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The self-titled debut album by the American indie-rock band Stranger Kings was released on Northern Records in September 2014. The album was produced and recorded by Andy Prickett, Steve R., Jared Rich, and Jeremy Wood at Northern Records and Juliette Tower in California; and as well at Another Music Studio in Wisconsin; with the band co-producing.
The band features Holly Nelson on lead vocals, Eric Campuzano on guitars (formerly of The Prayer Chain, Lassie Foundation, Charity Empressa and Cush), Herb Grimaud Jr. on bass (of Raspberry Jam, Violet Burning and The Sound Gallery), and Brady Esquivel on drums (of Set To Sea).
Finding a solution in dissolution, Stranger Kings was formed by guitarist Eric Campuzano and bassist Herb Grimaud after The Lassie Foundation breathed its last with the departure of Jeff Schroeder for the Smashing Pumpkins. Grimaud had completed three albums of dark ambience as The Sound Gallery after leaving Southern California alt-band The Violet Burning, and was looking for a new musical home. Early demos merged their Cali-gaze dream guitars and 80’s Brit post-punk melodic bass lines successfully enough to attract friends and contributors. Local solo artist Holly Nelson gave it a voice, and Brady Esquivel (Set To Sea) brought the drums to life, while Steve R (monorocket) and John Hertzberg added additional synthscaping.
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CD tracklist:
01. All of Everything – 3:53
02. Half Truths and Alibis – 3:35
03. Lay Low – 3:45
04. America’s Sweetheart – 4:33
05. Katherine – 4:37
06. Basement Tribes – 4:42
07. We Are – 4:19
08. The Quit – 4:25
09. Lacuna – 5:45
Note: Released both on CD and 12-inch vinyl LP pressed on red vinyl. Available at Bandcamp: https://northernrecords.bandcamp.com/album/stranger-kings
CREDITS. Produced by Andy Prickett, Steve R., Jared Rich, and Jeremy Wood. Recorded by by Andy Prickett, Steve R., Jared Rich, and Jeremy Wood at Northern Records, CA, Juliette Tower, CA, and Another Music Studio, WI. Mixed and Mastered by Andy Prickett at Northern Records. Art Work and Graphic Design by Brett Carlson, and J. Bozeman w/Campuzano. Photos by Maisey Campuzano, Herb Grimaud, and Ingrid Shine. All songs written and co-produced by Stranger Kings.
Musicians: Stranger Kings – Holly Nelson (Vocals), Campuzano (Guitar), Herb Grimaud (Bass), Brady Esquivel (Drums). Additional Contributors: John Hertzberg (Keyboards, Drum Programming), Andy Prickett (Guitar, Keyboards), Jesse Nason (Drums), Jeremy Wood (Keyboards, Baritone Guitar, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drum Programming, Ride Cymbal), Jared Rich (Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards), Dylan Hake (Soul), Steve R. (Keyboards, Analog Synth Modules, Drum Programming, Guitar), Wayne Everett (Vocals), Spooky Tavi wears a headband (Vocals), Sam West (Drums).
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