Morningwood (album)
Encyclopedia
Morningwood is the New York City
band
Morningwood
's debut album. It was released on Capitol Records
in 2006.
& Chantal Claret
except as noted.
called it "a catchier-than-chlamydia mix of power-pop
hooks and effects-heavy riff
age" but noted that "all the candy-coated excess might leave you feeling a little like Courtney Love
after a heavy night". For Allmusic, Johnny Loftus referred to the songs as "sexy catch phrases around rhythms that have been heard before".
and SSX on Tour
.
The track "Jetsetter" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix
.
The track "Babysitter" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game The Sopranos: Road to Respect
.
The track "Nth Degree" was featured on the hit CW television show One Tree Hill
in season 3, episode 14
The track "Body 21" was featured on One Tree Hill
in season 3, episode 5.
The track "New York Girls" was featured in the 2008 film adaptation of HBO's Sex and the City
The album peaked at #102 on the billboard 200 and #1 on the Heatseakers album chart.
New York City
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band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Morningwood
Morningwood
Morningwood is an alternative rock band from New York City, USA, founded in 2001 by Pedro Yanowitz and Chantal Claret. Morningwood was signed to Capitol Records.-Career:...
's debut album. It was released on Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
in 2006.
Track listing
All songs written by Pedro YanowitzPedro Yanowitz
Peter Yanowitz, who also goes by Pedro Yanowitz, is an American musician, songwriter, and visual artist, who was born in Chicago, Illinois. Yanowitz was the original drummer of The Wallflowers, and for Natalie Merchant on her first three solo records Tigerlily, Ophelia, and Live in Concert...
& Chantal Claret
Chantal Claret
Chantal Claret is an American singer/songwriter. She is best known as the lead singer for the rock and power pop band Morningwood.- Early life :...
except as noted.
- "Nü Rock" (Claret, Timo EllisTimo EllisTimothy K. "Timo" Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer from New York City, currently in the bands The Netherlands and Joan as Police Woman. He also runs a commercial music company called 70% Water Music as well as his personal label Records and Tapes Records.Ellis attended Evergreen...
) – 2:30 - "Televisor" – 3:37
- "Nth Degree" (Yanowitz) – 3:55
- "Jetsetter" – 3:54
- "Take Off Your Clothes" – 3:17
- "Body 21" – 3:37
- "Easy" (Yanowitz, Claret, Richard Steel, Japa Keenon) – 3:10
- "Babysitter" – 3:31
- "New York Girls" (Yanowitz) – 2:56
- "Everybody Rules" (Yanowitz, Claret, Ellis) – 3:08
- "Ride the Lights" – 4:06
- "Knock on WoodKnock on Wood (song)"Knock on Wood" is a hit 1966 song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Eddie Floyd. The Eddie Floyd version peaked at number twenty-eight on the Hot 100, and spent one week at number one on the soul singles....
" (Japan only bonus track) – 3:53 - 'Best of Me" - 3:03
Personnel
- Chantal ClaretChantal ClaretChantal Claret is an American singer/songwriter. She is best known as the lead singer for the rock and power pop band Morningwood.- Early life :...
- Vocals - Peter "Pedro" Yanowitz - Bass, backup vocalist
- Alfredo OrtizAlfredo OrtizAlfredo Ortiz is an American drummer, was the former drummer for New York group Morningwood and Los Angeles rockers Red Exiles. Previously Ortiz has toured with the Beastie Boys as a drummer and percussionist, and appeared in their film, Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! In previous years, he has lent...
- drums - Timo EllisTimo EllisTimothy K. "Timo" Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer from New York City, currently in the bands The Netherlands and Joan as Police Woman. He also runs a commercial music company called 70% Water Music as well as his personal label Records and Tapes Records.Ellis attended Evergreen...
- guitar
Critical response
The album received mixed responses from critics. Jonathan Ringen of Rolling StoneRolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
called it "a catchier-than-chlamydia mix of power-pop
Power pop
Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...
hooks and effects-heavy riff
RIFF
The Resource Interchange File Format is a generic file container format for storing data in tagged chunks. It is primarily used to store multimedia such as sound and video, though it may also be used to store any arbitrary data....
age" but noted that "all the candy-coated excess might leave you feeling a little like Courtney Love
Courtney Love
Courtney Michelle Love is an American rock musician. Love is the lead vocalist, lyricist, and rhythm guitarist for alternative rock band Hole, which she formed in 1989, and is an actress who has moved from bit parts in Alex Cox films to significant and acclaimed roles in The People vs...
after a heavy night". For Allmusic, Johnny Loftus referred to the songs as "sexy catch phrases around rhythms that have been heard before".
Miscellanea
The track "Nü Rock" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Burnout RevengeBurnout Revenge
Burnout Revenge is the fourth video game in the Burnout series of racing games, released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox on September 13, 2005 and Xbox 360 on March 7, 2006, alongside the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS title Burnout Legends....
and SSX on Tour
SSX on Tour
SSX on Tour is a skiing and snowboarding game, the fourth title in the SSX series of video games for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, PSP and Xbox. The game was developed under the working title SSX 4. It was released in North America on October 11, 2005, In the PAL region on October 21, 2005 and in...
.
The track "Jetsetter" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is a racing game, developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games, and is the third game in the Midnight Club series. Like previous installments in the series, the game is an arcade-style racer and focuses on wild, high-speed racing, rather than...
.
The track "Babysitter" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game The Sopranos: Road to Respect
The Sopranos: Road to Respect
The Sopranos: Road to Respect is a 2006 video game based on the HBO series The Sopranos, which aired from January 10, 1999 to June 10, 2007...
.
The track "Nth Degree" was featured on the hit CW television show One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
in season 3, episode 14
The track "Body 21" was featured on One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
in season 3, episode 5.
The track "New York Girls" was featured in the 2008 film adaptation of HBO's Sex and the City
The album peaked at #102 on the billboard 200 and #1 on the Heatseakers album chart.