Make a Sound
{{Infobox album
| name = Make a Sound
| type = Album
| artist = Autopilot Off
| cover = Autopilot_off_make_a_sound.jpg
| alt =
| released = April 13, 2004
| recorded = 2003–04
| studio = Ocean (Burbank, CA);
Glenwood Place (Burbank, CA);
Metal Works Recording, Mastering & DVD (Mississauga, ON);
Nada Recording (New Windsor, NY);
Larrabee East (Hollywood, CA)
| length = 38:34
| label = Island
B0001899-02
| producer = Greig Nori, Chris Johnson, John Naclerio
| prev_title = Regenerator
| prev_year = 2003
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Make a Sound
| type = studio
| single1 = What I Want
| single1date = March 23, 2004
}}
}}
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = AbsolutePunk.net
| rev2 = Allmusic
| rev2Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r686143}}
| rev3 = Blender
| rev3score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.com/reviews/review_2019.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040815060447/http://www.blender.com/reviews/review_2019.html|title=Autopilot Off Make A Sound|work=Blender|author=Eells, Josh|archivedate=August 15, 2004|accessdate=December 7, 2021}}
}}
Make a Sound is the second album and major label debut by American rock band Autopilot Off. It was produced by then-Sum 41 producer and manager Greig Nori.
Release
In February 2004, it was announced for release in two months' time.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8245/autopilot-off-full-length-finally-has-release-date|title=Autopilot Off full length finally has release date|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=February 2, 2004|accessdate=March 22, 2021}} On February 23, 2004, "What I Want" was posted online; it was released on a split single with Fall Out Boy on March 23, 2004.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8481/new-autopilot-off-single-posted|title=New Autopilot Off single posted|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=February 25, 2004|accessdate=March 23, 2021}} The music video for "What I Want" was posted online on four days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8764/autopilot-off-video-released|title=Autopilot Off video released|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=March 27, 2004|accessdate=March 28, 2021}} Make a Sound was released on April 13 through Island Records. In April and May, the group supported Rufio on their headlining US tour, which included an appearance at the Skate and Surf Festival.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8320/tours-rufio-senses-fail-autopilot-off-dont-look-down|title=Rufio/Senses Fail/Autopilot Off/Don't Look Down|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=Heisel, Scott|date=February 9, 2004|accessdate=May 20, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/8353/skate-and-surf-lineup-announced|title=Skate and Surf lineup announced|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=February 13, 2004|accessdate=March 23, 2021}} They played a handful of dates with Authority Zero and Pennywise.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9075/tours-authority-zero-touring-in-california-with-pennywise-autopilot-off|title=Authority Zero touring in California with Pennywise, Autopilot Off|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=May 3, 2004|accessdate=March 30, 2021}} On May 18, 2004, the band appeared on The Late Late Show.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9194/bands-on-tv-week-of-5-17-04|title=Bands on TV - week of 5/17/04|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=May 17, 2004|accessdate=March 30, 2021}} They then embarked on a US headlining tour with Riddlin' Kids and Bayside.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9398/autopilot-off-on-the-radio-today|title=Autopilot Off on the radio today|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=June 10, 2004|accessdate=October 27, 2021}} Autopilot Off appeared on IMX on June 16, 2004.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9424/bands-on-tv-week-of-6-14-04|title=Bands on TV - week of 6/14/04|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=June 14, 2004|accessdate=October 27, 2021}} Prior to a Japanese tour with the Offspring, drummer Phil Robinson got married; Ben Lythberg of Snapcase filled in his role. Upon returning to the US, they played shows with Squad Five-O, theStart and A Second Chance, and appeared at the Just Play Games Festival. They performed across the US on the Projekt Revolution tour until September 2004.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9686/tours-autopilot-off-in-japan-with-snapcases-ben-lythberg|title=Autopilot Off in Japan with Snapcase's Ben Lythberg|publisher=Punknews.org|author=White, Adam|date=July 13, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}
