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Hello Fascination

Hello Fascination is the second studio album by electronic rock duo Breathe Carolina. It was released on August 18, 2009, through Fearless Records. It was produced by Mike Green and Matt Squire.

Hello Fascination
Studio album by
Breathe Carolina
ReleasedAugust 18, 2009
Recorded2009
Genre
Length49:20
Label
Producer
Breathe Carolina chronology
It's Classy, Not Classic
(2008) 		Hello Fascination
(2009) 		Hell Is What You Make It
(2011)
Singles from Hello Fascination
  1. "Hello Fascination"
    Released: August 2, 2009
  2. "I.D.G.A.F."
    Released: June 8, 2010
Original artwork
Original artwork which was later revoked due to copyright

Background and release

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The duo signed with Fearless Records in April 2009.[1] "This is our vision of everything we are – and we are so excited to share this huge piece of ourselves," Kyle Even explains.[2]

The album was released on August 18, 2009. It peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200 and spent approximately two weeks on the chart.[3] It also peaked in the Rock, Alternative, Independent, and Dance/Electronic Album Charts. A deluxe edition was released exclusively via iTunes on July 6, 2010, including five bonus tracks, three remixes, and a music video.[4] "Hello Fascination" and "The Dressing Room" are available as downloadable content for the iPhone application Tap Tap Revenge.

Singles

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"Hello Fascination" premiered via the duos MySpace page on July 24, 2009 before it was released for digital download on August 2, 2009 as the first single from the album.[5] A trailer for the accompanying music video was released on January 27.[6] The video was directed by Spence Nicholson and premiered on the duo's official MySpace page on February 3, 2010 whilst premiering on Fearless's YouTube channel on February 8.[7][8] The song earned an MTV nomination for Best Freshman Video.[9] The album's second single, "I.D.G.A.F.", was available for free download on the duo's Twitter page on June 8, 2010.[10] An accompanying music video was shot in Los Angeles, California and was released on July 28.[11] A clean version of the track was released on the deluxe edition of the album.[12] The duo released "Welcome to Savannah" as a promotional single on June 30, 2009.[13]

A limited vinyl edition of the album was released on February 3, 2010.[14]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [15]
AbsolutePunk2.3/10[16]

Tim Sendra of AllMusic gave the album 3 and a half stars out of 5, positively saying, "Hello Fascination won't top any year-end critics polls, but while it is playing, the goofy lyrics, bubblegum snappy melodies, and overall feeling of joyousness will make you feel good. What could be better than that?"[17] However, Drew Beringer of AbsolutePunk gave the album a highly negative review, saying that "Breathe Carolina will sell a lot of copies, so good for them, but that doesn’t make this band any less despicable to self-respecting fans of music".[16]

The album debuted at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 and sold 11,000 copies in its first week.[18] The album sold over 60,000 copies in the US to date.[19]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Hello Fascination"
Mike Green3:21
2."I'm the Type of Person to Take It Personal"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green4:14
3."Take Me to Infinity"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:35
4."Dressed Up to Undress"
Matt Squire3:40
5."I.D.G.A.F."
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:14
6."Welcome to Savannah"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Squire
Squire3:36
7."I Have to Go Return Some Video Tapes"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:43
8."The Dressing Room"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
Green3:28
9."Tripped and Fell in Portland"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:56
10."Can I Take You Home?"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
Green3:53
11."My Obsession"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Squire
Squire4:22
12."Velvet"
Green3:15
13."Rescue"
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Harris
Green4:57
Total length:49:20
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
14."Have You Ever Danced?" (featuring Jeffree Star, Austin Carlile and Dave Strauchman)
Green4:34
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Have You Ever Danced?" (featuring Jeffree Star, Austin Carlile and Dave Strauchman)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
  • Star
4:34
15."Don't Forget: Lock the Doors" (Originally appeared on the Gossip EP)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
3:51
16."I.D.G.A.F." (Radio Edit)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
3:14
17."Hello Fascination" (Sex Machine Remix)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
3:22
18."Hello Fascination" (DJ Sucio Remix)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
3:22
19."Can I Take You Home?" (Smile Future Remix)
  • Schmitt
  • Even
  • Green
  • Wilcox
5:14
20."With or Without You" (U2 cover)
3:56
21."See You Again" (Miley Cyrus cover, originally released on Punk Goes Pop 2)
3:23

Personnel

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Credits for Hello Fascination adapted from AllMusic.[20]

Charts

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Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[21] 43
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[22] 8
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[23] 2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[24] 5
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[25] 11

References

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  1. ^ Johan Wippsson (April 25, 2009). "Breathe Carolina Signs To Fearless Records". Melodic. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Johan Wippsson (August 27, 2009). "Breathe Carolina's Hello Fascination Debuts In The Billboard 200 At #43!". Melodic. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Breathe Carolina". Billboard.com. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-10-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "NEW Song on Saturday". MySpace. July 24, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Breathe Carolina - "Hello Fascination" Music Video Teaser". YouTube. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Christopher Gonda (February 3, 2010). "Breathe Carolina Premiere Hello Fascination Music Video on MySpace Music". Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "Breathe Carolina - "Hello Fascination" (Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ^ @BreatheCarolina (April 5, 2010). "Our music video, Hello Fascination, is in the running for MTV's Best Freshmen video & we need YOUR VOTE! RT PLEASE!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ @BreatheCarolina (June 8, 2010). "Get a FREE mp3 of our single, "I.D.G.A.F," in exchange for THIS TWEET: #IDGAF Retweet PLEASE!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ "Breathe Carolina release music video for I.D.G.A.F." July 28, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "Breathe Carolina Announces Hello Fascination Deluxe Edition | the Sound Alarm". Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2011-10-06.
  13. ^ Dave Herrera (June 30, 2009). "Download a track from Breathe Carolina's new album". Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  14. ^ "Breathe Carolina – Hello Fascination (2010, Clear, Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  15. ^ Hello Fascination at AllMusic
  16. ^ a b "Breathe Carolina - Hello Fascination". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  17. ^ "Hello Fascination - Breathe Carolina | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  18. ^ Gordon Murray (April 24, 2014). "Breathe Carolina Leads Debut Parade On Dance Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  19. ^ "Breathe Carolina". Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  20. ^ "Hello Fascination - Breathe Carolina - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  21. ^ "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  22. ^ "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  23. ^ "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  24. ^ "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  25. ^ "Breathe Carolina Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
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