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.

1. Only if You Run
2. Fun That We Have
3. Skyscraper
4. Games for Days
5. Madrid Song
6. No Chance Survival
7. Unwind
8. Girl on the Sporting News
9. On the Esplanade
10. Fly as You Might
11. H