Disconnection Notice Explained

Disconnection Notice
Type:studio
Artist:Goldfinger
Cover:Disconnection Notice.jpg
Released:February 15, 2005
Recorded:2004
Length:36:50
Label:Maverick
Producer:John Feldmann
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Prev Year:2002
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Next Year:2008

Disconnection Notice is the fifth official album by American punk rock band Goldfinger. This was the band's last album to feature former Ünloco guitarist Brian Arthur; original guitarist Charlie Paulson returned after Arthur's departure.

Release

On July 27, 2004, it was announced that the band's next album would be titled Disconnection Notice; in addition to this, its track listing was posted online.[1] "My Everything" was made available for streaming through the band's website on August 5, 2004.[2] In November 2004, the album was announced for release in February the following year.[3] In addition, "Wasted" was posted on the band's PureVolume profile, before being released to radio on January 25, 2005.[4] [5] On February 1, 2005, the music video for "Wasted" was posted online.[6] In February and March, the group embarked on a US tour with the Start, City Sleeps and Bottom Line.[7] [8] Disconnection Notice was made available for streaming on February 9, 2005, through VH1's website, before being released six days later.[3] [9] "Stalker" was released to radio on May 17, 2005.[4] In September and October 2005, they toured across New Zealand and Australia with Reel Big Fish and the Matches.[10] They opened 2006 with a co-headlining West Coast US tour with Reel Big Fish, dubbed the Deep Freeze Tour; they were supported by Zebrahead and Bottom Line.[11] [12] Guitarist Charlie Paulson, who had left in 2001, re-joined the band for the trek.[11] The band appeared at the Groezrock festival in April 2006.[13]

Track listing

All songs are written by John Feldmann, except for "Wasted" and "Ocean Size" by John Feldmann and Benji Madden.

Personnel

Notes

Track No. 1, "My Everything", was featured on the soundtrack of the video game SSX on Tour.
Track No. 8, "I Want", was featured on the soundtrack of the video games Burnout Revenge and Burnout Legends.
Track No. 7, "Behind The Mask" was originally called "FBI" (On Advance CD) but was renamed for the final retail release.
Track No. 9, "Iron Fist", was written due to the raid that took place on Feldmann's house.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goldfinger's Disconnection Notice on the way. Punknews.org. White, Adam. July 27, 2004. October 28, 2021.
  2. Web site: Stream the new Goldfinger single. Punknews.org. White, Adam. August 5, 2004. October 28, 2021.
  3. Web site: In Brief: Green Day, Blink 182, Used, American Head Charge. Ultimate Guitar. UG Team. November 5, 2004. November 12, 2017.
  4. Web site: FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock . Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated . October 30, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130322142732/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771 . March 22, 2013 .
  5. Web site: Two songs off upcoming Goldfinger album streaming online. Punknews.org. Shultz, Brian. November 10, 2004. October 29, 2021.
  6. Web site: Goldfinger posts new video for Wasted. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. February 1, 2005. October 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: In Brief: Goldfinger, Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World. Ultimate Guitar. UG Team. February 11, 2005. August 30, 2020.
  8. Web site: Goldfinger announces Greatest Hits collection. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. March 11, 2005. October 30, 2021.
  9. Web site: VH1.com posts Goldfinger album for streaming. Punknews.org. Shultz, Brian. February 9, 2005. October 30, 2021.
  10. Web site: Reel Big Fish adds more international dates, shooting video. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. August 22, 2005. November 8, 2021.
  11. Web site: Reel Big Fish / Goldfinger to co-headline Deep Freeze Tour. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. December 14, 2005. November 22, 2021.
  12. Web site: Bottom Line added to Reel Big Fish & Goldfinger tour. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. January 1, 2006. November 22, 2021.
  13. Web site: Bad Religion, Goldfinger added to Groezrock. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. February 7, 2006. December 17, 2021.
  14. Web site: The Militant, Direct Action Newspaper of Animal Liberationists & Their Supporters . No Compromise . October 3, 2003 . February 14, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120214094413/http://www.nocompromise.org/news/031003a.html . February 14, 2012 .

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