On August 17, 2004, “Virgin” label released “Free the Bees”, the second Bees (The) album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul Butler.

Personnel:

• Kris Birkin – vocals, guitar
• Paul Butler – lead vocals, guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, mandolin, drums, percussion
• Warren Hampshire – vocals, Hammond organ, piano, celeste, acoustic guitar, percussion
• Aaron Fletcher – vocals, bass, guitar, piano, drums, percussion
• Tim Parkin – vocals, trumpet, bass, piano, Rhodes piano, percussion
• Michael Clevett – vocals, drums, percussion, bass, Hammond organ

Track listing:

1. These Are the Ghosts – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin.
2. Wash in the Rain – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher, Tim Parkin, Julian Batley
3. No Atmosphere – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
4. Horsemen – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
5. Chicken Payback – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
6. The Russian – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
7. I Love You – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
8. The Start – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
9. Hourglass – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher, Tim Parkin. Julian Batley
10. Go Karts – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
11. One Glass of Water – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
12. This Is the Land – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin