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==Trivia==
==Allusions==
Most of the songs on the album are mostly based off of [[The Brother's Grimm]] stories.
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* According to rhythm guitar Shawn Milke, "This Is the Part Where People Scream" is influenced by the television show ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]''. When the series premiered, "Save the cheerleader, save the world" closed all the promotions for Heroes which is similar to "Its a chance to save the world or lose the girl. Let's save the world. Heroes will save the day."
*According to rhythm guitar Shawn Milke, "This Is the Part Where People Scream" is influenced by the television show ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]''. When the series premiered, "Save the cheerleader, save the world" closed all the promotions for Heroes which is similar to "Its a chance to save the world or lose the girl. Let's save the world. Heroes will save the day.".
* "Obsession Is Such an Ugly Word" features vocals from the entire band. Every band member is screaming something different. So far, the breakdown hasn't been deciphered.

* Melissa Milke, Shawn's younger sister, attributes guest vocals in the songs Goodbye, Goodnight for Good, A Most Profound Quiet, Better Luck Next Time, Prince Charming, and As You Wish.
*"A Most Profound Quiet" is a variation on the story [[The Robber Bridgegroom (story)|The Robber Bridegroom]] in which the bridegroom is torn between loving his future wife, or killing her.

*"Seduction" is based off of The Maiden Maleen, a tale about a girl who is trapped inside of a tower left with enough food to survive for only one year. When she finally escapes, she finds that her one true love is with another. <ref>http://www.thearteryfoundation.com/artists/alesana/</ref>

*"Better Luck Next Time, Prince Charming" alludes to the tale of Snow White.

*"The Uninvited Thirteenth" is based off of Sleeping Beauty.

*"Sweetheart, You are Sadly Mistaken" is an adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.

*"As You Wish" is about the novel/movie [[The Princess Bride]], from the point of view of Westley.


==Chart positions==
==Chart positions==

Revision as of 21:39, 29 August 2009

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Where Myth Fades to Legend is the second full length studio album by American post-hardcore band Alesana, released on June 3 2008. The album was produced by Steve Evetts and recorded in Los Angeles, California. The song "Seduction" was the first single from Where Myth Fades to Legend, with a music video being recorded in late summer 2008.

As with their previous album, the majority of the songs are related to fables and the members' "favorite stories" compiled from The Brother's Grimm. Except for "As You Wish", which is based on the story The Princess Bride.[citation needed] The only song that isn't based on anything is "All Night Dance Parties in the Underground Palace." It was written by Shawn Milke, for his fiance, Naima.[citation needed]

Track listing

  1. "This Is Usually the Part Where People Scream" - 3:48
  2. "Goodbye, Goodnight, for Good" - 3:15
  3. "Seduction" - 4:45
  4. "A Most Profound Quiet" - 3:17
  5. "Red And Dying Evening" 3:28
  6. "Better Luck Next Time, Prince Charming" - 3:20
  7. "The Uninvited Thirteenth" - 3:40
  8. "Sweetheart, You Are Sadly Mistaken" - 5:26
  9. "And They Call This Tragedy" - 3:43
  10. "All Night Dance Parties in the Underground Palace" - 3:18
  11. "Endings Without Stories" - 4:01
  12. "As You Wish" - 3:26
  13. "Obsession Is Such an Ugly Word" - 5:58

Enhanced Disc

  • The CD format offers 13 tracks with an enhanced disc that includes bonus video content, making of the album, and more.
  1. "Obsession Is Such an Ugly Word" (Live Video)
  2. "This Is Usually The Part Where People Scream" (Live Video)
  3. "The Uninvited Thirteenth" (Live Video)
  4. "This Conversation Is Over" (Live Video)
  5. "The Making of the Album" (10 Minute Documentary)

Allusions

Most of the songs on the album are mostly based off of The Brother's Grimm stories.

  • According to rhythm guitar Shawn Milke, "This Is the Part Where People Scream" is influenced by the television show Heroes. When the series premiered, "Save the cheerleader, save the world" closed all the promotions for Heroes which is similar to "Its a chance to save the world or lose the girl. Let's save the world. Heroes will save the day.".
  • "A Most Profound Quiet" is a variation on the story The Robber Bridegroom in which the bridegroom is torn between loving his future wife, or killing her.
  • "Seduction" is based off of The Maiden Maleen, a tale about a girl who is trapped inside of a tower left with enough food to survive for only one year. When she finally escapes, she finds that her one true love is with another. [1]
  • "Better Luck Next Time, Prince Charming" alludes to the tale of Snow White.
  • "The Uninvited Thirteenth" is based off of Sleeping Beauty.
  • "Sweetheart, You are Sadly Mistaken" is an adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.
  • "As You Wish" is about the novel/movie The Princess Bride, from the point of view of Westley.

Chart positions

Chart Position
Independent Albums 11
Hard Rock Albums 13
Billboard 200 96
Billboard Comprehensive Albums 101

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  1. ^ http://www.thearteryfoundation.com/artists/alesana/
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