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The Question (Emery album)

The Question is the second album released by Emery. The question the title speaks of involves what is printed on the back of the CD jewel case, "Where were you when I was..." The track titles complete this question (e.g. "Where were you when I was in a lose, lose situation?" or "Where were you when I was studying politics?" or "Where were you when I was so cold I could see my breath?").

The Question
Studio album by
Emery
ReleasedAugust 2, 2005
Recorded2005
GenrePost-hardcore, progressive rock
Length41:00
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerBrandon Ebel, Aaron Sprinkle
Emery chronology
The Weak's End
(2004) 		The Question
(2005) 		I'm Only a Man
(2007)
Singles from The Question
  1. "Studying Politics"
    Released: February 21, 2006[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]

On November 21, 2006, Emery re-released The Question, including five acoustic versions of previously recorded songs and two new demo tracks and a DVD. The DVD includes "Emery - A Film", "Live Songs", and "Bonus Footage".

Track listing

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Where were you when I was...
No.TitleLength
1."So Cold I Could See My Breath"3:31
2."Playing with Fire"3:51
3."Returning the Smile You Have Had from the Start"3:04
4."Studying Politics"3:31
5."Left with Alibis and Lying Eyes"3:22
6."Listening to Freddie Mercury"2:42
7."The Weakest"4:04
8."Miss Behavin'"3:17
9."In Between 4th and 2nd Street"0:32
10."The Terrible Secret"3:28
11."In a Lose, Lose Situation"3:56
12."In a Win, Win Situation"5:42
Total length:41:00

Deluxe edition

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The Question Deluxe Edition
 
Studio album by
Emery
ReleasedNovember 21, 2006
RecordedCompound Recording, Seattle
GenrePost-hardcore
Length69:47
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerAaron Sprinkle and Matt Carter
Emery chronology
The Question
(2005) 		The Question Deluxe Edition
(2006)

The Question Deluxe Edition was released in 2006, along with a DVD, five acoustic versions of previously recorded songs, and two new demo tracks. The question the title speaks of is the first thing you will read when you open the booklet inside the case. The question is, "Where were you when I was..." and the track titles complete this question (This does not include the acoustic or demo tracks). The DVD includes "Emery - A Film.", "Live Songs", and "Bonus Footage".

Also, if you put the DVD in a computer and select either the bonus footage section or the live song section and find two extra videos, and four or five other songs. Just scroll the mouse over both pages and try to find the black emery logo icon that pops up. DVD Features:

  • Emery - A Film
  • Live Songs -
  • 1. Intro
  • 2. Returning the Smile You Have Had from the Start
  • 3. So Cold I Could See My Breath
  • 4. The Ponytail Parades
  • 5. Studying Politics
  • 6. Walls
  • 7. Walls - Early Rendition
  • Bonus Footage - Blowouts - A School Bus - Picking A Name

Track listing

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Where were you when I was...

  1. "So Cold I Could See My Breath" – 3:31
  2. "Playing with Fire" – 3:51
  3. "Returning the Smile You Have Had from the Start" – 3:04
  4. "Studying Politics" – 3:31
  5. "Left with Alibis and Lying Eyes" – 3:22
  6. "Listening to Freddie Mercury" – 2:42
  7. "The Weakest" – 4:04
  8. "Miss Behavin'" – 3:17
  9. "In Between 4th and 2nd Street" – 0:32
  10. "The Terrible Secret" – 3:28
  11. "In a Lose, Lose Situation" – 3:56
  12. "In a Win, Win Situation" – 5:42

Bonus Tracks

  1. "Playing With Fire (Acoustic)" - 4:18
  2. "The Ponytail Parades (Acoustic)" - 4:21
  3. "Walls (Acoustic)" - 3:55
  4. "Fractions (Acoustic)" - 4:46
  5. "Studying Politics (Acoustic)" - 3:37
  6. "Death To Inconvenience (Demo version)" - 3:50
  7. "Thoughtlife (Demo version)" - 4:00

Personnel

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Notes

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  • There is a short, hidden track at the end of "In a Win, Win Situation".
  • On the bonus DVD (from the re-release), there are a few hidden features. In the "Bonus Feature" section, hover the mouse or fiddle with the arrow keys (There's a certain way to do it) until a black Emery logo appears. Clicking on any of those (there are three) will either play the songs "Shift" or "The Secret" or a hidden video. There are also three hidden Emery logos in the "Live Songs" section. They will play the PureVolume version of "To Whom It May Concern", a song called "Xmas Mix" (aka "(Ho Ho Hey) A Way for Santa's Sleigh"), or another hidden video.
  • Track 18, 'Death to Inconvenience' is an early version of 'You Think You're Nickel Slick (But I Got Your Penny Change)' from their third album I'm Only a Man.
  • Track 19, 'Thoughtlife' is an early version of a song of the same name on their EP While Broken Hearts Prevail

Awards

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In 2006, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards.[4]

The Question Live (2021)

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On October 25, 2021, The Question Live, a live album of The Question played by the band live front-to-back and initially released earlier for Emeryland supporters only, was released for streaming services via BC Music.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  2. ^ Allmusic review
  3. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout review
  4. ^ 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations & Winners Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine on About.com; Jones, Kim
  5. ^ The Question live streaming release announcement
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