Leave Here a Stranger
2001 studio album by Starflyer 59
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Leave Here a Stranger is the sixth studio album by alternative rock band Starflyer 59. Unlike most contemporary albums, it was recorded and mixed in mono as opposed to stereo. Leave Here a Stranger was listed in Los Angeles Times among the Top 10 albums of 2001.[5] HM Magazine characterizes its lyrical content as a concept album about the troubles associated with the life of a recording artist.[3]
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| Released | June 5, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, dream pop | |||
| Length | 40:05 | |||
| Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
| Producer | Terry Scott Taylor | |||
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In a 2008 interview, Martin stated that the photo featured on the cover art is "supposedly a set shot from [Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace] that a photographer had, [which] we thought had a neat look to it."[6]
Track listing
All songs written by Jason Martin.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "All My Friends Who Play Guitar" | 5:21 |
| 2. | "Can You Play Drums?" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "When I Learn to Sing" | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Give Up the War" | 4:49 |
| 5. | "Things Like This Help Me" | 4:58 |
| 6. | "This I Don't Need" | 2:53 |
| 7. | "I Like Your Photographs" | 6:21 |
| 8. | "...Moves On" | 1:20 |
| 9. | "Night Music" | 3:41 |
| 10. | "Your Company" | 4:21 |
Personnel
- Starflyer 59
- Jason Martin – vocals, guitar
- Jeff Cloud – bass guitar
- Josh Dooley – keyboards
- Joey Esquibel – drums
- Additional personnel
- Terry Scott Taylor – producer
- Andrew D. Prickett – engineer
- Chris Colbert – mixing
- Rob Watson – additionals
- Frank Lenz – additionals
- Brian Gardner – mastering