Retrograde is the third studio album by American metalcore band Crown the Empire. It was released on July 22, 2016, through Rise Records and was produced by Drew Fulk. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200. This is the first album the band released without lead guitarist Benn Suede, as well as the last album before co-lead vocalist Dave Escamilla left the band in January 2017.
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Personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.
Crown the Empire
Andrew "Andy Leo" Rockhold – lead vocals, keyboards, programming
Dave Escamilla – co-lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Brandon Hoover – lead guitar, backing vocals
Hayden Tree – bass, backing vocals
Brent Taddie – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
Drew Fulk – production, engineering, mixing, composition
Josh Strock – engineering, composition
Chris Athens – mastering
Chris Baseford – drum engineering
Jeff Dunne – drum editing, mixing assistance
Brendan Barone – creative consultant, composition
Stevie Aiello – composition
Sean Heydorn – A&R