From the Ground Up (Antigone Rising album)

From the Ground Up is the major-label debut album by all-female rock band Antigone Rising. It was released on the Starbucks-owned label Hear Music on May 11, 2005 as part of a promotional deal with Starbucks, where the album was sold exclusively until September 13, 2005.[6] It was the first album to be released as part of the "Hear Music Debut" series, which highlights new and emerging artists.[7]

From the Ground Up
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 11, 2005 (2005-05-11)
GenrePop rock, folk rock
Length59:30
LabelHear Music/Lava Records
Antigone Rising chronology
From the Ground Up
(2005)
23 Red
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment Weekly[2]
Michigan Daily(unfavorable)[3]
Robert Christgau(choice cut)[4]
Sacramento News & Review(mixed)[5]

Recording

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From the Ground Up was recorded live in front of a small audience of fans.[2]

Commercial performance

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From the Ground Up had sold 31,000 copies at Starbucks alone, as of June 6, 2005.[8] It debuted at No. 93 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums Chart.[9]

Track listing

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All songs written by Kristen Henderson, except where noted.

  1. "Hello" 3:17
  2. "Waiting, Watching, Wishing" (Chris Trapper) 4:43
  3. "She's Not Innocent" 3:31
  4. "Open Hearts & Doors" 4:32
  5. "Michael" 4:13
  6. "What?" 4:14
  7. "Happy Home" 3:21
  8. "Longshot" 4:15
  9. "Don't Look Back" 4:27
  10. "Better" 4:25
  11. "She Lived Here" 4:47
  12. "You're The Reason" 3:10
  13. "Rosita" 4:30
  14. "Broken" 6:11

Charts

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Chart Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] 20

Personnel

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  • Cassidy - lead vocals
  • Cathy Henderson - guitars
  • Kristen Henderson - guitars
  • Dena Tauriello - drums
  • Jen Zielenbach - bass

References

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  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "From the Ground Up Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b Keyes, J. Edward (30 May 2005). "From the Ground Up". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. ^ Gordinier, Jerry (13 September 2005). "Antigone Rising sinks with new album". Michigan Daily. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  4. ^ Consumer Guide: Antigone Rising
  5. ^ Munger, Kel (9 June 2005). "From the Ground Up". Sacramento News & Review. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  6. ^ Paoletta, Michael (27 August 2005). "Seven7 Jeans Ads Fit Antigone Rising". Billboard. p. 14. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  7. ^ Shen, Maxine (12 May 2005). "Coffee Drinkers Will Face the Music". New York Post. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  8. ^ Gardner, Elysa (6 June 2005). "Band gets a head of steam". USA Today. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  9. ^ Strauss, Robert (29 May 2005). "Starbucks' Newest Flavor Has New Jersey Musicians". New York Times. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  10. ^ "Antigone Rising Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.