Wrecking Ball (Dead Confederate album)
Encyclopedia
Wrecking Ball is the first full-length album from Athens, Georgia
based band, Dead Confederate
. It was recorded in Austin, TX with producer Mike McCarthy
(Spoon
, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
, Heartless Bastards
) in January 2008. It was mastered by Bob Ludwig
.
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
based band, Dead Confederate
Dead Confederate
Dead Confederate is an American alternative rock band formed in Augusta, Georgia and based in Athens, Georgia.The band's sound has been described as a mix of alternative country and grunge and has drawn comparisons to Nirvana and My Morning Jacket.-History:...
. It was recorded in Austin, TX with producer Mike McCarthy
Mike McCarthy (producer)
Michael McCarthy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 22, 1965. He is a record producer and has been recording music since 1984.McCarthy has worked with a range of acts...
(Spoon
Spoon (band)
Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel ; Jim Eno ; Rob Pope and Eric Harvey .-History:...
, ...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...
, Heartless Bastards
Heartless Bastards
Heartless Bastards is a garage rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2003. They are often compared to fellow Ohioans and Fat Possum labelmates The Black Keys.- History :...
) in January 2008. It was mastered by Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. His name is credited on the covers of albums released across the world, and he has won numerous awards....
.
Track listing
- "Heavy Petting" - 5:16
- "The Rat" - 5:15
- "Goner" - 3:29
- "It Was a Rose" - 5:22
- "Yer Circus" - 4:57
- "All the Angels" - 5:10
- "Start Me Laughing" - 3:19
- "The News Underneath" - 7:11
- "Flesh Colored Canvas" - 12:08
- "Wrecking Ball" - 5:18
- "As Able As Well" - 4:40 (iTunes bonus track)