The Days of the Phoenix
| "The Days of the Phoenix" | ||||
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| Single by AFI | ||||
| from the album The Art of Drowning | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
| Format | CD | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Horror punk | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Nitro | |||
| Writer(s) | Hunter Burgan, Adam Carson, David Paden Marchand, Jade Puget | |||
| Producer(s) | Chuck Johnson, AFI | |||
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"The Days of the Phoenix" is a song by the American rock band AFI. It was the only single released from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning in 2000.
Background
The title refers to Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California, where the band often performed during their origins. The song itself mentions lyrics like "I fell into yesterday" and "our dreams seemed not far away," possibly references to the memories the band spent at the theater.
Music video
A music video directed by Marc Webb was shot in 14 Below, a music venue located in Santa Monica, California.
It features the band performing on stage in front of an excited audience. During the song's bridge, multiple versions of vocalist Davey Havok are seen quoting the bridge's lyrics, one by one.
The Days of the Phoenix EP
| The Days of the Phoenix | ||||
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| EP by AFI | ||||
| Released | April 20, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, horror punk | |||
| Length | 9:53 | |||
| Label | Nitro | |||
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The Days of the Phoenix EP is an extended play by American rock band AFI. It was released on April 20, 2001 through Nitro Records. It contains two tracks from their fifth studio album The Art of Drowning, including the title track, and a B-side recorded during The Art of Drowning sessions. Only 500 copies of the EP were pressed.
Track listing
- "The Days of the Phoenix" – 3:27
- "A Winter's Tale" – 3:25
- "Wester" – 3:02
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart | 152 |