107 (song)
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{{Infobox song
| name = 107
| cover = A_Course_of_Action_-_107_(CD_Single)_cover_artwork.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = A Course of Action
| album = Treason
| released = January 6, 2016
| recorded = 2013–2015
| studio = SevenMoore Studios
| genre = Alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock
| length = 4:04
| label = Star 1 Records
| writer = Jonathan Byrd, John Culberson, Wes Johnson, J. T. Silvestri
| producer = Beau Hill
| prev_title = Who We Are
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
107 is a song by American rock band A Course of Action.{{cite web |title=Treason - A Course of Action (2015) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/03sPjHvjHtSVrok6oQzNQl |website=Spotify Web Player |publisher=INgrooves Music Group |access-date=15 April 2025}} It was released as the third and final single from the band's second studio album, Treason on January 6, 2016, through Star 1 Records.{{cite web |title=A Course of Action – 107 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/33644977-A-Course-Of-Action-107 |website=Discogs |publisher=Universal Music Group |access-date=15 April 2025}}
Background and recording
"107" was recorded between 2014 and early 2015 at SevenMoore Studios in North Carolina during the sessions for 'Treason.{{cite web |title=A Course of Action – Band Biography |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318045530/http://acourseofaction.com/biography/ |website=A Course of Action |publisher=Sheree Bryd |access-date=18 March 2016}} The song was produced by Beau Hill, who also handled engineering and mastering. Guitarist Jonathan Byrd was credited as a co-producer.{{cite web |title=Beau Hill - A Course of Action - Treason - Production Credits |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/260743-Beau-Hill?searchParam=A+Course+Of+Action |website=discogs.com |publisher=Beau Hill |access-date=8 June 2015}}
Prior to its release as a single, "107" was featured on the band's sophomore album "Treason" which was released on June 8, 2015, via the band's new label, Star 1 Records that also included the two previously released singles "Beautiful" and "Who We Are."{{cite web |title=PRESS RELEASE |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318234629/http://acourseofaction.com/press/ |website=A Course of Action.com |publisher=Sheree Bryd |access-date=29 August 2015}}
Release
"107" was released as a single digitally on January 6, 2016, through online music platforms including iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Commercial performance
=Promotion=
The band performed "107" at several live shows following its release and incorporated it into setlists alongside other singles from Treason.{{cite web |title=ACOA Accomplishment List |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318165739/http://acourseofaction.com/accomplishments/ |website=acourseofaction.com |publisher=ACOA |access-date=8 February 2016}} Although it was not distributed as a major radio single, "107" was circulated to regional and digital rock outlets on satellite radio.{{cite web |title=A Course of Action signs record deal with Star 1 Records |url=https://www.prlog.org/12418252-nationally-acclaimed-north-carolina-hard-rock-band-course-of-action-signs-with-star-1-records.html |website=PRlog.com |publisher=Star 1 Records |access-date=26 January 2015}}
=Charts=
Although "107" was released as a single, it failed to appear on any major Billboard charts, and only achieved significant airplay in the North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee regions.{{cite web |title=A Course Of Action Band Bio On Last.fm |url=https://www.last.fm/music/A+Course+of+Action/Treason |website=Last.fm |publisher=Universal Music Group |access-date=16 April 2025}}
Music video
In early 2015 official music video for "107" premiered on the band's ReverbNation and social media profiles.{{cite web |title=A Course of Action Music Video Release History |url=https://www.reverbnation.com/acourseofaction/videos# |website=ReverbNation |publisher=Star 1 Records |access-date=15 April 2025}}
Personnel
=Band members=
- John Culberson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar{{cite web |title=A Course of Action – Artist Wiki |url=https://www.last.fm/music/A+Course+of+Action/+wiki |website=Last.fm |publisher=Staff |access-date=14 April 2025}}
- Jonathan Byrd – lead guitar{{cite web |title=A Course of Action – Band Bio |url=https://www.sonicbids.com/band/acourseofaction/ |website=SonicBids |publisher=Staff |access-date=14 April 2025}}
- Wes Johnson – bass guitar{{cite web |title=North Carolina Band, A Course of Action, Headed to Rocklahoma 2014 |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/north_carolina_band_a_course_of_action_headed_to_rocklahoma_2014/prweb11752163.htm |website=prweb.com |publisher=Sheree Bryd |access-date=11 April 2014}}
- J. T. Silvestri – drums{{cite web |title=A Course Of Action / Bio |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527145226/http://www.reverbnation.com/artist_1663401/bio |website=ReverbNation.com |publisher=ReverbNation |access-date=27 May 2014}}
=Production=
- Beau Hill – producer, engineering, mastering
- Jonathan Byrd – co-producer{{cite web |title=Jonathan Bryd - A Course of Action - Copperhead (Credits List) |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/7968106-Jon-Byrd-2?superFilter=Production |website=Discogs |publisher=Jonathan Bryd |access-date=14 April 2025}}