Slide is the fifth album by Lisa Germano.[4][5] It was released in 1998 by 4AD, and was her last album for the label.[6][7]
| Slide | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 21, 1998 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, dream pop, folk rock | |||
| Length | 43:55 | |||
| Label | 4AD | |||
| Producer | Tchad Blake[1] | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
Critical reception
editCMJ New Music Monthly called the album Germano's best to date, writing that she "is becoming more melodically grounded, and has acquired a knack for providing a visceral punch when things become too ethereal."[8]
Track listing
edit- "Way Below the Radio"
- "No Color Here"
- "Tomorrowing"
- "Electrified"
- "Slide"
- "If I Think of Love"
- "Crash"
- "Wood Floors"
- "Turning into Betty"
- "Guillotine"
- "Reptile"
All songs written by Lisa Germano.
The song "If I Think of Love" was previously performed by Germano on the OP8 album Slush.
The song "Wood Floors" was covered by William Hut on his album Road Star Doolittle.
The song "Reptile" was featured in the 2003 documentary Tarnation directed by Jonathan Caouette.
Personnel
editTchad Blake, Mitchell Froom, Joe Gore, Jerry Marotta, Craig Ross, Jerry Scheff, Pete Thomas. (Individual credits were not listed.)
Credits
edit- Produced by Tchad Blake.
- Engineered by Tchad Blake and S. Husky Höskulds at The Sound Factory in Hollywood, and by Germano at her home.
- Mixed by Tchad Blake at The Sound Factory.
- Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway.
- Art direction by Paul McMenamin.
- Photography by Matthew Welch.
- Illustration by Paige Imatani.
References
edit- ^ Miller, Eric T. (August 10, 1998). "Lisa Germano: Geek Love".
- ^ "Slide - Lisa Germano | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3. MUZE. p. 726.
- ^ Powers, Ann (July 13, 1998). "POP REVIEW; Love Songs to Coddled Neuroses". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (August 10, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ ZIVITZ, JORDAN. "Lisa Germano looks at loss and life". www.montrealgazette.com.
- ^ "Hard luck, red wine and loneliness". Salon. April 2, 2003.
- ^ Inc, CMJ Network (October 10, 1998). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. – via Google Books.
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