''Origin'' is the second full-length album by American

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. The album was released on April 21, 2015 via

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Production history

Alex Polk announced in mid-December 2014 that the band would fly to

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to record the new album with record producer Nick Ingram who worked with bands like

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in the past.Dan Harr: ''Music News Nashville''
Dayseeker Releasing New LP ‘Origin’ on April 21
The band recorded a cover song of ''

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'' originally released by

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which fans were able to download when they pre-ordered the record at MerchNow. The album's track list was leaked on April 2, 2015.

Releases and promotion

The first song the band released on March 26, 2015 was the same-titled song ''Origin''. Another song was released by InVogue Records on

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on April 3, 2015. It is called ''A Cancer Uncontained''. The latest single, ''The Earth Will Turn'' was released on April 15, 2015 just one week before the album's official release.Tyler Sharp: ''Alternative Press''
Dayseeker (InVogue Records) premiere music video for single from ‘Origin’
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to promote their new record. The tour ended on May 4, 2015 in

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after eleven shows.

Success

Critical reception

Origin received nearly exclusively positive reviews. The lyrical themes and the singing voice of vocalist Rory Rodriguez were praised by some reviewers.

Charting

Origin peaked at No. 1 at

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metal charts. The album sold exactly 1,150 copies during the first sales week, resulting Origin being the first charting album ever. It peaked on no. 20 at Billboard Heatseekers Charts in charting week of May 9, 2015.''

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Track listing

Personnel

Dayseeker * Rory Rodriguez –

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* Alex Polk –

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* Gino Scambelluri – guitar * Andrew Sharp – bass * Mike Karle –

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Additional personnel * Nick Ingram – producer, mixing, mastering * Bailey Zindel – art design * Dana Willax – guest vocals on track 1

References

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