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Masterpiece Theatre 
Studio album by Marianas Trench Released February 24, 2009 (CAN)
September 28, 2010 (US)[1]Recorded 2008–2009 Genre Rock, pop rock Length 45:41 Label 604 Producer Dave Genn, Greig Nori, Dave Ogilvie, Raine Maida, Josh Ramsay Marianas Trench chronology Fix Me
(2006)Masterpiece Theatre
(2009)Ever After
(2011)Singles from Masterpiece Theatre - "Cross My Heart"
Released: December, 2008 - "All To Myself"
Released: May, 2009 - "Beside You"
Released: November 30, 2009 - "Celebrity Status"
Released: April 12, 2010 - "Good to You"
Released: August 18, 2010
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 
[2]Melodic.net [3]Sputnikmusic 
[4]Lost In The Sound [5]Masterpiece Theatre is the second studio album by Canadian rock group Marianas Trench. It was released on February 24, 2009 in Canada. The album was available for preview at MuchMusic's website before the release. The last song on the album titled "Masterpiece Theatre III" is a collage of all the songs on the album and previous singles.
The album sold 5,000 copies in its first week of release debuting at #4 on the Canadian Albums Chart[6] and since then it has reached Platinum status in Canada with sales of over 80,000 copies nationwide.[7] The album has been released in the United States on September 28, 2010. It will have two bonus tracks, a second version of Good to You and an acoustic version of Cross My Heart.
Contents
Reception
Masterpiece Theatre was received well by most critics. The Phoenix New Times praised lead singer Josh Ramsay and the lyrics saying "Singer Josh Ramsay pushed himself vocally on this album, and the lyrics were very heartfelt and meaningful — not your typical pop-punk music."[8]
melodic.net said, "this album is one of the best, if not the best, discs i've heard in the past year or two." They also said "The harmonies, arrangements, and different styles experimented with throughout the spread of the CD are absolutely awe-inspiring."[9]
Lost In the Sound gave the album a score of 80% out 100, saying that the album "is one of the best in its genre and proves that there is still good pop rock music out there."[10]
The album sold over 80,000 copies in Canada and was certified Platinum by the CRIA.[7] Singles such as "All To Myself" and "Cross My Heart" peaked in the top 15 of the Canadian Hot 100. Other singles such as "Celebrity Status", "Good to You" and "Beside You" peaked in the top 40 of the Canadian Hot 100.[11]
Track listing
No. Title Length 1. "Masterpiece Theatre I" 5:00 2. "All to Myself" 3:11 3. "Cross My Heart" 3:11 4. "Beside You" 3:38 5. "Acadia" 3:18 6. "Masterpiece Theatre II" 3:32 7. "Sing Sing" 3:15 8. "Good to You" (feat. Kate Voegele) 3:04 9. "Celebrity Status" 3:06 10. "Perfect" 3:03 11. "Lover Dearest" 4:03 12. "Masterpiece Theatre III" 6:40 Director's Cut Edition No. Title Length 13. "Good to You" (feat. Jessica Lee) 3:04 14. "Cross My Heart (Acoustic)" 3:27 15. "Celebrity Status (Acoustic)" 3:57 16. "And So It Goes" 2:23 Personnel
Credits for Masterpiece Theatre adapted from Allmusic.[12]
Musicians
- Marianas Trench
- Josh Ramsay - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards, programming, drums, flugelhorn, production, bass engineering, guitar engineering, composer
- Matt Webb - lead guitar, piano, keyboards, programming, trombone, vocals
- Mike Ayley - bass guitar, trumpet
- Ian Casselman - drums, sousaphone, whistle, percussion
- Guest musicians
- Kate Voegele - vocals
- Jessica Lee - vocals
- Steve Marshall - vocals
- Sara Ramsay - vocals
- Miles Ramsay - vocals, string arrangements
- Joshua Belvedere - viola
- Doug Gorkoff - cello
- Elyse Jacobson - violin
- Rick Killburn - double bass
- Shane Wilson - drums
- John Stamos - guest appearance
- Shawn Smith - composer
Production
- Dave Genn - production, engineering
- Raine Maida - production, engineering
- Greig Nori - production, engineering
- Dave Ogilvie - production, mixing
- Ted Jensen - mastering
- Mike Fraser - mixing
- Scott Ternan - bass engineering, drum engineering, guitar engineering, piano engineering, string engineering
- Dean Maher - drum engineering, piano engineering
- Mark Maryanovich - cover art, photography
- Natalie Simon - stylist
- Jonathan Simkin - A&R
- Zack Blacktone - assistant
- Brendon Brown - assistant
- Mike Cashin - assistant
