Smitten (The Martinis album)

Smitten is the second studio album by American alternative rock band The Martinis. It was released on May 4, 2004 by Cooking Vinyl, remaining as the band's final studio album release.

Smitten
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 4, 2004 (2004-04-04)
Recorded2004
GenreAlternative rock
Length33:40
LabelCooking Vinyl
Producer
The Martinis chronology
The Smitten Sessions E.P.
(2004)
Smitten
(2004)
Singles from Smitten
  1. "Out Upon the Road"
    Released: 2004
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Guardian Unlimited 8/13/04
indieworkshop.comnot rated 8/19/04
Pitchfork Media3.7/10 5/26/04[permanent dead link]

The record is often regarded as similar-sounding to the work by alternative rock band, the Pixies, as the guitarist, Joey Santiago is a member of both bands. The record also features drums by Josh Freese, a member of The Vandals and A Perfect Circle. The album took over two years to create.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by The Martinis

No.TitleLength
1."Flyer"1:53
2."Right Behind You"3:37
3."You Are the One"3:20
4."New Scene"3:43
5."Out Upon the Road"3:17
6."Wishful Thinking"2:47
7."Walls of Silence"3:09
8."Invisible"3:24
9."Big Three Wheeler"2:30
10."People in the World"3:02
11."Into the Meadow"3:18

Credits

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The Martinis

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  • Linda Mallari – lead vocals, piano, guitar
  • Joey Santiago – guitars

Additional musicians

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  • Paul De Lisle – bass guitar
  • Miiko Watanabe – bass guitar
  • Josh Freese – drums, percussion
  • Ben Mize – drums, percussion
  • Dean Martin Hovey – bells, whistles
  • Lisa Mallari Dussinger – backing vocals

Production

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  • Bradley Cook – producer, mixer
  • Blag Dahlia – producer, mixer
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