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Disconnection Notice
Studio album by
Goldfinger
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2005
Recorded2004
Genre
Length36:50
LabelMaverick
ProducerJohn Feldmann
Goldfinger chronology
Open Your Eyes
(2002) 		Disconnection Notice
(2005) 		Hello Destiny...
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
IGN4.5/10[2]
PopMatters(4/10)[3]
Rolling Stone[4]

Disconnection Notice is the fifth official 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

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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.[5] "My Everything" was made available for streaming through the band's website on August 5, 2004.[6] In November 2004, the album was announced for release in February the following year.[7] In addition, "Wasted" was posted on the band's PureVolume profile, before being released to radio on January 25, 2005.[8][9] On February 1, 2005, the music video for "Wasted" was posted online.[10] In February and March, the group embarked on a US tour with the Start, City Sleeps and Bottom Line.[11][12] Disconnection Notice was made available for streaming on February 9, 2005, through VH1's website, before being released six days later.[7][13] "Stalker" was released to radio on May 17, 2005.[8] In September and October 2005, they toured across New Zealand and Australia with Reel Big Fish and the Matches.[14] 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.[15][16] Guitarist Charlie Paulson, who had left in 2001, re-joined the band for the trek.[15] The band appeared at the Groezrock festival in April 2006.[17]

Track listing

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

No.TitleLength
1."My Everything" (Featuring Ely Dye of City Sleeps)2:38
2."Wasted" (Featuring Quinn Allman of The Used on guitar)3:09
3."Ocean Size" (Featuring Bert McCracken of The Used)2:54
4."Uncomfortable"2:37
5."Too Many Nights"3:08
6."Damaged"2:56
7."Behind the Mask" (Featuring Dan Marsala of Story of the Year)2:58
8."I Want" (Featuring Philip Sneed of Story of the Year)2:21
9."Iron Fist"2:54
10."Walk Away"3:38
11."Faith"2:19
12."Stalker"2:46
Japanese bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
13."Time"3:41
14."Find A Way"2:44
15."Get By"3:11

Personnel

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Notes

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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.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ JR (March 29, 2005). "Goldfinger – Disconnection Notice". IGN. Archived from the original on September 20, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "Goldfinger: Disconnection Notice: PopMatters Music Review". PopMatters. April 19, 2005. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  4. ^ Hoard, Christian; Andy Gensler (February 24, 2005). "Goldfinger:Disconnection Notice:Music Reviews:Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  5. ^ White, Adam (July 27, 2004). "Goldfinger's Disconnection Notice on the way". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  6. ^ White, Adam (August 5, 2004). "Stream the new Goldfinger single". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  7. ^ a b UG Team (November 5, 2004). "In Brief: Green Day, Blink 182, Used, American Head Charge". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  8. ^ a b "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  9. ^ Shultz, Brian (November 10, 2004). "Two songs off upcoming Goldfinger album streaming online". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 1, 2005). "Goldfinger posts new video for Wasted". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  11. ^ UG Team (February 11, 2005). "In Brief: Goldfinger, Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  12. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 11, 2005). "Goldfinger announces Greatest Hits collection". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  13. ^ Shultz, Brian (February 9, 2005). "VH1.com posts Goldfinger album for streaming". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  14. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 22, 2005). "Reel Big Fish adds more international dates, shooting video". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  15. ^ a b Paul, Aubin (December 14, 2005). "Reel Big Fish / Goldfinger to co-headline Deep Freeze Tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 1, 2006). "Bottom Line added to Reel Big Fish & Goldfinger tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  17. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 7, 2006). "Bad Religion, Goldfinger added to Groezrock". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  18. ^ "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.


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