- Brock MacFarlane - assistant
- Eric Misher - assistant
- Jeremy Patch - assistant
- Dusty Schaller - assistant
- Rob Stefanson - assistant
Chart positions
Chart (2009) Peak
positionCanadian Albums Chart[13] 4 Awards and nominations
Year Nominated work Award Result 2009 "Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards Favourite Canadian Video Nominated 2009 "Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards MUCH LOUD Rock Video of the Year Nominated 2009 "Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave Video Nominated 2009 "Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards Director of the Year Won 2009 "Masterpiece Theatre" Western Canadian Music Awards Pop Recording of the Year Won 2010 "Cross My Heart" Independent Music Awards Astral Media Radio Favourite Single Won 2010 "Cross My Heart" Independent Music Awards Favourite Video Won 2010 "Marianas Trench" Independent Music Awards Favourite Pop Artist/Group Nominated 2010 "Marianas Trench" Canadian Radio Music Award Fan's Choice Award Nominated 2010 "Celebrity Status" MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave Video Nominated 2010 "Celebrity Status" MuchMusic Video Awards Pop Video of the Year Nominated References
- ^ "Marianas Trench ~ Attention U.S Fans! You're In For a Treat!". Marianastrench.net. 2010-07-20. http://www.marianastrench.net/news/attention-u.s-fans--you-re-in-for-a-treat. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ Chisling, Matthew (2009-02-24). "Allmusic review". Allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1941766. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Melodic review". Melodic.net. http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=7508. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Sputnikmusic review". Sputnikmusic.com. http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=40273. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Lost In The Sound review". Lostinthesound.com. 2011-11-14. http://lostinthesound.com/reviews/296-review-marianas-trench-masterpiece-theatre.html. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Marianas Trench Biography & Awards". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/artist/marianas-trench/bio/772103#/artist/marianas-trench/chart-history/772103?f=309&g=Albums. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ a b "Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum - January 2005". Cria.ca. http://www.cria.ca/gold/1210_g.php. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Six New Times Contributors Name Their Top 10 Records of 2010 - Page 5 - Music - Phoenix". Phoenix New Times. 2010-12-30. http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2010-12-30/music/top-10s/5/. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Melodic Net - Marianas Trench - Masterpiece Theater". Melodic.net. http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=7508. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Review: Marianas Trench - Masterpiece Theatre". Lost In The Sound. 2011-11-14. http://lostinthesound.com/reviews/296-review-marianas-trench-masterpiece-theatre.html. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ Music News, Reviews, Articles, Information, News Online & Free Music
- ^ "Masterpiece Theatre - Marianas Trench". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/album/masterpiece-theatre-directors-r1941766/credits. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
- ^ "Jam.canoe.ca". jam.canoe.ca. 2011-11-10. http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
External links
- "MuchMusic Masterpiece Theatre First Spin". http://www.muchmusic.com/music/firstspin/marianastrench/. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
Josh Ramsay • Matt Webb • Mike Ayley • Ian Casselman
Steve Marshall • Morgan HampstedEP's Marianas TrenchStudio albums Fix Me • Masterpiece Theatre • Ever AfterSingles "Say Anything" • "Decided to Break It" • "Shake Tramp" • "Cross My Heart" • "All To Myself" • "Beside You" • "Celebrity Status" • "Good To You" • "Haven't Had Enough"Videography Say Anything Limited Edition Video/CD • "The Legacy" Limited Edition DVDRelated Ramsay FictionCategories:- 2009 albums
- 604 Records albums
- Marianas Trench albums
- Concept albums
- Rock operas
- "Cross My Heart"
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