Tree of Stars
Tree of Stars is a self-released EP by the alternative rock band Failure. It was produced by the band and mixed and mastered by Ken Andrews. The EP includes four live recordings (taken from the current reunion shows) and a new song, "Come Crashing", the first studio track since the 1996 album, Fantastic Planet. "Come Crashing" would later appear as the twelfth song on their 2015 comeback studio album The Heart Is a Monster.
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| Released | May 14, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, space rock | |||
| Length | 23:13 | |||
| Producer | Failure | |||
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Tree of Stars is a self-released EP by the alternative rock band Failure. It was produced by the band and mixed and mastered by Ken Andrews. The EP includes four live recordings (taken from the current reunion shows) and a new song, "Come Crashing", the first studio track since the 1996 album, Fantastic Planet. "Come Crashing" would later appear as the twelfth song on their 2015 comeback studio album The Heart Is a Monster.
Background
[edit]The EP was first announced on May 10, 2014, via Facebook. On May 14, "Come Crashing" was made available for purchase on bandcamp. Physical copies of the CD are exclusive to the "Tree of Stars" North American tour, which began on May 10 (Los Angeles, CA - The Greek Theatre) and ended on June 19 (Los Angeles, CA The Mayan).
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Ken Andrews and Greg Edwards
Tracks 1 and 2 are taken from the album Magnified – tracks 3 and 4 are from Fantastic Planet.
Tree of Stars Tour Release
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let It Drip" (Live in Phoenix, AZ) | 3:11 | |
| 2. | "Frogs" (Live in Houston, TX) | 4:52 | |
| 3. | "Sergeant Politeness" (Live in Houston, TX) | 4:19 | |
| 4. | "Heliotropic" (Live in Phoenix, AZ) | 6:34 | |
| 5. | "Come Crashing" | Andrews, Edwards, Scott | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 23:13 | ||
2022 Reissue
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let It Drip" (Live in Phoenix, AZ) | 3:11 |
| 2. | "Frogs" (Live in Houston, TX) | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Sergeant Politeness" (Live in Houston, TX) | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Heliotropic" (Live in Phoenix, AZ) | 6:34 |
| 5. | "Solaris" (2014 Recording) | 6:03 |
| Total length: | 24:56 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Failure
- Ken Andrews – vocals, guitar, bass
- Greg Edwards – bass, guitar. keyboards
- Kellii Scott – drums
References
[edit]- ^ "Failure - Bandcamp - Tree of Stars EP". Bandcamp. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Failure To Release Brand New Song On "Tree Of Stars" Tour EP | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More". Theprp.com. May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ "Failure – "Come Crashing"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (March 13, 2014). "Listen: Failure's "Come Crashing", their first new song in 18 years". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ "Hear Failure's 'Come Crashing,' Their First New Song in 18 Years | SPIN | Songs". SPIN. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ Adams, Gregory. "Failure - "Come Crashing" • Music / Video •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ "Failure Unleash First New Song in 18 Years". Loudwire.com. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ "Failure stream new song Come Crashing". Lambgoat. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ Neilstein, Vince. "Listen to the First New Failure Song in 18 Years". MetalSucks. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
- ^ "Failure Unveils First New Music Since 1996's 'Fantastic Planet'". Blabbermouth.net. May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
