Phases (I See Stars album) explained

Phases
Type:Remix
Artist:I See Stars
Cover:Phases_I_See_Stars.jpg
Released:August 28, 2015
Length:38:18
Label:Sumerian
Producer:Nick Scott
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Phases is the third remix album by American electronicore band I See Stars, released through Sumerian Records on August 28, 2015. The album features "raw and unplugged" versions of some of the band's previously recorded material, as well as some cover songs.[1] The album is entirely composed of acoustic guitars and basses, pianos, and stringed instruments accompanied by Devin and Andrew Oliver's singing, in place of the screaming, breakdowns, and electronics typically used by the band.

On September 25, 2015, the band embarked on the Phases tour in promotion of the album. Appropriately, the tour only featured the versions of songs performed on Phases and did not feature the entire band, leading to departure rumors of keyboardist and unclean vocalist Zach Johnson and guitarist Jimmy Gregerson. Gregerson's departure was later confirmed, followed by Johnson's a short while later.

Track listing

All tracks except for 3, 6, 8, and 10 written by I See Stars; lyrics written by Andrew and Devin Oliver.

Chart performance

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Billboard Independent Albums[2] 26
US Billboard Top Rock Albums41

Personnel

Credits were adapted from AllMusic.[3]

I See Stars
Additional personnel

Notes and References

  1. Sharp. Tyler. I See Stars announce acoustic album, 'Phases'. Alternative Press. July 31, 2015. December 18, 2015.
  2. Web site: Phases - I See Stars - Awards. Allmusic. 15 December 2015.
  3. Web site: Phases - I See Stars - Credits. AllMusic. 15 December 2015.