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Brooklyn-based experimental-rock outfit the Book of Knots layer progressive tendencies, noise, and heavy, head-banging rock on their self-titled debut. Released originally in 2004, then re-released in 2007, THE BOOK OF KNOTS is a concept album of sorts dealing with nautical themes and seafaring narratives, but the music is pure deconstructive indie rock. Strains of Slint and Sonic Youth can be heard throughout, but the Book of Knots' warped, arty aesthetic has its own special twist. The music isn't likely to appeal to your average mainstream rock fan, but those thirsty for alternative sounds will find much to appreciate. Several years ago two Boston-based rock musicians (and moms), Chris Toppin (Fuzzy) and Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, Breeders), decided they wanted to start a project that would bring together their tremendous music community in order to create the kind of kids' cd that didn't seem to exist, with a few rare exceptions (Dan Zanes, Ralph's World etc. - pre "kindie rock" scene). When Chris and Tanya asked some of their friends to each write and record a song, the immediate response from each of the artists was of great enthusiasm. Chris and Tanya felt that they were going to end up with something quite special but what they ended up with far exceeded their expectations. Each song seemed to have its own particular style and sparkle, and when all 16 submissions were put together to form one body of work, it became truly magical! David Minehan's 'Shelter Soulmate', a touching pop/rock gem of a song that depicts Minnie the kittie's point of view of how wonderful it is to be found by your "soulmate" family at the animal shelter; Tanya Donelly's 'Laluna the Loon' about a little girl who tries to convince her parents that her midnight trips to the moon are not just a product of her fantastic imagination; Bill Janovitz's crazy mixed up farm; Chris Toppin's rocking love song to a ball. These are just a small sampling of the incredibly well crafted songs on this cd that offer kids the kind of sophistication in music that they deserve -- with imaginative topics that interest them, melodies that delight and grab them, and rhythms that get them up on their feet. And because parents will love the music just as much, this cd will definitely be in regular rotation for a long time to come.
Audio Mixer: Joel Hamilton .
Reader: Joel Hamilton .
The Book of Knots: Matthias Bossi (vocals, chant, whistling, guitar, flute, melodica, Fender Rhodes piano, vibraphone, drums, snare drum, dumbek, background vocals); Tony Maimone (upright bass, electric bass, sound effects); Joel Hamilton .
Personnel: Carla Kihlstedt (vocals, chant, violin); Megan Reilly (vocals); Joel Hamilton (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, organ, synthesizer, vocoder, acoustic bass, electric bass, drums, programming, turntables); Norman Westberg (electric guitar); Brandon Seabrook (banjo); Dave Curran (bass guitar); Jason Mills (percussion); Alice Lee (background vocals).
Book Of Knots Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Alternative, Children's, Progressive, Post Rock | | Label | Arclight | | Orig Year | 2004 | | All Time Sales Rank |  137045  | | CD Universe Part number | 6757418 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 21, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | The Book Of Knots | | Engineer | Joel Hamilton; Tony Maimone | | Recording Time | 44 minutes | | Personnel | Carla Kihlstedt - vocals, chant, violin
Joel Hamilton - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, organ, synthesizer, vocoder, acoustic bass, electric bass, drums, programming, turntables
Norman Westberg - electric guitar
Dave Curran - bass guitar
Brandon Seabrook - banjo
Megan Reilly - vocals
Alice Lee - background vocals
Jason Mills - percussion
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