Phases is the third remix album by American electronicore band I See Stars, released through Sumerian Records on August 28, 2015. The album features "raw and unplugged" versions of some of the band's previously recorded material, as well as some cover songs. The album is entirely composed of acoustic guitars and basses, pianos, and stringed instruments accompanied by Devin and Andrew Oliver's singing, in place of the screaming, breakdowns, and electronics typically used by the band.
On September 25, 2015, the band embarked on the Phases tour in promotion of the album. Appropriately, the tour only featured the versions of songs performed on Phases and did not feature the entire band, leading to departure rumors of keyboardist and unclean vocalist Zach Johnson and guitarist Jimmy Gregerson. Gregerson's departure was later confirmed, followed by Johnson's a short while later.
Track listing All tracks except for 3, 6, 8, and 10 written by I See Stars; lyrics written by Andrew and Devin Oliver.
Chart performance Chart (2015)Peakposition US Billboard Independent Albums26 US Billboard Top Rock Albums41
Personnel Credits were adapted from AllMusic. I See Stars Devin Oliver – lead vocals Brent Allen – guitars Jeff Valentine – bass guitar Andrew Oliver – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Additional personnel Nick Scott – producing, co-writing, mixing, mastering, additional guitar Jake Burkey – additional percussion Christopher Coo – piano, keyboards Jacob Halmich – cello
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