Drop is the fifteenth studio album by American psychedelic rock band Thee Oh Sees, released on April 15, 2014 on Castle Face Records. Primarily a collaboration between core member John Dwyer and regular collaborator Chris Woodhouse, the album is the ninth to be released under the name, Thee Oh Sees.
The album was released following initial plans for Thee Oh Sees to take "a well deserved break,"[5] and was recorded during a "transitional period" for the band. It did not feature contributions from then-band members Brigid Dawson (vocals, keyboard), Petey Dammit (bass, guitar) and Mike Shoun (drums), and, following the album's release, Dwyer reconfigured Thee Oh Sees line-up into a three piece featuring himself, bass guitarist Tim Hellman and drummer Nick Murray for Drop's accompanying tour.
In 2013, Thee Oh Sees released their fourteenth studio album, Floating Coffin, to widespread critical acclaim and extensive touring. In December 2013, at a concert in San Francisco, core member John Dwyer announced to the audience: "This will be the last [Thee] Oh Sees show for a long while, so dig in,"[5] fueling speculation that the band was entering an extended hiatus after several years of continuous releases and touring.
Both John Dwyer and vocalist and keyboardist Brigid Dawson left the band's home city of San Francisco at this time, with Dwyer moving to Los Angeles and Dawson to Santa Cruz. Thee Oh Sees booking agent, Annie Southworth, confirmed rumors of a hiatus, stating: "They need a break after five years straight, so, yes – hiatus time. [It] will be a little hard to continue with all the different locales so who know what is going to happen. Cross fingers – we all are – that it's not completely over."[6]
Dwyer, however, noted that the band was not ending. Posting on the band's official website, he wrote: "Dear Oh Sees fans, thank you for all your support. The band is not breaking up. This is just a well deserved break and a transitional period. A new Thee Oh Sees LP will be out in early 2014, and we will see where the live show goes from there. Until then, be well."[6] Reflecting upon the confusion, Dwyer later noted, "I just said I was taking a break while I moved to LA. It was a reboot of my life. I’m older, I need some elbow room. I have nothing bad to say about SF, it was just too damn full."[7]
RecordingEdit
Drop is primarily a collaboration between founding member John Dwyer and regular collaborator Chris Woodhouse. The album was recorded in Sacramento,[7] without the participation of then-band members Brigid Dawson (vocals, keyboard), Petey Dammit! (bass, guitar) and Mike Shoun (drums). The duo were joined in the studio by Greer McGettrick, who contributed backing vocals on several songs, and saxophonists Casafi and Mikal Cronin.
Regarding the recording process Dwyer stated: "Me and Chris worked on it together. I wrote a bunch of demos and then brought them to him. We recorded in a studio in Sacramento, an old banana-ripening warehouse. He plays drums and we switch instruments throughout. We recorded fifteen songs and then cut back. Regardless of what people might think about my output, I've tried to be a little bit better at editing."[7]
Release and line-up changeEdit
Upon Drop's release, it was announced that Brigid Dawson, Petey Dammit! and Mike Shoun would no longer be performing with the band at live performances. The accompanying tour saw Thee Oh Sees become a three-piece, with Dwyer accompanied by bassist Timothy Hellman and drummer Nick Murray.[8]
^Mejia, Paula (21 April 2014). "Album Review: Thee Oh Sees – Drop". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
^"Thee Oh Sees: Drop Album Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
^ ab. Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2014-08-07. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
^ abPort, Ian S. "Thee Oh Sees, Deans of the S.F. Rock Scene, Are Going on Indefinite Hiatus [UPDATED]". sfweekly.com. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
^ abc"Thee Oh Sees - Drop - Uncut". Uncut. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
^"Thee Oh Sees will tour as a trio, with new drummer and bassist". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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Drop is the fifteenth studio album by American psychedelic rock band Thee Oh Sees released on April 15 2014 on Castle Face Records Primarily a collaboration between core member John Dwyer and regular collaborator Chris Woodhouse the album is the ninth to be released under the name Thee Oh Sees DropStudio album by Thee Oh SeesReleasedApril 15 2014 2014 04 15 StudioThe DockGenreGarage rock psychedelic rockLength31 12LabelCastle Face RecordsThee Oh Sees chronologyFloating Coffin 2013 Drop 2014 Mutilator Defeated At Last 2015 Professional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRatingMetacritic80 100 1 Review