Album
Irresistible Bliss
1996 · Rock, Funk / Soul
11 collectors on Gatefold own this
Irresistible Bliss is an Alt/Indie album by Soul Coughing, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 29 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.
About
Due to personal circumstances, producer Tchad Blake turned down plans to produce <i>Irresistible Bliss</i>. Blake had been an important part of Soul Coughing’s debut album, 1994’s <i>Ruby Vroom</i>, and his unavailability led Soul Coughing’s leader M. Doughty to rethink his strategy and try for a more streamlined approach with pop producer David Kahne (The Bangles, Fishbone). Several tunes—“Super Bon Bon,” “Soft Serve," and “Soundtrack to Mary”—caught on at the college-radio level and somewhat beyond. More importantly, the album proved that the band wasn't a one-trick pony or too hip for the room. It was always apparent that Doughty could write lyrics and that his bandmates could play rings around the competition, but <i>Irresistible Bliss</i> showed that the band had heart to go with its versatility. Doughty’s vocals throughout the album—especially on the reflective “Lazybones” and the nasty stalking noir-funk-blues “Paint”—explain much of the band’s appeal.
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Tracklist
- 1Super Bon Bon3:31
- 2Soft Serve3:12
- 3White Girl2:37
- 4Soundtrack To Mary3:06
- 5Lazybones4:48
- 64 Out Of 53:12
- 7Paint2:55
- 8Disseminated2:41
- 9Collapse3:06
- 10Sleepless4:50
- 11The Idiot Kings3:57
- 12How Many Cans?4:24
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- sparse
- sarcastic
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Disseminated contains a sample of "The Penguin" by Raymond Scott.
Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6 and 12 recorded at Sear Sound, New York City
Tracks 2, 5 and 7 to 11 recorded at the Power Station, New York City
Track 6 mixed at Sear Sound, New York City
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 11 mixed at Soundtrack Studios, New York City
Track 12 mixed at Sunset Sound Factory, Los Angeles
Track 8 mixed at the Power Station, New York City
Tracks 4 and 9 mixed at Sony Music Studios, New York City
Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Mark De Gli AntoniKEYBOARDS , VOCALS SAMPLER , VOCALS
- Mike DoughtyLEAD VOCALS, GUITAR LEAD VOCALS, GUITAR, LYRICS BY LYRICS BY, LEAD VOCALS, GUITAR
- Sebastian SteinbergDOUBLE BASS , VOCALS
- Yuval GabayDRUMS, VOCALS
- Raymond ScottFEATURING
- Walter Sear
11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 29 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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