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'''Not Accepted Anywhere''' is the début album from Welsh indie rock band The Automatic. The albums tittle is a spin off of the Mastercard promotional phrase .[16]
History
The tittle not accepted anywhere was chosen from a number of ideas, however B-Unique did not agree with any other proposals the band made, including ''Now Here In Nowhere'' which was a favorite for the band mates, but it summarized where the band were at, being on the road all the time.
The album was released June 19,2006, however it was leaked onto the Internet prior to its release, along with this the side of the album sleeve was accidentally printed upside-down on the first set of physical copies. The first single, "Recover", had been released November 7 2005, however it had not been made chart eligible, since only 3,500 copies made it to CD and 1,500 copies made it to vinyl. The first chart eligible single, "Raoul" also arrived prior to the album, reaching 32 in the UK Singles Chart. The band then had their first real hit with "Monster", which made it to number 4 in the UK Singles Chart. The album made it to number 3 in the UK Album Chart.
Later in 2006 the band remade and re-released "Recover" with a new video for the song, along with "Time=Money" a new b-side. In early 2007 "Raoul" was also remade with some small instrumental changes, (as was "Recover"), and was given a new video and once again released.
Promotion
Promotion Poster For 'Raoul'
Proir to the debut album of The Automatics release, both songs Raoul, and Recover were released as singles, Recover was released late 2005, and was not chart eligible, however Raoul, released late spring was eligible for the UK charts. As well as promotion from the two singles, The Automatic co-headlined the Topman/NME New Music Tour with other acts including Boy Kill Boy, ¡Forward Russia!, The Long Blondes and Howling Bells.
Once the album was released on June 19 2006, with new single Monster, which smashed previous single Raoul, chart topping at No.4 in the UK charts, the band played Reading and Leeds festivals, and a number of other gigs. See The Automatic tour history. Tablature of the album is also now available. [17]
After the NME Awards Indie Rock Tour 2007 the band began promoting in the USA, On June 26 2007 The Automatic release Not Accepted Anywhere in the USA and Canada, this comes prior to their Vans Warped Tour. Their first US single, Monster, was released on april 24 2007. [18] This release of Not Accepted Anywhere comes a year after the UK release. The band are promoting in the USA through the Vans Warped Tour.
Artwork
The ''Not Accepted Anywhere'' main cover depicts a number of related imagery to the songs themselves; ''Raoul'' is represented by a sandwich, the pill relates to ''Monster's line "without these pills, you're let loose", ''Keep Your Eyes Peeled'' is shown by alert eyes, and a sign saying home represents ''Lost at Home''.
Use in other media
Monster
★ Now That's What I Call Music: 64 features 'Monster' [19]
★ NME presents the essential bands of 2006 'Monster' [20]
★ The Anthems features 'Monster' [21]
★ Doctor Who Confidential 'The Fright Stuff' screened on July 24, 2006
★ A segment of the song was used the soundtrack for a 2006 commercial for the Sky Box Office showing of King Kong.
★ It also featured at the start of the Torchwood episode "Countrycide".
★ It is used as an intro for the French television programme Le Grand journal de Canal+ on Canal+
★ In early 2007 it featured on the soundtrack of the first episode of Primeval on ITV1.
Raoul
★ Channel 4 and E4 used Raoul for One Tree Hill commercial.
You Shout You Shout You Shout
★ A live version is featured on the band's MySpace.
Personal
Recording and mixing took place at a number of different places;
★ "That's What She Said" - Recorded at Stir Studios, Cardiff
★ "Raoul" – Recorded at Elevator Studios, Liverpool
★ "You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout" – Recorded at The Chapel, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
★ "Recover" - Recorded at Elevator Studios, Liverpool
★ "Monster" – Recorded at Stir Studios, Cardiff
★ "Lost At Home" – Recorded at The Chapel, South Thoresby
★ "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" – Recorded at Stir Studios]], Cardiff
★ "Seriously... I Hate You Guys" – Recorded at The Chapel, South Thoresby
★ "On The Campaign Trail" – Mixed at The Peace Rooms, Hammersmith
★ "Team Drama" – Recorded at Elevator Studios, Liverpool
★ "By My Side" – Recorded at The Chapel, South Thoresby
★ "Rats" – Recorded at Stir Studios, Cardiff
Musicians
★ James Frost - Guitar, backing vocals
★ Robin Hawkins - Lead vocals, bass guitar
★ Alex Pennie - Keyboards, synths, percussion, vocals/screams
★ Iwan Griffiths drums, percussion, vocals
Mixing and Production
★ Stephen Harris
★ Steve Sedgewick
★ Richard Jackson
★ Ian Broudie
★ Jon Gray
★ Steve Davis
★ Tim Speed
★ Paul Durrant
★ Luke Jones
Reception
''Not Accepted Anywhere'' received a somewhat mixed reaction from critics; whilst some praised the band for their individuality, in particular areas such as Alex Pennie's high-pitched vocals, however this individuality setting them aside from many other bands was subject to much criticism, Alex Pennie even admits
Fans have criticized the record label B-Unique Records for not picking up By My Side as a single, band members also choose it to be the favorite on the album.
