The Best Worst-Case Scenario

The Best Worst-Case Scenario is the first album released by Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle. The album was released on June 6, 2006.

The Best Worst-Case Scenario
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 6, 2006
GenreIndie rock, Indie pop
Length44:52
LabelTooth & Nail Records
ProducerAaron Sprinkle and Fair
Fair chronology
The Best Worst-Case Scenario
(2006)
Disappearing World
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Absolute Punk
Christian Music Today
CMCentral(9.3/10)
Emotional Punk
Jesus Freak Hideout

In 2007, the album artwork, designed by Invisible Creature was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Packaging.[1]

Track listing

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  1. "Monday" – 3:16
  2. "The Attic" – 4:03
  3. "Carelessness" – 4:22
  4. "The Dumbfound Game" – 3:43
  5. "Pause" – 4:13
  6. "Grab Your Coat" – 2:16
  7. "Bide My Crime" – 3:04
  8. "Get You Out Alive" – 4:06
  9. "Cut Down Sideways" – 3:47
  10. "Confidently Dreaming" – 3:32
  11. "Blurry Eyed" – 3:16
  12. "Unglued" – 5:14

Album credits

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  • Produced and Recorded by Aaron Sprinkle and Fair
  • Mixed by J.R. McNeely
  • Recorded and mixed at Compound Recording, Seattle
  • Background vocals on "Unglued" recorded at Rosewood Studios, Tyler, TX
  • "Pause" was mixed by J.R. McNeely at Paragon Studios, Franklin, TN
  • "Grab Your Coat" was mixed by Aaron Sprinkle at Compound Recording.
  • Additional recording and mixes assisted by Aaron Lipinski
  • Drum Tech: Aaron Mlasko
  • Vocals on "Monday" recorded at Randy Torres
  • Masted by Troy Glessner at Spectre Mastering
  • Joey Sanchez plays Mlasko quality custom drums
  • A&R: josh Jeter & Jeff Carver
  • Executive producer: Brandon Ebel
  • Art direction & Design: Asterik Studio, Seattle
  • All Photography by Greg Lutze

Additional musicians

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  • Sherri & Stacy DuPree (Eisley) - Vocals on "Unglued"
  • John Davis - Vocals & Pedal Steel on "Get You Out Alive"
  • Brynn Sanchez - Vocals on "The Attic"
  • Lars Katz - Acoustic guitars on "Pause" & "Confidently Dreaming"
  • Phil Peterson - Cello & Strings Arrangement on "Blurry Eyed"
  • Victoria Parker - Violin on "Blurry Eyed"
  • Jesse Sprinkle (Aaron's brother) - Vocals on "Blurry Eyed"
  • Matt Carter (Emery) - Stomps on "Pause"

References

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