In Search of Solid Ground
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In Search of Solid Ground is the second studio album by American rock band Saosin
released on September 8, 2009. The recording sessions for In Search of Solid Ground saw Saosin recording with multiple producers such as Butch Walker
(with whom they recorded five songs), John Feldman, and Lucas from Matt Squire's production team. Five songs off the album will be produced by Beau Burchell and Chris Sorenson of Saosin.
Three of the songs on the album are re-recordings of tracks from The Grey EP (released in late 2008). "I Keep My Secrets Safe" is a re-recording of "Keep Secrets", with an entirely new chorus. "Why Can't You See?" keeps the title of the song from the EP, and "The Worst of Me" is "Love Maker", the new name taken from a line in the chorus of the song.
The original album artwork was revealed on July 13, 2009 by Alternative Press. The cover was immediately met with a negative reaction from fans causing Saosin to reevaluate their decision two days before the album was pressed. The band tried to create something "high concept" with the original art, but the negative reaction helped the band realize that they "always keep things simple and strong and let the music speak for itself."
The two songs "On My Own" and "Is This Real" were released as singles on iTunes August 4, 2009. The song "Changing" was released as a single August 11. The song "The Worst of Me" was released as a free song included in a Hurley
Warped Tour
pack.
PacSun hosted a listening party at 5pm in every PacSun store to hear the full album on September 7, 2009. The song "Why Can't You See" was made available on Last.fm. The full album was released in Japan on September 1, 2009 with the bonus track "You Never Noticed Me." The album was put on MySpace on September 4. The b-side "Move Slow" is included on the NCIS: Soundtrack - Vol. 2 which was released on November 3, 2009.
This is also the last album to feature former member Cove Reber
on lead vocals.
Reception of the album has been divided amongst fans due to the change in style.
The album has been removed from iTunes for unknown reasons.
Band
Additional musicians
Production
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
released on September 8, 2009. The recording sessions for In Search of Solid Ground saw Saosin recording with multiple producers such as Butch Walker
Butch Walker
Butch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
(with whom they recorded five songs), John Feldman, and Lucas from Matt Squire's production team. Five songs off the album will be produced by Beau Burchell and Chris Sorenson of Saosin.
Three of the songs on the album are re-recordings of tracks from The Grey EP (released in late 2008). "I Keep My Secrets Safe" is a re-recording of "Keep Secrets", with an entirely new chorus. "Why Can't You See?" keeps the title of the song from the EP, and "The Worst of Me" is "Love Maker", the new name taken from a line in the chorus of the song.
The original album artwork was revealed on July 13, 2009 by Alternative Press. The cover was immediately met with a negative reaction from fans causing Saosin to reevaluate their decision two days before the album was pressed. The band tried to create something "high concept" with the original art, but the negative reaction helped the band realize that they "always keep things simple and strong and let the music speak for itself."
The two songs "On My Own" and "Is This Real" were released as singles on iTunes August 4, 2009. The song "Changing" was released as a single August 11. The song "The Worst of Me" was released as a free song included in a Hurley
Hurley International
Hurley International is a clothing company located in Costa Mesa, California founded by Bob Hurley. The company puts emphasis on skateboarding, surfing, music, and "fun"...
Warped Tour
Warped Tour
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pack.
PacSun hosted a listening party at 5pm in every PacSun store to hear the full album on September 7, 2009. The song "Why Can't You See" was made available on Last.fm. The full album was released in Japan on September 1, 2009 with the bonus track "You Never Noticed Me." The album was put on MySpace on September 4. The b-side "Move Slow" is included on the NCIS: Soundtrack - Vol. 2 which was released on November 3, 2009.
This is also the last album to feature former member Cove Reber
Cove Reber
Cove Reber is an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the former lead vocalist for Saosin from early 2004 to July 21, 2010...
on lead vocals.
Reception of the album has been divided amongst fans due to the change in style.
The album has been removed from iTunes for unknown reasons.
Track listing
Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
19 |
| US Billboard Alternative Albums | 4 |
| US Billboard Digital Albums | 11 |
| US Billboard Rock Albums | 6 |
Credits
In Search Of Solid Ground album personnel as listed on Allmusic.Band
- Cove ReberCove ReberCove Reber is an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the former lead vocalist for Saosin from early 2004 to July 21, 2010...
- lead vocals - Beau BurchellBeau BurchellBeau Burchell is an American musician, record producer, and audio engineer from Orange County, CA. He currently plays guitar and sings backup vocals in the band Saosin, and was previously in the bands Kosmos Express and Open Hand. He has produced and/or mixed over a dozen rock albums in the past...
- rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, vocals - Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, vocals
- Chris Sorenson - bass, keyboards, programming, piano, vocals
- Alex Rodriguez - drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- John FeldmannJohn FeldmannJohn William Feldmann is an American musician and producer who is the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger. He is known as an animal rights advocate.- Music :...
- percussion, programming, strings - Butch WalkerButch WalkerButch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
- composer, percussion, programming - Jeremy S.H. Griffith - composer, vocals
- Scott Sorenson - vocals
- D. Basset - composer
- Lucas Banker - composer
- Chris Sorenson - composer
- M. Squire - composer
Production
- Beau BurchellBeau BurchellBeau Burchell is an American musician, record producer, and audio engineer from Orange County, CA. He currently plays guitar and sings backup vocals in the band Saosin, and was previously in the bands Kosmos Express and Open Hand. He has produced and/or mixed over a dozen rock albums in the past...
- engineer, mixing - Chris Sorenson - art direction, concept, mixing, producer
- Jarrod Alexander - drum technician
- Matt "Hippie" Appleton - engineer
- Lucas Banker - producer
- John FeldmannJohn FeldmannJohn William Feldmann is an American musician and producer who is the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger. He is known as an animal rights advocate.- Music :...
- engineer, producer - Ken Floyd - guitar technician
- Logan Mader - engineer, producer
- Erik Ron - engineer
- Alex Shenitsky - A&R
- Arthur Spivak - management
- Sean Stiegmeier - photography
- Butch WalkerButch WalkerButch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
- producer - Howie Weinberg - mastering
- Ryan WilliamsRyan WilliamsRyan Neil Williams is an English footballer who currently plays for Gainsborough Trinity.-Career:...
- engineer