The Changing of Times is the third studio album by American rock band Underoath. The album was released on February 26, 2002, through Solid State Records. It is the first album to include guitarist Timothy McTague and bassist William Nottke, the latter leaving the band afterwards along with vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Octavio Fernandez. The album is the best-selling Solid State debut.
Contents
Music
The album is significant for introducing the post-hardcore elements that would subsequently become central to Underoath’s sound, including a greater emphasis on melodic hooks and structured choruses. While certain tracks preserve aspects of the raw metalcore style characteristic of the band’s previous albums, The Changing of Times represents a marked shift in overall musical direction. It is also the first Underoath release to feature clean vocal contributions from drummer Gillespie. Alternative Press considers it a "scene album".
Track listing
All songs written and performed by Underoath.
Personnel
Underoath
Dallas Taylor – lead vocals
Octavio Fernandez – rhythm guitar
Tim McTague – lead guitar
William Nottke – bass guitar
Chris Dudley – keyboards, synthesizers, samplers
Aaron Gillespie – drums, clean vocals
Production
James Paul Wisner – producer, mixer, additional bass, guitar and string arrangements
Alan Douches – mastering at West Side Studios
Dean Dydek – assistant engineer
Mark Portnoy – drum recording at Landmark Productions & Recording Studios
Earl Gillespie – photography
TheHaloFarm – album design