The Intervention is an EP by

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Background

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Release

In March and April 2009, the band went on tour alongside

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, the Gay Blades,

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. The EP was released on April 18 through

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Track listing

# "If I Surrender (Acoustic)" - 4:05 # "Complaintor (Acoustic)" - 4:19 # "Terrible Things" - 3:38 # "The Intervention" - 3:57 # "Dark Clouds" - 4:47 # "It Isn't Me (Acoustic)" - 4:09 # "Hate To See You Go (Demo)" - 3:59

Personnel

Fred Mascherino Frederick Paul Mascherino (born July 27, 1974) is an American musician best known for his work as lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist in alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday. He is currently active with the band The Color Fred, and also know ...

- vocals, guitars * Stephen Curtiss - drums on "Hate to See You Go"

References

2009 EPs The Color Fred albums Equal Vision Records EPs Record Store Day releases {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub