Act III: Life and Death is the third studio album by American rock band The Dear Hunter, released on June 23, 2009. According to lead vocalist Casey Crescenzo, it is the third part of a six-act story,Interview with Casey . AbsolutePunk. April 28, 2007. Retrieved April 23, 2009. following the original in 2006, Act I: The Lake South, the River North, and 2007's Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading, and preceding Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise (2015). The album was produced by Casey Crescenzo and Andy Wildrick in the band's own studio in Providence, Rhode Island, with a number of musicians making guest appearances."The Dear Hunter Announce Act III. AbsolutePunk. April 23, 2009.
As of July 1, 2009, the album had peaked on the Billboard 200 at #182 (the first time a Dear Hunter album ever cracked the top 200), #14 on the Billboard Top Heatseakers, and #31 on Top Independent Albums.[ "Billboard Charts for The Dear Hunter".] Billboard.com. July 2, 2009.
Track listing
Deluxe edition The band released a deluxe edition of the album in a DVD-sized case that contained an autographed poster, picture-postcards with the lyrics to each song, and a storybook of the band's previous full-length album Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading, which was illustrated by artist Kent St. John. In addition, the album came with four bonus tracks. The deluxe edition was only available through preorder of the album while supplies lasted, but was also seen at the merchandise table during The Dear Hunter's tour with Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground and mewithoutYou.
Music video The Dear Hunter, along with the help of artist Glenn Thomas, created an animated music video for their song "What It Means to Be Alone". Though the band still lacks an actual single, charting or otherwise, this is their second music video, the first being "The Church and the Dime" from their previous album.
Personnel Casey Crescenzo – vocals, piano, organ, synthesizer, guitar, bass, banjo, production, engineering Andy Wildrick – guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, engineering Erick Serna – guitars, vocals Nick Crescenzo – drums, percussion, vocals Nate Patterson – bass Mike Watts - Mixing
Additional personnel Austin Hatch – clarinet, saxophone Pasquale Lanelli – saxophone Dave Calzone – trombone Andrew Mericle – trumpet Samantha Conway – French horn Charles Lidell – cello Angela Preston – violin, viola Mark Adelle – violin Lynn Mira – harp Mike Watts – mixing
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