This Could Be Anywhere in the World
"This Could Be Anywhere in the World" is the second single off of Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire's third studio album Crisis. The song was released on November 20, 2006.
| "This Could Be Anywhere in the World" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Alexisonfire | |
| from Crisis" | |
| Released | November 20, 2006 |
| Genre | Post-hardcore, emo |
| Length | 4:00 |
| Label | Distort, Vagrant |
| Songwriter(s) | Dallas Green, Jordan Hastings, Wade MacNeil, George Pettit, Chris Steele |
| Producer(s) | Julius Butty, Alexisonfire |
The song was able to make it to #6 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart by OCC, and #12 on the Canada Alternative and #36 on the Canada Rock charts by RPM charts.[1] On March 29, 2019, the song was certified Gold by Music Canada. It was later upgraded to Platinum status on December 15, 2021.[2] At the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards, the song won Best Cinematography and was nominated for MuchLOUD Best Rock Video and People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group.[3]
In the song, Green sings about the crime, violence and homelessness of Toronto. Saying that the city is haunted by the ghosts of broken homes.
A music video for the song was released. It was directed by Hood Hunters. In the video, the band plays in pouring rain and water. They also play surrounded by fire. The band plays in a city which is falling apart and crumbling.
The song also appeared on the soundtrack to the video game MLB 07: The Show. [4]
References
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart (November 26, 2006)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Alexisonfire - Gold/Platinum". Music Canada. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ↑ "2007 MuchMusic Video Awards - Winners & Nominees". MuchMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ↑ "The 10 Best Video Game Soundtracks, Ranked". Loudwire. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
