''Make a Sound'' is the second album by American

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. It was produced by then-

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producer and manager

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Release

In February 2004, it was announced for release in two months' time. On February 23, 2004, "What I Want" was posted online; it was released on a split single with

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on March 23, 2004. The music video for "What I Want" was posted online on four days later. ''Make a Sound'' was released on April 13 through

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. In April and May, the group supported

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on their headlining US tour, which included an appearance at the Skate and Surf Festival. They played a handful of dates with

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and Pennywise. On May 18, 2004, the band appeared on '' The Late Late Show''. They then embarked on a US headlining tour with

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and Bayside. Autopilot Off appeared on ''

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'' on June 16, 2004. Prior to a Japanese tour with

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, drummer Phil Robinson got married; Ben Lythberg of

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filled in his role. Upon returning to the US, they played shows with

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and A Second Chance, and appeared at the Just Play Games Festival. They performed across the US on the

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tour until September 2004.

Track listing

Personnel

;Autopilot Off * Chris Johnson –

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* Chris Hughes –

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* Rob Kucharek –

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, backing vocals * Phil Robinson –

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;Artwork * Rob Kucharek – Design, layout design * Andrew Forgash – Photography ;Additional musicians *

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– Co-writing on "Blind Truth" & "What I Want" * Michael "Elvis" Baskette – Additional Guitars * Ed Krautner –

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– Co-writing on "Clockwork" ;Production * Greig Nori, Chris Johnson, & John Naclerio –

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* Zach Blackstone, C.J. Buscaglia, Steve Chahley, & Damien Shannon – Assistants * Ed Krautner, Roger Lian – Digital Editing *

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– Drum Engineering * Gersh & Joe Nicholson – Drum Technician * Michael "Elvis" Baskette, Femio Hernández, Matt Hyde, Ed Krautner, & John Naclerio, –

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* Justin Huth &

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– Guitar Technician *

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– Mastering at Masterdisk, NYC *

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– Mixing on tracks: 1, 5, 9-12 *

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– Mixing on tracks: 2-4, 6-8 * Andrew Huggins – Recording Administration

Charts

Other versions

The Japanese version of ''Make a Sound'' includes a bonus track titled "Raise Your Rifles". There is also a limited edition print of the album, that, as well as the Japanese bonus track, includes two additional exclusive songs.

Use in media

"Make A Sound" appears in the soundtrack for '' Burnout 3: Takedown'', "Chromatic Fades" in ''

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'' (however is misspelled as "Clockworks") and ''

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'', and "What I Want" in '' Test Drive: Eve of Destruction'' and ''

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Make A Sound 2004 debut albums Autopilot Off albums Albums produced by Greig Nori Island Records albums