The Days of the Phoenix
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"The Days of the Phoenix" is a song by American rock
band AFI
. It was the only single released from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning in 2000.
in Petaluma, California
, where the band often performed during their origins. The song itself mentions lyrics like "I fell into yesterday" and "our dreams seemed not far away," possibly references to the memories the band spent at the theater.
was shot in 8 Below, a music venue located in California
.
It features the band performing on stage in front of an excited audience. During the song's bridge, multiple versions of vocalist Davey Havok
are seen quoting the bridge's lyrics, one by one.
by American rock
band AFI
. It was released on April 20, 2001 through Nitro Records
. It contains two tracks from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning
, including the title track, and a B-side recorded during The Art of Drowning sessions. Only 500 copies of the EP were pressed.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
. It was the only single released from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning in 2000.
Background
The title refers to Phoenix TheaterPhoenix Theater
The Phoenix Theater is an all-ages club located in Petaluma, California which has been in existence since 1905, and has been subject to many changes in both structure and purpose, mostly due to severe damage caused by multiple fires. - History :...
in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, California
Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, in the United States. In the 2010 Census the population was 57,941.Located in Petaluma is the Rancho Petaluma Adobe, a National Historic Landmark. It was built beginning in 1836 by General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, then Commandant of the San...
, where the band often performed during their origins. The song itself mentions lyrics like "I fell into yesterday" and "our dreams seemed not far away," possibly references to the memories the band spent at the theater.
Music video
A music video directed by Marc WebbMarc Webb
Marc Preston Webb is an American music video, short film and major motion picture director. He directed the 2009 romantic comedy-drama Days of Summer and is currently directing the 2012 Spider-Man reboot The Amazing Spider-Man.-Life and career:Webb was born in Bloomington, Indiana, the son of...
was shot in 8 Below, a music venue located in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
It features the band performing on stage in front of an excited audience. During the song's bridge, multiple versions of vocalist Davey Havok
Davey Havok
David Paden Marchand , more commonly known by the stage name Davey Havok, is the lead vocalist of the American rock band AFI and the electronic music band Blaqk Audio....
are seen quoting the bridge's lyrics, one by one.
The Days of the Phoenix EP
The Days of the Phoenix EP is an extended playExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by American rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
. It was released on April 20, 2001 through Nitro Records
Nitro Records
Nitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
. It contains two tracks from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning
The Art of Drowning
-Bonus tracks, B-Sides, unreleased tracks, etc.:All tracks recorded during the Art of Drowning sessions unless otherwise noted.* "Battled" is featured as a hidden track on the CD format of the album....
, including the title track, and a B-side recorded during The Art of Drowning sessions. Only 500 copies of the EP were pressed.
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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