Side One
Encyclopedia
Side One is a 2005 album by Adrian Belew
featuring Les Claypool
(from Primus
), and Danny Carey
(from Tool
) on tracks 1, 2 and 3.
The track "Beat Box Guitar" was nominated for a Grammy under the "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 2005. (It lost to 69 Freedom Special by Les Paul & Friends.)
Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer...
featuring Les Claypool
Les Claypool
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming, whammy bar bends and slapping.Claypool has also self produced and engineered his...
(from Primus
Primus (band)
Primus is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, currently composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and drummer Jay Lane. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by Lane, though the latter two departed...
), and Danny Carey
Danny Carey
Daniel Edwin "Danny" Carey is an American drummer best known for his work in American Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool...
(from Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
) on tracks 1, 2 and 3.
The track "Beat Box Guitar" was nominated for a Grammy under the "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 2005. (It lost to 69 Freedom Special by Les Paul & Friends.)
Track listing
All songs written by Adrian Belew, except where noted.- "Ampersand" – 4:23
- "Writing on the Wall" – 3:53
- "Matchless Man" – 2:32
- "Madness" (Adrian Belew, Aram KhachaturianAram KhachaturianAram Ilyich Khachaturian was a prominent Soviet composer. Khachaturian's works were often influenced by classical Russian music and Armenian folk music...
) – 6:54 - "Walk Around the World" – 4:58
- "Beat Box Guitar" – 5:08
- "Under the Radar" – 1:39
- "Elephants" – 2:15
- "Pause" – 1:20
Personnel
- Adrian Belew - all instruments and vocals; production; paintings
- Les ClaypoolLes ClaypoolLeslie Edward "Les" Claypool is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass mixes tapping, flamenco-like strumming, whammy bar bends and slapping.Claypool has also self produced and engineered his...
- bass (1, 2, 3) - Danny CareyDanny CareyDaniel Edwin "Danny" Carey is an American drummer best known for his work in American Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool...
- drums (1, 2), tabla (3) - Gary Tussing - cello (4)
- Peter Hyrka - violin (4, 9)
- Ian WallaceIan Wallace (drummer)Ian Russell Wallace was a rock and jazz drummer, most visible as a member of progressive rock band, King Crimson from 1971 to 1972; but known best in the musical community with his contributions as a session musician on his drum kit.-Early years:Wallace formed his first band, The Jaguars, at...
- the voice of BBC
- Ken Latchney - engineering, mixing
- Andrew Mendelson - mastering
- Julie Rust - Layout Design