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For the single, see The Fake Sound of Progress and The Fake Sound of Progress (EP).
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Lostprophets at 2001

Thefakesoundofprogress (often stylised as thefakesoundofprogress) is the debut studio album from the Welsh band Lostprophets. Originally released on November 27, 2000, it was recorded in one week for around £5000, and while originally intended as a demo went on to be released on Visible Noise Records. When the band signed to Columbia Records in 2001 it was partly re-recorded, remixed and re-released (notably combining many of the between track interludes into the end of songs, shortening the tracklisting) much to the chagrin of fans of the earlier release. Furthermore, the title track of the album, in addition to being partially re-recorded, was sped up significantly. This re-released version of the album was released on October 8 and December 4, 2001 in the UK and US respectively. It includes the singles "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" and "The Fake Sound of Progress".

Recording

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The Alternate Cover

Much of the album was made up of old demos that only two weeks to make. Many of these demos came from the EP The Fake Sound of Progress. Songs like "MOAC Supreme" became "A Thousand Apologies" and "Directions" was used as a B-side for their debut single "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja". Because of the albums short recording process, they didn't think it truly reflected their abilities as a band. This is why they called their second studio album Start Something, as they felt it better reflected their music abilities.[citation needed]

Chart Performance

At the end of April 2002, Thefakesoundofprogress reached it peak at 186 on the Billboard 200, 13 on the Heatseekers, 9 on Heatseekers West North Central and 8 on the Heatseekers Mountain chart in the US. It was released two singles from the album the debut single was "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja which peaked on the Modern Rock Tracks at 33. The next single was The Fake Sound of Progress which peaked at 21 on the British single chart. The album was certified gold in the UK.[citation needed]

Reception

Reception to the album was mixed. All Music Guide gave the album two out of five stars and said that: [1]

The contrived nature would be overlooked gladly if only any of the 11 tracks were well-written enough to stick in your head for a few minutes after fading out, but even that meager desire sadly remains unattained. The only redeeming quality is the great production by Michael Barbiero, that allows all instruments to be heard perfectly in all their ennui-inducing glory, proving that no matter how much you polish up a turd, it's still a turd.

While Drowned in Sound gave the album 10 out of 10 stars and said: [2]

Opening 'song' "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" is a complete killer. All crushing guitars, furious quirky drumbeats and emotive vocals. And Lostprophets don't just do 'heavy' they do melodic verse and lovely vocal harmonies too.. Singer Ian is a chino style shouter who is able to both sing and shout.

Panorama and Sputnikmusic both gave the album good reviews.[3]

Release

When the album was released September 21, 2000 following the release of their debut single "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" the album entered Billboard 200. The album didn't initially receive much attention, but following the re-release in 2001 the album peaked at 186 on Billboard 200 and on Friday March 1, 2002 the album was certified Silver by The BPI and on Friday April 26, 2002 the album was certified Gold by The BPI.[4]

After the release

In 2001 the band worked with renowned producer Michael Barbiero[5] to remaster the album, and this new version was released in October 2001. It was dedicated to Steve Cookson, a fan who died in a car crash en route to a Lostprophets gig.

After the release of the album Lostprophets went on a tour in the UK and America. They built up a strong live following with support slots to popular acts like Linkin Park, Deftones[6] as well as several headlining stints of their own. They also took part in the successful Nu-Titans tour with Defenestration and other famous british metal bands. The band subsequently toured with Ozzfest, and also played at Glastonbury and the Reading and Leeds Festivals.[7][8]

Track listing

B-Sides

A-Side B-Side
Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja Directions
The Lesson Part 1
Milles Away from Nowhere
Still Laughing (live)
The Fake Sound of Progress Happy New Year
A View to a Kill
Shoulder to the Wheel
Need You Tonight

Chart Positions

Albums

Chart Peak
United States Heatseekers[9] 13
United States Billboard 200[10] 186
United States Heatseekers (WNC)[11] 8
United States Heatseekers (MTN)[12] 9

Singles

Year Name Chart Peak
2001 Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja Modern Rock Tracks 33
UK Singles Chart 41
2002 The Fake Sound of Progress UK Singles Chart 21

Sources

  1. ^ All Music Guide Review of TFSOP
  2. ^ Drowned In Sound Review
  3. ^ Sputnikmusic review
  4. ^ The BPI
  5. ^ Inner liner notes, thefakesoundofprogress, UK release from Visible Noise
  6. ^ Band Bio
  7. ^ All Music Guide Bio
  8. ^ Lostprophets Ozzfest
  9. ^ billboard.com
  10. ^ billboard.com
  11. ^ Top Heatseekers (West North Central)
  12. ^ billboard.com
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