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Rob Schnapf is an American
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and musician. He was the co-producer (along with Tom Rothrock) of
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's albums ''
Either/Or ''Either/Or'' ( Danish: ''Enten – Eller'') is the first published work of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Appearing in two volumes in 1843 under the pseudonymous editorship of ''Victor Eremita'' (Latin for "victorious hermit"), it ...
'', '' XO'' (on which he also played guitar on the song "
Baby Britain "Baby Britain" is a song by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. It was released in 1999 by record label DreamWorks as the second single from his fourth studio album, '' XO''. Release "Baby Britain" was released in 1999 by record label D ...
"), '' Figure 8'' and '' From a Basement on the Hill'', for which he was recruited by Smith's family to complete after Smith's death. Schnapf runs the
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studio.


Background

Schnapf, along with Rothrock and partner Bradshaw Lambert, started Bong Load Custom Records in the early 1990s which is notable for releasing Beck's "
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" single. Schnapf first heard Beck as he was playing on the street during the annual
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Fair. A week later Rothrock saw Beck jump onstage to play in between bands during a show at Jabberjaw and approached him afterwards about recording his songs. Together Rothrock, Schnapf, Beck and Karl Stephenson recorded the bulk of what would become "Loser", and subsequently ''
Mellow Gold ''Mellow Gold'' is the third studio album by American musician Beck, released on March 1, 1994 by DGC Records. Critics noted the album's hybrid of various styles including rock, hip hop, folk, blues, psychedelia, and country, as well as ...
'', Beck's first major label album. Rothrock and Schnapf would continue to record with Beck working on material for what was intended to be his follow-up to ''Mellow Gold'', a somber acoustic affair meant to silence detractors that claimed he was a one hit wonder joke act. Beck eventually had a change of heart and went on to record '' Odelay'' with The Dust Brothers only using one song from the Rothrock/Schnapf sessions, "Ramshackle", as the album closer. Rob and Tom produced the 1993
Dog Society Dog Society is an American rock band based in New York City. Their debut album, ''Test Your Own Eyes'', was released by EastWest / Atlantic Records in 1993.ShenSalih“The Lowdown: Interview with Dog Society,”Guided By Voices' second of two TVT Records releases;
Isolation Drills ''Isolation Drills'' is the 12th studio album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices. It was their second and final LP released under TVT Records and their second to feature a major rock producer in Rob Schnapf. The album was also thei ...
in 2001 and The Vines debut album '' Highly Evolved'' in 2002. In 2003, he produced Saves The Day's album, ''In Reverie''. Also, in 2005, he produced Nine Black Alps' debut album '' Everything Is''. Schnapf has also worked in conjunction with Australian band Powderfinger in the production of their sixth studio album '' Dream Days at the Hotel Existence''. Schnapf produced Brooklyn based artist
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's major label debut ''
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''. Following the success of the partnership Schnapf was also recruited to produce Devine's "
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" a single released prior to Devine's follow up album. This was followed by work with The Whigs on their debut '' Mission Control'' for ATO Records. Schnapf worked with Australian rock band Kisschasy on their third studio album, ''Seizures'' and Wild Light's debut for Startime International Records. Schnapf then worked with Booker T. Jones on his Grammy winning '' Potato Hole'' album featuring the
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and
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. He also worked with Dr. Dog and
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2010 release of ''Feeler''. Schnapf produced Canadian indie-rock band Tokyo Police Club's 2010 second album ''Champ''. Schnapf is also credited with the creation of the tambourine back beat, and the 3 against 2 vibraslap. He is currently in development of a 1-hour crime drama called the ''Pope and The Monkey''.


