Nux Vomica is the second album by The Veils

The Veils

The Veils are a London based Indie/Alternative rock band fronted by lead singer and songwriter Finn Andrews. They are known for their chaotic and highly cathartic live performances and Finn's often scarily possessed stage presence. Head of Rough Trade Records Geoff Travis has referred to Finn as "A...

, released on September 18 2006. It was recorded in Laurel Canyon

Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, California

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 (Los Angeles

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) and produced by Nick Launay

Nick Launay

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, during spring of 2006. A far heavier and darker sound characterises Nux Vomica, very different from the indie sound of the previous record. Most notable are "Jesus for the Jugular", "Not Yet", "Pan" and the title track itself, while more accessible numbers are the singles "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" and "One Night on Earth". A distinctive contribution to this new sound was given by the string arrangements of Jane Scarpantoni

Jane Scarpantoni

Jane Scarpantoni is a classically trained cello player who has played on a number of alternative rock albums.She was a member of Hoboken, New Jersey's Tiny Lights in the mid-'80s, then went on to play with other musicians especially those associated with the Hoboken underground rock scene of the...

, ex member of The Lounge Lizards

The Lounge Lizards

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 and long-time Lou Reed

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 collaborator.

Tracklist

All songs written by Finn Andrews, except where noted.

• CD/LP
  LP album
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   (RTRADCD235/RTRADLP235)

1. "Not Yet" - 4:54
2. "Calliope!" - 3:35 (Andrews/Gerrard)
3. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be
   Advice for Young Mothers to Be
   "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" is the lead single extracted from The Veils second album Nux Vomica. It was the first band's single to be released as digital download, whilst the only physical format was a limited edition 7"...
   
   " - 3:25
4. "Jesus for the Jugular" - 4:46
5. "Pan" - 4:58
6. "A Birthday Present" - 3:43
7. "Under the Folding Branches" - 3:23
8. "Nux Vomica" - 5:30
9. "One Night on Earth
   One Night on Earth
   "One Night on Earth" is the second and last single off of The Veils second album Nux Vomica. It was released as a digital download exclusive available from sites like iTunes and 7digital...
   
   " - 4:08
10. "House Where We All Live" - 5:06

• Enhanced CD (RTD002)

1. "Not Yet" - 4:54
2. "Calliope!" - 3:35 (Andrews/Gerrard)
3. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" - 3:25
4. "Jesus for the Jugular" - 4:46
5. "Pan" - 4:58
6. "A Birthday Present" - 3:43
7. "Under the Folding Branches" - 3:23
8. "Nux Vomica" - 5:30
9. "One Night on Earth" - 4:08
10. "House Where We All Live" - 5:06
11. "Night Thoughts of a Tired Surgeon" - 2:51
12. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" (Video)

• Japan Edition (POCE-15001/4988005453860)

1. "Not Yet" - 4:54
2. "Calliope!" - 3:35 (Andrews/Gerrard)
3. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" - 3:25
4. "Night Thoughts of a Tired Surgeon" - 2:51
5. "Jesus for the Jugular" - 4:46
6. "Pan" - 4:58
7. "A Birthday Present" - 3:43
8. "Under the Folding Branches" - 3:23
9. "Nux Vomica" - 5:30
10. "One Night on Earth" - 4:08
11. "House Where We All Live" - 5:06

Personnel

• Finn Andrews - vocals, guitar
• Sophia Burn - bass
• Liam Gerrard - piano, organ, harmonium
• Henning Dietz - drums, percussion
• Dan Raishbrook - guitar
• Eric Gorfain - violin
• Jane Scarpantoni
  Jane Scarpantoni
  Jane Scarpantoni is a classically trained cello player who has played on a number of alternative rock albums.She was a member of Hoboken, New Jersey's Tiny Lights in the mid-'80s, then went on to play with other musicians especially those associated with the Hoboken underground rock scene of the...
  
  - cello
• Janubia and Natalie Wilde - backing vocals

Trivia

• The track, Calliope! features on a television ad for TV3 in New Zealand.