Fake Train
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Fake Train was the first album released on Kill Rock Stars
by the Olympia, Washington
based group Unwound
. It was recorded and mixed in two weekends. Though it was the first widely-available album by the group, Unwound
had recorded an eponymous debut
which would see release in 1995. Fake Train also marks the first full length album by Unwound to feature Sara Lund on drums, replacing her friend Brandt Sandeno.
The cover image is a vandalized copy of the 1970 album Tom by Tom Jones
. Since Fake Train was one of the first musical releases on KRS (and the first full-length studio album), the "killing" of Jones can be viewed as a mission statement, living up to the label's name.
Three songs were accidentally placed on track 4 due to a pressing plant error; however, the band regularly played them live in order, as a "trilogy."
"Dragnalus" also appeared on the soundtrack to the independent film Half-Cocked, which was released on Matador Records
in 1995. "Feeling$ Real" concludes with Justin Trosper screaming, "The... world... starts... coming... down," with the last word suddenly cut off.
Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
by the Olympia, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census...
based group Unwound
Unwound
Unwound was a United States post-hardcore band based in Tumwater/Olympia, Washington. Formed in 1991, the band consisted of Justin Trosper , Vern Rumsey , and Brandt Sandeno , all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 1992 and was replaced by...
. It was recorded and mixed in two weekends. Though it was the first widely-available album by the group, Unwound
Unwound
Unwound was a United States post-hardcore band based in Tumwater/Olympia, Washington. Formed in 1991, the band consisted of Justin Trosper , Vern Rumsey , and Brandt Sandeno , all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 1992 and was replaced by...
had recorded an eponymous debut
Unwound (album)
Unwound is the first album recorded by Olympia-based indie rock band Unwound. Although it was recorded in May 1992, it wasn't released until August 1995, at which point Unwound had already recorded and released three other albums...
which would see release in 1995. Fake Train also marks the first full length album by Unwound to feature Sara Lund on drums, replacing her friend Brandt Sandeno.
The cover image is a vandalized copy of the 1970 album Tom by Tom Jones
Tom Jones (singer)
Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE , known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer.Since the mid 1960s, Jones has sung many styles of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, techno, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records...
. Since Fake Train was one of the first musical releases on KRS (and the first full-length studio album), the "killing" of Jones can be viewed as a mission statement, living up to the label's name.
Three songs were accidentally placed on track 4 due to a pressing plant error; however, the band regularly played them live in order, as a "trilogy."
"Dragnalus" also appeared on the soundtrack to the independent film Half-Cocked, which was released on Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
in 1995. "Feeling$ Real" concludes with Justin Trosper screaming, "The... world... starts... coming... down," with the last word suddenly cut off.
Track listing
- "Dragnalus" – 3:29
- "Lucky Acid" – 1:43
- "Nervous Energy" – 4:50
- "Valentine Card/ Kantina/ Were, Are and Was or Is" – 13:58
- "Honourosis" – 4:45
- "Pure Pain Sugar" – 2:35
- "Gravity Slips" – 1:44
- "Star Spangled Hell" – 3:52
- "Ratbite" – 2:44
- "Feeling$ Real" – 5:15
Credits
- Steve FiskSteve FiskSteve Fisk is a Washington-based audio engineer, record producer and musician.Fisk joined the instrumental rock band Pell Mell in 1982. With vocalist Shawn Smith, he formed Pigeonhed, which released its first album in 1993....
- Producer, Engineer, Mixing - Tim Green - Assistant Engineer
- Stuart Hallerman - Engineer
- Justin TrosperJustin TrosperJustin Trosper is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, born in Olympia, Washington. He fronted Tumwater/Olympia, Washington band Unwound from 1991 to 2002. He has also been a member of bands such as Replikants, The Young Ginns, and Worst Case Scenario...
- Guitar - Sara Lund - Drums
- Vern RumseyVern RumseyVern Rumsey was the bass guitar player for the band Unwound. He generally played a Fender Jazz bass. He is also a recording engineer who has worked with bands such as Blonde Redhead, KARP, Enemymine, Novex and Replicator....
- Bass Guitar - Slim Moon - Assistant Engineer
- Sean Smith - Photography
- Unwound - Producer, Mixing