Blue October’s 2006 breakthrough, including “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean”
Emotionally direct alternative rock with violin, electronics, and an Imogen Heap guest appearance; 2xLP
For fans of: The Airborne Toxic Event, The Used, Placebo, emotionally charged alternative rock
Justin Furstenfeld puts addiction, damaged relationships, and the need for connection at the center of Foiled. The arrangements give those subjects different settings: “Hate Me” builds toward a huge refrain, “Into the Ocean” uses a lighter rhythmic surface, and “I Drilled a Wire Through My Cheek” pushes into harsher territory. Ryan Delahoussaye’s violin is an important part of the band’s sound, while Imogen Heap joins Furstenfeld on “Congratulations.” The quiet “18th Floor Balcony” closes a record whose emotional shifts are as important as its best-known singles.
“Foiled is a story from beginning to end”
— Sara Surprenant, Rocknworld
Listen: Blue October - Hate Me — artist listening sample
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