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''The New America'' was recorded from October to December 1999 at Victor's Barn, [[Kauai, Hawaii]] and produced by [[Todd Rundgren]]. Rundgren had been one of the musicians Greg Graffin looked up to while growing up. However, working with Rundgren proved to be a disappointment to the band and especially Graffin, because they did not get along well with each other.<ref>Live at the Palladium DVD</ref> Graffin however would later write in his book, Anarchy Evolution, that although |
''The New America'' was recorded from October to December 1999 at Victor's Barn, [[Kauai, Hawaii]] and produced by [[Todd Rundgren]]. Rundgren had been one of the musicians Greg Graffin looked up to while growing up. However, working with Rundgren proved to be a disappointment to the band and especially Graffin, because they did not get along well with each other.<ref>Live at the Palladium DVD</ref> Graffin however would later write in his book, ''Anarchy Evolution'', that although Rundgren was difficult to work with, they remain friends to this day. Graffin reflected on the recording of ''The New America'' with Rundgren in an even more positive light in his 2023 memoir ''Punk Rock Paradox'', calling it a "great experience." |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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''The New America'' was released on May 9, 2000 and is the last Bad Religion album distributed via [[Atlantic Records]] to date. The release of ''The New America'' marked the band's fulfillment of their four-album contract with [[Atlantic Records]], allowing the band to reconvene with former band-mate, Brett Gurewitz, for their next album, 2002's ''[[The Process of Belief]]'', released on [[Epitaph Records]]. Shortly after the album's release, a music video was made for " |
''The New America'' was released on May 9, 2000 and is the last Bad Religion album distributed via [[Atlantic Records]] to date. The release of ''The New America'' marked the band's fulfillment of their four-album contract with [[Atlantic Records]], allowing the band to reconvene with former band-mate, Brett Gurewitz, for their next album, 2002's ''[[The Process of Belief]]'', released on [[Epitaph Records]]. Shortly after the album's release, a music video was made for "New America", which features two children playing with action figures of the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/531/new-bad-religion-music-video|title=New Bad Religion Music Video|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=May 24, 2000|accessdate=February 7, 2021}}</ref> The band promoted it with a supporting slot for [[Blink-182]], and appeared on ''[[The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn]]'' and ''Core Culture''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/598/bad-religion-on-why|title=Bad Religion on Why.|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 22, 2000|accessdate=February 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/601/theres-nothing-good-on-tv-anymore|title=There's Nothing Good on TV Anymore|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 23, 2000|accessdate=February 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/622/bad-religion-and-big-media|title=Bad Religion and Big Media|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 30, 2000|accessdate=February 7, 2021}}</ref> In March 2001, the band toured South America, supporting [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]] for two of the shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/1095/bad-religion-south-american-dates|title=Bad Religion South American Dates|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=February 10, 2001|accessdate=February 8, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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| title1 = You've Got a Chance |
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| length1 = 3:41 |
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| title2 = It's a Long Way to the Promise Land |
| title2 = It's a Long Way to the Promise Land |
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| length2 = 2:29 |
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| title3 = A World Without Melody |
| title3 = A World Without Melody |
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| length3 = 2:32 |
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| title4 = New America |
| title4 = New America |
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| length4 = 3:25 |
| length4 = 3:25 |
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| title5 = 1000 Memories |
| title5 = 1000 Memories |
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| length5 = 3:00 |
| length5 = 3:00 |
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| title6 = A Streetkid Named Desire |
| title6 = A Streetkid Named Desire |
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| length6 = 3:17 |
| length6 = 3:17 |
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| title7 = Whisper in Time |
| title7 = Whisper in Time |
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| length7 = 2:32 |
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| title8 = Believe It |
| title8 = Believe It |
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| writer8 = Graffin, Gurewitz |
| writer8 = Graffin, [[Brett Gurewitz]] |
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| length8 = 3:41 |
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| title9 = I Love My Computer |
| title9 = I Love My Computer |
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| length9 = 3:06 |
| length9 = 3:06 |
