Semester at Sea (album)
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Semester at Sea is the second studio album by the American
power pop
band Valley Lodge
, released in 2009. It was the first new studio recording by the band since their eponymous debut album, which was released in 2005.
The album includes a cover of Bob Welch
's 1972 song "Sentimental Lady
", which first appeared on the Fleetwood Mac
album Bare Trees
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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...
band Valley Lodge
Valley Lodge
-Band history:Valley Lodge came together when John Kimbrough, former singer-guitarist for Minnesota power pop band Walt Mink, met up with comedian/musician Dave Hill to compare the home demos they were working on.Joined by bass player/singer Phil Costello , and drummer Rob Pfeiffer and inspired by...
, released in 2009. It was the first new studio recording by the band since their eponymous debut album, which was released in 2005.
The album includes a cover of Bob Welch
Bob Welch (musician)
Robert Lawrence "Bob" Welch, Jr. is a former member of Fleetwood Mac, who had a briefly successful solo career in the late 1970s. His singles included "Hot Love, Cold World", "Ebony Eyes", "Precious Love", and "Sentimental Lady"....
's 1972 song "Sentimental Lady
Sentimental Lady
"Sentimental Lady" is a song written by Bob Welch. The song was originally recorded for Fleetwood Mac's 1972 album Bare Trees, but was re-recorded by Welch on his debut solo album, French Kiss, in 1977...
", which first appeared on the Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
album Bare Trees
Bare Trees
Bare Trees is the sixth studio album by British rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1972. This is their last album to feature Danny Kirwan, who was fired during the tour to support this album...
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Track listing
- "Break Your Heart" – 2:37
- "The Door" – 4:00
- "When the Rain Comes" – 3:51
- "Baby, It's a Shame" – 3:22
- "Barricade" – 2:59
- "If You Love Me" – 2:45
- "Comin' Around" – 3:15
- "My Baby" – 2:39
- "Sentimental LadySentimental Lady"Sentimental Lady" is a song written by Bob Welch. The song was originally recorded for Fleetwood Mac's 1972 album Bare Trees, but was re-recorded by Welch on his debut solo album, French Kiss, in 1977...
" – 3:02 - "Slow Dancin' (Romancin')" – 2:49
- "Lose Your Man" – 3:10
Personnel
- Dave HillDave Hill (comedian)Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, musician and actor. He hosts the stage show The Dave Hill Explosion at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and Hollywood and recently starred in the television show The King of Miami on the MOJO HD network. The show is now airing on Film24 in the UK....
– vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, 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... - John Kimbrough – vocals, guitar
- Phil Costello – vocals, bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Rob Pfeiffer – 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 ....