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==Background==
==Background==
American Authors first formed in 2006 in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]] as The Blue Pages. The members of the band first met at the [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref>[http://www.marleysmusicality.com/2013/01/12/interview-with-american-authors/ American Authors Interview January 12, 2013]</ref> The Blue Pages, after relocating to [[New York City]], [[New York]], recorded and independently released two [[extended plays]], ''Anthropology'' in February 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=Anthropology by The Blue Pages|url=http://thebluepagesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/anthropology|publisher=[[Bandcamp]]|accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> and ''Rich With Love'' in January 2012,<ref>{{cite web|title=Rich With Love by The Blue Pages|url=http://thebluepagesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/rich-with-love|publisher=[[Bandcamp]]|accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> as name-your-price albums on [[online music store]] [[Bandcamp]].
American Authors first formed in 2006 in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]] as The Blue Pages. The members of the band first met at the [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref>[http://www.marleysmusicality.com/2013/01/12/interview-with-american-authors/ American Authors Interview January 12, 2013] {{wayback|url=http://www.marleysmusicality.com/2013/01/12/interview-with-american-authors/ |date=20130208175547 }}</ref> The Blue Pages, after relocating to [[New York City]], [[New York]], recorded and independently released two [[extended plays]], ''Anthropology'' in February 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=Anthropology by The Blue Pages|url=http://thebluepagesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/anthropology|publisher=[[Bandcamp]]|accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> and ''Rich With Love'' in January 2012,<ref>{{cite web|title=Rich With Love by The Blue Pages|url=http://thebluepagesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/rich-with-love|publisher=[[Bandcamp]]|accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> as name-your-price albums on [[online music store]] [[Bandcamp]].


In 2012, The Blue Pages changed their name to American Authors. Their debut single, "[[Believer (American Authors song)|Believer]]," garnered attention through alternative rock radio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-chattman/a-sides-with-jon-chattman_b_2331026.html|title=A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Tres! American Authors, Hunter Valentine, and Clementine & The Galaxy|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref> Their second single, "[[Best Day of My Life]]", was featured in a [[Lowe's]] [[television advertisement]] in the United States, a [[Hyundai]] television advertisement in the United Kingdom, a [[Telecom New Zealand]] advertisement,<ref>{{YouTube|Fyw-q1_lh8A| 2013 Telecom NZ Advertisement}}</ref> a trailer for the film ''[[Delivery Man (film)|Delivery Man]]'', and the opening sequence for ESPN's [[2013 World Series of Poker]] coverage. In January 2013, the band were signed to [[Mercury Records]].<ref>[http://dailyunsigned.com/2013/01/31/american-authors-sign-to-mercury-records/ AMERICAN AUTHORS SIGN TO MERCURY RECORDS January 31, 2013]</ref>
In 2012, The Blue Pages changed their name to American Authors. Their debut single, "[[Believer (American Authors song)|Believer]]," garnered attention through alternative rock radio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-chattman/a-sides-with-jon-chattman_b_2331026.html|title=A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Tres! American Authors, Hunter Valentine, and Clementine & The Galaxy|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref> Their second single, "[[Best Day of My Life]]", was featured in a [[Lowe's]] [[television advertisement]] in the United States, a [[Hyundai]] television advertisement in the United Kingdom, a [[Telecom New Zealand]] advertisement,<ref>{{YouTube|Fyw-q1_lh8A| 2013 Telecom NZ Advertisement}}</ref> a trailer for the film ''[[Delivery Man (film)|Delivery Man]]'', and the opening sequence for ESPN's [[2013 World Series of Poker]] coverage. In January 2013, the band were signed to [[Mercury Records]].<ref>[http://dailyunsigned.com/2013/01/31/american-authors-sign-to-mercury-records/ AMERICAN AUTHORS SIGN TO MERCURY RECORDS January 31, 2013] {{wayback|url=http://dailyunsigned.com/2013/01/31/american-authors-sign-to-mercury-records/ |date=20130606090434 }}</ref>


American Authors released their self-titled debut EP on August 27, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://weareamericanauthors.com/post/55692774271/were-releasing-our-debut-ep-in-august|title=AMERICAN AUTHORS, We're releasing our debut EP in August!|work=weareamericanauthors.com}}</ref> Their song "Hit It" is featured on [[EA Sports]] game, ''[[FIFA 14]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fifa-14-soundtrack-announced-featuring-2264709|title=Fifa 14 soundtrack announced: Featuring Miles Kane, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend|author=Richard Beech|date=10 September 2013|work=mirror}}</ref> Their song "Best Day of My Life" was used in a [[MLB Fan Cave]] commercial and is the title music of [[Sky Sports News]]' My Special Day feature. It is also featured in the movie ''[[The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013 film)|The Secret Life of Walter Mitty]]'' and [[Konami]] video game ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2015]]''. Their song "Oh, What a Life" was featured in the opening montage of the [[2014 ESPY Awards]].
American Authors released their self-titled debut EP on August 27, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://weareamericanauthors.com/post/55692774271/were-releasing-our-debut-ep-in-august|title=AMERICAN AUTHORS, We're releasing our debut EP in August!|work=weareamericanauthors.com}}</ref> Their song "Hit It" is featured on [[EA Sports]] game, ''[[FIFA 14]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fifa-14-soundtrack-announced-featuring-2264709|title=Fifa 14 soundtrack announced: Featuring Miles Kane, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend|author=Richard Beech|date=10 September 2013|work=mirror}}</ref> Their song "Best Day of My Life" was used in a [[MLB Fan Cave]] commercial and is the title music of [[Sky Sports News]]' My Special Day feature. It is also featured in the movie ''[[The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013 film)|The Secret Life of Walter Mitty]]'' and [[Konami]] video game ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2015]]''. Their song "Oh, What a Life" was featured in the opening montage of the [[2014 ESPY Awards]].

