Source Tags & Codes
Encyclopedia
Source Tags & Codes is the third full-length album and major-label
debut of ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
on Interscope Records
. It was released to wide critical acclaim in early 2002 and is generally considered their finest work. The album reached #73 on the UK Album Chart.
Music video
s were produced for "Another Morning Stoner" and "Relative Ways
", which saw airplay on MTV2
.
s, Trail of Dead signed a multi-release deal with Interscope Records and began recording a followup to 1999's Madonna with the same producer, Michael McCarthy. Their major label budget improved recording quality and allowed intricate orchestral pieces, yielding a sound texture unlike previous records.
, where Matt LeMay gave the album a 10 out of 10, stating:
called Source Tags "an important record, a landmark"; while Nick Sylvester of Pitchfork Media
later noted it was "one of indie rock's truly epic albums". Online music magazine
Pitchfork Media
placed Source Tags & Codes at number 100 on their list of top 200 albums of the 2000s.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
debut of ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead is an American alternative rock band from Austin, Texas. The chief creative members of the band are Jason Reece and Conrad Keely . The two switch between drumming, guitar and lead vocals, both on recordings and live shows...
on Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
. It was released to wide critical acclaim in early 2002 and is generally considered their finest work. The album reached #73 on the UK Album Chart.
Music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s were produced for "Another Morning Stoner" and "Relative Ways
Relative Ways
Relative Ways is an EP released by the band ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead for Interscope Records. The 4-song EP was released in late 2001, setting the stage for the early 2002 release of their first major-label full-length Source Tags & Codes.-Track listings:-External links:* *...
", which saw airplay on MTV2
MTV2
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.
Recording and production
After releasing two albums on indie record imprintImprint
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s, Trail of Dead signed a multi-release deal with Interscope Records and began recording a followup to 1999's Madonna with the same producer, Michael McCarthy. Their major label budget improved recording quality and allowed intricate orchestral pieces, yielding a sound texture unlike previous records.
Track listing
All songs written by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, unless where noted.International releases
- "Invocation" (Trail of Dead, James Olsen) – 1:32
- "It Was There That I Saw You" – 3:57
- "Another Morning Stoner" – 4:33
- "Baudelaire" – 4:16
- "Homage" – 3:29
- "How Near How Far" – 3:55
- "Life is Elsewhere" - 0:55
- "Heart in the Hand of the Matter" – 4:48
- "Monsoon" – 5:53
- "Days of Being Wild" (Trail of Dead, James Olsen) – 3:27
- "Relative Ways" – 4:03
- "After the Laughter" – 1:15
- "Source Tags & Codes" – 6:08
- "Blood Rites" – 1:58
Personnel
- Conrad KeelyConrad KeelyConrad Keely is a British-born, American musician, known primarily as the lead singer for the rock band ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. He is also an artist and writer...
performs vocals on "It Was There That I Saw You", "Another Morning Stoner", "How Near How Far", "Relative Ways", "Source Tags & Codes" and "Blood Rites". - Jason ReeceJason ReeceJason Reece is a member of Austin, TX rock band ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, pulling double duties as both drummer and part-time frontman.-Biography:...
performs vocals on "Homage", "Heart in the Hand of the Matter" and "Days of Being Wild". - Neil BuschNeil BuschNeil Busch was the bassist and sampler/sound manipulator for rock band ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead up until his departure in July 2004.In 2004, Neil was replaced immediately after his departure by bassist Danny Wood, from the Rise...
performs vocals on tracks "Baudelaire" and "Monsoon".
Critical reception
Among the most widely-read reviews of Source Tags & Codes came from Pitchfork MediaPitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
, where Matt LeMay gave the album a 10 out of 10, stating:
"Source Tags & Codes will take you in, rip you to shreds, piece you together, lick your wounds clean, and send you back into the world with a concurrent sense of loss and hope. And you will never, ever be the same."In addition, Yancey Strickler of Flak Magazine
Flak Magazine
Flak Magazine was a pioneering American online magazine, founded in 1998. The chief editor is James Norton, the managing editor is Joey Rubin. , it reported over 250,000 unique visitors monthly. In 2008, Flak suspended publication....
called Source Tags "an important record, a landmark"; while Nick Sylvester of Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
later noted it was "one of indie rock's truly epic albums". Online music magazine
Online magazine
An online magazine shares some features with a blog and also with online newspapers, but can usually be distinguished by its approach to editorial control...
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
placed Source Tags & Codes at number 100 on their list of top 200 albums of the 2000s.
Cultural references
- The song 'Baudelaire' refers to the French poet, Charles BaudelaireCharles BaudelaireCharles Baudelaire was a French poet who produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering translator of Edgar Allan Poe. His most famous work, Les Fleurs du mal expresses the changing nature of beauty in modern, industrializing Paris during the nineteenth century...
. - The song 'Days of Being Wild' is named after the Hong Kong film of the same nameDays of Being WildDays of Being Wild is a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Wong Kar-wai. The film stars some of the best-known actors and actresses in Hong Kong, including Leslie Cheung, Carina Lau, Maggie Cheung, Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau. Tony Leung Chiu Wai also appears in a silent cameo role lasting several...
. - "After the Laughter" samples the song "Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You)Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You)"Someday " is a popular song. It was written by Jimmie Hodges and was published in 1944.The song has become a standard, recorded by many pop and country music singers.-Charting versions:...
" written by Jimmie Hodges and performed by Mary Margaret Ragan.