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| title10 = The Hopeless Housewife |
| title10 = The Hopeless Housewife |
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| length10 = 2:59 |
| length10 = 2:59 |
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| title11 = There Will Be a Way |
| title11 = There Will Be a Way |
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| length11 = 2:53 |
| length11 = 2:53 |
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| title12 = Let It Burn |
| title12 = Let It Burn |
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| length12 = 2:44 |
| length12 = 2:44 |
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| title13 = Don't Sell Me Short |
| title13 = Don't Sell Me Short |
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| length13 = 3:58 |
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| title14 = The Fast Life |
| title14 = The Fast Life |
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| length14 = 2:01 |
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| title15 = Queen of the 21st Century |
| title15 = Queen of the 21st Century |
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| length15 = 4:17 |
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| title1 = Lose as Directed |
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| extra1 = "New America" single, 2000 |
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| title2 = Pretenders |
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| length2 = 4:12 |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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Adapted from the album liner notes.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=The New America |others=[[Bad Religion]] |date=2000 |publisher=[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]}}</ref> |
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* [[Greg Hetson]] – guitar |
* [[Greg Hetson]] – guitar |
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* [[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]] – guitar, backing vocals |
* [[Brian Baker (musician)|Brian Baker]] – guitar, backing vocals |
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* [[Jay Bentley]] – bass guitar, backing vocals |
* [[Jay Bentley]] – bass guitar, backing vocals |
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* [[Bobby Schayer]] – drums |
* [[Bobby Schayer]] – drums |
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*[[Brett Gurewitz]] – |
*[[Brett Gurewitz]] – lead guitar on "Believe It" (credited as "Mr. Brett") |
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* [[Todd Rundgren]] – backing vocals |
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* John Rubeli – backing vocals |
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* [[Bob Clearmountain]] – mixing |
* [[Bob Clearmountain]] – mixing |
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* David Boucher – assistant mixing engineer |
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* Christina Dittmar – design |
* Christina Dittmar – design |
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* [[Joe Murray (animator)|Joe Murray]] – illustration |
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* FreeStockPhotos – photography (front cover) |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 21:11, 11 February 2024
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Released | May 9, 2000 | |||
Recorded | October–December 1999 | |||
Studio | Victor's Barn, Kauai, Hawaii | |||
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Length | 40:11 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Todd Rundgren | |||
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The New America is the eleventh studio album by punk band Bad Religion. It was released in 2000 and is their last album (to date) on Atlantic Records.
The New America is also Bad Religion's last album with Bobby Schayer on drums. Though not yet credited as a member of the band, then-former and now-current guitarist Brett Gurewitz co-wrote and played guitar on the song "Believe It". The album was re-released by Epitaph Records on September 15, 2008. Like its predecessor, none of the album's songs would develop into live staples; only the title track is performed live occasionally.
Musical style and lyrics
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The album was initially titled The Last Word, before being changed to The New America as a large number of people thought the band was breaking up.[4] The album marks a departure for the band, as some of the songs are personal, rather than political in nature, and more optimism is employed. Topics range from singer Greg Graffin's recent divorce to his past growing up as a punk kid in the early '80s. Apart from Brett Gurewtiz's guest contribution, it is the only Bad Religion album solely written by Graffin.
Production
![]() | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (June 2008) |
The New America was recorded from October to December 1999 at Victor's Barn, Kauai, Hawaii and produced by Todd Rundgren. Rundgren had been one of the musicians Greg Graffin looked up to while growing up. However, working with Rundgren proved to be a disappointment to the band and especially Graffin, because they did not get along well with each other.[5] Graffin however would later write in his book, Anarchy Evolution, that although Rundgren was difficult to work with, they remain friends to this day. Graffin reflected on the recording of The New America with Rundgren in an even more positive light in his 2023 memoir Punk Rock Paradox, calling it a "great experience."
