Waiting For A World War is the debut album released by the indie rock band Dolour

Dolour

Dolour was a musical alias of songwriter/producer Shane Tutmarc of Seattle, Washington. The band's name means "sorrow" or "grief." Musicians including Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, members of The Divorce, United State of Electronica, The Lashes, and Vendetta Red contributed to the...

. The album was produced by Blake Wescott

Blake Wescott

Blake Wescott is a musician from Seattle, Washington, who is currently touring as lead guitarist for David Bazan's band.Often noted as a drummer for Pedro the Lion, and for his co-writing, production, backing vocals, and multiple instrumentation on former Velocity Girl singer Sarah Shannon's first...

 and Dolour. The artwork was done by Jesse LeDoux

Jesse LeDoux

Jesse LeDoux is a notable artist who has created album covers for many bands. LeDoux currently works out of his studio in Tokyo, Japan.-Some of Jesse LeDoux's album covers:*Dolour Waiting for a World War LP...

 (who is now most known for his The Shins

The Shins

The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,...

 and Pedro The Lion

Pedro the Lion

Pedro the Lion was an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Singer-songwriter David Bazan formed the band in 1995 and represented its main creative force, backed by a varying rotation of collaborating musicians. T. W. Walsh is considered to be the sole official band member besides Bazan. In...

 album covers). "(No) Ordinary People" was featured on a 2001 episode of The Challenge (TV series), then called Real World/Road Rules Challenge.

Track listing

All songs written by Shane Tutmarc

Shane Tutmarc

Shane Tutmarc is an American musician. He is the great-grandson of Paul Tutmarc, who has been credited as the inventor of the electric bass . His grandfather, Bud Tutmarc, was a well-known Hawaiian steel guitar player. Shane was the leader of Seattle band Dolour from 1997 to 2007...

 (BMI)

1. So, So Sad

2. Sophie

3. Baby U Rescued Me

4. (No) Ordinary People

5. Ride The Black Stallion

6. Cleopatra Eyes

7. Rocker Chixxx Dig Us

8. Now You're On Your Own

9. Old Age

10. Low Flying Planes

11. (Who Really Cares?)

Musicians

• Shane Tutmarc
  Shane Tutmarc
  Shane Tutmarc is an American musician. He is the great-grandson of Paul Tutmarc, who has been credited as the inventor of the electric bass . His grandfather, Bud Tutmarc, was a well-known Hawaiian steel guitar player. Shane was the leader of Seattle band Dolour from 1997 to 2007...
  
  
• Joe Gregory
• Paul Mumaw

Additional keys and percussion by Casey Foubert and Blake Wescott

Blake Wescott

Blake Wescott is a musician from Seattle, Washington, who is currently touring as lead guitarist for David Bazan's band.Often noted as a drummer for Pedro the Lion, and for his co-writing, production, backing vocals, and multiple instrumentation on former Velocity Girl singer Sarah Shannon's first...