United by Fate

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United by Fate
File:UnitedByFate.jpg
Studio album by Rival Schools
Released August 28, 2001
Recorded 2001
Genre Post-hardcore, punk rock, indie rock, alternative rock, emo
Length 41:38
Label Island
Producer Luke Ebbin
Rival Schools chronology
Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing
(2001)Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing2001
United by Fate
(2001)
Pedals
(2011)
Singles from United by Fate
  1. "Used for Glue"
    Released: August 1, 2001[1]
  2. "Good Things"
    Released: August 20, 2002[2]

Pedals2011

United by Fate is the debut album from by post-hardcore band Rival Schools. The album was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Luke Ebbin.[3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 4.5/5 stars[4]
BBC Music (favorable)[5]
Pitchfork Media 6.3/10 stars[6]
Punknews 4/5 stars[7]

"Used for Glue" and "Good Things" were released as singles, which charted at #42 and #74, respectively, on the UK Singles Chart.[8]

NME listed the album as one of "20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely Stood The Test Of Time".[9]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Rival Schools

No. Title Length
1. "Travel by Telephone"   2:47
2. "Everything Has Its Point"   3:21
3. "High Acetate"   1:53
4. "Undercovers On"   5:30
5. "Good Things"   3:43
6. "Used for Glue"   3:18
7. "World Invitational"   3:35
8. "The Switch"   3:04
9. "Holding Sand"   3:43
10. "My Echo"   1:59
11. "Favorite Star"   2:58
12. "So Down On"   3:19
13. "Hooligans for Life"   2:28
Total length:
41:38
UK Bonus Track[10]
No. Title Length
14. "Grunge Model"   3:27
Total length:
45:07

Promo sampler

Sold during the band's 2001 tour prior to the album's release.[11]

No. Title Length
1. "Good Things"   3:43
2. "High Acetate"   1:53
3. "Get Center"   5:34
4. "Grunge Model"   3:27

Personnel

References

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