''Crossfade'' is the debut album by American rock band Crossfade. It was released on April 13, 2004 by Columbia. The album reached number 41 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned three

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", "So Far Away", and "Colors". It was certified platinum by the

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(RIAA), denoting sales of over a million copies in that country.

Background

It was released on April 13, 2004, five years after they were formed. The album was also released as a

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CD that includes extra content not found on the original, standard edition. The album was certified

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in the United State

The singles from this album helped launch the band to mainstream success. "

" remains the band's biggest hit, reaching number two on the Alternative Songs, Modern Rock Tracks chart and number three on the

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, and is also their only single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, at number 81. Follow-up singles "So Far Away" and "Colors" charted in the top 10 of the Mainstream Rock chart, at number four and number six, respectively. They also hit the top 20 of the Modern Rock chart ("So Far Away" at number 14, "Colors" at number 18).

Track listing

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Personnel

Crossfade * Ed Sloan –

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* Tony Byroads –

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and

* Mitchell James –

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, background vocals * Brian Geiger –

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Production * Crossfade – producer,

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, art direction * Doug Ford – A&R * Bryan Gallant – assistant * Matt Pinfield – A&R * Mick Rock – photography * Randy Staub – engineer, mixing

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Singles

Appearances

*The song "So Far Away" was featured in the video game ''

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'' in 2004. *The song "Death Trend Setta" was featured in the video game ''

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'' in 2004. *The song "Cold" was featured in the video game ''

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References

{{Authority control 2004 debut albums Crossfade (band) albums Columbia Records albums