Decemberunderground
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| Studio album by AFI | ||||
| Released | June 6, 2006 | |||
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Conway Studios, Los Angeles; Sage and Sound Recording, Los Angeles |
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| Length | 45:06 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
| Producer | Jerry Finn | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Blender | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
| Exclaim! | (favorable) |
| IGN | 8.9/10 |
| Kerrang! | (3/5) |
| NME |   |
| Robert Christgau | C+ |
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| Stylus | C+ |
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| Alternative Press |  |
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Decemberunderground is the seventh studio album by American rock band AFI. The album was released on June 6, 2006 through Interscope Records. The album was supported by three singles, "Miss Murder", "Love Like Winter" and "The Missing Frame".
Described as emo and post-hardcore,Decemberunderground features elements of electronic music, new wave, industrial, gothic rock, punk rock, hardcore punk and synthpop. Ed Thompson of IGN compared the album to bands such as U2, The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode and Alphaville.
Regarding the album's title, lead singer Davey Havok said, "Decemberunderground is a time and a place. It is where the cold can huddle together in darkness and isolation."
The album's title is derived from a lyric in the song "The Interview".
The album's lead single "Miss Murder" was given a thirty-second preview on LIVE 105 on April 11, 2006, and due to an overwhelming response, Interscope Records gave the station permission to play the entire track. "Miss Murder" was released to radio on April 25. The full track listing of the album was announced on the same day.Decemberunderground was released on May 29, in the United Kingdom, June 6, in the United States, and June 16 in Mexico. Customers who pre-ordered the album at special pre-listening events received a CD of the "Miss Murder" single, which also contained a cover of INXS's song "Don't Change". The first pressing of the CD in the United States contained a limited edition insert with one of four band member portraits. "Love Like Winter" was released to radio on September 26. The album was re-released on November 7, 2006, on 6 "icy clear" 7" vinyl. The individual record sleeves featured band member portraits, as well as a portrait of the band's manager Smith Puget.
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