Released March 26, 1996 | Length 47:58 Release date 26 March 1996 | |
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Recorded February–May 1995 at The Elephant 6 Recording Co. and Dane and Merisa's House except "Marching Theme" which occurred in June 1994 Similar Neutral Milk Hotel albums, Indie rock albums | ||
Neutral milk hotel song against sex
On Avery Island is the debut album by American indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel. It was released on March 26, 1996 by Merge Records.
Contents
Track listing
All tracks written by Jeff Mangum, except where noted. Horn arrangements composed by Robert Schneider.
Additional information
The title refers to Avery Island, a salt dome island in southern Louisiana, the band's home state. Avery Island is the headquarters of the McIlhenny Company, makers of Tabasco sauce.
The UK version of this CD has two more tracks: "Everything Is" and "Snow Song Pt. 1," both of which are taken from the "Everything Is" single, reportedly without Jeff Mangum's permission. On the vinyl LP, "Pree-Sisters Swallowing a Donkey's Eye" is 3:28 long, as opposed to the significantly longer digital version at 13:49. The UK version also has a different cover, with artwork by Jill Carnes of Thimble Circus.
Personnel
Track 12 features Merisa Bissinger, Hilarie Sidney, Zachary DeMichele, Dane Terry, Lisa Janssen, Aaron Reedy, and Jeff Mangum performing various Indonesian instruments.
Songs
1Song Against Sex3:41
2You've Passed2:54
3Someone Is Waiting2:32