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Lifetime
Studio album by
Lifetime
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2007
RecordedFall 2006
StudioTrax East, South River, New Jersey
Genre
Length21:30
LabelDecaydance, Fueled By Ramen
ProducerSteve Evetts
Lifetime chronology
Somewhere in the Swamps of Jersey
(2006) 		Lifetime
(2007)

Lifetime is the fourth album by American punk rock band Lifetime.

Background

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Lifetime broke up following the release of their studio album Jersey's Best Dancers in 1997; they reformed to play at Hellfest in August 2005, though the festival was later cancelled.[5][6] Their eventual reunion shows were held in January 2006 on the US West Coast, with support from the Loved Ones, followed by an appearance at the South by Southwest music conference.[7][8][9] On March 28, 2006, it was announced that the band had signed to Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy's label Decaydance, which was an imprint of Fueled By Ramen. Wentz explained that he signed the group "because the world needs another Lifetime record."[10] In July, the band went on a brief headlining tour of the U.S. – their first in nine years – with support from The Bronx.[11]

Release

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In October 2006, the band appeared at The Fest.[12] In November 2006, the band released a 7" vinyl single featuring the songs "All Night Long" and "Haircuts and T-Shirts".[13] Both tracks were made available for streaming later in the month; re-recorded versions appeared on the upcoming album.[14][15] On November 20, 2006, Lifetime was announced for release in three months' time.[16] Eight days later, the album's track listing was posted online.[17] In mid-December, the band held a free show in New York City, which acted as a video shoot for a music video.[18] The album's artwork was posted online on December 21, 2006.[19] An e-card was posted on January 9, 2007, which included "Airport Monday Morning", and the re-recordings of "All Night Long" and "Haircuts and T-Shirts".[20] Throughout the month, they supported Fall Out Boy on select shows of their headlining US tour.[21] On January 31, 2007, "Northbound Breakdown"was posted online via music website The Syndicate.[22]

Lifetime was planned for release in late February 2007, before being released on February 6, 2007 through Decaydance and Fueled By Ramen.[19] It was made available for streaming a day prior.[23] Throughout February, the band played a number of album release shows on the West and East Coasts of the US.[24] The music video for "Airport Monday Morning" was released on March 9, 2007.[25] On April 6, 2007, Lifetime was released on vinyl; copies were made available at upcoming shows.[26] In April, the band went on a tour of the US with support from the Draft.[27] In August, the band went on a co-headlining tour of the east coast with The Bouncing Souls, and were supported by the Ergs! and Static Radio NJ.[28] The following month, they performed at the Musicfest NW festival.[29] They played tour two shows in Japan with First to Leave in November 2007.[30] They closed out the year touring Australia and then appearing at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas.[31][32]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk86%[33]
AllMusic[2]
The A.V. ClubB [34]
Pitchfork7.9/10[3]
Punknews.org[1]

The album was well received by critics and fans alike. Allmusic gave the album 4 stars, stating: "..while the guys may be older and more mature, they're still the same hardcore kids at heart". AbsolutePunk.net also gave the album praise: "Clocking in at around 24 minutes, it’s exactly what the majority of Lifetime fans should expect and love." Punknews.org ranked the album at number two on their list of the year's 20 best releases.[35] Alternative Press ranked "Airport Monday Morning" at number 86 on their list of the best 100 singles from the 2000s.[36]

Track listing

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  1. "Northbound Breakdown" – 1:55
  2. "Airport Monday Morning" – 2:34
  3. "Just a Quiet Evening" – 2:16
  4. "Haircuts and T-Shirts" – 1:59
  5. "Can't Think About It Now" – 2:44
  6. "Spiders in a Garden" – 1:59
  7. "Yeems Song for Nothing" – 1:35
  8. "Try and Stay Awake" – 2:17
  9. "Song for Mel" – 1:10
  10. "All Night Long" – 2:11
  11. "Records at Nite" – 2:44

References

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  1. ^ a b c Punknews review
  2. ^ a b c AllMusic review
  3. ^ a b Pitchfork review
  4. ^ "Lifetime - Hello Bastards". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  5. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 19, 2005). "Lifetime to reunite for Hellfest; Rarities compilation due in 2006". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Heisel, Scott (August 17, 2005). "Hellfest cancelled due to insurance concerns; replacement shows planned". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ^ August, Justin (November 14, 2005). "Lifetime West Coast shows". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  8. ^ August, Justin (December 18, 2005). "Loved Ones to support Lifetime West Coast shows". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  9. ^ August, Justin (January 21, 2006). "SXSW announces Lifetime show benefitting Shirts for a Cure". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  10. ^ "Lifetime sign to Decaydance". Alternative Press. March 28, 2006. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  11. ^ "Lifetime announce July tour with the Bronx". Alternative Press. May 21, 2006. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  12. ^ Moran, Chris (August 24, 2006). "Fest V initial lineup". Punknews.org. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  13. ^ "Lifetime post song, cover art, tracklisting for new 7-inch". Alternative Press. October 17, 2006. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  14. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 21, 2006). "Lifetime 'Two Songs' 7-inch streaming". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  15. ^ Moran, Chris (January 4, 2007). "First new Lifetime single due out next week". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  16. ^ Shultz, Brian (November 20, 2006). "Lifetime sets release date for self-titled full-length". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  17. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 28, 2006). "Lifetime track listing unveiled". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  18. ^ "Lifetime announce free show/video shoot in New York City". Alternative Press. December 6, 2006. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  19. ^ a b Moran, Chris (December 21, 2006). "New Lifetime album to be released early, artwork posted". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  20. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 9, 2007). "Lifetime posts new single, re-recorded 7-inch tracks". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Shultz, Brian (December 1, 2006). "Fall Out Boy / New Found Glory / Lifetime (select dates)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  22. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 31, 2007). "Lifetime's 'Northbound Breakdown'". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  23. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 5, 2007). "AOL streams Lifetime, Bloc Party, Fall Out Boy, Forward Russia, Used, Apples in Stereo". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  24. ^ "Lifetime confirm openers for CD-release shows". Alternative Press. January 5, 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  25. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 9, 2007). "Lifetime officially posts 'Airport Monday Morning' video". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  26. ^ Paul, Aubin (April 5, 2007). "Vinyl updates: Lifetime's 'Lifetime' and Chuck Ragan's 'Los Feliz'". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  27. ^ Paul, Aubin (March 2, 2007). "Lifetime / The Draft". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  28. ^ "Bouncing Souls announce co-headlining tour with Lifetime". Alternative Press. June 26, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  29. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 18, 2007). "MusicFest NW to include Thermals, Lifetime, Rilo Kiley, Wolf Parade, Spoon". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  30. ^ Shultz, Brian (September 25, 2007). "First to Leave with Fireworks in U.S., Lifetime in Japan". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  31. ^ White, Adam (August 4, 2007). "Murder City Devils, Lifetime, Youth Brigade, Ted Leo, Against Me! at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  32. ^ Paul, Aubin (August 30, 2007). "Lifetime (Australia)". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  33. ^ AbsolutePunk review
  34. ^ The A.V. Club review
  35. ^ Shultz, Brian (December 31, 2007). "Best of 2007: Punknews.org (2007)". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  36. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 20, 2009). "At The Drive-In's 'One Armed Scissor' tops AP's 'Haircut 100' singles countdown". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
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