Saosin (album) explained

Saosin
Type:	studio
Artist:	Saosin
Cover:	Saosincover.jpg
Released:	September 26, 2006
Recorded:	2004–2006
Length:	41:21
Label:	Capitol
Producer:	Howard Benson
Prev Title:	Saosin EP
Prev Year:	2005
Next Title:	Come Close
Next Year:	2008

Saosin, also known as “the beetle album”, is the debut full-length studio album by American rock band Saosin, released September 26, 2006 through Capitol Records. It is the band's second release to feature lead vocalist Cove Reber. The album is best known for its lead riffs with delays and natural harmonics as a form of creating melodies. The guitar riffs on the album were listed on Alternative Press's "Best Guitar Riffs of 2000s Rock."^[1] The first single, "Voices" was listed on the Top 46 post-hardcore songs of the 2000s, and the second single, "You're Not Alone" was listed on the Top 10 Essential Emo Power Ballads by the Alternative Press.^{[2] [3]}

Release

A limited edition version of the album was also released and included a behind the scenes look into the making of the album as well as music videos of "Bury Your Head" (Saosin EP version) and "Lost Symphonies" (a song first included on the 2003 Translating the Name EP). The album has currently sold an estimated 800,000 copies worldwide. The album was re-pressed on vinyl and will release on September 27th, 2024, 18 years after the original release.^[4]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Cove Reber and Beau Burchell. All music composed by Saosin.

Use in popular media

• 2007 KROQ New ROQ (2006) – "Voices"
• The Best of Taste of Chaos Two (2007) – "Follow and Feel"
• ATV Offroad Fury Pro (2007) - "Sleepers"
• Burnout Dominator (2007) - "Collapse"
• Saw IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2007) – "Collapse"
• Reef: Bobby Martinez Mixed Tape (2007) – "It's Far Better to Learn"
• (2007) - "Collapse"
• Burnout Paradise (2008) - "Collapse"

Personnel

Saosin album personnel as listed on Allmusic.^[5] Saosin

• Cove Reber - lead vocals, piano
• Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals
• Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboard, piano, programming, backing vocals
• Chris Sorenson - bass guitar, backing vocals, additional keyboards
• Alex Rodriguez - drums, percussion
• Alex Lawrence - drums, percussion

Additional musicians

• Howard Benson - additional keyboards/programming

Artwork

• Martin Kvamme - graphic design

Production

• Howard Benson - producer
• Beau Burchell - producer
• Louie Bandak & Ron Laffitte - A&R
• Paul DeCarli - digital editing
• Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki - assistant engineer
• Ted Jensen - mastering
• Chris Lord-Alge - mixing
• Jon Nicholson - drum technician
• Mike Plotnikoff - engineer
• Arthur Spivak - management
• Marc VanGool - guitar technician
• Wiley Gutchell - bass technician

Charts

Chart performance for Saosin!Chart (2006)!Peak
position

Australian Albums (ARIA)^[6]	57
US Billboard 200^[7]	22

References

Citations

Sources

• Patashnik. Ben. Kelham. Andrew. Hall of Fame: What It Is to Burn. Rock Sound. April 2013. 172. Freeway Press Inc.. London. 1465-0185.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Waldman. Scott. 2020-06-22. Here are the 20 greatest guitar riffs from the 2000s. 2021-05-09. Alternative Press. en-US.
2. Web site: Magazine. Alternative Press. 2020-02-10. Top 46 post-hardcore songs from the 2000s. 2021-05-09. Alternative Press. en-US.
3. Web site: Heisel. Scott. 2013-10-23. 10 Essential Emo Power Ballads - Page 2 of 2. 2021-05-09. Alternative Press. en-US.
4. https://shop.brooklynvegan.com/products/saosin-saosin-lp-limited-edition-only-400-made-white-black-swirl-vinyl
5. Web site: Saosin [Bonus Track] - Saosin |publisher=AllMusic |date=2006-09-26 |accessdate=2012-03-08].
6. 243.
7. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=saosin|chart=all}} ''Billboard'' album chart history-Saosin]. March 1, 2009.