BNL Rocks Red Rocks is the third official live album from Canadian band Barenaked Ladies. The album was formally announced on 1 February 2016 via the band's official Twitter page [1] and was released on 20 May 2016.[2] It was recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to promote the release of Silverball on the Last Summer on Earth 2015 tour,[3] The band held a Last Summer on Earth 2016 tour with Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Howard Jones in conjunction with the new live album.[4] This is the band's first commercial live release since the departure of Steven Page in 2009.
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| Released | 20 May 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 10 June 2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 60:03 | |||
| Label | Vanguard Records | |||
| Producer | Barenaked Ladies | |||
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An instant download of "Odds Are" from the album was provided for those who purchased tickets to the Last Summer on Earth 2016 tour.[5] Ticket buyers also received a download of the full album upon its release.
The album was made available for pre-order on 8 April 2016. Those who pre-ordered the album received an instant download of "The Old Apartment", "Odds Are", "Gonna Walk" and "One Week".[6] The band also uploaded videos of these performances on their official YouTube channel, with the exception of "One Week", which received an official lyric video.[7]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Steven Page and Ed Robertson, except where noted.
All lead vocals performed by Ed Robertson, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead Vocal(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Get Back Up" |
| 3:11 | |
| 2. | "The Old Apartment" | 3:42 | ||
| 3. | "Odds Are" |
| 3:11 | |
| 4. | "Gonna Walk" |
| 3:22 | |
| 5. | "Brian Wilson" | Steven Page | 4:07 | |
| 6. | "Who Can It Be Now?" | Colin Hay | Colin Hay | 4:52 |
| 7. | "Falling for the First Time" | 5:12 | ||
| 8. | "Passcode" | Kevin Hearn | Kevin Hearn | 2:47 |
| 9. | "Light Up My Room" | 4:25 | ||
| 10. | "Duct Tape Heart" |
| 3:13 | |
| 11. | "Pinch Me" | 4:46 | ||
| 12. | "Big Bang Theory Theme" | Ed Robertson | 1:49 | |
| 13. | "One Week" | Ed Robertson |
| 3:26 |
| 14. | "If I Had $1,000,000" |
| 6:36 | |
| 15. | "Drawing" | Kevin Hearn | Tyler Stewart | 2:36 |
| 16. | "Rock and Roll" | Tyler Stewart | 2:48 | |
| Total length: | 60:03 | |||
Songs performed but not included are "Say What You Want", "Matter of Time" and "Did I Say That Out Loud?".
Personnel edit
Barenaked Ladies
- Ed Robertson – Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead vocals, backup vocals
- Tyler Stewart – Drums, percussion, backup vocals, lead vocal on "Drawing" and "Rock and Roll"
- Jim Creeggan – Double bass, electric bass, backup vocals
- Kevin Hearn – Accordion, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric piano, keyboards, piano, synthesizer, backup vocals, lead vocal on "Passcode"
Additional musicians
- Colin Hay – Acoustic guitar and lead vocal on "Who Can It Be Now?"
- Blaise Garza – Saxophone on "Who Can It Be Now?"
Production
- Produced by Barenaked Ladies
- Mixed by Lenny Derose, assisted by Alex Krotz
- Mastered by Harry Hess at Hbomb Mastering
- Package design: Chris Bilheimer
- Direction: Alison Taylor, Atwork Management
- US booking agent: Larry Webman, Paradigm Agency
- Business management: Kenna Danyliw & Mann
Charts edit
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US Billboard 200 | 101[8] |
| 2016 | Digital Albums | 16[9] |
| 2016 | Top Album Sales | 38[10] |
| 2016 | Top Rock Albums | 14[11] |
| 2016 | Alternative Albums | 11[12] |
References edit
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies on Twitter: "#BNLRocksRedRocks – New live album, Out May 20! "". Twitter. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ ""BNL Rocks Red Rocks" set for release". Get Barenaked!. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies Concert Setlist at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison on June 10, 2015". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "2016 Last Summer on Earth". Barenaked Ladies. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Tickets | Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer on Earth 2016 – Boston MA at Live Nation Concerts". Concerts.livenation.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "BNL Rocks Red Rocks (Live) by Barenaked Ladies on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Mike Ragogna (20 May 2016). "Chats with Barenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson (w/Premiere) and The Brevet". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Barenaked Ladies". Billboard.