Since I Left You

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Since I Left You is the debut album by Melbourne-based electronic music group The Avalanches, first released on November 27, 2000. It is composed almost entirely of samples from old records, films, and TV shows, similar to that of DJ Shadow's Endtroducing.... It was a worldwide success, especially in the UK where it reached #8 on the commercial album charts.

Initial overseas versions of the album had some samples removed. Current pressings have most of these samples back in place. The Avalanches also became the first act to get permission from Madonna to sample her work.

Production notes

"Since I Left You" contains elements from "Everyday" written by Jeanne Salo, Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp and Attraction Music, Inc (BMI) (Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.) Performed by the Main Attraction, used under license from Capitol Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc; Contains a sample from "Let's do the Latin Hustle" written by Edward Drennan, Published by Damit Music, Inc. (BMI), Administered by Golden Rule Administrators, Performed by Klaus Wunderlich, courtesy of Eastwest Records GmbH Germany, A Warner Music Group Company; and embodies portions of "By the Time I Get To Phoenix" Written by Jimmy Webb, published by EMI Sosaha Music, Inc. and Johnathan Three Music Co. (BMI), administered by Lastrada Entertainment Co. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.

"Stay Another Season" contains elements from "Cinnamon and Clover" Written by Johnny Mandell, Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, published by Universal on Backstreet Music, Inc. (ASCAP), performed by Sergio Mendez, used courtesy of AandM Records, Under License from Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings Inc.; and features a sample from "Holiday" written by Curtis Lee Hudson and Lisa Stevens, published by House of Fun Music and Spirit One Music (BMI), Administered by House of Fun Music, performed by Madonna, produced under License from Warner Bros. Records, by Arrangement with Warner Special Products, Inc. Used by permission.

"Radio" contains elements from "Fat City Strut" written by Claude B. Cave II, Published by Interson-USA, Inc and Mandrill Music Publishing, INC. (ASCAP), Administered by Chappel and CO. (ASCAP), Performed by Mandrill, Used courtesy of Polydor Records, Under License from Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

"Two Hearts in 3/4 Time" contains a sample from "Yu-Ma" written by Marlena Shaw, published by Shaws Maws Music (BMI), Administered by Bug Music, Performed by Marlene Shaw, Courtesy of Sony Music. The start also contains samples of "Money" from Cabaret.

"Flight Tonight" contains a sample from "Wicked She Wicked" written by Billy Rowe and Henry Lawes, Published by Sparta Florida Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS) Throughout the world excluding the U.S.A. and Canada where it is published by Embassy Music Corporation (BMI) and Sparta Florida Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS) performed by Billy Boyo, courtesy of Greensleeves Records Ltd.; and embodies portions of "More Than U Know" written by Hubert Roberts/Freddy Stonewall/Henry Stone/Lawrence Dermer/David Jolicoeur/Vincent Mason/Kelvin Mercer/Paul Huston, published by EMI Longitude Music, Inc., T-Girl Music LLC. Daisy Age Music and Prince Pawl Musick (BMI), performed by Prince Paul and featuring De La Soul, courtesy of Tommy Boy Music LLC. Used by Permission.

"Close to You" Embodies portions of "Tell Me When You Need it Again" Written by Ernest Isley/O'Kelly Isley/Ronald Isley/Rudolph Isley and Christopher Jasper, Published by EMI April Music Inc. and Bovina Music, Inc. (Administered by EMI April Music, Inc.), performed by The Isley Brothers, courtesy of Sony Music; and contains elements from "Stool Pigeon" written by August Darnell, published by CriCri Music/Blue Mountain Music Ltd., administered by Rykomusic Ltd. (PRS) throughout the world excluding the U.S.A. and Canada where it is published by Rainyville Music (BMI), performed by Kid Creole and the Coconuts, used courtesy of and under license from Universal Music Enterprises, A division of UMG Recordings, LTD. throughout the world excluding North America. Used by permission.

"Diners Only" contains a sample from "Sparkle" written by David Willis, Saladine Wallace and Salahadeen Wilds, Published by Biggie Music and Motown Songs, Administered by Universal - Songs of Polygram Publishing, Inc. (BMI) and Sheba Doll Publishing and Satin Struthers Music, Administered by Protoons, Inc (ASCAP), performed by Camp Lo, under license from the Arista Records Label of BMG Music. Used by permission.

