Disconnection Notice

Disconnection Notice is the fifth official album by Goldfinger. This was the last album to feature former Ünloco guitarist, Brian Arthur, since he left the band after the release. Original guitarist, Charlie Paulson, returned to the band after his departure.

Disconnection Notice
Studio album by Goldfinger
Released	February 15, 2005
Recorded	2004
Genre	Pop rock, pop punk, ska, alternative rock,
Length	36:50
Label	Maverick
Producer	John Feldmann
Goldfinger chronology
Open Your Eyes (2002) Disconnection Notice (2005) Hello Destiny... (2008)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
IGN	4.5/10[2]
PopMatters	(4/10)[3]
Rolling Stone	[4]

Release

In November 2004, Disconnection Notice was announced for release in February the following year. In addition, "My Everything" was posted on the group's website.[5] "Wasted" was released to radio on January 25, 2005.[6] In February and March, the group embarked on a US tour with the Start and City Sleeps. Disconnection Notice was made available for streaming on February 11,[7] before being released on February 15.[5] "Stalker" was released to radio on May 17.[6]

Track listing

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

No.	Title	Length
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.	Title	Length
13.	"Time"	3:41
14.	"Find A Way"	2:44
15.	"Get By"	3:11

Personnel

• John Feldmann – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
• Brian Arthur – lead guitar
• Kelly LeMieux – bass
• Darrin Pfeiffer – drums

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.[8]

References

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. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
5. UG Team (November 5, 2004). "In Brief: Green Day, Blink 182, Used, American Head Charge". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
6. "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
7. UG Team (February 11, 2005). "In Brief: Goldfinger, Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
8. "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.