On September 12, 2006, “5 Rue Christine” label released “The Air Force”, the fifth Xiu Xiu studio album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Greg Saunier, Jamie Stewart and Caralee McElroy. The album cover includes “Christ Crowned with Thorns” by Renaissance painter Fra Angelico.

Personnel:

• Jamie Stewart – vocals, percussion, drum programming, synthesizer, guitar, bass, sampler, harmonica, piano, accordion, recorder, autoharp, mandolin
• Caralee McElroy – vocals, flute, synthesizer, glockenspiel, cymbal
• Greg Saunier – vocals, sampler, synthesizer, guitar, percussion, piano, drum programming, bass, electronic drums, banjo, bass drum, snare drum, glockenspiel
• Devin Hoff – double bass, bass
• David Horvitz – koto
• Nedelle Torisi – violin

Track listing:

All lyrics by Jamie Stewart, except where noted.

1. Buzz Saw
2. Boy Soprano
3. Hello from Eau Claire
4. Vulture Piano
5. PJ in the Streets…
6. Bishop, CA – Agela Seo, Jamie Stewart
7. Saint Pedro Glue Stick
8. The Pineapple vs. the Watermelon
9. Save Me Save Me
10. The Fox & the Rabbit
11. Wig Master – Angela Seo, Jamie Stewart