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Release Date
15 August 2008
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Length
12 tracks
Fast Times at Barrington High is the third studio album by American band The Academy Is…, released in August 2008. It was produced by S*A*M and SLUGGO. The title refers to the high school William Beckett and Adam Siska went to, and a play on the title of the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The album cover photo was taken by William Beckett's sister, Courtney Beckett, and shows William sitting on a couch with Naomi, a friend of the band.
Pete Wentz posted a blog on his website, saying that he heard the demos for the new album and called them, "Mind blowing. Miles away from where they were." The first single off the album is "About a Girl", which was released on July 15, 2008. Collaborations include Andrew McMahon from Jack's Mannequin; Gabe Saporta, Ryland Blackinton and Alex Suarez from Cobra Starship; and Mason Musso and Blake Healy from Metro Station.
The album sold 35,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 17 on the Billboard 200.
It was named the 46th best album of 2008 by Rolling Stone.
Released:
August 18, 2008
August 19, 2008
"About a Girl" – 3:30
"Summer Hair = Forever Young" – 3:39
"His Girl Friday" – 3:41
"The Test" – 3:29
"Rumored Nights" – 3:45
"Automatic Eyes" – 3:26
"Crowded Room" – 3:07
"Coppertone" – 3:18
"After the Last Midtown Show" – 5:13
"Beware! Cougar!" – 3:38
"Paper Chase" – 3:30
"One More Weekend" – 3:43
ITunes bonus tracks
"Every Burden Has a Version" – 4:08
"Sodium" – 3:46
"About a Girl" (Acoustic version) – 3:22
Hot Topic bonus track
"His Girl Friday" (Acoustic version) – 3:42
7" Vinyl bonus track
"Tokyo Bay" – 2:59
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