The release of This Sinking Ship marks SMOKE OR
FIRE's second full length on FAT. Just before recording
was set to commence, the band's long-time drummer
Nick was forced to bow out due to a family emergency.
The band was lucky enough to bring aboard
Dave Atchison (From Ashes Rise) for the recording
and as the band's new drummer. As is evidenced by
the final product, the chemistry amongst this lineup
was immediate and intense. Taking just a moment
amidst seemingly non-stop touring in September and
October of '06, the band camped out at Atlas Studios
in Chicago. With Engineer/Producer Matt Allison at
the helm, the band constructed a truly cohesive album
of their best material to date. This Sinking Ship as a
work tells the story of a band forever on tour, countless
drunken nights, strained relationships, doubtful
futures, and the endless march on to the next town.
Since the release of their first album on FAT, Above
The City, the band have toured relentlessly; logging in
a 50 State FAT Tour in support of Against Me!, followed
by tours with The Lawrence Arms, These Arms
Are Snakes, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Avail
and Anti-Flag, just to name a few. Without a doubt,
SMOKE OR FIRE will hit the road hard with the
release of This Sinking Ship!
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