''Open Your Eyes'' is the fourth album by American
punk rock band
Goldfinger. It was released on May 21, 2002. This was the first album to feature former
Ünloco guitarist, Brian Arthur, after Charlie's departure from the band.
Release
On March 7, 2002, ''Open Your Eyes'' was announced for release in two months' time. "Open Your Eyes" was released to radio in late March.
In April and May 2002, the band toured the US and Canada with
Sum 41. ''Open Your Eyes'' was released on May 21, 2002, through
Jive and
Mojo Records
Mojo Records was a California-based record label founded in 1995 by producer Jay Rifkin. It became a joint venture with Universal Records in 1996 and then sold to the Zomba Group in 2001, who placed it under their subsidiary Jive Records. .
[ In May and June, the band toured across the US, which was followed by three shows in Canada in July. In August, the band appeared at a few of the North-eastern ]Warped Tour
The Warped Tour was a traveling rock tour that toured the United States plus three or four stops in Canada annually each summer from 1995 until 2019. It was the largest traveling music festival in the United States and the longest-running touri ...
shows. On August 13 and September 23, the band performed on the ''Last Call with Carson Daly
''Last Call with Carson Daly'' is an American late-night television series that was broadcast by NBC from 2002 to 2019. Hosted by former MTV personality Carson Daly, the series was initially formatted as a late-night talk show in line with ''T ...
''. In October, the band toured across Australia. In April 2003, the band headlined the Skate and Surf Fest.
Reception
''Open Your Eyes'' was met with generally favourable reviews from music critics
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.
Track listing
All songs are written by John Feldmann
John Feldmann (born June 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He serves as the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger.
Early life
Feldmann grew up in Saratoga, California. He started writing song ...
, except where noted.
Personnel
*John Feldmann
John Feldmann (born June 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He serves as the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger.
Early life
Feldmann grew up in Saratoga, California. He started writing song ...
– rhythm guitar, lead vocals
*Brian Arthur – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Kelly LeMieux – bass, backing vocals
* Darrin Pfeiffer – drums, backing vocals
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes
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Goldfinger (band) albums
2002 albums
Jive Records albums
Albums produced by John Feldmann
Mojo Records albums