The Half-Baked Serenade
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The Half-Baked Serenade is the second album by alternative pop/rock band Self
.
Initially designed only as an EP (eventually expanded into a whole album) and released only though a mail-order catalog, it's become very rare and is considered the "Holy Grail" among Self releases. Due to its rarity, the album is less popular amongst Self fans than Subliminal Plastic Motives
, but critical reception remained positive.
Mahaffey recorded the album at his house in Murfreesboro as a treat for fans clamoring for a new Self release. The song "KidDies" became a minor hit (receiving heavy rotation at KROQ-FM
in Los Angeles
), in part due to its amusing lyrics which poke fun at Marilyn Manson
. With its Halloween theme, it still receives some scattered radio play nationally, particularly during October. The songs "Dielya Downtown" and "Microchip Girl" also became favorites of Self fans with the former becoming a live staple of the band.
The album was a departure from the Subliminal Plastic Motives in that most of the songs showcase a more electronic, funky character and do not feature guitars, yet it was still firmly rooted in Mahaffey's unique pop-rock style. The Half-Baked Serenade reaffirmed Mahaffey's talents as a prodigal, do-it-yourself composer, performer, and engineer.
* at home by Matt Mahaffey
Engineered by Matt Mahaffey
Mixed by Chris James, Jason Rawlings and Matt Mahaffey at Chris's house
Mastered by Tommy Dorsey at Masterfonics
Art Direction and Design by Brian Bottcher
*except:
Self (band)
Self is an American alternative pop/rock band from Murfreesboro, Tennessee and largely the brainchild of writer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Matt Mahaffey....
.
Initially designed only as an EP (eventually expanded into a whole album) and released only though a mail-order catalog, it's become very rare and is considered the "Holy Grail" among Self releases. Due to its rarity, the album is less popular amongst Self fans than Subliminal Plastic Motives
Subliminal Plastic Motives
Subliminal Plastic Motives is the debut album from alternative pop/rock band Self, and is perhaps their most well-known release.The album was recorded entirely by Matt and his brother, Mike. The album found some modest success with MTV and flagship radio stations like KROQ-FM...
, but critical reception remained positive.
Mahaffey recorded the album at his house in Murfreesboro as a treat for fans clamoring for a new Self release. The song "KidDies" became a minor hit (receiving heavy rotation at KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM — branded 106.7 KROQ — is a commercial modern rock radio station licensed to Pasadena, California serving the Greater Los Angeles. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." It is the flagship station of Loveline hosted by Dr...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
), in part due to its amusing lyrics which poke fun at Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name...
. With its Halloween theme, it still receives some scattered radio play nationally, particularly during October. The songs "Dielya Downtown" and "Microchip Girl" also became favorites of Self fans with the former becoming a live staple of the band.
The album was a departure from the Subliminal Plastic Motives in that most of the songs showcase a more electronic, funky character and do not feature guitars, yet it was still firmly rooted in Mahaffey's unique pop-rock style. The Half-Baked Serenade reaffirmed Mahaffey's talents as a prodigal, do-it-yourself composer, performer, and engineer.
Track listing
Personnel
Written, Produced and PerformedMatt Mahaffey
Matt Mahaffey is an American multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and recording engineer best known for his band Self.-Personal:Matt grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee and was involved with music from a young age...
Engineered by Matt Mahaffey
Mixed by Chris James, Jason Rawlings and Matt Mahaffey at Chris's house
Mastered by Tommy Dorsey at Masterfonics
Art Direction and Design by Brian Bottcher
- Jason Rawlings - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
on track 2 - Mike Mahaffey - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
on track 9 - Brian Rogers - guitar on track 4
External links
- http://www.self-centered.org/ - Self lyrics and other information