''Spring Cleaning'' is the sixth studio album released by the indie rock band
Before Braille
Before Braille is an independent rock band from Mesa, Arizona known for its DIY work ethicSalvia, Vanessa retrieved 2012-24-08 and as a pioneer of Arizona's emo-core movement, or as they liked to call it, "480-area-core," during the early 2000s. ...
. It was released on July 2, 2009, by
Sunset Alliance Records
Sunset Alliance Records is an independent record label based in Mesa, Arizona. It is owned and operated by David Jensen.
History
After the release of a couple LPs featuring local rock bands, original owner and founder Steve Lefever had plans to ...
.
Album Information
The album's official name is: ''Spring Cleaning...Cut, Clean, Scab, Scar, Rewind, Remind, Repeat''.
[2knowmusic.com Interview with Dave from Before Braille, Oct. 22, 2009](_blank)
retrieved 2012-21-08 The idea of releasing this record appears to have solidified in December 2007, during
Kill the Messenger, Keep the Message
''Kill the Messenger, Keep the Message'' is the sixth studio album, and third LP, recorded by the indie rock band, Before Braille. It was released in 2009 by Sunset Alliance.
History
Before Braille originally started working on this record in ...
's final weeks of production.
[''Resurgency'', Before Braille MySpace Blog, Dec. 13, 2007](_blank)
retrieved 03-21-12 Almost a record of B-sides and rare tracks, David Jensen, former lead-singer of the group, described it as a "collection of songs that were never given their chance on the stage."
In the end, the record contains: nine brand new tracks; five out of print compilation songs; two songs from
Before Braille
Before Braille is an independent rock band from Mesa, Arizona known for its DIY work ethicSalvia, Vanessa retrieved 2012-24-08 and as a pioneer of Arizona's emo-core movement, or as they liked to call it, "480-area-core," during the early 2000s. ...
's first recording, the ''
Triplesplit'', re-recorded and remastered; and, acoustic recordings of three songs from ''
The Rumor''.
Of the "new tracks" that were released on this record, many were actually old songs that had never been properly recorded and released. For example, "This is Not Theory" and "Hooray for Yourself" were originally recorded in 2001 as part of a demo that the band did for Aezra Records.
[''3 New Songs'', Before Braille MySpace Blog, June 17, 2008](_blank)
retrieved 03-21-12 Some of them were re-recorded after the band left Aezra in 2003 and then finished off in 2007.
Another such song is "Five Minute Warning (R is for Regret)." According to the band, this song was a fan favorite during their earliest years, although it was never recorded.
''Homage to Our Friends Since the Sack'', Before Braille MySpace Blog, Dec. 20, 2007
retrieved 2012-21-08
Making appearances on this record are: Ian Metzger of Dear and the Headlights
Dear and the Headlights was an American indie rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2005. They released two widely known demos, recorded by future bassist Chuckie Duff, before their debut album was released. These demos included five songs r ...
on the track "Colic"; Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms is an American alternative rock band formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona. They rose to prominence following the 1992 release of their first major label album, ''New Miserable Experience'', and the first single released from that album ...
on the track "Hooray for Yourself"; and, Jason Corman (i.e. Mr. Fantastical) who makes guitar contributions throughout.[''Friends Who Have Joined Us'', Kill the Messenger, Keep the Message MySpace Blog, Aug 8, 2008](_blank)
retrieved 2012-21-08 Bob Hoag
Bob Hoag is an American record producer, songwriter and musician based in Mesa, Arizona. In 2005, he was recruited to be the pianist and keyboardist for American rock band The Ataris.
Career
Hoag wrote songs for his group, The Go Reflex, as well a ...
served, once again, as producer, and Chuckie Duff at Common Wall Media
Common Wall Media is an independent record label, film production, and media company based in Mesa, Arizona. It is owned and operated by Chuckie Duff, former Dear and the Headlights bassist and current co-owner of Flying Blanket Recording.
Histo ...
took care of the album art and design.[''The New & Final Before Braille Album'', Before Braille MySpace Blog, May 21, 2009](_blank)
retrieved 2012-21-08
Track listing
References
External links
Before Braille official website
Sunset Alliance
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2009 albums
Before Braille albums
Sunset Alliance Records albums