Neil Boshart – lead guitar
- Billy Hamilton – bass, backing vocals
- Anna Jarvis – cello
- Paul-Marc Rousseau, Ben Bradford, Josh Bradford, Neil Boshart, Billy Hamilton, Shane Told – gang vocals
- Anthony Raneri – additional vocals on track 6
- Brendan Murphy – additional vocals on track 7
- Jordan Valeriote – producer, engineer
- Cameron Webb – mixing
- Joah Carvalho – mastering
- Inaam Haq – assistant engineer at Cherry Beach
- Shaun Gowman – drum tech
- Martin Wittfooth – artwork
- Brooks Reynolds – band photo
- Sons of Nero – layout
Charts