Breathe Carolina's Hello Fascination (Deluxe Edition), released on July 6, 2010, serves as a comprehensive expansion of the Denver duo's breakthrough second studio album. Originally debuting in August 2009, this repackaged edition was released exclusively through the iTunes Store and later saw limited physical releases, cementing the band's influence in the late-2000s "crunkcore" and electronicore scene. Expanded Tracklist and New Content
To understand the “2010 repack” myth, we must start with the original. Hello Fascination was Breathe Carolina’s second studio album, released on August 18, 2009, via Fearless Records. It marked their shift from pure crunkcore (screamed vocals + Autotune + dance beats) into a more polished electronic-rock sound. Hits included “Hello Fascination,” “I.D.G.A.F.,” and “The Birds and the Bees.” breathe carolina hello fascination deluxe edition2010 repack
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The original album, released on August 18, 2009, marked a significant shift for David Schmitt and Kyle Even. Moving beyond the GarageBand-produced sound of their debut, they collaborated with veteran producers Mike Green and Matt Squire to create a more polished blend of electropop, post-hardcore, and electronic rock. Did you pick up the Deluxe Edition back in 2010
Did you pick up the Deluxe Edition back in 2010? What’s your favorite memory associated with this album? Let us know in the comments below!