Once We Were Trees

• Artist: Beachwood Sparks
• Rating:
• Release Date: October 09, 2001
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

Throughout Once We Were Trees, the sophomore release from the Beachwood Sparks on Sub Pop Records, the SoCal indie cowboys deliver an album displaying astounding musical, songwriting, and repertory growth from their critically acclaimed self-titled debut. Previously, the Beachwood Sparks were labeled a retro extension of the late-'60s country-rock icons Buffalo Springfield and the Flying Burrito Brothers. On Once We Were Trees, the Beachwood Sparks prove themselves as one of the most exciting subgenre leaders in the current indie rock world. The mid-tempo groove of "The Sun Surrounds Me" illustrates the songwriting growth the Sparks have achieved in the last three years, followed by the somewhat campy yet cool "You Take the Gold," which reverts to a simple carefree singalong melody and guitar-driven hook. One notable track is a revamped version of the adult contemporary Sade hit "By Your Side," which stands as the album's "must listen" track. ~ Matt Reasor, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Germination	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(:30)
Confusion Is Nothing New	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(3:04)
The Sun Surrounds Me	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(2:56)
You Take the Gold	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(2:09)
Hearts Mend	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(2:17)
Let It Run	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(6:38)
Old Manatee	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(3:34)
The Hustler	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(4:04)
Yer Selfish Ways	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(2:25)
By Your Side	Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman, Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(4:58)
Close Your Eyes	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(3:32)
Banjo Press Conference	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(2:24)
Jugglers' Revenge	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(2:50)
The Good Night Whistle	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(4:44)
Once We Were Trees	Beachwood Sparks	Beachwood Sparks	(5:08)

Credits

J Mascis (Guitar), Mark Chalecki (Mastering), Autumn DeWilde (Layout Design), Dale Smith (Layout Design), Dale Smith (Collage), Dave Scher (Keyboards), Chris Gunst (?), Thom Monahan (Engineer), Thom Monahan (Mixing), Beachwood Sparks (Mixing), Mike Deming (Mixing), Thom Monahan (Producer), Brent Rademaker (Vocals), Ben Knight (Guitar), Autumn DeWilde (Photography), Dave Scher (Guitar (Steel)), Aaron Sperske (Drums), Autumn DeWilde (Paintings), Brent Rademaker (Bass), Thom Monahan (Recording)

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