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If Only You Were Lonely

If Only You Were Lonely is the second studio album by American rock band Hawthorne Heights and the final album to feature rhythm guitarist and unclean backing vocalist Casey Calvert before his death on November 24, 2007. It was produced by David Bendeth. The title of the album is in reference to a B-side by The Replacements of the same name.

If Only You Were Lonely
Male version cover
Studio album by
Hawthorne Heights
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2006
RecordedSeptember – October 2005
StudioWater Music, Hoboken, New Jersey
Genre
Length43:35
LabelVictory
ProducerDavid Bendeth
Hawthorne Heights chronology
The Silence in Black and White
(2004) 		If Only You Were Lonely
(2006) 		Fragile Future
(2008)
Singles from If Only You Were Lonely[7]
  1. "Saying Sorry"
    Released: January 31, 2006
  2. "Pens and Needles"
    Released: June 13, 2006
  3. "I Am on Your Side"
    Released: October 10, 2006
Alternative cover
Female version cover

The name for the track "Where Can I Stab Myself in the Ears?" is derived from a post on a forum that was an announcement for Hawthorne Heights' release on the popular music news website, AbsolutePunk.[8]

Production

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If Only You Were Lonely was recorded in September and October 2005 at Water Music in Hoboken, New Jersey, with producer David Bendeth. Dan Korneff and John Bender served as engineers, and both did digital editing, alongside Kato Khandwala. Ted Young aided them as assistant engineer. Korneff provided additional guitar production, and set up mixing, which was done by Bendeth and assistant Isaiah Abolin at Sound on Sound Studios and Right Track Studios, both in New York City in October 2005. Ted Jensen mastered the recordings at Sterling Sound.[9]

Release

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In October 2005, Hawthorne Heights toured the UK with labelmates Bayside, Silverstein and Spitalfield; it lead into a two-month tour of the US with those same acts, plus Aiden, dubbed the Never Sleep Again Tour.[10][11] On November 23, 2005, If Only You Were Lonely was announced for release in three months' time; the album's track listing was posted online ten days later.[12][13] "Saying Sorry" was made available for streaming solely on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve 2005 through their Myspace profile.[14][15] This Is Who We Are, the band's first video album, was released on January 10, 2006; it included footage from the Never Sleep Again Tour, which saw the debut of three new songs, namely "Light Sleeper", "Where Can I Stab Myself in the Ears", and "This Is Who We Are".[12]

In January 2006, Hawthorne Heights embarked on a UK tour with Still Remains, Aiden, and Bullet for My Valentine.[16] A music video was released for "Saying Sorry" via AOL Music on January 16, 2006; it was released to radio on January 31, 2006.[17][7] In February and March 2006, the group went on a tour of the US alongside Emery, Anberlin, June and Bleed the Dream.[14] During this stint, If Only You Were Lonely was made available for streaming through AOL on February 6, 2006, before being released on February 28, 2006.[14][18] From March to May 2006, the group toured with Fall Out Boy on their North American arena tour, titled the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour.[19] On May 25, 2006, the music video for "This Is Who We Are" was posted online.[20] They appeared at The Bamboozle festival; following this, "Pens and Needles" was released to radio on June 13, 2006.[7][21] In July, the band went on a tour of Canada alongside Story of the Year and Anberlin.[22]

Throughout July and August 2006, the band performed a number of free intimate shows; fans could gain entry by signing up with Rockcorps.[23] On August 7, it was announced that the band had left Victory Records, citing a lack of royalty payment.[24] The following month, they appeared at the Bumbershoot festival.[25] From September to November, the band headlined the 2006 edition of the Nintendo Fusion Tour.[26] "I Am on Your Side" impacted radio on October 10.[27] In June and July 2007, the bands went on a U.S. tour with support from From First to Last, Secondhand Serenade, Brighten and Powerspace.[28] Following this, the group appeared on the 2007 edition of Warped Tour.[29] In November and December, the band went on a headlining US tour dubbed Wintour. They were supported by Escape the Fate, Amber Pacific, the A.K.A.s and the Secret Handshake.[30]

Music videos were made for three tracks from the album. The video for "This Is Who We Are" was filmed at the Minneapolis stop of the Black Clouds Tour on April 14, 2006. The band later filmed a music video for "Pens and Needles" in Miami. The video was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini.[31] Yet another Music Video was filmed for "Saying Sorry".

Reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic57/100[32]
Review scores
SourceRating
The A.V. ClubC−[33]
Allmusic      link
Alternative Press     [34]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[2]
Popmatters          [35]
Punknews.org     [4]
Q     [32]
Rolling Stone     [36]
Slant Magazine     [3]
SpinC[37]

If Only You Were Lonely debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart, spending a total of 17 weeks on the former. It is the band's highest charting album to date. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 24, 2016.[38]

Track listing

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All arrangements by Hawthorne Heights and David Bendeth.[9]

No.TitleLength
1."This Is Who We Are"3:46
2."We Are So Last Year"2:58
3."Language Lessons (Five Words or Less)"3:21
4."Pens and Needles"3:15
5."Saying Sorry"3:08
6."Dead in the Water"3:52
7."I Am on Your Side"4:15
8."Breathing in Sequence"3:29
9."Light Sleeper"3:27
10."Cross Me Off Your List"3:41
11."Where Can I Stab Myself in the Ears"3:42
12."Decembers"4:46
Total length:43:35
Rhapsody Exclusive track
No.TitleLength
13."Niki FM" (Live Version) 

Personnel

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Personnel per booklet.[9]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[38] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Kelefa Sanneh (February 27, 2006). "Critics' Choice: New CD's". The New York Times.
  2. ^ a b "If Only You Were Lonely". Entertainment Weekly. February 27, 2006.
  3. ^ a b Scott Shetler (15 March 2006). "Hawthorne Heights If Only You Were Lonely". Slant Magazine.
  4. ^ a b c Shultz, Brian (28 February 2006). "Hawthorne Heights - If Only You Were Lonely". Punknews.org.
  5. ^ Jasamine White-Gluz (March 1, 2006). "Hawthorne Heights If Only You Were Lonely". Exclaim.ca.
  6. ^ "If Only You Were Lonely - Hawthorne Heights | ... | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  7. ^ a b c "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  8. ^ Absolutepunk.net interview Hawthorne Heights - 11.18.05
  9. ^ a b c If Only You Were Lonely (booklet). Hawthorne Heights. Victory Records. 2006. VR266.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 24, 2005). "Vendetta Red touring with Bayside; initial Victory UK dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  11. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 21, 2005). "Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein and Bayside to headline Never Sleep Again tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Paul, Aubin (November 23, 2005). "Victory Records in 2006 - albums, DVDs from Hawthorne Heights, Waterdown, Atreyu". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  13. ^ Paul, Aubin (December 3, 2005). "Hawthorne Heights announce track listing". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  14. ^ a b c "Hawthorne Heights post new song, tour dates with Emery, June". Alternative Press. December 25, 2005. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  15. ^ Paul, Aubin (December 24, 2005). "New song from Hawthorne Heights". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 12, 2005). "Hawthorne Heights to headline UK tour with Still Remains, Aiden, Bullet for My Valentine". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  17. ^ "Hawthorne Heights post "Saying Sorry" music video". Alternative Press. January 13, 2006. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  18. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 6, 2006). "Full album stream and live performance from Hawthorne Heights this week". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  19. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 10, 2006). "Many more dates added to Fall Out Boy tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  20. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 25, 2006). "New video from Hawthorne Heights". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  21. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 23, 2006). "Bamboozle 2006 lineup". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  22. ^ "Hawthorne Heights/Story Of The Year Canadian tour this July". Alternative Press. April 12, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  23. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 27, 2006). "Hawthorne Heights plans free shows for community volunteers". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  24. ^ "Hawthone Heights leave Victory Records, file lawsuit". Alternative Press. August 7, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  25. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Kanye West, Hawthorne Heights, Fred Durst, Korn, Dilated Peoples, Jermaine Dupri & More". MTV. April 12, 2006. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  26. ^ "Nintendo Fusion Tour routing revealed". Alternative Press. July 28, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  27. ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. October 3, 2006. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  28. ^ "Thursdayyy". Alternative Press. April 13, 2007. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  29. ^ "Hawthorne Heights post new demo, announce producer". Alternative Press. May 25, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  30. ^ "Hawthorne Heights announce winter tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. November 18, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  31. ^ "Hawthorne Heights Don't Waste Time on Road".
  32. ^ a b "Critic Reviews for If Only You Were Lonely". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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  35. ^ Kung, Winston (April 21, 2006). "Hawthorne Heights: If Only You Were Lonely". Popmatters. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  36. ^ Hoard, Christian (February 21, 2006). "If Only You Were Lonely : Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 5, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  37. ^ Mar 2003. Spin. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  38. ^ a b "American album certifications – Hawthorne Heights – If Only You Were Lonely". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  39. ^ "Hawthorne Heights Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  40. ^ "Hawthorne Heights Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  41. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
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