Production discography

*1993: '' Test Your Own Eyes'' –
Dog Society Dog Society is an American rock band based in New York City. Their debut album, ''Test Your Own Eyes'', was released by EastWest / Atlantic Records in 1993.ShenSalih“The Lowdown: Interview with Dog Society,”Tom Rothrock) *1994: ''
Mellow Gold ''Mellow Gold'' is the third studio album by American musician Beck, released on March 1, 1994 by DGC Records. Critics noted the album's hybrid of various styles including rock, hip hop, folk, blues, psychedelia, and country, as well as ...
'' – Beck (Co-producer) *1995: ''
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'' –
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(Co-producer w/ Tom Rothrock and
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) *1996: '' Mic City Sons'' - Heatmiser (Co-producer w/ Tom Rothrock and Heatmiser) *1997: ''
Either/Or ''Either/Or'' ( Danish: ''Enten – Eller'') is the first published work of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Appearing in two volumes in 1843 under the pseudonymous editorship of ''Victor Eremita'' (Latin for "victorious hermit"), it ...
'' –
Elliott Smith Steven Paul Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003), known professionally as Elliott Smith, was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived much of ...
(Co-producer w/ Tom Rothrock) *1998: '' XO'' –
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(Co-producer w/ Tom Rothrock) *1999: '' Mock Tudor'' – Richard Thompson (Co-producer w/ Tom Rothrock) *2000: '' Figure 8'' –
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(Co-producer w/ Tom Rothrock) *2001: ''
Isolation Drills ''Isolation Drills'' is the 12th studio album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices. It was their second and final LP released under TVT Records and their second to feature a major rock producer in Rob Schnapf. The album was also thei ...
'' – Guided by Voices *2001: ''
Stay What You Are ''Stay What You Are'' is the third studio album from American rock band Saves the Day, released in 2001. The album received positive reviews from critics at the time of its release and remains an influential album in the emo and pop punk genres. ...
'' – Saves the Day *2002: '' Your Majesty'' – The Anniversary *2002: '' Highly Evolved'' – The Vines *2003: '' In Reverie'' – Saves the Day *2003: '' La Musica Negra'' – Verbena *2004: '' From a Basement on the Hill'' –
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*2004: ''
Winning Days ''Winning Days'' is the second studio album by Australian alternative rock band The Vines, and was released on 23 March 2004 It is the follow-up to their debut, ''Highly Evolved''. The enhanced CD has the music video for "Ride". ''Winning Day ...
'' – The Vines *2006: ''
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'' –
Kevin Devine Kevin Devine (born December 19, 1979) is an American songwriter and musician from Staten Island, New York City, who is known for his introspective and political themes. He is a contemporary member of the underground indie rock and indie folk m ...
*2007: '' Dream Days at the Hotel Existence'' – Powderfinger *2007: '' Scream And Light Up The Sky'' – The Honorary Title *2007: ''
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'' –
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*2008: '' Mission Control'' – The Whigs *2008: '' Melodia'' – The Vines *2009: '' Adult Nights'' – Wild Light *2009: '' Potato Hole'' – Booker T. Jones (Co-producer) *2009: '' Seizures'' – Kisschasy *2010: ''
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'' – Tokyo Police Club *2010: ''Sweet Thing'' – Sweet Thing *2010: '' Shame, Shame'' – Dr. Dog *2012: ''
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'' –
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*2013: ''Bulldozer'' –
Kevin Devine Kevin Devine (born December 19, 1979) is an American songwriter and musician from Staten Island, New York City, who is known for his introspective and political themes. He is a contemporary member of the underground indie rock and indie folk m ...
*2013: '' FIDLAR'' – FIDLAR *2014: Night Moves – H-burns *2015: '' St. Catherine'' – Ducktails *2016: '' Cody'' – Joyce Manor *2016:
Cold Coffee ''Cold Coffee'' is the debut studio album by the Scottish singer-songwriter Barrie-James O'Neill, released on 8 April 2016 by Acid Bird. The album was recorded in June 2015 in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was tracked, mixed, and m ...
– Barrie-James O'Neill *2017: ''Lemon Cotton Candy Sunset'' – Richard Edwards *2018: ''Heaven'' – Dilly Dally *2018: ''Marlin Fisher'' – Henry Chadwick *2020: ''
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'' – X *2020: "Underground Forever"/"Hustlin" - Jonathan Tyler'' *2022: ''Canary Yellow'' – Soft Kill


References


External links

*- Retrospective documentary done for the anniversary of Beck's first album, features interviews with Schnapf * {{DEFAULTSORT:Schnapf, Rob American record producers Year of birth missing (living people) Living people