The Changing of the Guard (album)
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| Released | August 10, 2010[1] | |||
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| Length | 32:26 | |||
| Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
| Producer | Jason Martin[3] | |||
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The Changing of the Guard is the twelfth studio album by alternative rock band Starflyer 59. It was released on August 10, 2010 by Tooth & Nail Records.[1]
The album was produced by Jason Martin and mixed by JR McNeely. Test vinyl pressings of the album, limited to 25 copies, went on sale on June 16 and were mailed on July 17, 2010, in white vinyl.[4] All pressings of the album came in a deluxe gatefold LP format, accompanied by a 7-inch record with two bonus tracks. The final copies of the official pressing was released on coloured vinyl, as opposed to the plain-coloured copies of the main production run.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
| Christianity Today | [2] |
| Cokemachineglow.com | 72%[6] |
| Consequence of Sound | [7] |
| Jesusfreakhideout.com | [1][8] |
Track listing
All songs written by Jason Martin.[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fun is Fun" | 2:50 |
| 2. | "Shane" | 4:06 |
| 3. | "Time Machine" | 2:48 |
| 4. | "Trucker's Son" | 3:15 |
| 5. | "The Morning Rise / Frightening Eyes" | 3:19 |
| 6. | "I Had a Song for the Ages" | 3:26 |
| 7. | "Coconut Trees" | 3:30 |
| 8. | "C.M.A.R.[a]" | 3:02 |
| 9. | "Kick the Can" | 2:48 |
| 10. | "Lose My Mind" | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 32:26 | |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[3]
Starflyer 59
- Jason Martin – guitar, vocals, keyboards
- Steven Dail – bass guitar
- David Brotherton – drums, percussion
Production
- Jason Martin – recording, production
- Steven Dail – recording assistance
- J. R. McNeely – mixing
- Troy Glessner – mastering
Artwork
- Invisible Creature (Seattle, WA) – art direction
- Ryan Clark (Invisible Creature) – design
Management
- Jeff Carver – A&R
- Brandon Ebel – executive producer
Notes
- ↑ C.M.A.R. stands for "Cry Me a River".
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Schexnayder, Nathaniel (August 8, 2010). "Starflyer 59, 'The Changing of the Guard' Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Brandon, John (2010). "Changing of the Guard". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 The Changing of the Guard (CD liner notes). Starflyer 59. Tooth & Nail Records. 2010. TND07920.
- ↑ Burnt Toast Vinyl, 2010 "", August 10, 2010
- ↑ Sendra, Tim. The Changing of the Guard at AllMusic
- ↑ Molnar, Chris (September 23, 2010). "Starflyer 59: The Changing of the Guard". Cokemachineglow.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Starflyer 59 – Changing of the Guard - Album Reviews - Consequence of Sound". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ↑ Estabrooks, Timothy (August 12, 2010). "Starflyer 59, 'The Changing of the Guard' Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ↑ "The Changing of the Guard". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 7, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026.