Track listing
{{track listing
| headline = Tracks
| total_length = 38:34
| all_writing = Chris Johnson, Chris Hughes, Rob Kucharek and Phil Robinson, except where noted
| title1 = Make a Sound
| length1 = 3:44
| title2 = Clockwork
| note2 = Autopilot Off, Greig Nori
| length2 = 3:06
| title3 = Blind Truth
| note3 = Autopilot Off, Tim Armstrong
| length3 = 2:38
| title4 = I Know You're Waiting
| length4 = 2:50
| title5 = The 12th Day
| length5 = 4:26
| title6 = Voice in the Dark
| length6 = 3:08
| title7 = What I Want
| note7 = Autopilot Off, Tim Armstrong
| length7 = 2:45
| title8 = Blessed by a Nightmare
| length8 = 3:48
| title9 = Divine Intervention
| length9 = 2:50
| title10 = Chromatic Fades
| length10 = 2:59
| title11 = Byron Black
| length11 = 3:16
| title12 = The Cicada's Song
| length12 = 3:04
| title13 = Raise Your Rifles (Bonus Track)
| length13 = 2:37
}}
Personnel
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;Autopilot Off
- Chris Johnson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Chris Hughes – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Rob Kucharek – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Robinson – drums
;Artwork
- Rob Kucharek – Design, layout design
- Andrew Forgash – Photography
;Additional musicians
- Tim Armstrong – Co-writing on "Blind Truth" & "What I Want"
- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – Additional Guitars
- Ed Krautner – Piano
- Greig Nori – Co-writing on "Clockwork"
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;Production
- Greig Nori, Chris Johnson, & John Naclerio – Producers
- Zach Blackstone, C.J. Buscaglia, Steve Chahley, & Damien Shannon – Assistants
- Ed Krautner, Roger Lian – Digital Editing
- Matt Hyde – Drum Engineering
- Gersh & Joe Nicholson – Drum Technician
- Michael "Elvis" Baskette, Femio Hernández, Matt Hyde, Ed Krautner, & John Naclerio, – Engineers
- Justin Huth & Stephen Looker – Guitar Technician
- Howie Weinberg – Mastering at Masterdisk, NYC
- Tom Lord-Alge – Mixing on tracks: 1, 5, 9-12
- Randy Staub – Mixing on tracks: 2-4, 6-8
- Andrew Huggins – Recording Administration
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Charts
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chart (2004) !Peak |
| US Billboard 200{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=autopilot off|chart=all}}|title=Autopilot Off Billboard Albums Chart|publisher=billboard.com}}
| style="text-align:center;"|119 |
| Top Heatseekers
| style="text-align:center;"|2 |
| Top Internet Albums
| style="text-align:center;"|119 |
Other versions
The Japanese version of Make a Sound includes a bonus track titled "Raise Your Rifles". There is also a limited edition print of the album, that, as well as the Japanese bonus track, includes two additional songs. These two songs are their covers of "Rejoice" by U2 and "Shovel" by Quicksand, both of which were originally featured on their 2003 EP, Regenerator.
Use in media
"Make A Sound" appears in the soundtrack for Burnout 3: Takedown,{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/24/eas-burnout-3-soundtrack|title=EA'S BURNOUT 3 SOUNDTRACK|work=IGN|date=August 23, 2004|accessdate=March 16, 2017}} "Chromatic Fades" in NASCAR Thunder 2004, "Clockwork" in NHL 2004 (however is misspelled as "Clockworks"){{cite web|last=Celebre|first=Luca|url=http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Power+Ranking+the+top+5+EA+NHL+video+game+soundtracks+of+all-time&id=583453|title=Power Ranking the top 5 EA NHL video game soundtracks of all-time|publisher=The Sports Network|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=March 16, 2017}} and SSX 3, and "What I Want" in Test Drive: Eve of Destruction and Cars.