''Under the Tray...'', also known as ''Inside the Dust Sleeve...'' is the third studio album by American

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band

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Background

''Under the Tray'' was written and recorded in the years following the band's previous release ''

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'', mostly while

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was on tour with

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. The album was released on

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in February 2003. The album sold rather well, reaching 15 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The song "Congratulations Smack and Katy" was featured in the video game '' Burnout 3: Takedown''.

Packaging

''Under the Tray'' is named as such because the packaging contained an opaque black tray made to hold a CD. However, the discs were packed underneath the tray, giving the appearance upon opening that there was no disc in the package, prompting numerous complaints with retailers carrying the album. Later pressings included an illustration showing where the CD is. The vinyl pressing of this album is titled ''Inside the Dust Sleeve...''

Track listing

Personnel

– vocals, keyboard, drums * Matt Pryor – guitar, backup vocals *

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– bass guitar *

Ed Rose Ed Rose is an American sound engineer and record producer. He has worked extensively with groups in the modern emo and pop punk scenes. He also co-owns Black Lodge Recording with Rob Pope and his brother Ryan Pope, members of the emo band The Ge ...

– production, mixing

Additional Personnel

* Andy Jackson – vocals on "Happy V-Day"

Chart positions

References

{{Authority control 2003 albums Reggie and the Full Effect albums Albums produced by Ed Rose