Personnel: J. Staehler Hill, Jason Staehler Hill, Brian Karscig (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, organ, ARP synthesizer, bass guitar); Alain Johannes (guitar, flute); John Wittenberg, Mister Raymond Suen, Connie Carter, Reginald Brown, Mario de Len, Sara Parkins, Helen Lueng, Andrew Shulman , Joel Derouin, Larry Corbett, Evan Wilson, Steve Richards , Armen Garabedian, Darrin McCann, Tereza Stanislav (strings); Mark Maigaard (piano, glockenspiel, drums); Shaun Cornell (piano); Natasha Schneider (harpsichord); James Armburst (bass guitar).
Audio Mixers: Jason Staehler Hill; Mark Needham.
Recording information: Capitol Studios, Studio B, Los Angeles, CA; XIV Recorders, San Diego, CA.
Photographer: Jennifer Tzar.
The sophomore effort from San Diego rockers Louis XIV proves that the taut, glam-tinged rock of THE BEST LITTLE SECRETS ARE KEPT, the band's debut, was no fluke. SLICK DOGS AND PONIES delivers more of Louis XIV's edgy, playful sound. The lead-off single "Guilt by Association," a catchy romp with dancey punch, is a perfect example.
But Louis XIV has pushed its boundaries a bit, too. With composer David Campbell providing string arrangements, SLICK DOGS has a lush, expansive sound. In combination with the band's stylish rock, the orchestral flavor gives a delicious twist to this fine follow-up, one that will have fans putting their copies on repeat.
