title: Irony Is a Dead Scene
text: # Irony Is a Dead Scene
  
  Irony Is a Dead Scene is the third EP by American mathcore band, The Dillinger Escape Plan. It was recorded with Mike Patton and released on August 27, 2002, through Epitaph Records.
  
  ## Background
  
  Following the departure of the band's original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, the temporary plan to record with Patton was in place before a permanent replacement vocalist had been found, yet by the time Patton had recorded vocals and the EP was released, the band had been touring with new vocalist Greg Puciato for nearly a year.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | Pitchfork | (8.4/10) |
  | Sputnikmusic | |
  
  Irony Is a Dead Scene was generally reviewed well, and Patton's contributions to the band's sound was considered a successful experiment. Bradley Torreano of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, saying, "Despite the ridiculously high expectations from both artists' fan bases, Irony Is a Dead Scene is a brilliant collaboration between the two."
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All tracks are written by The Dillinger Escape Plan and Mike Patton except where noted. Actual writers below, according to ASCAP.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  ### The Dillinger Escape Plan
  
  * Liam Wilson – bass
  * Adam Doll – keyboards, sampling
  * Chris Pennie – drums, keyboards
  * Ben Weinman – lead guitar, keyboards
  * Brian Benoit – rhythm guitar
  
  ### Guest musicians
  
  * Mike Patton – lead vocals, samples, keyboards
  
  ### Production
  
  * Produced by Ben Weinman and Chris Pennie
  * Engineered by Chris Badami
  * Mastered by Alan Douches
  * Mixed by Steve Evetts
  