Challengers
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Challengers is the fourth studio album of Canadian Indie Rock Band, The New Pornographers. The album are produced by, "Phil Palazzolo", "John Collins" and "A. C. Newman".
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About
The album was released on August 21, 2007 by Matador Records. It debuted at #34 in the US Billboard 200 Chart and sold 20,000 copies in its first week. It features the singles, "My Rights Versus Yours" and "Failsafe".
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Rights Versus Yours | 4:17 |
| 2 | All the Old Showstoppers | 4:08 |
| 3 | Challengers | 3:31 |
| 4 | Myriad Harbour | 4:00 |
| 5 | All the Things That Go to Make Heaven and Earth | 3:08 |
| 6 | Failsafe | 2:37 |
| 7 | Unquided | 6:33 |
| 8 | Entering White Cecilia | 3:28 |
| 9 | Go Places | 4:32 |
| 10 | Mutiny, I Promise You | 4:12 |
| 11 | Adventures in Solitude | 4:16 |
| 12 | The Spirit of Giving | 4:03 |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Billboard 200 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 34 |
Credits
Performance Credits
The New Pornographers Primary Artist
Neko Case Vocals, Group Member
Kurt Dahle Percussion, Drums, Vocals, Group Member
Phil Palazzolo Guitar
Brendan Ryan Trumpet, Accordion, French Horn
Todd Fancey Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Group Member
Blaine Thurier Sampling, fender rhodes, Group Member
John Collins Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Casio, Guitar (Baritone), Group Member
A.C. Newman Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion, Piano, Vocals, Wurlitzer, Casio, Group Member
Olivier Manchon Violin
Kathryn Calder Piano, Vocals, Wurlitzer, Group Member
Ben Kalb Cello
Marla Hansen Viola
Eileen Gannon Harp
Leslie Kubicka Flute, Piccolo
Tara Szczygielski Violin
Technical Credits
Dave Craswell Engineer
Patrick McCarthy Engineer
Neko Case Artwork
Kurt Dahle Producer, Engineer
Ryan Dahle Engineer
Mark Ohe Artwork
Phil Palazzolo Producer, Engineer
Nick Luca Engineer
Brendan Ryan String Arrangements
Howard Redekopp Engineer
John Collins Producer
A.C. Newman Producer
Chad Lupo Engineer
Charles Burst Engineer
Josh Clark Engineer
Judge Artwork
Trivia
- Failsafe" was originally written for the Canadian indie pop band The Choir Practice, and appeared on their debut album several months before the release of Challengers.
Shop
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