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- Date Released: January 24, 2006
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: Fearless Records
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We Say...
"Weird Al" is what Portugal. The Man's MySpace page says under the heading "Sounds Like," and while that isn't really true at all, it gives you some idea where they're coming from. No, not Portugal: The quartet hail from Alaska, where the oddly monikered group developed its keyboards-and-effects-pedals-heavy sound. Not quite "dance-punk" (their rhythms are too rock-sprawling to herky-jerk boogie along to) and not quite prog-pop, Waiter: You Vultures! rides a path between the two, throwing in moody piano-led moments alongside harder rockers and trippy synth modes. Arty, sure, but what else would you expect with a group who punctuate their name the way Portugal. The Man does?
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They Say...
Waiter: "You Vultures!" is an album decidedly of its time. Its pretentious title, punctuated as if ripped from a screenplay, should give most listeners an idea of what to expect. The album sees Portugal. The Man suffering or benefiting from an identity crisis. They seem unable to determine if they want to be a fractured art rock ensemble à la Blonde Redhead and Shudder to Think, a dance-oriented electro-indie act like Tahiti 80 and Phoenix, or a progressive-minded mood merchant like the Notwist. Along the way, piano ballads and screaming rants intersect, as the band rocks and stumbles like an uneasy mix of the aforementioned bands, crafting frequently catchy songs. John Baldwin Gourley offers mostly pleasant 1970s dance vocals. When Portugal. The Man stick to mellow post-rock, it's somewhat smooth sailing, but they tend to take themselves too seriously.
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How the Leopard Got Its Spots |
3:59 |
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| 02. | |
Gold Fronts |
3:27 |
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| 03. | |
Stables and Chairs |
3:16 |
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| 04. | |
AKA M80 the Wolf |
3:56 |
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Marching With 6 |
3:02 |
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| 06. | |
Elephants |
4:03 |
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| 07. | |
Waiter |
3:23 |
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Chicago |
4:13 |
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| 09. | |
Bad, Bad Levi Brown |
3:29 |
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Kill Me. The King |
3:05 |
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Tommy |
4:27 |
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| 12. | |
Horse Warming Party |
3:44 |
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| 13. | |
Guns Guns Guns |
8:30 |
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13 Total Tracks, 52:34 Total Length
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Credits
- John Baldwin - Guitar // John Baldwin - Vocals // John Baldwin - Group Member // Ed Brooks - Mastering // Nic Newsham - Vocals // Casey Bates - Producer // Casey Bates - Engineer // Austin Sousa - Engineer // John Baldwin Gourley - Guitar // John Baldwin Gourley - Vocals // John Baldwin Gourley - Producer // John Baldwin Gourley - Illustrations // John Baldwin Gourley - Group Member
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