Chart performance
The album itself hit No. 3 in the UK Album Chart. Four of the five UK singles were also entered to UK Singles Charts. Monster topped all 4, hitting number 4, whilst Recover reached 25, and Raoul releases reached 34 and 44.[22] [23]
| Chart (2006) | Entry | Peak position | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Album Chart | Jul 2006 | 3 | Gold | |
| UK Re-entry | Jan 2007 | 33 | Gold |
Track listing
Singles:
Tittle Release UK Chart Position 'Recover (song)' November 7 2005 #N/A (UK Singles Chart) '"Raoul"' March 27 2006 #32 (UK Singles Chart) '"Monster"' June 5 2006 #4 (UK Singles Chart) '"Recover(Re-release)"' September 18 2006 #25 (UK Singles Chart) '"Raoul (Re-release)"' January 8 2007 #58 (Download Chart)
# "That's What She Said" – 3:15
# "Raoul" – 3:53
# "You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout" – 3:06
# "Recover" – 2:52
# "Monster" – 3:41
# "Lost At Home" – 3:26
# "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" – 3:01
# "Seriously... I Hate You Guys" – 3:27
# "On The Campaign Trail" – 3:01
# "Team Drama" – 3:13
# "By My Side" – 3:46
# "Rats" – 3:39
Bonus track version
# "Song 6" - 3:28
# "Monster [Culprit One Remix]"
iTunes version
# "Monster (Live at the Electric Ballroom)" - 4:17
B-sides
Not Accepted Anywhere artwork featuring the name "The Automatic Automatic"
# "Jack Daniels" — 3:10 featured on Recover & Raoul EP
# "Song 6" — 3:28 featured on Recover & Raoul EP
# "Trophy Wives" — 1:57 featured on Raoul & Raoul EP
# "Night Drive" — 4:12 featured on Monster & Raoul EP
# "High Tide on Caroline Street" — 2:57 featured on Monster & Raoul EP
# "Time=Money" — 3:07 featured on Recover(Re-Release)
# "Easy Target" — 3:52 featured on Raoul(Re-Release)
Song Meanings
Monster
Raoul
You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout
Recover
USA release
On the 22 June 2007 'Not Accepted Anywhere became available for streaming on the bands MySpace, prior to the USA release on June 26. So far 'Monster' is the only confirmed USA single, however 'That's What She Said' and 'By My Side' are both said to be USA singles, however with the new currently untitled The Automatic album being wrote it is unknown if further singles will be released in the USA. The bands official website is also scheduled for a 'Make over' most likely for the US release. The track listing remains the same however both the new version of 'Raoul' and 'Recover' that have been released in single format are to replace the original recordings. The band and album also feature the name 'The Automatic Automatic' in the USA and Canada, to avoid legal complications with another USA band also tittled 'The Automatic'.
Track listing
Tittle Release USA Chart Position '"Monster"' June 5 2007 #
# "That's What She Said" – 3:15
# "Raoul" – 3:53
# "You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout" – 3:06
# "Recover" – 2:52
# "Monster" – 3:41
# "Lost At Home" – 3:26
# "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" – 3:01
# "Seriously... I Hate You Guys" – 3:27
# "On The Campaign Trail" – 3:01
# "Team Drama" – 3:13
# "By My Side" – 3:46
# "Rats" – 3:39
# "Gold Digger" - 3:23
External links
★ The Automatic
1. BBC.ukBBC review of Not Accepted Anywhere
2. link Drowned in SoundNot Accepted Anywhere
3. linkNME.com Not Accepted Anywhere review
4. thisisfakediyReview of not accepted anywhere(4.5/5)
5. GigwiseGigwise 'Not Accepted Anywhere] review(4.4/5)
6. TheTimes.co.uk The Times Online Not Accepted Anywhere (2/5)
7. Guardian arts.guardian review Not Accepted Anywhere
8. indielondon Review of Not Accepted Anywhere
9. MusicOHMNot Accepted Anywhere
10. 'RockReview'Not Accepted Anywhere reviewed
11. sputnikmusicReview of Not Accepted Anywhere
12. Alternative Press Alternative Press article 'Not Accepted Anywhere' USA release review
13. Epinions review
14. MP3.com Review
15. scenepointblankNot Accepted Anywhere Review
16. The SunMonster interview -Album tittle
17. Tabs
18. The Automatic Automatic Not Accepted Anywhere USA Release
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22. Chart PositionChart Position of Not Accepted Anywhere
23. Chart ReferenceLate Chart Reference to Not Accepted Anywhere
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