The Interzone Mantras

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The Interzone Mantras (2001) is the sixth studio album from Canadian rock group The Tea Party. The recording maintains the mix of influences found on their previous album, 1999's Triptych, which range from classic rock to world music to modern industrial sounds. Unlike the previous album, however, The Interzone Mantras returns to the darker tone and mood of 1997's Transmission.

Lyrically the influences are equally disparate, including the works of authors William S. Burroughs, Alistair Crowley, and Mikhail Afanasievich Bulgakov, as well as German filmmaker Wim Wenders and direct references to Morpheus.

The album, which is certified Gold in Canada, was nominated for "Rock Album of the Year" at the 2003 Juno Awards.

Track listing

All songs were written by The Tea Party.

1. "Interzone" – 3:39
2. "Angels" – 4:54
3. "The Master and Margarita" – 4:13
4. "Apathy" – 3:55
5. "Soulbreaking" – 4:45
6. "Lullaby" – 4:19
7. "Must Must" – 3:59
8. "White Water Siren" – 4:54
9. "Cathartik" – 5:00
10. "Dust To Gold" – 4:20
11. "Requiem" – 4:30
12. "Mantra" – 8:00

Singles

• "Lullaby"
• "Angels"
• "Soulbreaking"

Alternate releases

While no alternate versions of the album were released, a limited edition featured a lenticular cover that simulated movement of the central figures' limbs, as well as changes in the background images. This cover was limited to the first 100,000 copies of the CD, and was actually a separate card glued to the outside of the jewel case. The inlay and album booklet were identical to the regular release.

Album Details

• Produced and recorded by: Jeff Martin
• Recorded at: Studio Morin Heights (Morin Heights Quebec) and Metalworks Studios (Mississauga Ontario)
• Engineered by: Nick Blagona and Don Hachey
• Mixed by: Jeff Martin and Nick Blagona
• Mixed at: Metalworks Studios (Mississauga Ontario)
• Digital editing and assisting by: Joel Kazmi
• Mastered by: Nick Blagona
• Mastered at: Metalworks Studios (Mississauga Ontario)

Additional musicians

• All string arrangements by: Marc Oulette

• Tracks 1 and 3:
  • Muhammad Abdul Al Khabyyr (Trombone)
  • Jean-Pierre Zanetta (Baritone and Tenor saxophone/Soprano saxophone Solo)
  • Maxine St-Pierre (Trumpet)
  • Francois D'Amours (Tenor and Alto saxophone)
  • Paul Atkins (additional percussion)

• Tracks 5, 11, and 12
  • Joanna Morin and Francois Pilon (1st violins)
  • Élise Lavoie and Pascale Gagnon (2nd violins)
  • Brian Bacon and Juie Dupras (Violas)
  • Vincent Bernard and Élisabeth Dubé (Cellos)

• Track 6
  • Paul Atkins (Additional percussion)

• Track 7
  • Paul Atkins (Additional vocals and percussion)

Art Details

• Art Direction by: Stuart Chatwood
• Cover art and poster by: Alessandro Bavari
• Design by: Antonie Moonen

External links

• Lyrics
• Track-by-Track commentary by Jeff Martin