scoresSourceRatingAllMusic 2 Consequence of SoundA 3 Pitchfork7 8 4 The album was released following initial plans for Thee Oh Sees to take a well deserved break 5 and was recorded during a transitional period for the band It did not feature contributions from then band members Brigid Dawson vocals keyboard Petey Dammit bass guitar and Mike Shoun drums and following the album s release Dwyer reconfigured Thee Oh Sees line up into a three piece featuring himself bass guitarist Tim Hellman and drummer Nick Murray for Drop s accompanying tour Contents 1 Background 2 Recording 3 Release and line up change 4 Track listing 5 Personnel 5 1 Thee Oh Sees 5 2 Recording 5 3 Artwork 6 ReferencesBackground EditIn 2013 Thee Oh Sees released their fourteenth studio album Floating Coffin to widespread critical acclaim and extensive touring In December 2013 at a concert in San Francisco core member John Dwyer announced to the audience This will be the last Thee Oh Sees show for a long while so dig in 5 fueling speculation that the band was entering an extended hiatus after several years of continuous releases and touring Both John Dwyer and vocalist and keyboardist Brigid Dawson left the band s home city of San Francisco at this time with Dwyer moving to Los Angeles and Dawson to Santa Cruz Thee Oh Sees booking agent Annie Southworth confirmed rumors of a hiatus stating They need a break after five years straight so yes hiatus time It will be a little hard to continue with all the different locales so who know what is going to happen Cross fingers we all are that it s not completely over 6 Dwyer however noted that the band was not ending Posting on the band s official website he wrote Dear Oh Sees fans thank you for all your support The band is not breaking up This is just a well deserved break and a transitional period A new Thee Oh Sees LP will be out in early 2014 and we will see where the live show goes from there Until then be well 6 Reflecting upon the confusion Dwyer later noted I just said I was taking a break while I moved to LA It was a reboot of my life I m older I need some elbow room I have nothing bad to say about SF it was just too damn full 7 Recording EditDrop is primarily a collaboration between founding member John Dwyer and regular collaborator Chris Woodhouse The album was recorded in Sacramento 7 without the participation of then band members Brigid Dawson vocals keyboard Petey Dammit bass guitar and Mike Shoun drums The duo were joined in the studio by Greer McGettrick who contributed backing vocals on several songs and saxophonists Casafi and Mikal Cronin Regarding the recording process Dwyer stated Me and Chris worked on it together I wrote a bunch of demos and then brought them to him We recorded in a studio in Sacramento an old banana ripening warehouse He plays drums and we switch instruments throughout We recorded fifteen songs and then cut back Regardless of what people might think about my output I ve tried to be a little bit better at editing 7 Release and line up change EditUpon Drop s release it was announced that Brigid Dawson Petey Dammit and Mike Shoun would no longer be performing with the band at live performances The accompanying tour saw Thee Oh Sees become a three piece with Dwyer accompanied by bassist Timothy Hellman and drummer Nick Murray 8 Track listing EditAll tracks are written by John DwyerNo TitleLength1 Penetrating Eye 3 232 Encrypted Bounce 5 413 Savage Victory 4 074 Put Some Reverb on My Brother 2 375 Drop 2 306 Camera Queer Sound 3 117 King s Nose 3 368 Transparent World 3 319 The Lens 2 36Personnel EditThee Oh Sees Edit John Dwyer vocals guitars bass synth percussion Mellotron noise band photographs Chris Woodhouse drums bass mellotron Greer McGettrick vocals 3 4 6 frisbee Casafis baritone saxophone 2 4 9 Mikal Cronin alto saxophone 2 4 9 Recording Edit Chris Woodhouse engineer mixing mastering Big Bad Bob Marshall engineering assistantArtwork Edit Jonny Negron cover art Heidi Alexander John Dwyer photograph Matt Jones layout Adam Beris castle faceReferences Edit Drop Reviews Metacritic com Retrieved 2014 04 20 Deming Mark Drop Thee Oh Sees AllMusic com Retrieved 2014 04 20 Mejia Paula 21 April 2014 Album Review Thee Oh Sees Drop Consequence of Sound Retrieved April 21 2014 Thee Oh Sees Drop Album Review pitchfork com Retrieved 8 July 2017 a b Thee Oh Sees Go on Indefinite Hiatus Not Breaking up News Pitchfork Pitchfork Archived from the original on 2014 08 07 Retrieved 2014 08 17 a b Port Ian S Thee Oh Sees Deans of the S F Rock Scene Are Going on Indefinite Hiatus UPDATED sfweekly com Retrieved 8 July 2017 a b c Thee Oh Sees Drop Uncut Uncut Retrieved 8 July 2017 Thee Oh Sees will tour as a trio with new drummer and bassist BrooklynVegan Retrieved 8 July 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Drop Thee Oh Sees album amp oldid 1171371108, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
