Anthem of Our Dying Day

"Anthem of Our Dying Day"
Single by Story of the Year
from the album Page Avenue
ReleasedApril 13, 2004
Recorded2003
GenrePost-hardcore[1]
Length3:40
Label
Songwriters
  • Dan Marsala
  • Ryan Phillips
  • Adam Russell
  • Philip Sneed
  • Josh Wills
ProducerJohn Feldmann
Story of the Year singles chronology
"Until the Day I Die"
(2003)		 "Anthem of Our Dying Day"
(2004)		 "Sidewalks"
(2004)
Music video
"Anthem of Our Dying Day" on YouTube

"Anthem of Our Dying Day" is the second single from Story of the Year's debut album, Page Avenue (2003). "Anthem of Our Dying Day" was released to radio on April 13, 2004;[2] followed by a music video on April 28.[3] The song reached number 10 on the Modern Rock Tracks.[4]

Background

Drummer Josh Wills wrote the first verse of "Anthem of Our Dying Day", before jamming out the rest of it with the band. Working on the lyrics, bassist Adam Russell had Saves the Day and Glassjaw in mind;[5] rhythm guitarist Philip Sneed said the track was about ghosts.[6]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Anthem of Our Dying Day"3:40
2."The Heart of Polka Is Still Beating"3:45
3."Sidewalks" (alternate version)3:34

Music video

In early 2004,[7] the group supported Linkin Park on their US arena tour.[8] During the tour, the band learned Joe Hahn, the DJ of Linkin Park had directed their music videos, which they really liked. After talking to their management, the band befriended Hahn, who subsequently directed a music video for "Anthem of Our Dying Day".[5]

Story of the Year frontman Dan Marsala revealed that the band was originally offered the lead spot on the Spider-Man 2 soundtrack with "Anthem of Our Dying Day". The band ultimately turned it down because the studio wanted them to edit the music video to include footage from the film. Marsala admitted they were "scared of the craziness" and worried that fans would make fun of them for the commercial tie-in. Because they passed on the opportunity, the slot went to Dashboard Confessional for the song "Vindicated", which became a massive commercial success.[9]

Personnel

  • Dan Marsala – lead vocals
  • Ryan Phillips – lead guitar
  • Adam Russell – bass
  • Josh Wills – drums
  • Philip Sneed – rhythm guitar (music video)
  • Greg Haupt – rhythm guitar (recording)

Charts

References

  1. ↑ "23 post-hardcore tracks that definitely ruled your iPods in the 2000s". Alternative Press.
  2. ↑ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ UG Team (April 28, 2004). "In Brief: Damageplan, Letter Kills, SOiL, Story Of The Year". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Artist Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  5. 1 2 Gracie, Bianca (September 16, 2018). "Story of the Year & Producer John Feldmann Reflect on Debut Album 'Page Avenue' 15 Years Later: 'It Was A Magic Moment In Time'". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  6. ↑ Moss, Corey (July 6, 2004). "Story Of The Year Reveal The Story Behind Their 'Anthem'". MTV. Archived from the original on April 6, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  7. ↑ Wippsson, Johan (November 18, 2003). "Great Fat Tour In 2004!". Melodic. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Linkin Park, P.O.D. Confirm Tour Plans". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 26, 2002. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  9. ↑ https://themusic.com.au/news/story-of-the-year-turned-down-the-spider-man-2-soundtrack/lHAqhomIi4o/08-03-23
  10. ↑ "Story of the Year Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2004" (PDF). Airplay Monitor. Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 49. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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