"The Days of the Phoenix" is a song by the American rock band AFI. It was released to radio as the only single from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning in 2000. On the album's track listing, the song's title is written as "Days of the Phoenix".
Background According to Alternative Press, AFI "used to play at a venue in Petaluma, California, called the Phoenix Theater, and the track serves as a nod to their roots and early beginnings as a band."
Music video A music video directed by Marc Webb was shot in 14 Below, a music venue located in Santa Monica, California.
It features the band performing on stage in front of an excited audience. During the song's bridge, multiple versions of vocalist Davey Havok are seen quoting the bridge's lyrics, one by one.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
AFI – producer Chuck Johnson – producer Andy Ernst – mixing Jerry Finn – remix
The Days of the Phoenix E.P.
An EP for the single was released on May 14, 2001, through Nitro Records. In addition to the title track, it contains "Wester" from The Art of Drowning, as well "A Winter's Tale", a b-side recorded during that album's sessions. Only 500 copies of the EP were pressed.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
AFI – producer Michael Anderson – assistant engineer Adam Carson – drums Andy Ernst – mixing Alan Forbes – artwork Davey Havok – vocals Hunter Burgan – bass Chuck Johnson – producer, engineer Thad LaRue – mixing assistant Chris Nitro – layout Jade Puget – guitar Nick 13 – guitar
Frank Rinella – assistant engineer Eddy Schreyer – mastering
Studios Engineered at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA Mixed at The Art of Ears, Hayward, CA Mastered at Oasis Mastering, Studio City, CA
Charts Chart (2001) Peakposition UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 152
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