Open Your Eyes is the fourth album by American punk rock band Goldfinger, released on May 21, 2002. It was the first album to feature former Ünloco guitarist Brian Arthur after Charlie Paulson's departure from the band.
Release On March 7, 2002, Open Your Eyes was announced for release in two months' time. The title song "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. The album was released on May 21, 2002, through Jive and Mojo 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 shows. On August 13 and September 23, the band performed on the Last Call with Carson Daly. 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.
Track listing All songs are written by John Feldmann, except where noted.
Personnel Goldfinger John Feldmann – rhythm guitar, lead vocals Brian Arthur – lead guitar, backing vocals, additional vocals on "Open Your Eyes" Kelly LeMieux – bass, backing vocals, additional guitar on "Open Your Eyes" and "Radio" Darrin Pfeiffer – drums, backing vocals, vocals and acoustic guitar on "Wayne Gretzky"
Additional performers Bert McCracken – vocals (2, 3, 10) Benji Madden – vocals on "January" Charlie Paulson – guitar (1, 4, 5, 15) Showoff – vocals on "FTN"
Technical personnel John Feldmann – producer, engineering, mixing Slamm Andrews, TJ Lindgren, Donny Campion, Mark Blewett – additional engineering Tim Palmer – mixing on "FTN" Joe Gastwirt – mastering at Ocean View Digital, Los Angeles
Charts Chart (2002) Peakposition Canadian Alternative Albums (Nielsen Soundscan) 29 UK Albums (OCC) 162 Year-end charts Chart (2002)PositionCanadian Alternative Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)142
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