Face to Face (1996 Face to Face album)
Face to Face is the fourth studio album by the American punk rock band Face to Face, released in 1996 on A&M Records. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating more melodic elements and pop sensibilities while retaining their punk rock roots.
The album features the singles "Disconnected" (a re-recording of an earlier song), "I Want," and "Walk the Walk." Face to Face was produced by Jim Wirt, known for his work with bands like Incubus and Hoobastank.
While some longtime fans initially expressed mixed reactions to the band's more accessible sound, Face to Face proved to be commercially successful, reaching number 36 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of their highest-charting albums. The album's themes explore personal struggles, relationships, and observations on society. The track listing includes songs such as "Blind," "Complicated," and "Don't Turn Away."