Name: Heroes And Villains
Brand: American Recordings (USA)
SKU: 229722
Price: 19.77 USD
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Heroes And Villains

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Album: Heroes And Villains
#	Song Title		Time
1)	The World Outside Album Version	More Info...	4:23
2)	Fade Out/In Album Version	More Info...	3:37
3)	Last Way Out Of Here Album Version	More Info...	4:09
4)	Breathe In Album Version	More Info...	4:31
5)	Going Going Gone Album Version	More Info...	4:20
6)	Throwing Stones Album Version	More Info...	4:31
7)	What You Are Album Version	More Info...	4:22
8)	Bones Album Version	More Info...	4:40
9)	Sleeping Citizens Album Version	More Info...	3:21
10)	Hangman Album Version	More Info...	4:46
11)	Always Running Home Album Version	More Info...	3:28
12)	Seed Album Version	More Info...	4:46

Album: Heroes And Villains
#	Song Title		Time
1)	The World Outside Album Version	More Info...	4:23
2)	Fade Out/In Album Version	More Info...	3:37
3)	Last Way Out Of Here Album Version	More Info...	4:09
4)	Breathe In Album Version	More Info...	4:31
5)	Going Going Gone Album Version	More Info...	4:20
6)	Throwing Stones Album Version	More Info...	4:31
7)	What You Are Album Version	More Info...	4:22
8)	Bones Album Version	More Info...	4:40
9)	Sleeping Citizens Album Version	More Info...	3:21
10)	Hangman Album Version	More Info...	4:46
11)	Always Running Home Album Version	More Info...	3:28
12)	Seed Album Version	More Info...	4:46

Performer Notes

This is an Enhanced CD which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
Paloalto: James Grundler (vocals, guitar); Florian Reiner, Andy Blunda, Tommy Black.
Personnel: Eric Gorfain, Nina Piaseckyj (strings).
Audio Mixers: James Grundler; Jim Scott ; Rick Rubin; Sean Beavan.
Recording information: Cello (03/2002-05/2002); The Steakhouse (03/2002-05/2002).
On Heroes and Villains, Paloalto work with the post-alternative mix found on their self-titled debut for a glossy sophomore finish. Singer/songwriter James Grundler is more personal and thoughtful, not overly gushing or sentimental, and regardless of the title, Heroes and Villains is not glutton for sorrow. Having Rick Rubin as a producer is an interesting choice, but his talent for polishing up a band's imperfections works in Paloalto's favor. He zeroes in on the band's crunchy, quick riffs and Grundler's commanding vocals, and songs like "Fade Out/In" and "Last Way Out of Here" capture the band's earnest effort. Finding out who you are and accepting it is thematic throughout Heroes and Villains, particularly on "Running Home" and "Going Going Gone." Those who appreciate an honest, basic record will enjoy Paloalto's simple approach. Sonically, they don't venture out and that's okay. Paloalto like to play it safe. ~ MacKenzie Wilson