The Best Worst-Case Scenario

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The Best Worst-Case Scenario
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 6, 2006
Genre Indie rock, Indie pop
Length44:52
Label Tooth & Nail Records
Producer Aaron Sprinkle and Fair
Fair chronology
The Best Worst-Case Scenario
(2006)
Disappearing World
(2010)
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The Best Worst-Case Scenario is the first album released by Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle. The album was released on June 6, 2006.

Contents

In 2007, the album artwork, designed by Invisible Creature was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Packaging. [1]

Track listing

  1. "Monday" – 3:16
  2. "The Attic" – 4:03
  3. "Carelessness" – 4:22
  4. "The Dumbfound Game" – 3:43
  5. "Pause" – 4:13
  6. "Grab Your Coat" – 2:16
  7. "Bide My Crime" – 3:04
  8. "Get You Out Alive" – 4:06
  9. "Cut Down Sideways" – 3:47
  10. "Confidently Dreaming" – 3:32
  11. "Blurry Eyed" – 3:16
  12. "Unglued" – 5:14

Album credits

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References

  1. 2007 Grammy Award nominations - Category 86 Best Recording Package