On August 4, 2009, “Matador” label released “Julian Plenti Is… Skyscraper”, the first solo Paul Banks album. It was recorded 2008 – 2009, at “Seaside Lounge Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Paul Banks and Peter Katis.
Personnel:
- Julian Plenti – vocals, guitar, piano, drums, programming, art direction
- Mike Stroud- guitar harmony
- Dmitry Ishenko – bass, double bass
- Charles Burst – drums, recording
- Sam Fogarino, Striker Manley – drums
- Glenn White, Alex Weiss – saxophone
- Jessica Pavone – violin, viola
- Yoed Nir – cello
- Peter Katis– recording, mixing
- Greg Giorgio, Mitch Rackin, Noah Goldstein – recording
- Mark O – artwork
- Jeremy Kirkland, Trevort Luikart – logic guru
- Matthew Salacuse– photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul Banks.
- Only if You Run
- Fun That We Have
- Skyscraper
- Games for Days
- Madrid Song
- No Chance Survival
- Unwind
- Girl on the Sporting News
- On the Esplanade
- Fly as You Might
- H
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