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Oh, What a Life is the debut studio album by American indie rock band American Authors. The album was released by Island Def Jam label Mercury Records on March 3, 2014. The album serves as a replacement to the band's eponymous 2013 extended play, American Authors.

Background

American Authors first formed in 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts as The Blue Pages. The members of the band first met at the Berklee College of Music.[4] The Blue Pages, after relocating to New York City, New York, recorded and independently released two extended plays, Anthropology in February 2011,[5] and Rich With Love in January 2012,[6] as name-your-price albums on online music store Bandcamp.

In 2012, The Blue Pages changed their name to American Authors. Their debut single, "Believer," garnered attention through alternative rock radio.[7] Their second single, "Best Day of My Life", was featured in a Lowe's television advertisement in the United States, a Hyundai television advertisement in the United Kingdom, a Telecom New Zealand advertisement,[8] a trailer for the film Delivery Man, and the opening sequence for ESPN's 2013 World Series of Poker coverage. In January 2013, the band were signed to Mercury Records.[9]

American Authors released their self-titled debut EP on August 27, 2013.[10] Their song "Hit It" is featured on EA Sports game, FIFA 14.[11] Their song "Best Day of My Life" was used in a MLB Fan Cave commercial and is the title music of Sky Sports News' My Special Day feature. It is also featured in the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Konami video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2015. Their song "Oh, What a Life" was featured in the opening montage of the 2014 ESPY Awards.

Track listing

All songs written by Zac Barnett, James Shelley, Dave Rublin, Matthew Sanchez, Shep Goodman, and Aaron Accetta, except where noted. All tracks produced by Goodman and Accetta.

Standard edition[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Believer" 3:03
2."Think About It" 3:04
3."Best Day of My Life" 3:14
4."Luck" 3:40
5."Trouble" 3:15
6."Hit It" 3:27
7."Home" 4:09
8."Love" 3:18
9."Heart of Stone" 3:07
10."Ghost" 2:55
11."Oh, What a Life"Barnett, Shelley, Rublin, Sanchez3:41
Total length:37:03
iTunes Store deluxe edition[12]
No.TitleLength
12."Best Day of My Life" (Acoustic)3:15
Total length:40:18

Personnel

American Authors
  • Zac Barnett – lead vocals, guitar
  • James Adam Shelley – lead guitar, banjo, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Dave Rublin – bass, backing vocals
  • Matt Sanchez – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Charts and certifications

References

  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c39hBxjho4
  2. ^ http://www.avclub.com/article/american-authors-ask-fans-to-think-about-their-new-201289
  3. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "American Authors Oh, What a Life". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  4. ^ American Authors Interview January 12, 2013 Template:Wayback
  5. ^ "Anthropology by The Blue Pages". Bandcamp. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Rich With Love by The Blue Pages". Bandcamp. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  7. ^ "A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Tres! American Authors, Hunter Valentine, and Clementine & The Galaxy". The Huffington Post.
  8. ^ 2013 Telecom NZ Advertisement on YouTube
  9. ^ AMERICAN AUTHORS SIGN TO MERCURY RECORDS January 31, 2013 Template:Wayback
  10. ^ "AMERICAN AUTHORS, We're releasing our debut EP in August!". weareamericanauthors.com.
  11. ^ Richard Beech (10 September 2013). "Fifa 14 soundtrack announced: Featuring Miles Kane, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend". mirror.
  12. ^ a b "iTunes – Music – Oh, What a Life by American Authors". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  13. ^ "Australiancharts.com – American Authors – Oh, What A Life". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  14. ^ "Austriancharts.at – American Authors – Oh, What A Life" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  15. ^ "American Authors Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  16. ^ "Officialcharts.de – American Authors – Oh, What A Life". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  18. ^ "American Authors | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  19. ^ "American Authors Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  20. ^ "American Authors Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  21. ^ "American Authors Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  22. ^ "Alternative Albums: 2014 Year-End Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 16 January 2015. (subscription required)
  23. ^ "Top Rock Albums: Year End 2014". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  24. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Type American Authors in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Oh, What a Life in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  25. ^ "American album certifications – American Authors". Recording Industry Association of America.
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