The Reformation (album)
| The Reformation | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by The Reformation | |
| Released | August 18, 2011 |
| Recorded | April 29, 2009 – July 3, 2011 |
| Genre | Progressive Rock[1][2] Jazz Funk[2] Psychedelic Rock Ambient[1] |
| Length | 42:45 |
| Label | Independent |
| Producer | Matt Penco |
The Reformation is the self-titled debut album by American progressive rock band The Reformation. It was released on August 18, 2011.
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[edit] Album Cover
The album cover is a modification of the Fabian Window, designed by George Bernard Shaw and created by artist Caroline Townshend in 1910. It depicts founding members of the Fabian Society reforming the earth into a new world and (representing the general public) worshiping the theories of Socialism.
[edit] Mastering
The liner notes contain a disclaimer that the band actively refused to particpate in the Loudness War: "In order to preserve the dynamic range of the music, this recording was not compressed, brickwalled, clipped, or sabotaged in any other way during mastering. This runs contrary to popular modern 'loudness' maximization techniques; consequently, you will have to turn the volume up."
[edit] Track listing
All songs written and composed by K. Brower/F. Carneiro/M. Penco/C. Schneider, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sweet Redemption" | C. Schneider | 8:07 | |
| 2. | "Mechanical Blues" | C. Schneider | 7:02 | |
| 3. | "Between Two Times" (M. Penco/K. Brower/C. Schneider/F. Carneiro/B. Jackson/T. Evans) | C. Schneider/M. Penco/B. Jackson | 6:25 | |
| 4. | "Ghost House Funk" | K. Brower/F. Carneiro/M. Penco/C. Schneider | 4:57 | |
| 5. | "The Rhythm of Fate" | C. Schneider | 16:14 | |
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Total length:
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42:45 | |||
[edit] Personnel
- Caroline Schneider - Vocals
- Matt Penco – Electric Guitar, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Mellotron, Synthesizers, Vocals
- Kyle Brower – Drums, Vocals
- Fred Carneiro – Electric Bass Guitar
- Produced and engineered by Matt Penco
[edit] References
- ^ a b Mulkerin, Andy (May 09, 2012). "CD Reviews: New releases from The Woodpile, New Victorians, Michael Christopher, The Reformation" (Print). Pittsburgh City Paper (Pittsburgh, PA: Steel City Media): p. 25. http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/pittsburgh/cd-reviews/Content?oid=1522202. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "The Lookahead Part 1 / April 2012 / Pittsburgh". Draw Us Lines. http://www.drawuslines.com/homegrown-goodness/the-lookahead-part-1-april-2012-pittsburgh/.
