1997. With Deadsy scheduled for worldwide release on February 25, 1997, Sire Records started pushing "The Elements" to college radio stations as the lead CD single in January 1997. This was followed by several variations of advanced and promotional copies of the full-length album, sent to radio stations and members of the press between December 1996 and February 1997. By early February 1997, however, Elektra Entertainment Group began doubting the potential of the release and decided to quietly shelve it. Deadsy then attempted to part ways with Elektra Entertainment Group but Sire Records remained hopeful and continued to shop the record around to other major distributors through the WEA grapevine. Warner Music Group eventually agreed to distribute Deadsy in early 1998, but by this time, Deadsy had revamped their self-titled debut into Commencement. The track listing for Commencement only changed slightly when originally scheduled for release on May 5, 1998; but it would change drastically over the years, as it was repeatedly delayed, first to October 26, 1999, then to October 2000, then to summer 2001, until it was finally released on May 14, 2002. Track listing Songwriting credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Deasdy Elijah Blue – vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizers Renn Hawkey – synthesizers Alec Puro – drums, percussion Additional musicians Jay Gordon – bass guitar on "Flowing Glower", "Future Years", "Cruella" and "Sleepy Hollow". Jonathan Davis – vocals on "Sleepy Hollow" Production and design Elijah Blue – production Josh Abraham – production and engineering at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood and Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood, California Jason Roberts – mixing at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California Chad Fridirici – mixing and engineering at Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood, California John Ewing Jr. – assistant mixing at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California Sue Kappa – assistant mixing at Dreamland Recording Studios in Hurley, New York Anthony "Fu" Valcic – engineering at Nordic Estates, Whistler, British Columbia Howie Weinberg - mastering at Masterdisk in Peekskill, New York Doug Bizzaro – photography Deadsy – art direction Adam Hawkey – design Renn Hawkey – design Mary Iggy Frey – design Risa Morley – A&R at Sire Records Seymour Stein – A&R at Sire Records Brian M. Sirgutz – management at Eerie, executive producer for WitcHouse Lisa Sweet – business management for RZO