On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax
On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax is the debut full-length album by American band Alesana. It was originally released on June 6, 2006 by Tragic Hero Records, but when the band joined Fearless Records, it was re-released on March 20, 2007, with two bonus tracks, four live videos, and an interview with the newer label. The title refers to the Greek myth of Icarus.
| On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax | ||||
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![]() Original 2006 version cover art | ||||
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| Released | June 6, 2006 | |||
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| Length | 55:54 | |||
| Label | Tragic Hero, Fearless | |||
| Producer | Kit Walters, Jamie King | |||
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| Reissue artwork | ||||
![]() Cover art for the 2007 Fearless Records reissue | ||||
Track listing
All lyrics written by Dennis Lee and Shawn Milke, all music composed by Alesana.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Icarus" | 1:00 |
| 2. | "Ambrosia" | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Pathetic, Ordinary" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Alchemy Sounded Good at the Time" | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Daggers Speak Louder Than Words" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Last Three Letters" | 3:33 |
| 7. | "Apology" | 5:18 |
| 8. | "Tilting the Hourglass" | 3:49 |
| 9. | "This Conversation Is Over" | 3:24 |
| 10. | "Congratulations, I Hate You" | 4:02 |
| 11. | "Third Temptation of Paris" | 3:42 |
| 12. | "A Siren's Soliloquy" | 4:01 |
| 13. | "Nero's Decay" | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 48:01 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 14. | "Early Mourning" | 3:54 |
| 15. | "Apology (Acoustic)" | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 55:54 | |
Enhanced bonus content
- Ambrosia [Live]
- Apology [Live]
- Congratulations, I Hate You [Live]
- Tilting The Hourglass [Live]
- Video-Interview With Alesana
Personnel
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References
- Liner notes
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