"A Different Feeling" contains a sample from "Tammy" Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, published throughout the world by Jay Livingston Music, Administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP) and St. Angelo Music, Administered by Universal - Northern Music Company (ASCAP). Excluding the U.S.A. and Canada where it is published by Jay Livingston Music (ASCAP) and St. Angelo Music, Administered by Universal - Northern Music Company (ASCAP) and Excluding Germany, Austria and Switzerland where it is published by Jay Livingston Music, Administered by Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP) and St Angelo Music (ASCAP), Administered by Melodie Der Welt (GEMA) performed by Debbie Reynolds. Used courtesy of Costal Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

"Electricity" features a sample from "Rapp Dirty" performed by Blowfly, produced under license from Rhino Entertainment Co., by Arrangement with Warner Special Products, Inc. For North America, and under license from EMI Records Ltd. for the rest of the world.

"Tonight" contains elements from "Tonight May Have to Last me All My Life" written by Johnny Mercer and Donald Borzage, Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), performed by Nancy Wilson, under license from Blue Note Records, a Division of Capitol Records, Inc.

"Frontier Psychiatrist" contains samples from "Frontier Psychiatrist" written by John Robert Dobson, Published by the Estate of John Robert Dobson, Performed by Wayne and Shuster, Courtesy of Sony Music; and embodies a portion of "My Way of Life" written by Bert Kaempfert, Cral Sigman and Herber Rehbein, published by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) throughout the world excluding Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where it is published by Bert Kaempfert Music Publishing GmbH (GEMA), and excluding the United States of America, its territories and possessions, where it is published by Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. and JPMC Music Inc. on behalf of itself and Ruth Rehbein Music (BMI). Used by permission. The initial words are sampled from the film Polyester.

"Little Journey" contains elements from "Midnight Voyage" written by John Phillips, published by Universal - MCA Music Publishing, a Division of Universal Studios, Inc. Performed by Mama Cass with the Mamas and the Papas, used courtesy of MCA Records, under License from Universal Music Enterprises, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.; and features a sample from "Holiday" written by Curtis Lee Hudson and Lisa Stevens, published by House of Fun Music and Spirit One Music (BMI), administered by House of Fun Music, performed by Madonna, produced under license from Warner Bros. Records, by Arrangement with Warner Special Products, Inc. Used by permission.

"Live at Dominoes" contains a sample from "Ma Baker" written by Frank Farian, Fred Jay, and George Reyham Published by Far M. V. (Germa), performed by Boney M. Under license from BMG Berlin Musik GmbH/MCI; and contains a sample from "Dimension 5" written by Bob Alcivar, published by fifth star music and Sumex Music (BMI). performed by the 5th Dimension, under license from the Arista Records Label of BMG Music. Used by permission.

"Extra Kings" contains elements from "Let me In" written by Alan Osmond, Wayne Osmond and Merrill Osmond, published by Osmusic Publishing company (BMI), performed by the Osmonds, used courtesy of Curb Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Reception

The album reached #8 in the UK, and was Planet Sound's #1 Album of 2001. It was also 'Album of the Year 2001' of the now defunct magazine The Face. Since I Left You is noted in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

"Frontier Psychiatrist" was released as a single and became their most well-known song, hitting #48 in Australia and #18 in the UK. The song "Since I Left You" hit #16 in the UK and also entered the top 100 in Australia.

Track listing

1. "Since I Left You" – 4:22
2. "Stay Another Season" – 2:18
3. "Radio" – 4:22
4. "Two Hearts in 3/4 Time" – 3:23
5. "Avalanche Rock" – 0:22
6. "Flight Tonight" – 3:53
7. "Close to You" – 3:54
8. "Diners Only" – 1:35
9. "A Different Feeling" – 4:22
10. "Electricity" – 3:29
11. "Tonight May Have to Last Me All My Life" – 2:20
12. "Pablo's Cruise" – 0:52
13. "Frontier Psychiatrist" – 4:47
14. "Etoh" – 5:02
15. "Summer Crane" – 4:38
16. "Little Journey" – 1:35
17. "Live at Dominoes" – 5:39
18. "Extra Kings" – 3:46

Personnel

• Darren Seltmann
• Robbie Chater
• Gordon McQuilten
• Tony Diblasi
• Dexter Fabay
• James De La Cruz

External links

• Since I Left You at Discogs
• Since I Left You at Metacritic
• The Avalanches at Always On The Run