Album

On Avery Island

Neutral Milk Hotel

1996 · Rock

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On Avery Island by Neutral Milk Hotel

On Avery Island is an Alt/Indie album by Neutral Milk Hotel, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 21 pressings tracked, owned by 30 collectors.

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Neutral Milk Hotel's debut album, released by Merge Records in 1996.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Song Against Sex3:41
  2. A2You've Passed2:54
  3. A3Someone Is Waiting2:32
  4. A4A Baby For Pree1:21
  5. A5Marching Theme2:59
  6. A6Where You'll Find Me Now4:04

Side B

  1. B7Avery Island / April 1st1:48
  2. B8Gardenhead / Leave Me Alone3:14
  3. B9Three Peaches4:01
  4. B10Naomi4:53
  5. B11April 8th2:48
  6. B12Pree-Sisters Swallowing A Donkey's Eye3:29

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Indie Rock
  • fuzzy
  • restless

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

First press on 140 gram vinyl.
Sleeve with high gloss finish.
With insert.
Please note:
This album has been reissued several times over the years with the exact same cover art, insert, labels and even matrix numbers. A true 1996 first press can be identified by the high gloss sleeve (it’s very glossy) and the disc weighing appr. 140 grams.
Recorded at Elephant 6 and Dane and Marisa's House Feb-May 1995 except "Marching Theme" which occured in June of 1994. Produced on 4-track.
Tracks listed sequentially.
B12 is an abridged version on the vinyl release.
Includes an insert with credits, lyrics and thanks.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Jeff MangumBELLS, DRUMS, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS , ORGAN , TAPE, VOICE, XYLOPHONE GUITAR, DRUMS, VOCALS , BELLS, ORGAN , KEYBOARDS , TAPE , XYLOPHONE GUITAR, DRUMS, VOCALS , BELLS, XYLOPHONE, ORGAN , KEYBOARDS , TAPE
  • Robert SchneiderARRANGED BY ARRANGED BY , BASS , ORGAN , XYLOPHONE BASS , ORGAN , XYLOPHONE, ARRANGED BY
  • Aaron ReedyWRITTEN-BY, PERFORMER
  • Dane TerryWRITTEN-BY, PERFORMER
  • Hilarie SidneyWRITTEN-BY, PERFORMER
  • Lisa JanssenBASS WRITTEN-BY, PERFORMER
  • Marisa BissingerWRITTEN-BY, PERFORMER
  • Rick BenjaminTROMBONE

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