On May 3, 2005, “Frenchkiss Records” label released “Separation Sunday”, the second Hold Steady (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Dean Baltulonis and Dave Gardner.

Personnel:

• Craig Finn– lead vocals, guitar
• Tad Kubler– guitar
• Franz Nicolay– keyboards
• Galen Polivka – bass guitar
• Judd Counsell – drums
• Bobby Drake – drums
• Nicole Wills – vocals
• Peter Hess – horns
• Tim Byrnes – horns
• Alan Ferber – horns

Track listing:

All tracks by Craig Finn and Tad Kubler, except where noted.

1. Hornets! Hornets!
2. Cattle and the Creeping Things
3. Your Little Hoodrat Friend
4. Banging Camp
5. Charlemagne in Sweatpants
6. Stevie Nix – Craig Finn, Tad Kubler, Galen Polivka
7. Multitude of Casualties
8. Don’t Let Me Explode – Craig Finn, Franz Nicolay
9. Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night – Craig Finn, Tad Kubler, Franz Nicolay
10. Crucifixion Cruise
11. How a Resurrection Really Feels