The Sticks

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All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
The excellent fourth outing from Vancouver-based indie rockers Mother Mother continues in the eclectic, electric vein of 2011's Eureka, further distancing the group from its folk roots. Manic, melodic, methodical, and deliriously malcontent, The Sticks blends the mad glee and primal, rhythmic snap of Spoon with the fanciful musicality of the New Pornographers. Songs like "Bit by Bit," "Let's Fall in Love," and "Infinitesimal" shake the rafters with considerable aplomb, while more expansive, less propulsive numbers like "Waiting for the World to End," "Little Pistol," and the wonderfully self-loathing "Dread in My Heart" suggest an alternate universe where ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
The excellent fourth outing from Vancouver-based indie rockers Mother Mother continues in the eclectic, electric vein of 2011's Eureka, further distancing the group from its folk roots. Manic, melodic, methodical, and deliriously malcontent, The Sticks blends the mad glee and primal, rhythmic snap of Spoon with the fanciful musicality of the New Pornographers. Songs like "Bit by Bit," "Let's Fall in Love," and "Infinitesimal" shake the rafters with considerable aplomb, while more expansive, less propulsive numbers like "Waiting for the World to End," "Little Pistol," and the wonderfully self-loathing "Dread in My Heart" suggest an alternate universe where Nickel Creek was mentored by the Pixies instead of Alison Krauss.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 2/12/2013
  • Label: Last Gang Records
  • UPC: 060270140028
  • Catalog Number: 1400
  • Sales rank: 11,397

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Omen (1:06)
  2. 2 The Sticks (4:02)
  3. 3 Let's Fall in Love (3:08)
  4. 4 Business Man (3:21)
  5. 5 Dread in My Heart (2:31)
  6. 6 Infinitesimal (2:56)
  7. 7 Happy (3:57)
  8. 8 Bit by Bit (3:18)
  9. 9 Latter Days (3:30)
  10. 10 Little Pistol (4:28)
  11. 11 Love It Dissipates (2:59)
  12. 12 Cry Forum (4:03)
  13. 13 Waiting for the World to End (4:23)
  14. 14 To the Wild (3:51)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Mother Mother Primary Artist
Jesse Zubot Violin
Ben Kaplan Keyboards
Ryan Guldemond Guitar, Vocals
Molly Guldemond Synthesizer, Vocals
Casey Guldemond Vocals
Ali Siadat Percussion, Drums, Vocals, electronics
Jasmin Parkin Keyboards, Vocals
Technical Credits
Andy VanDette Mastering
Ben Kaplan Programming, Producer, Engineer
Mother Mother Arranger
Ryan Guldemond Composer, Producer
Molly Guldemond Artwork
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