The Fake Sound of Progress (song)

"The Fake Sound of Progress"
Single by Lostprophets
from the album The Fake Sound of Progress
Released	11 March 2002 (United Kingdom)
Genre	Nu metal
Length	5:32
Label	Visible Noise
Songwriter(s)	Mike Chiplin, Lee Gaze, Mike Lewis, Jamie Oliver, Stuart Richardson, Ian Watkins
Lostprophets singles chronology
"Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" (2001) "The Fake Sound of Progress" (2002) "Burn Burn" (2003)

"The Fake Sound of Progress" is the second single from rock band Lostprophets' debut album The Fake Sound of Progress. Its music video was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada and received less attention than the band's debut single, "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja."

Track listing

CD1

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Fake Sound of Progress" (radio edit)	4:21
2.	"Happy New Year, Have a Good 1985" (demo)	3:17
3.	"A View to a Kill" (Duran Duran cover)	3:42

CD2

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Fake Sound of Progress" (radio edit)	4:21
2.	"Shoulder to the Wheel" (Saves the Day cover)	3:22
3.	"Need You Tonight" (INXS cover)	3:46

Promo CD

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Fake Sound of Progress" (machine remix - radio edit 1)	4:21
2.	"The Fake Sound of Progress" (machine remix - radio edit 2)	4:00

Vinyl

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Fake Sound of Progress" (radio edit)	4:21
2.	"Happy New Year, Have a Good 1985" (demo)	3:17

Personnel

• Ian Watkins – lead vocals
• Jamie Oliver – synth, turntables, samples
• Lee Gaze – lead guitar
• Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar
• Stuart Richardson – bass guitar
• Mike Chiplin – drums, percussion

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Peak
2002	UK Singles Chart	21

External links

• www.lostprophets.com