United by Fate
United by Fate is the debut album from post-hardcore band Rival Schools. The album was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Luke Ebbin.[1]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
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| Length | 41:38 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Producer | Luke Ebbin | |||
| Rival Schools chronology | ||||
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| Singles from United by Fate | ||||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| BBC Music | (favorable)[3] |
| LAS Magazine | Favorable [4] |
| Melodic |  |
| Ox-Fanzine | Favorable[6] |
| Pitchfork | |
| Punknews.org | |
"Used for Glue" and "Good Things" were released as singles, which charted at #42 and #74, respectively, on the UK Singles Chart.[9]
NME listed the album as one of "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time".[10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rival Schools.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Travel by Telephone" | 2:47 |
| 2. | "Everything Has Its Point" | 3:21 |
| 3. | "High Acetate" | 1:53 |
| 4. | "Undercovers On" | 5:30 |
| 5. | "Good Things" | 3:43 |
| 6. | "Used for Glue" | 3:18 |
| 7. | "World Invitational" | 3:35 |
| 8. | "The Switch" | 3:04 |
| 9. | "Holding Sand" | 3:43 |
| 10. | "My Echo" | 1:59 |
| 11. | "Favorite Star" | 2:58 |
| 12. | "So Down On" | 3:19 |
| 13. | "Hooligans for Life" | 2:28 |
| Total length: | 41:38 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Grunge Model" | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 45:07 | |
Promo sampler
Sold during the band's 2001 tour prior to the album's release.[12]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Good Things" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "High Acetate" | 1:53 |
| 3. | "Get Center" | 5:34 |
| 4. | "Grunge Model" | 3:27 |
Personnel
- Walter Schreifels – lead vocals, guitar
- Ian Love – guitar, backing vocals
- Cache Tolman – bass
- Sammy Siegler – drums
References
- "United by Fate - Rival Schools|Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- J. D'Angelo, Peter. "Rival Schools - United by Fate". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2001-08-18.
- Smith, Jack. "Rival Schools United By Fate Review". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2001-08-26.
- LAS Magazine review
- Wippsson, Johan (2001). "Rival Schools - United by Fate". Melodic. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- Schwarzkamp, Jan (March–May 2002). "Reviews: Rival Schools / United by Fate CD". Ox-Fanzine (in German). Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- Dlugacz, Adam (October 2, 2001). "Rival Schools: United by Fate". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- Hein. "Rival Schools - United by Fate". punknews.org. Retrieved 2001-08-07.
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 464. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time". NME.com. January 14, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- "United by Fate [Bonus Track] - Rival Schools". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- "Rival Schools - United By Fate Sampler (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
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