A Band in Hope - CD

Release Notes

A Band in Hope: Release Notes: Muze 
The Matches: Shawn Harris (vocals, guitar, guitars, piano); Jon Devoto (vocals, guitar, guitars); Justin San Souci (vocals, electric bass); Matt Whalen (drums, percussion).Personnel: Emilee Seymour, Tim Armstrong (vocals); Mike Green (guitar); Anton Patzner (violin); Lewis Patzner (cello); John Paulsen (organ, percussion); Ben Kramer (organ); Nick Foxer (keyboards); Paul MacD Ruxton (vibraphone); Miles Hurwitz (bowls); Dean Butterworth (percussion).Producers: John Paulsen; Miles Hurwitz; Paul MacD Ruxton; John Feldmann; Tim Armstrong; Mike Green.Engineers: John Paulsen; Michael Rosen; Jason Walters; Pete Krawiec; John Feldmann; Justin Lieberman; Mike Green; Willie "Vamp" Samuels.Audio Mixers: Jared Kvitka; Joe Mabbott; John Feldmann; Mike Green ; Matt Radosevich.Recording information: Foxy Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Skyline Studios, Oakland; Talking House Productions, San Francisco, CA; The Hive, North Hollywood, CA; The Treefort, Los Angeles, CA; Tim's House, Los Angeles, CA.Photographer: Sarah Schaaf.Arranger: John Paulsen.Originally a product of the Bay Area's celebrated punk scene with the usual local influences, the Matches have completed their evolution into purveyors of finely orchestrated power-pop on A BAND IN HOPE. The Matches still have the exuberance of young Oakland punks, but have channeled that energy and excitement into a wealth of ideas. "Darkness Rising" is a haunting and dramatic piano ballad with elegant vocal harmonies and hymn-worthy echo, and "To Build a Mountain" is modern day-glo tremolo psychedelic pop. A BAND IN HOPE touches on Elvis Costello and other tailored new-wave pub rockers without blatantly imitating anyone.

Credits

Performer The Matches