Release
The New America was released on May 9, 2000 and is the last Bad Religion album distributed via Atlantic Records to date. The release of The New America marked the band's fulfillment of their four-album contract with Atlantic Records, allowing the band to reconvene with former band-mate, Brett Gurewitz, for their next album, 2002's The Process of Belief, released on Epitaph Records. Shortly after the album's release, a music video was made for "New America", which features two children playing with action figures of the band.[6] The band promoted it with a supporting slot for Blink-182, and appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Core Culture.[7][8][9] In March 2001, the band toured South America, supporting Biohazard for two of the shows.[10]
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Alternative Rock | 9/10[11] |
Robert Christgau | ![]() |
Ox-Fanzine | Unfavorable[13] |
Rolling Stone | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wall of Sound | 63/100[2] |
The New America peaked at number 88 on the Billboard 200 album chart.[15] Author Dave Thompson, in his book Alternative Rock (2000), wrote that working with Rundgren "opens the band's already wide-screen sound into a whole new dimension of sonic insanity."[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Greg Graffin, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "You've Got a Chance" | 3:41 | |
2. | "It's a Long Way to the Promise Land" | 2:29 | |
3. | "A World Without Melody" | 2:32 | |
4. | "New America" | 3:25 | |
5. | "1000 Memories" | 3:00 | |
6. | "A Streetkid Named Desire" | 3:17 | |
7. | "Whisper in Time" | 2:32 | |
8. | "Believe It" | Graffin, Brett Gurewitz | 3:41 |
9. | "I Love My Computer" | 3:06 | |
10. | "The Hopeless Housewife" | 2:59 | |
11. | "There Will Be a Way" | 2:53 | |
12. | "Let It Burn" | 2:44 | |
13. | "Don't Sell Me Short" | 3:58 |
No. | Title | Length |
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14. | "The Fast Life" | 2:01 |
15. | "Queen of the 21st Century" | 4:17 |
No. | Title | Appears on | Length |
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1. | "Lose as Directed" | "New America" single, 2000 | 2:30 |
2. | "Pretenders" | "New America" single, 2000 | 4:12 |
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.[16]
- Bad Religion
- Greg Graffin – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Greg Hetson – guitar
- Brian Baker – guitar, backing vocals
- Jay Bentley – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Bobby Schayer – drums
- Additional musicians
- Brett Gurewitz – lead guitar on "Believe It" (credited as "Mr. Brett")
- Todd Rundgren – backing vocals
- John Rubeli – backing vocals
- Technical
- Todd Rundgren – producer, engineer
- Bob Clearmountain – mixing
- David Boucher – assistant mixing engineer
- Christina Dittmar – design
- Joe Murray – illustration
- FreeStockPhotos – photography (front cover)
- Olaf Heine – photography (band photos)
References
Citations
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The New America - Bad Religion | Songs, Reviews, Credit". AllMusic. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Durchholz, Daniel. "Review: The New America". Wall of Sound. Archived from the original on April 15, 2001. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Hot Band. Long Island, New York: Newsday LLC. October 19, 2000. p. C03.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (March 29, 2000). "Better Religion". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Live at the Palladium DVD
- ^ Paul, Aubin (May 24, 2000). "New Bad Religion Music Video". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (June 22, 2000). "Bad Religion on Why". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (June 23, 2000). "There's Nothing Good on TV Anymore". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (June 30, 2000). "Bad Religion and Big Media". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ White, Adam (February 10, 2001). "Bad Religion South American Dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Thompson 2000, p. 170
- ^ "CG: bad religion". Robert Christgau. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ Hiller, Joachim (June–August 2000). "Reviews: Bad Religion / The New America CD". Ox-Fanzine (in German). Retrieved May 26, 2019.
- ^ "Rolling Stone Music | Album Reviews". Rollingstone.com. February 28, 2012. Archived from the original on March 28, 2008. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ "The New America's entry at Billboard.com". Billboard.com. February 2016. Archived from the original on March 17, 2006. Retrieved December 27, 2007.
- ^ The New America (Media notes). Bad Religion. Atlantic. 2000.
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Sources
- Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion. San Francisco, California: Miller Freeman Books. ISBN 0-87930-607-6.
External links
- The New Americas at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)