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The Long Winters - When I Pretend To Fall
Review by Chad Sobodash
When I Pretend To Fall, the sophomore album by Long Winters, is a stunning piece of indie rock that showcases the band's artistry and musicianship. Released in 2003, the album features 12 tracks that are a mix of catchy hooks, introspective lyrics, and intricate arrangements.
The album opens with the upbeat and catchy "Pushover," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The track features John Roderick's distinct vocals and clever lyrics that explore themes of love and relationships. The album's lead single, "Cinnamon," is another standout track that features a memorable chorus and a catchy guitar riff.
Throughout the album, Long Winters showcase their ability to craft intricate arrangements that complement Roderick's lyrics. Tracks like "Blanket Hog" and "Scent of Lime" feature lush instrumentation that adds depth and texture to the songs.
One of the album's highlights is "Carparts," a poignant ballad that features Roderick's vocals at their most vulnerable. The track's sparse instrumentation allows the lyrics to take center stage, and Roderick delivers a heartfelt performance that is sure to resonate with listeners.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket Hog | 6:6 | |
| Prom Night at Hater High | 04:06 | |
| Blue Diamonds | 3:49 | |
| It'll Be A Breeeze | 2:56 | |
| It'll Be a Breeze | 2:59 | |
| Nora | 4:22 | |
| It'll Be A Breeze | 2:59 | |
| Bride and Bridle | 3:32 | |
| Prom Night At Hater High | 4:6 | |
| New Girl | 2:31 | |
| Cinnamon | 4:12 | |
| The Sound Of Coming Down | 3:51 | |
| Scared Tonight | 4:16 | |
| Stupid | 4:1 | |
| Shapes | 4:3 | |
| Scared Straight | 4:17 | |
| Bride And Bridle | 3:32 | |
| Prom Night And Hater High | ||
| The Sound of Coming Down | 3:51 |
Video
The Long Winters - Scared Straight
Images
Catalog Numbers
- HPR086
- BARK31
- bark 31pr
- MRCD 244, 2894-2
- TCG035
- MRCD 244
Labels
- Houston Party Records
- Barsuk Records
- Munich Records, Indigo
- The Control Group
- Munich Records
Listen online
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Promo
- Enhanced
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- Reissue
- Gatefold
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | El Diablo Distribución S.L. |
| Licensed From | Barsuk Records |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Beats Working Music |
| Copyright (c) | Beats Working Music |
| Recorded At | The Hall Of Justice |
| Mastered At | RFI Mastering |
| Manufactured By | MPO Iberica |
| Published By | Beats Working Music |
| Glass Mastered At | DOCdata |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Backing Vocals | Ken Stringfellow (tracks: 1, 2, 8), Sean Nelson (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 10, 11) |
| Bass | Eric Corson (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 12), Ken Stringfellow (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
| Drums | Michael Shilling |
| Guitar | John Roderick |
| Vocals | John Roderick |
| Mastered By | Ed Brooks |
| Piano | Ken Stringfellow (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
| Keyboards | Ken Stringfellow (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
| Producer | Chris Walla, John Roderick, Ken Stringfellow, Kip Beelman |
| Mixed By | Chris Walla, John Roderick, Ken Stringfellow, Kip Beelman |
| Synthesizer | John Roderick (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 10, 11) |
| Tambourine | Blake Wescott (tracks: 3, 8, 11) |
| Written-By | John Roderick, Horning (tracks: 3) |
| Artwork | Shawn Wolfe |
| Accordion | Eric Corson |
| Lap Steel Guitar | John Roderick |
| Loops | John Roderick |
Notes
- All songs by John Roderick Ⓒ+Ⓟ 2003 Beats Working Music (BMI) except "Shapes" Roderick/Horning Ⓒ+Ⓟ 2003
- Recorded at The Hall of Justice & The Soundhouse, mastered at RFI, Seattle.
- Promotional use Only.
- includes Bonus CD-ROM "Blue Diamonds" video
- ℗ & © 2003 Munich Records
- All songs ©+℗ 2003 Beats Working Music / Munich Music except "Shapes" ©+℗ 2003 Munich Music
- includes Bonus CD-ROM "Blue Diamonds" video.
- Made in Holland
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 8 431905 005579
- Barcode (String on CD label): 8431905005579
- Depósito Legal: B-21856-2003
- Rights Society: SGAE
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): THE LONG WINTERS WWW.MPO.ES 18-10-03/01 03002484
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L034
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 1324
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): THE LONG WINTERS WWW.MPO.ES 18-10-03/01 03002484
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L034
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 1322
- Barcode: 6 55173 10312 8
- Matrix / Runout: WWW.CDFORGE.COM BARK31 366301 D1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LM26
- Mould SID Code: IFPI KN09
- Barcode: 4 015698 289428
- Barcode: 650384022619
- Barcode: 7 42451 02442 5
- Rights Society: Biem Stemra
- Matrix / Runout: DOCdata MUNI MRCD 244
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LJ82
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 3614
About The Long Winters
Started by John Roderick and Sean Nelson, picked up Eric Corson and Mike Shilliing after the recording of the first album, and Chris Canigula for their live performances. Chris Walla was featured as producer and engineer for the first album, as well as played miscellaneous instruments. The Long Winters' and Ken Stringfellow helped each other out on their tours, Darren Loucas played guitar in Spring 2004, Michael Schorr played drums in Spring 2004, and Darius Minwalla played drums in the Summer 2004, but all left after the conclusion of live performances based on the second album.
The current band is composed of original founder John Roderick, original bass-playing member Eric Corson, and two new members Mike Squires and Nabil Ayers.
Current Members:
John Roderick - Vocals, Guitar ('00 - present)
Eric Corson - Bass ('01 - present)
Mike Squires - Guitar, Keyboards ('05 - present)
Nabil Ayers - Drums ('05 - present)
Members 'Emeritus' (including ex live-band members):
Sean Nelson - Keyboards, Vocals ('00 - '04)
Michael Shilling - Drums ('01 - '04)
Chris Canigula - Keyboards ('01 - '03)
Chris Walla - Producer, Various Instruments ('01 - '03)
Ken Stringfellow - Producer, Various Instruments ('03)
Michael Schorr - Drums ('04)
Darius Minwalla - Drums ('04)
Darren Loucas - Guitar ('04)
- Guitar / Keyboards ('06-09)
Name Vars
- Long Winters
Members
- Chris Walla
- Sean Nelson
- John Roderick
- Ken Stringfellow
- Mike Squires
- Eric Corson
- Michael Shilling
- Michael Schorr
- Nabil Ayers
- Darren Loucas
- Darius Minwalla
Summary by Chad Sobodash
Comments
Wonderful! :-D
Heard this ten years ago in high school and it’s still just as good.
Thanks to Spotify Discover Weekly for introducing me to this amazing song. Hurray algorithms.
What’s up you cool babies
my dad is friends with one of the guys in this band and hes going to there show tonight :P
This song doesn't actually have a drum beat. That's just the sound of SuperTrain® chugging along the tracks.
@Silverjoo81 Hah! I think he's more famous as a tweeter than as a musician! :)
To be honest, I found out about John Roderick from Jonathan Coutlon. And I'm glad I did.
Great song, if only Roderick would spent as much time working on a new lp as he does composing witty tweets...
i want some LPs!! fast!!! gotta start shoppin
