The Best Worst-Case Scenario

The Best Worst-Case Scenario is the first album released by Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle. The album was released on June 6, 2006.

The Best Worst-Case Scenario
Studio album by Fair
Released	June 6, 2006
Genre	Indie rock, Indie pop
Length	44:52
Label	Tooth & Nail Records
Producer	Aaron Sprinkle and Fair
Fair chronology
The Best Worst-Case Scenario (2006) Disappearing World (2010)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Absolute Punk
Christian Music Today
CMCentral	(9.3/10)
Emotional Punk
Jesus Freak Hideout

In 2007, the album artwork, designed by Invisible Creature was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Packaging.

Track listing

1. "Monday" – 3:16
2. "The Attic" – 4:03
3. "Carelessness" – 4:22
4. "The Dumbfound Game" – 3:43
5. "Pause" – 4:13
6. "Grab Your Coat" – 2:16
7. "Bide My Crime" – 3:04
8. "Get You Out Alive" – 4:06
9. "Cut Down Sideways" – 3:47
10. "Confidently Dreaming" – 3:32
11. "Blurry Eyed" – 3:16
12. "Unglued" – 5:14

Album credits

• Produced and Recorded by Aaron Sprinkle and Fair
• Mixed by J.R. McNeely
• Recorded and mixed at Compound Recording, Seattle
• Background vocals on "Unglued" recorded at Rosewood Studios, Tyler, TX
• "Pause" was mixed by J.R. McNeely at Paragon Studios, Franklin, TN
• "Grab Your Coat" was mixed by Aaron Sprinkle at Compound Recording.
• Additional recording and mixes assisted by Aaron Lipinski
• Drum Tech: Aaron Mlasko
• Vocals on "Monday" recorded at Randy Torres
• Masted by Troy Glessner at Spectre Mastering
• Joey Sanchez plays Mlasko quality custom drums
• A&R: josh Jeter & Jeff Carver
• Executive producer: Brandon Ebel
• Art direction & Design: Asterik Studio, Seattle
• All Photography by Greg Lutze

Additional musicians

• Sherri & Stacy DuPree (Eisley) - Vocals on "Unglued"
• John Davis - Vocals & Pedal Steel on "Get You Out Alive"
• Brynn Sanchez - Vocals on "The Attic"
• Lars Katz - Acoustic guitars on "Pause" & "Confidently Dreaming"
• Phil Peterson - Cello & Strings Arrangement on "Blurry Eyed"
• Victoria Parker - Violin on "Blurry Eyed"
• Jesse Sprinkle (Aaron's brother) - Vocals on "Blurry Eyed"
• Matt Carter (Emery) - Stomps on "Pause"