Disconnection Notice is the fifth studio album by American punk rock band Goldfinger. This was the band's last album to feature former Ünloco guitarist Brian Arthur; original guitarist Charlie Paulson returned after Arthur's departure.

Release

On July 27, 2004, it was announced that the band's next album would be titled Disconnection Notice; in addition to this, its track listing was posted online.[1] "My Everything" was made available for streaming through the band's website on August 5, 2004.[2] In November 2004, the album was announced for release in February the following year.[3] In addition, "Wasted" was posted on the band's PureVolume profile, before being released to radio on January 25, 2005.[4][5] On February 1, 2005, the music video for "Wasted" was posted online.[6] In February and March, the group embarked on a US tour with the Start, City Sleeps and Bottom Line.[7][8] Disconnection Notice was made available for streaming on February 9, 2005, through VH1's website, before being released six days later.[3][9] "Stalker" was released to radio on May 17, 2005.[4] In September and October 2005, they toured across New Zealand and Australia with Reel Big Fish and the Matches.[10] They opened 2006 with a co-headlining West Coast US tour with Reel Big Fish, dubbed the Deep Freeze Tour; they were supported by Zebrahead and Bottom Line.[11][12] Guitarist Charlie Paulson, who had left in 2001, re-joined the band for the trek.[11] The band appeared at the Groezrock festival in April 2006.[13]

Track listing

All songs are written by John Feldmann, except for "Wasted" and "Ocean Size" by John Feldmann and Benji Madden.

Personnel

Notes

  • Track No. 1, "My Everything", was featured on the soundtrack of the video game SSX on Tour.
  • Track No. 8, "I Want", was featured on the soundtrack of the video games Burnout Revenge and Burnout Legends.
  • Track No. 7, "Behind The Mask" was originally called "FBI" (On Advance CD) but was renamed for the final retail release.
  • Track No. 9, "Iron Fist", was written due to the raid that took place on Feldmann's house.[14]

References

  1. ^ White, Adam (July 27, 2004). "Goldfinger's Disconnection Notice on the way". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. ^ White, Adam (August 5, 2004). "Stream the new Goldfinger single". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. ^ UG Team (November 5, 2004). "In Brief: Green Day, Blink 182, Used, American Head Charge". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  4. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  5. ^ Shultz, Brian (November 10, 2004). "Two songs off upcoming Goldfinger album streaming online". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 1, 2005). "Goldfinger posts new video for Wasted". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  7. ^ UG Team (February 11, 2005). "In Brief: Goldfinger, Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  8. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 11, 2005). "Goldfinger announces Greatest Hits collection". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  9. ^ Shultz, Brian (February 9, 2005). "VH1.com posts Goldfinger album for streaming". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 22, 2005). "Reel Big Fish adds more international dates, shooting video". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  11. ^ Paul, Aubin (December 14, 2005). "Reel Big Fish / Goldfinger to co-headline Deep Freeze Tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  12. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 1, 2006). "Bottom Line added to Reel Big Fish & Goldfinger tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  13. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 7, 2006). "Bad Religion, Goldfinger added to Groezrock". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  14. ^ "The Militant, Direct Action Newspaper of Animal Liberationists & Their Supporters". No Compromise. October 3, 2003. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2012.