Take It From The Man!
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Take It from the Man! is the third album by American
neo-psychedelia
band The Brian Jonestown Massacre
. It is the first of three critically acclaimed albums released by the band in 1996, preceding Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request
and Thank God for Mental Illness
. It was another change of style for the band, with a large influence being '60s garage rock, particularly the early work of The Rolling Stones
.
All of the songs were written by Anton Newcombe
except "Oh Lord", "B.S.A.", "Cabin Fever" and "In My Life", which were written by Matt Hollywood
. It was produced by Larry Thrasher
of Psychic TV
.
"Dawn" was later re-recorded on the band's first and only album with TVT Records
, Strung Out in Heaven
.
"Straight Up and Down" was used as theme music for the television drama series Boardwalk Empire on the American cable network HBO. The song appears twice on the album (track 6 and 18), as two different take
s.
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
neo-psychedelia
Neo-psychedelia
Neo-psychedelia is music that emulates or is heavily influenced by the psychedelic music of the 1960s. It began to be revived among British post-punk bands of the later 1970s and early 1980s and was taken up by groups including bands of the Paisley Underground and Madchester scenes, as well as...
band The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American eclectic musical group led by Anton Newcombe, whose music spans multiple genres including psychedelia, electronica, folk music, blues, experimental music, and many others....
. It is the first of three critically acclaimed albums released by the band in 1996, preceding Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request
Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request
-Background:Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request is the fourth album by American neo-psychedelia band The Brian Jonestown Massacre, the second of three critically acclaimed albums released by the band in 1996. It was released on Tangible Records, distributed by Bomp! Records...
and Thank God for Mental Illness
Thank God For Mental Illness
Thank God for Mental Illness is the fifth album by American neo-psychedelia band The Brian Jonestown Massacre, released on October 25, 1996. It was the third of the three critically acclaimed albums released by the band in that year. Anton Newcombe has claimed that the album cost him only $17.36...
. It was another change of style for the band, with a large influence being '60s garage rock, particularly the early work of The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
.
All of the songs were written by Anton Newcombe
Anton Newcombe
Anton Alfred Newcombe is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and leader of the music group, The Brian Jonestown Massacre.-Music:...
except "Oh Lord", "B.S.A.", "Cabin Fever" and "In My Life", which were written by Matt Hollywood
Matt Hollywood
Matt Hollywood is an American indie rock guitarist and singer. He was a founding member and leader of the Portland-based indie rock band The Out Crowd, as well as a founding member of the neo-psychedelic rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He currently fronts the drone rock band The Rebel...
. It was produced by Larry Thrasher
Larry Thrasher
Larry Thrasher is an American experimental musician, remixer, and producer. [] Thrasher was an important member of Psychic TV, Thee Majesty and Splinter Test. In addition, Thrasher is in collaboration with Kim Cascone on the experimental noise project Thessalonians. He is credited under the...
of Psychic TV
Psychic TV
Psychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...
.
"Dawn" was later re-recorded on the band's first and only album with TVT Records
TVT Records
TVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
, Strung Out in Heaven
Strung Out in Heaven
Strung Out in Heaven is the seventh full-length album by American neo-psychedelia band The Brian Jonestown Massacre. It was the band's first and only recording with the large independent label, TVT Records...
.
"Straight Up and Down" was used as theme music for the television drama series Boardwalk Empire on the American cable network HBO. The song appears twice on the album (track 6 and 18), as two different take
Take
A take is a single continuous recorded performance. The term is used in film and music to denote and track the stages of production.-Film:In cinematography, a take refers to each filmed "version" of a particular shot or "setup"...
s.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by The Brian Jonestown MassacreThe Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American eclectic musical group led by Anton Newcombe, whose music spans multiple genres including psychedelia, electronica, folk music, blues, experimental music, and many others....
.
Personnel
- Anton NewcombeAnton NewcombeAnton Alfred Newcombe is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and leader of the music group, The Brian Jonestown Massacre.-Music:...
- Guitar, bass, drums, vocals - Matt HollywoodMatt HollywoodMatt Hollywood is an American indie rock guitarist and singer. He was a founding member and leader of the Portland-based indie rock band The Out Crowd, as well as a founding member of the neo-psychedelic rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He currently fronts the drone rock band The Rebel...
- Bass, guitar, vocals - Dean TaylorDean Taylor (musician)Dean Taylor is an American indie rock guitarist.-The Brian Jonestown Massacre:Taylor is most famous for his work with the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He was an original member and contributed as a guitarist throughout the band's early career.Taylor was featured in the...
- Guitar - Jeff DaviesJeffrey DaviesJeffrey Davies in Washington D.C. is a guitarist best known for his contributions to the neo-psychedelic rock group The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He played in the band from 1992 to 1999. He rejoined the band in 2001 only to quit again in 2003. Spending a good deal of his early years in Washington...
- Guitar - Brian Glaze - Drums
- Joel GionJoel GionJoel Gion is an American indie rock percussionist. He is a member of the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He was a guest star on the U.S...
- Percussion - Mara Keagle - Guitar