Album · Blue October
History for Sale by Blue October
History for Sale is an album by Blue October, released in 2003. 1 song from it has charted on rock radio countdowns, with 8 countdown appearances in total. The biggest is “Calling You”, on 8 lists with a best position of #4.
History for Sale, the third album from Houston's Blue October, first appeared on Brando Records on April 8, 2003, and Universal put it back out that August. Frontman Justin Furstenfeld co-produced with David Castell, cutting it at Sound Arts Studios in Houston and Stomp Box Studios in Arlington, and the record doubles as a reply to the tight rein the label had kept on the band while making Consent to Treatment.
It's raw-nerve alt-rock, Furstenfeld's cracked, pleading vocals backed by Jeremy Furstenfeld on drums, Ryan Delahoussaye on violin, mandolin and keys, new lead guitarist C.B. Hudson and, for this album only, bassist Dwayne Casey. Zayra Alvarez adds guest vocals to "Come in Closer", and "Calling You" became the band's calling card on the countdowns, with a solo acoustic take tucked away as a hidden track on the reissue. It was voted best album at the 2003 Houston Press Music Awards.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs from History for Sale on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calling You | 8 | #4 | – | 2003–2007 |
Only songs that appear on at least one countdown are listed. Release data from MusicBrainz.