Consent to Treatment

Consent to Treatment is the second album by Blue October. It was recorded at Bay 7 Studios in Valley Village and Media Vortex in Burbank, California and released in the United States Aug 15, 2000 by Universal Records. It is the band's major label debut and only album to feature former member Brant Coulter on guitar and their first album featuring Matt Noveskey. The opening track is a spoken word poem written by Justin Furstenfeld and recited by Blue Miller. Ryann Smith sings the female backing vocals on "The Answer."

Track listing

1. "Retarded Disfigured Clown (Intro)" - 0:43
2. "Independently Happy" - 4:55
3. "James" - 4:29
4. "HRSA" - 3:33
5. "Breakfast After 10" - 4:28
6. "Balance Beam" - 3:50
7. "Holler" - 3:23
8. "Schizophrenia" - 3:54
9. "Drop" - 5:45
10. "Conversation Via Radio (Do You Ever Wonder)" - 4:03
11. "Angel" - 5:05
12. "Libby, I'm Listening" - 3:51
13. "Amnesia" - 3:55
14. "The Answer" - 6:11

Personnel

• Justin Furstenfeld - Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Brant Coulter - Lead Guitar
• Jeremy Furstenfeld - Drums
• Ryan Delahoussaye - Violin, Mandolin
• George Winston - Piano
• David Ahlert - Assistant Engineer
• Greg Archilla - Production, Mixing
• Eric Gorfain - Violin
• Martin Klemm - Assistant Engineer
• Matt Noveskey - Sleeve Art, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
• Nick Launay - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
• Bob Ludwing - Mastering
• Blue Miller - Producer, Vocals
• Kevin Page - Assistant Engineer
• Jane Scarpantoni - Cello, String Arrangements
• Ryann Smith - Backing Vocals