Famous Last Words (Hedley album)

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Famous Last Words is Hedley’s second studio album. It was released in Canada on October 30, 2007, and hit number three on the Canadian Albums Chart. In the United States, the album was released as Never Too Late on May 12, 2009, with a different track list and a blue cover (the Canadian version has a red cover).

Recording and production
The band worked with producers Dave Genn and Greig Nori. Recording took place at Hipposonic Studios and The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, and at Rock Beach Recording in White Rock, British Columbia. Hedley aimed to build on their debut with a more mature sound.

Music and style
While some tracks like She’s So Sorry and Narcissist keep a pop-punk vibe, others like For the Nights I Can’t Remember and Dying to Live Again are more emotional ballads. Never Too Late experiments with ska and reggae on Never Too Late.

Singles and impact
- She’s So Sorry (released Aug 21, 2007) reached #50 on the Canadian Hot 100.
- For the Nights I Can’t Remember (Nov 2007) peaked at #6 on the Canadian Hot 100.
- Never Too Late (Apr 4, 2008) peaked at #4 on the Canadian Hot 100.
- Old School (Aug 2008) peaked at #10 on the Canadian Hot 100.
- Dying to Live Again (Nov 2008) reached #59 on the Canadian Hot 100.

Reception
The album received mixed to lukewarm reviews, with some critics praising its energy and hooks but others feeling it didn’t stand out or show originality.