Old Liquidator
(Redirected from The Emperor of the Bathroom)
| Old Liquidator | ||||
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| Released | 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Studio | Egg Studios Portland, Oregon | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 52:16 | |||
| Label | East Side Digital | |||
| Producer | Conrad Uno[1] | |||
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Old Liquidator is the debut full-length album by American rock band The Minus 5.[2] It was released in 1995 by East Side Digital Records.[3] Recording sessions for the album were recorded simultaneously with their Hello EP debut.[4] The sessions that produced this album and the following EP were followed up with The Lonesome Death of Buck McCoy, released in 1997.
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
In a brief review for Billboard, the album was given a positive reception for its catchiness and breadth of songwriting.[1] The editorial staff of AllMusic Guide gave the release four out of five stars.[5]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Scott McCaughey, except where noted
- "Winter Goes Away" – 4:06
- "Worse" – 2:46
- "All the Time" – 3:49
- "Find a Finger" – 3:04
- "Emperor of the Bathroom" – 3:22
- "Vulture" – 3:39
- "Algerian Hook" – 2:40
- "Story" – 3:56
- "How Many Bones" – 3:20
- "Basing Street" (Nick Lowe) – 3:06
- "No More Glory" – 5:20
- "When It Comes My Way" – 3:45
- "House of Four Doors (Theme)" – 0:57
- "Brotherhood of Pain" – 2:40
- "Heartache for Sale" – 3:05
- "Drunkard's Lullaby" – 1:54
- "House of Four Doors" – 0:48
Hello EP track listing
[edit]All songs written by Scott McCaughey
- "Loser So Supreme" – 3:16
- "Only One Thing" – 2:54
- "Brotherhood of Pain" – 2:41
- "Drunkards Lullaby" – 1:54
Emperor of the Bathroom
[edit]In 1995, East Side Digital Records released this EP featuring alternate takes from the Old Liquidator sessions.
All songs written by Scott McCaughey, except where noted
- "Emperor of the Bathroom" (Video Mix) – 3:26
- "Heartache for Sale" – 3:07
- "Story" (Alternate Mix) – 4:13
- "Vulture" (Take 2) (Alternate Version) – 3:56
- "This Little Woody" (Steve Barri and P. F. Sloan) – 2:58
Personnel
[edit]Hello EP personnel
[edit]The Minus 5
- Terry Adams
- Tom Ardolino
- Jon Auer
- Peter Buck
- Scott McCaughey (including production)
- Jim Sangster
- Ken Stringfellow
Technical personnel
- Conrad Uno – production
Old Liquidator personnel
[edit]The Minus 5
- Terry Adams – piano
- Tom Ardolino – piano
- Jon Auer – rhythm guitar, percussion, violin, backing vocals
- Peter Buck – 12-string guitar, bass guitar, bouzouki, dulcimer, bassoon, drums
- Amy Denio – saxophone
- Chris Eckman – cello, guitar
- Scott McCaughey – banjo, bass guitar, guitar, vocals, drums, harmonica, organ, percussion, piano, production
- Richard Peterson – French horn, piano, trombone, trumpet
- Jim Sangster – bass guitar
- Ken Stringfellow – bass guitar, bassoon, drums, guitar, harmonica, piano, vibraphone, vocals, associate production
- Carla Torgerson – cello
Technical personnel
- Kearney Barton – recording
- Art Chantry – artwork
- Mark Guenther – recording
- Pat Gray – recording
- Nadine McCaughey – illustrations
- Marty Perez – photography
- Michael Shuler – engineering
- Conrad Uno – recording, production
Emperor of the Bathroom personnel
[edit]The Minus 5
- Terry Adams – piano on "Vulture" (Take 2) (Alternate Version)
- Jon Auer – guitar on "Emperor of the Bathroom" (Video Mix)
- Peter Buck – 12-string guitar and bouzouki on "Emperor of the Bathroom" (Video Mix) and "Heartache for Sale", drums on "Story" (Alternate Mix)
- Scott McCaughey – guitar, vocals, bass guitar, and tambourine on "Emperor of the Bathroom" (Video Mix); vocals, guitar, organ, and tambourine on "Heartache for Sale"; guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and loops on "Story" (Alternate Mix); vocals and acoustic guitar on "Vulture" (Take 2) (Alternate Version); all instrumentation on "This Little Woody"; production on all tracks
- Ken Stringfellow – drums on "Emperor of the Bathroom" (Video Mix), guitar on "Heartache for Sale", drums on "Story" (Alternate Mix)
Technical personnel
- Kearney Barton – recording
- Mark Guenther – recording
- Pat Gray – recording
- Marty Perez – photography
- Conrad Uno – recording, production
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. 107 (39). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 86 September 30, 1995. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ "TrouserPress.com :: Minus 5". www.trouserpress.com.
- ^ Critic, Parry Gettelman, Sentinel Popular Music. "THE MINUS 5". OrlandoSentinel.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "The Minus 5 – Hello EP". The Minus 5. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Mason, Stewart. Old Liquidator at AllMusic. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Old Liquidator at Discogs (list of releases)
- Old Liquidator at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- Old Liquidator at Rate Your Music
- Hello EP at Discogs
- Hello EP at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- Official page for Emperor of the Bathroom
- Emperor of the Bathroom at Discogs
- Emperor of the Bathroom at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- Emperor of the Bathroom at Rate Your Music
