The Latency (album)

The Latency
Studio album by
The Latency
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2009 (2009-09-08)
StudioMushroom Studios (Vancouver)
Genre
Length39:16
LabelMapleMusic Recordings
ProducerTommy Mac
The Latency chronology
Chomp!!
(2008) 		The Latency
(2009)
Singles from The Latency
  1. "Tonight, I Love You"
    Released: December 2008
  2. "Kids"
    Released: May 26, 2009
  3. "All You Need"
    Released: July 24, 2009
  4. "Fork in the Road"
    Released: February 16, 2010

The Latency is the debut studio album by Canadian pop rock band The Latency. The album was released on September 8, 2009 via MapleMusic Recordings. On September 1, the album was made available for streaming exclusively through MuchMusic.[1]

Background

On July 1, 2008, The Latency released their debut EP, Chomp!!, which contained the tracks "Tonight, I Love You", "Kids", "Can You Hear Me Call?", "Breathe", "Hello" and "Cry Me Out".[2] These songs were later included on The Latency, along with six other new tracks. The band signed with MapleMusic Recordings in 2009, following the success of their debut single, "Tonight, I Love You".[3] The album was produced by bassist Tommy Mac of Hedley, who also serves as the band's manager.[4] The album was recorded at Mushroom Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia.[5] All tracks were written by the band, with "Tonight, I Love You" and "Kids" being co-written by Jacob Hoggard and Mac.[6]

Release

"Tonight, I Love You" was released in December 2008 as the lead single from the album.[7] The song peaked at number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100.[8] The music video premiered on MuchMusic on April 2, 2009, and reached number one on the MuchMusic Countdown.[9] "Kids" was serviced to contemporary hit radio on May 26, 2009, and was released as the album's second single.[10] A music video for the song was released in August 2009 and was directed by John Poliquin.[11] "All You Wanted" was released as the album's third single and premiered on MuchMusic on July 24, 2009.[12] The song was released for radio airplay on August 16.[13] The fourth and final single, "Fork in the Road" was released on February 16, 2010.[14] The music video was released on February 18, 2010.[4]

Promotion

In support of the album, the band toured with Simple Plan, Marianas Trench and Plain White T's.[3] They also joined Shiloh on the Scene tour in September 2009.[15] In April 2010, the group embarked on the SASS tour, performing at every school in Ontario.[16] From April to May 2010, the band supported Faber Drive on the Can't Keep a Secret tour along with These Kids Wear Crowns, Jesse Labelle and The New Cities.[17]

Accolades

In 2010, The Latency was nominated for Pop Recording of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.[18]

Track listing

All tracks are written by The Latency expect where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Can You Hear Me Call?" 3:27
2."All You Wanted" 3:23
3."Tonight, I Love You"
3:45
4."Away" 3:23
5."Cry Me Out" 3:19
6."Don't Go" 3:45
7."Breathe" 3:42
8."How's It Feel" 2:58
9."Fork in the Road" 3:32
10."Kids"
  • Lehti
  • Stead
  • Gendron
  • Wiebe
  • Hoggard
  • Mac
3:02
11."Hello" 2:54
12."Still in Love (With You)" 3:46
Total length:39:16

Personnel

Credits for The Latency adapted from album's liner notes.[6]

Release history

Release dates and formats for The Latency
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Canada September 8, 2009
MapleMusic [19]
Various December 7, 2010 Digital download [20]

References

  1. ^ "First Spins: The Latency - The Latency". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Bio". The Latency. Archived from the original on August 21, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Monisha Martins (May 4, 2011). "The Latency headlines Maple Ridge battle". Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Canadian Band The Latency Show A Little SASS". Faze. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "The Latency - Studio Update #1 (Mushroom Studios)". YouTube. 4 January 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  6. ^ a b The Latency (booklet). MapleMusic Recordings. 2009.
  7. ^ "The Latency on MySpace". MySpace. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 28, 2009". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Jenna Melanson (July 4, 2013). "Throwback Thursday - The Latency - Tonight, I Love You". Canadian Beats. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  10. ^ @TheLatency (May 26, 2009). "New single "Kids" at radio now! Request it on your local radio station" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ "The Latency - Kids (2009)". IMVDb. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "First Spin Singles: Jay-Z, Paramore and More". MuchMusic. July 24, 2009. Archived from the original on July 26, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  13. ^ "Spotlight: The Latency" (PDF). The Eddy Riverside. March 11, 2010. p. 7. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "Fork In the Road / Drops of Jupiter [Digital 45] - Single by The Latency". iTunes. Apple Store. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  15. ^ Leo Paré (September 8, 2009). "Shiloh happy to be positive pop influence". Red Deer Advocate. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  16. ^ "The Latency performs at Durham schools". DurhamRegion.com. April 9, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  17. ^ "Faber Drive's Andrew Stricko's Crazy Tour Blog". MuchMusic. April 30, 2010. Archived from the original on August 10, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  18. ^ Christine Mcavoy (August 10, 2010). "Western Canadian Music Award Nominations!". Vancouver is Awesome. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  19. ^ The Latency Audio CD. Discount Video Distribution. 8 September 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  20. ^ @TheLatency (November 22, 2010). "Attention international fans: our debut album will be available on iTunes WORLDWIDE, December 7th! Spread the word" (Tweet) – via Twitter.