The Days of the Phoenix
"The Days of the Phoenix" is a song by the American rock band AFI. It was released to radio as the only single from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning in 2000.
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| Single by AFI | ||||
| from the album The Art of Drowning | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
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| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Nitro | |||
| Composer(s) | AFI | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Davey Havok | |||
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Background
According to Alternative Press, AFI "used to play at a venue in Petaluma, California, called the Phoenix Theater, and the track serves as a nod to their roots and early beginnings as a band."[1]
Music video
A music video directed by Marc Webb[2] was shot in 14 Below, a music venue located in Santa Monica, California.
It features the band performing on stage in front of an excited audience. During the song's bridge, multiple versions of vocalist Davey Havok are seen quoting the bridge's lyrics, one by one.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Davey Havok; all music is composed by AFI.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Days of the Phoenix" | 3:27 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[3]
- AFI – producer
- Chuck Johnson – producer
- Andy Ernst – mixing
- Jerry Finn – remix
The Days of the Phoenix E.P.
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| Released | May 14, 2001[4] | |||
| Length | 9:53 | |||
| Label | Nitro | |||
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An EP for the single was released on May 14, 2001, through Nitro Records. In addition to the title track, it contains "Wester" from The Art of Drowning, as well "A Winter's Tale", a b-side recorded during that album's sessions. Only 500 copies of the EP were pressed.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Davey Havok; all music is composed by AFI.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Days of the Phoenix" | 3:27 |
| 2. | "A Winter's Tale" | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Wester" | 3:01 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[5]
- AFI – producer
- Michael Anderson – assistant engineer
- Adam Carson – drums
- Andy Ernst – mixing
- Alan Forbes – artwork
- Davey Havok – vocals
- Hunter Burgan – bass
- Chuck Johnson – producer, engineer
- Thad LaRue – mixing assistant
- Chris Nitro – layout
- Jade Puget – guitar
- Nick 13 – guitar
- Frank Rinella – assistant engineer
- Eddy Schreyer – mastering
- Studios
- Engineered at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
- Mixed at The Art of Ears, Hayward, CA
- Mastered at Oasis Mastering, Studio City, CA
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[6] | 152 |
References
- Serra, Maria (April 1, 2020). "20 essential songs from 2000 that still hold up today". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- Erbland, Kate (November 5, 2014). "The World Doesn't Need Another Marc Webb-Directed 'Spider-Man' Film, It Needs This". Film School Rejects. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- The Days of the Phoenix (Liner notes). AFI. Nitro Records. 2000.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "The Days of the Phoenix E.P." amazon.co.uk. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- The Days of the Phoenix (Liner notes). AFI. Nitro Records. 2001.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: A – Azzido Da Bass". zobbel.de. Retrieved August 1, 2017.