Album
The Stand Ins
2008 · Rock
9 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Stand Ins is an Alt/Indie album by Okkervil River, originally released in 2008. On Gatefold: 4 pressings tracked, owned by 9 collectors.
About
A welcome sequel to 2007's cinematic <i>The Stage Names</i>, the similarly heady fifth studio album from Okkervil River was originally meant to be the second companion disc to <i>The Stage Names</i>. But don't think that <i>The Stand Ins</i> comprises outtakes and extras that didn't make the cut in 2007. Had the album's predecessor never happened, this one could easily stand on its own with catchy and captivating folk-rooted narratives that touch on subjects of loving, losing, loneliness, and even fallen pop star adoration — "Bruce Wayne Campbell Interviewed On The Roof Of The Chelsea Hotel, 1979" is a powerful and epic tribute to the late, great Jobriath (a '70s glam rock singer whose decision to be the first openly gay rock star unfortunately overshadowed his enormous talent). On songs like the scathing "Singer Songwriter" and the biting "Pop Lie," frontman Will Sheff displays a Dylanesque knack for cutting the subjects of his songs down with a scholarly honed sardonic edge. Other gems like "Calling And Not Calling My Ex" boast gripping prose set to well-arranged and memorable song craft that's somewhat reminiscent of Scott Walker's solo works. Guitar player Charles Bissell of The Wrens and Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg contribute to the album.
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Tracklist
- 1Stand Ins, One0:47
- 2Lost Coastlines5:31
- 3Singer Songwriter3:49
- 4Starry Stairs4:01
- 5Blue Tulip6:18
- 6Stand Ins, Two0:31
- 7Pop Lie3:12
- 8On Tour With Zykos4:54
- 9Calling And Not Calling My Ex4:21
- 10Stand Ins, Three0:54
- 11Bruce Wayne Campbell Interviewed On The Roof Of The Chelsea Hotel, 19795:54
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- layered
- theatrical
- poetic
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Brian CassidyARRANGED BY VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR, MANDOLIN, PEDAL STEEL GUITAR VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR, MANDOLIN, STEEL GUITAR
- Caitlin BaileyCELLO
- David LobelALTO SAXOPHONE, BARITONE SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Frances SmithFRENCH HORN
- Jonathan MeiburgVOCALS, PIANO, ORGAN , BANJO
- Justin SherburnVOCALS, CARILLON, MELLOTRON ORGAN PIANO
- Kathleen PittmanVIOLIN
- Katie NottVIOLA
- Patrick PestoriusVOCALS, BASS, MELODICA
- Sarah PizzichemiVIOLIN
- Scott BrackettVOCALS, CORNET , ORGAN , SYNTHESIZER, PERCUSSION VOCALS, CORNET , ORGAN , SYNTHESIZER, PERFORMER , PERCUSSION
- Scott JacksonVIOLIN
- Tammy VoVIOLA VIOLIN
- Travis NelsenVOCALS, DRUMS, MARACAS, TAMBOURINE, BELLS , CLAVES
- Will SheffVOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, KEYBOARDS ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR
- Will ThothongVIOLA
- Brian BeattieELECTRIC GUITAR , SYNTHESIZER PERCUSSION
- Charles BissellELECTRIC GUITAR
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