The Changing of Times is the third studio album by American rock band Underoath. The album was released on February 26, 2002, through Solid State Records. It is the first album to include guitarist Timothy McTague and bassist William Nottke, the latter leaving the band afterwards along with vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Octavio Fernandez. The album is the best-selling Solid State debut.

Music

The album is significant for introducing the post-hardcore elements that would subsequently become central to Underoath’s sound, including a greater emphasis on melodic hooks and structured choruses. While certain tracks preserve aspects of the raw metalcore style characteristic of the band’s previous albums, The Changing of Times represents a marked shift in overall musical direction. It is also the first Underoath release to feature clean vocal contributions from drummer Gillespie. Alternative Press considers it a "scene album".

Track listing

All songs written and performed by Underoath.

Personnel

1. Underoath

2. Dallas Taylor – lead vocals

3. Octavio Fernandez – rhythm guitar

4. Tim McTague – lead guitar

5. William Nottke – bass guitar

6. Chris Dudley – keyboards, synthesizers, samplers

7. Aaron Gillespie – drums, clean vocals

8. Production

9. James Paul Wisner – producer, mixer, additional bass, guitar and string arrangements

10. Alan Douches – mastering at West Side Studios

11. Dean Dydek – assistant engineer

12. Mark Portnoy – drum recording at Landmark Productions & Recording Studios

13. Earl Gillespie – photography

14. TheHaloFarm – album design

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