Album
The Optimist LP
2001 · Rock
7 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Optimist LP is a Rock album by Turin Brakes, originally released in 2001. On Gatefold: 19 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.
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Sound DNA
- Rock
- Folk Rock
- jangly
- earnest
- pastoral
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Issued in a standard jewel case.
Includes 20 page booklet with photographs, lyrics and credits.
Track 12, with a total time of 7:41, has a hidden song after 2 minutes of silence.
Recorded at Konk Studios.
Track 10 and Double Bass on track 7 recorded at Westpoint Studios.
Mixed at Westpoint Studios.
Track 5 mixed at Metropolis Studios.
Mastered at The Townhouse.
For Liam Ellis
Similar release, The Optimist LP (Europe 2001) (opens in a new tab) pressed by EMI UK.
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Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Gale ParidjanianWRITTEN-BY, COMPOSED BY, PERFORMER
- Olly KnightsWRITTEN-BY, COMPOSED BY, PERFORMER
- Turin BrakesWRITTEN-BY, COMPOSED BY, PERFORMER
- Andy NewmarkDRUMS
- Ben DavisCELLO
- Eddie MyerDOUBLE BASS
- Phil MartenHARMONICA, PERCUSSION
- Phil PasseraBASS
- Rachel FulgoniVIOLIN
- Rob AllumDRUMS
- Will SolomanPERCUSSION
7 collectors on Gatefold own this · 19 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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