In the Unlikely Event
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In the Unlikely Event is the fourth and final full length album by American progressive rock
band The Fall of Troy
, that was released on October 6, 2009. The album was recorded with producer Terry Date
and is the only full length album to feature bassist Frank Ene (first featured on Phantom on the Horizon
). It was recorded at Studio Lithio. The album featured a slightly less aggressive style compared to the band's earlier work, in turn facing negative critical reception.
In the Unlikely Event is available in a deluxe or regular version. According to thefalloftroy.com, "Deluxe version limited to 1,000 copies includes alternate packaging and a USB drive featuring videos, band commentary, and more."
Copies of the album sold came with a sticker attached advertising the Fall of Troy Track Pack, a trio of songs from the album available as downloadable content for music video game Guitar Hero 5
. These songs ("Panic Attack!", "A Classic Case of Transference" and "Single") were made available on December 3, 2009.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band The Fall of Troy
The Fall of Troy
The Fall of Troy was an American progressive math rock trio from Mukilteo, Washington. The trio consisted of Thomas Erak , Andrew Forsman and Frank Ene...
, that was released on October 6, 2009. The album was recorded with producer Terry Date
Terry Date
Terry Date is an American record producer and engineer, specializing in the rock and metal genres...
and is the only full length album to feature bassist Frank Ene (first featured on Phantom on the Horizon
Phantom on the Horizon
Phantom on the Horizon is a concept EP by American progressive rock band The Fall of Troy that was released on November 28, 2008 through Equal Vision Records. It is the completed version of the Ghostship EP that the band released in 2004. This rerecorded version of the original demos features five...
). It was recorded at Studio Lithio. The album featured a slightly less aggressive style compared to the band's earlier work, in turn facing negative critical reception.
In the Unlikely Event is available in a deluxe or regular version. According to thefalloftroy.com, "Deluxe version limited to 1,000 copies includes alternate packaging and a USB drive featuring videos, band commentary, and more."
Copies of the album sold came with a sticker attached advertising the Fall of Troy Track Pack, a trio of songs from the album available as downloadable content for music video game Guitar Hero 5
Guitar Hero 5
Guitar Hero 5 is a music video game and the fifth main entry in the Guitar Hero series. The game was developed by Neversoft and published by RedOctane and Activision, and released internationally in September 2009 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, 3 and Wii consoles...
. These songs ("Panic Attack!", "A Classic Case of Transference" and "Single") were made available on December 3, 2009.
Track listing
In the Unlikely Event contains 12 tracks,- "Panic Attack!" – 3:34
- "Straight-Jacket Keelhauled" - 2:24
- "Battleship Graveyard" - 5:10
- "A Classic Case of Transference" - 4:43
- "Single" - 3:06
- "Empty the Clip, the King Has Been Slain, Long Live the Queen" - 3:17
- "People and Their Lives" - 6:18
- "Dirty Pillow Talk" 4:18
- "Nobody's Perfect" - 4:44
- "Webs" - 4:18
- "Walk of Fame" - 5:20
- "Nature Vs. Nurture" - 5:43
The Fall of Troy
- Thomas ErakThomas ErakThomas Joseph Erak , is the former lead guitarist and lead vocalist from Mukilteo, Washington based progressive rock band The Fall of Troy. His new project, Just Like Vinyl, was officially announced on July 8, 2010. Thomas is currently endorsed by Gibson USA, Orange Amplification, Ernie Ball and...
– vocals, guitar, keys, drums on Webs - Frank Ene – bass, backing vocals
- Andrew ForsmanAndrew ForsmanAndrew Forsman, born was the drummer for the Mukilteo, Washington based prog-rock/post-hardcore band The Fall of Troy. Previous to The Fall of Troy, he was also in a band with Thomas Erak, Tim Ward and also guitarist Mike Munro in the band The Thirty Years War at the age of only 17. His playing is...
– drums, percussion, background vocals
Additional Personnel
- Ryann DonnellyRyann DonnellyRyann Donnelly is a horror punk, shock rock and dance/pop songwriter and vocalist.Born in Olympia, Washington, although she moved to Seattle, Washington after attending Charles Wright Academy...
(Schoolyard HeroesSchoolyard HeroesSchoolyard Heroes was a horror punk/alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, consisting of four members: Ryann Donnelly , Jonah Bergman , Steve Bonnell , and Brian Turner .-History:...
) – guest vocals on "Panic Attack!", "Dirty Pillow Talk", "Nobody's Perfect" and "Nature vs. Nurture". - Rody Walker (Protest the HeroProtest the HeroProtest the Hero is a Canadian progressive metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Originally named Happy Go Lucky, the band line-up has remained the same since their formation in 1999. The band changed their name to Protest the Hero shortly before releasing their debut EP, Search for the Truth, in 2002...
) – guest vocals on "Dirty Pillow Talk"