Makers is the 2006 release from Seattle singer-songwriter Rocky Votolato. It marks his debut on Barsuk Records after previously releasing albums on Second Nature Records. The album is characterized by sparse arrangements, focusing mainly on Votolato's voice and guitar work. Votolato's songwriting skills are on display in his most folk-sounding release to date.

Makers
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2006
GenreIndie/Singer-Songwriter
Length37:57
LabelBarsuk Records
Rocky Votolato chronology
Suicide Medicine
(2003)
Makers
(2006)
End Like This
(2007)

Track listing edit

  1. "White Daisy Passing" – 3:07
  2. "Portland Is Leaving" – 2:45
  3. "The Night's Disguise" – 3:17
  4. "She Was Only in It for the Rain" – 3:09
  5. "Uppers Aren't Necessary" – 2:55
  6. "Wait Out the Days" – 2:43
  7. "Streetlights" – 2:29
  8. "Tennessee Train Tracks" – 2:25
  9. "Goldfield" – 3:32
  10. "Tinfoil Hats" – 2:39
  11. "Where We Left Off" – 5:38
  12. "Makers" – 3:18
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [1]
Pitchfork Media          [2]
Rolling Stone     [3]

References edit

  1. ^ Makers at AllMusic
  2. ^ Pitchfork Media review
  3. ^ Eliscu, Jenny (21 February 2006). "Rocky Votolato - Makers". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 3 March 2006. Retrieved 21 October 2017.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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