Rook (Matador, 2008)

by Shearwater

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	1.	On the Death of the Waters 03:08
	2.	Rooks 03:21
	3.	Leviathan, Bound 02:52
	4.	Home Life 07:15
	5.	Lost Boys 02:24
	6.	Century Eyes 02:18
	7.	I Was a Cloud 05:12
	8.	South Col 02:35
	9.	The Snow Leopard 05:08
	10.	The Hunter's Star 04:01

about

We recorded it in November 2007 at the Echo Lab in Argyle, Texas, among barred owls, pet donkeys, coyotes, and the ominous sounds of gas wells being drilled in the near distance; rural north Texas retreats as Dallas approaches.

ⒸⓅ 2008 Matador Records
All Songs Ⓒ Polyborus Music (ASCAP)

"Home Life" incorporates elements of "You Don't Pull No Punches, But You Don't Push the River" by Van Morrison.

store.matadorrecords.com/rook

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released June 3, 2008

Performed by Jonathan Meiburg, Kimberly Burke, Howard Draper, Thor Harris
Voice, Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Drums, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Hammond Organ, Pump Organ, Hammer Dulcimer, Lap Steel, Upright and Electric Bass

with:
Elaine Barber - Harp
Scott Brackett - Trumpet
Matthew Barnhart - Guitar
Rachel Yoder - Clarinet
Tara Wood - Bassoon
Daniel Cantu - Trumpet
Amy Laursen - French Horn
Alex Costantino - Tuba
Bill Haugeberg - Trombone
Yennifer Correia - Violin
Elizabeth Warren - Viola
Colin Meinecke - Viola
Eric Smith - Cello
Mark Sonnabaum - Double Bass

Produced by Shearwater
Strings & winds arranged by Mark Sonnabaum
Recorded by Matthew Barnhart at the Echo Lab
Additional recording by Brian Beattie at the Wonder Chamber
Mixed by Matthew Barnhart with Dave Willingham
Mastered by Greg Calbi

Cover art and concept by Kahn/Selesnick
Design by Mark Ohe

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