Brand New Day (The Watchmen album)
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Brand New Day is the third studio album by The Watchmen
. It was released in March 1996. Although the song "Incarnate" was a moderate hit, this album was the least popular of the band's studio albums. The band made three videos ("Incarnate", "Shut Up", and "Zoom") which all saw play on MuchMusic
, but the extra promotion was not enough to boost the success of the album.
This is considered to be the only studio album by the band not to be certified at least Gold in Canada by the Canadian Recording Industry Association
. This was seen as a major disappointment as this album followed the band's most commercially successful release (In The Trees
).
The band has noted that they went into the recording studio less prepared than before. This allowed more studio experimentation than previous releases including more strings, harp, piano, trumpet, viola, violin and cello. Because the tracks were shaped in the studio, most of the album was not designed specifically to be played live. This proved to be a challenge for a band noted for their live shows.
The album provided the band with their second Juno nomination as they were nominated for North Star Rock Album of the Year at the 1997 Juno Awards
. As was the case with their first Juno nomination, the band lost the award to their MCA Records
labelmates, The Tragically Hip
.
All songs arranged by The Watchmen.
The Watchmen
The Watchmen is a Canadian rock band. They were one of the most commercially successful Canadian alternative rock groups of the mid to late 1990s. During their peak years the band had three gold records and one platinum record...
. It was released in March 1996. Although the song "Incarnate" was a moderate hit, this album was the least popular of the band's studio albums. The band made three videos ("Incarnate", "Shut Up", and "Zoom") which all saw play on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
, but the extra promotion was not enough to boost the success of the album.
This is considered to be the only studio album by the band not to be certified at least Gold in Canada by the Canadian Recording Industry Association
Canadian Recording Industry Association
Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada...
. This was seen as a major disappointment as this album followed the band's most commercially successful release (In The Trees
In the Trees
In The Trees is the second studio album by The Watchmen. With hits "Lusitana", "Boneyard Tree" and "All Uncovered", this was the band's breakthrough release in their home country of Canada...
).
The band has noted that they went into the recording studio less prepared than before. This allowed more studio experimentation than previous releases including more strings, harp, piano, trumpet, viola, violin and cello. Because the tracks were shaped in the studio, most of the album was not designed specifically to be played live. This proved to be a challenge for a band noted for their live shows.
The album provided the band with their second Juno nomination as they were nominated for North Star Rock Album of the Year at the 1997 Juno Awards
Juno Awards of 1997
The Juno Awards of 1997, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 9 March 1997 in Hamilton, Ontario at a ceremony in the Copps Coliseum. Jann Arden was host for the major ceremonies which were broadcast on CBC Television.Nominations were announced on...
. As was the case with their first Juno nomination, the band lost the award to their MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
labelmates, The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie , Paul Langlois , Rob Baker , Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay . Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, two live albums, and 46 singles...
.
Track listing
- "Zoom" (Music: The WatchmenThe WatchmenThe Watchmen is a Canadian rock band. They were one of the most commercially successful Canadian alternative rock groups of the mid to late 1990s. During their peak years the band had three gold records and one platinum record...
, Lyrics:Joey SerlinJoey SerlinJoey Serlin is a Canadian rock guitarist and songwriter.He was a member of The Watchmen, a Canadian alternative rock bands active in the 1990s...
) - 3:29 - "Shut Up" (Music: The Watchmen, Lyrics:Daniel Greaves) - 3:49
- "Incarnate" (Serlin) - 3:21
- "Dance Some More" (Music: The Watchmen, Lyrics: Greaves) - 3:39
- "Kill The Day" (Serlin) - 3:17
- "Tumbleweed" (Music: The Watchmen, Lyrics: Serlin) - 3:05
- "The Other Side/Waste Away" (Music: The Watchmen, Lyrics: Greaves) - 3:30/3:34
- "My Favorite One" (Music: The Watchmen, Lyrics: Greaves) - 3:59
- "Bicycle" (Music: The Watchmen, Lyrics: Serlin) - 4:16
- "Beach Music" (The Watchmen) - 4:27
- "What You Did" (Serlin) - 3:26
All songs arranged by The Watchmen.
Personnel
- Daniel Greaves - Vocals, Piano, Harmonica
- Ken TizzardKen TizzardKen Tizzard is a Canadian rock bassist.He was a member of The Watchmen, one of Canada's most successful alternative rock bands of the 1990s. Following that band's breakup in late 2003, he spent time with Thornley, who released their debut album in 2004...
- Bass - Joey SerlinJoey SerlinJoey Serlin is a Canadian rock guitarist and songwriter.He was a member of The Watchmen, a Canadian alternative rock bands active in the 1990s...
- Guitars, Vocals - Sammy Kohn - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Additional personnel
- Ari Posner - Piano on "What You Did"
- Michael White - Trumpet on "Dance Some More"
- Mary Gaines - Cello on "Kill The Day"
- Chris Wagoner - Viola on "Kill The Day"
Production
- Mr. Colson - Producer, Engineer
- Neil Cameron - Additional Engineering
- Recorded Hallamusic Recording Studios, Toronto, ON
- Additional Recording at Private Ear Recording Studios, Winnipeg, MB and Smart Studios, Madison, WI
- Mixed at Smart Studios by Mr. Colson
- Assisted by Mike Zirkel and Mark Haines
- Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York, NY