Recorded January - April, 2007 Producer Trevor Kustiak | Length 51:30 Release date 24 July 2007 | |
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Released July 24, 2007 (U.S., Canada) Similar Evans Blue albums, Alternative metal albums | ||
In a red dress and alone evans blue the pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends
The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal of Life Ends, commonly referred to simply as The Pursuit, is the second studio album by Canadian rock band Evans Blue. It was released on July 24, 2007. The first single is "The Pursuit" and was released to radio on May 21, 2007. The Pursuit was leaked onto the internet on May 23, 2007. It is first to feature Howard Davis on drums and the last album with Kevin Matisyn as the lead singer of the group, before current lead singer, Dan Chandler, replaced him. This release also has a heavier tone overall compared to their debut.
Contents
- In a red dress and alone evans blue the pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends
- Painted evans blue the pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends
- Album credits
- Band
- Additional musicians
- Production
- Unplugged Melody
- Songs
- References
The album sold over 30,000 copies in its first three weeks on-sale 1
Painted evans blue the pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends
Album credits
All songs written by K. Clarkson (Matisyn) / J. Lauzon / V. Tanaskovic except "Caught A Lite Sneeze," which was written by Tori Amos.
Band
Additional musicians
Production
Unplugged Melody
The Unplugged Melody was included with the Canadian release of the album, containing acoustic versions of songs from The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume, with the exception of the Sarah McLachlan cover, "Possession". For a limited time, this DVD was included with each purchase of The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal of Life Ends from Best Buy, and contains commentary from lead singer, Matisyn, as well as a making-of documentary for the second album.
Songs
1In a Red Dress and Alone3:09
2Shine Your Cadillac3:45
3Q (The Best One of Our Lives)3:57