The Latency (album) explained

The Latency
Type:album
Artist:The Latency
Cover:The Latency album.jpg
Studio:Mushroom Studios (Vancouver)
Length:39:16
Label:MapleMusic Recordings
Producer:Tommy Mac
Prev Title:Chomp!!
Prev Year:2008

The Latency is the debut studio album by Canadian pop rock band The Latency. The album was released on September 8, 2009 via MapleMusic Recordings. On September 1, the album was made available for streaming exclusively through MuchMusic.[1]

Background

On July 1, 2008, The Latency released their debut EP, Chomp!!, which contained the tracks "Tonight, I Love You", "Kids", "Can You Hear Me Call?", "Breathe", "Hello" and "Cry Me Out".[2] These songs were later included on The Latency, along with six other new tracks. The band signed with MapleMusic Recordings in 2009, following the success of their debut single, "Tonight, I Love You".[3] The album was produced by bassist Tommy Mac of Hedley, who also serves as the band's manager.[4] The album was recorded at Mushroom Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia.[5] All tracks were written by the band, with "Tonight, I Love You" and "Kids" being co-written by Jacob Hoggard and Mac.[6]

Release

"Tonight, I Love You" was released in December 2008 as the lead single from the album.[7] The song peaked at number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100.[8] The music video premiered on MuchMusic on April 2, 2009, and reached number one on the MuchMusic Countdown.[9] "Kids" was serviced to contemporary hit radio on May 26, 2009, and was released as the album's second single.[10] A music video for the song was released in August 2009 and was directed by John Poliquin.[11] "All You Wanted" was released as the album's third single and premiered on MuchMusic on July 24, 2009.[12] The song was released for radio airplay on August 16.[13] The fourth and final single, "Fork in the Road" was released on February 16, 2010.[14] The music video was released on February 18, 2010.[4]

Promotion

In support of the album, the band toured with Simple Plan, Marianas Trench and Plain White T's.[3] They also joined Shiloh on the Scene tour in September 2009.[15] In April 2010, the group embarked on the SASS tour, performing at every school in Ontario.[16] From April to May 2010, the band supported Faber Drive on the Can't Keep a Secret tour along with These Kids Wear Crowns, Jesse Labelle and The New Cities.[17]

Accolades

In 2010, The Latency was nominated for Pop Recording of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.[18]

Personnel

Credits for The Latency adapted from album's liner notes.[6] The Latency

Production

Release history

Release dates and formats for The Latency
RegionDateFormatLabel
CanadaSeptember 8, 2009MapleMusic[19]
VariousDecember 7, 2010Digital download[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Spins: The Latency - The Latency. MuchMusic. https://web.archive.org/web/20090907000356/http://watch.muchmusic.com/first-spins/first-spin-the-latency---the-latency/#clip208752. September 7, 2009. January 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Bio . https://web.archive.org/web/20090821083415/http://www.thelatency.com:80/bio.php . August 21, 2009 . January 26, 2024 . The Latency.
  3. Web site: The Latency headlines Maple Ridge battle. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News. Monisha Martins. May 4, 2011. January 27, 2024.
  4. Canadian Band The Latency Show A Little SASS. Faze. January 27, 2024.
  5. Web site: The Latency - Studio Update #1 (Mushroom Studios). YouTube. January 27, 2024.
  6. The Latency. 2009. booklet. MapleMusic Recordings.
  7. Web site: The Latency on MySpace. MySpace. https://web.archive.org/web/20081208113000/https://myspace.com/thelatency. December 8, 2008. January 24, 2024.
  8. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 28, 2009. Billboard. January 26, 2024.
  9. Web site: Throwback Thursday - The Latency - Tonight, I Love You. Canadian Beats. Jenna Melanson. July 4, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918103138/https://canadianbeats.ca/2013/07/04/throwback-thursday-the-latency-tonight-i-love-you/. September 18, 2020. February 15, 2023.
  10. 1932151519. TheLatency. New single "Kids" at radio now! Request it on your local radio station. May 26, 2009.
  11. Web site: The Latency - Kids (2009). IMVDb. January 27, 2024.
  12. Web site: First Spin Singles: Jay-Z, Paramore and More. MuchMusic. July 24, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20120726072026/http://blog.muchmusic.com/first-spin-singles-jay-z-paramore-and-more/. July 26, 2012. May 11, 2024.
  13. Web site: Spotlight: The Latency. The Eddy Riverside. 7. March 11, 2010. February 15, 2024.
  14. Web site: Fork In the Road / Drops of Jupiter [Digital 45] - Single by The Latency]. iTunes. Apple Store. https://web.archive.org/web/20140908115900/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/fork-in-road-drops-jupiter/id354078380. September 8, 2014. January 27, 2024.
  15. Web site: Shiloh happy to be positive pop influence. Red Deer Advocate. Leo Paré. September 8, 2009. January 27, 2024.
  16. Web site: The Latency performs at Durham schools. DurhamRegion.com. April 9, 2010. January 27, 2024.
  17. Web site: Faber Drive's Andrew Stricko's Crazy Tour Blog. MuchMusic. April 30, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100810184443/http://blog.muchmusic.com/faber-drives-andrew-strickos-crazy-tour-blog/. August 10, 2010. May 11, 2024.
  18. Web site: Christine Mcavoy . August 10, 2010 . Western Canadian Music Award Nominations! . January 26, 2024 . Vancouver is Awesome.
  19. Book: The Latency Audio CD. 8 September 2009. Discount Video Distribution. January 27, 2024.
  20. 6883187292639232. TheLatency. Attention international fans: our debut album will be available on iTunes WORLDWIDE, December 7th! Spread the word.. November 22, 2010.

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