In Humor and Sadness
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | July 8, 2014 |
| Founder | '68 |
Key people | Josh Scogin, Michael McClellan, Matt Goldman |
| Products | Music album |
In Humor and Sadness marks the first full-length studio release by the band '68, which debuted on July 8, 2014.
Writing and recording
Guitarist and vocalist Josh Scogin characterized the album’s development as highly spontaneous, composing and tracking songs within a day or two. Drummer Michael McClellan recorded his parts after hearing the compositions for the very first time on the same day. Scogin highlighted an improvisational "wing-it approach" with little editing, deliberately preserving imperfections to maintain an authentic, human quality.
Before entering formal recording sessions, Scogin established a compact studio inside producer Matt Goldman’s facility to quickly write and lay down several tracks. This rapid workflow intensified the demand for additional material, a challenge Scogin embraced due to his affinity for "stressful music" that expresses intense emotion.
During recording, Scogin employed vintage combo amplifiers pushed beyond their normal capacity, which resulted in some damage to Goldman's gear. The distinctive guitar tones, including occasional interruptions caused by amp malfunctions, were kept intact to retain genuine character. McClellan does not recall these technical difficulties.
Release and promotion
The band revealed their debut album on May 28, 2014. The lead single Track 1 was made available on SoundCloud on June 2, 2014. One week later, Track 2 premiered through two synchronized YouTube videos, representing a creative promotional tactic.
Track listing
All tracks were composed by Josh Scogin.
Personnel
Credits for In Humor and Sadness are taken from the CD liner notes.
'68
- Michael McClellan – drums
- Josh Scogin – vocals, guitar
Additional musicians
- B. (Birds in Row) – guest vocals on "Track Three: g"
- Ghost Cat – gang vocals on "Track Three: g"
- Matt Goldman – keyboards, supplementary drums and percussion
Production
- Matt Goldman – production, recording, mixing
- Josh Scogin – production
Artwork
- Forefathers – design and layout
- Kyle Kenehan – photography
- Aaron Marsh – photography
Charting
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