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Paul Banks: Julian Plenti Is… Skyscraper

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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

The National: Alligator

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The National - Alligator

On April 12, 2005, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Alligator”, the third National (The) studio album. It was recorded at “Tarquin Studios”; “Drummerman Studios”; “Jess and Ole’s House” and “Headgear Studios”, and was produced by Peter Katis and Paul Mahajan.

Personnel:

  • Matt Berninger- lead vocals
  • Aaron Dessner- lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, piano, bass, backing vocals
  • Bryce Dessner- rhythm and lead guitars
  • Scott Devendorf- bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Bryan Devendorf- drums, percussion
  • Nate Martinez– additional guitar
  • Nick Lloyd – piano, organ, keyboards
  • Sara Phillips – clarinet
  • Padma Newsome– viola, violin, piano, organ, orchestration
  • An-Lin Bardin – cello
  • Carin Besser – backing vocals
  • Nathalie Dessner – backing vocals
  • Rachael Elliott– bassoon
  • Peter Katis– backing vocals
  • Paul Mahajan – recording
  • Peter Katis- additional recording, mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Mathieu Saura – photography
  • Distant Station Ltd. – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner, except where noted.

  1. Secret Meeting – Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf
  2. Karen – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner
  3. Lit Up
  4. Looking for Astronauts
  5. Daughters of the SoHo Riots – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf
  6. Baby, We’ll Be Fine
  7. Friend of Mine
  8. Val Jester – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner
  9. All the Wine – The National
  10. Abel
  11. The Geese of Beverly Road – Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf
  12. City Middle – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner
  13. November