- In the Trees
Infobox Album
Name = In The Trees
Type = Studio
Artist =The Watchmen
Released = 1994
Recorded = April 1994 -Metal Works Studio , Mississauga, ON
Genre = Rock
Length = 51:36
Label =MCA Records
Producer =Mr. Colson
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://wc02.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gzfuxqqhldke link]
Last album = "McLaren Furnace Room " (1992)
This album = "In The Trees" (1994)
Next album = "Brand New Day" (1996)"In The Trees" is the second studio album by
The Watchmen . With hits "Lusitana", "Boneyard Tree" and "All Uncovered", this was the band's breakthrough release in their home country ofCanada . Videos for both "Boneyard Tree" and "All Uncovered" saw heavy play onMuchMusic .The album was certified Gold in Canada by the
Canadian Recording Industry Association on October 3, 1994 and it was certified Platinum on May 31, 1995. To date, this is the band's only Platinum album in Canada.Following the tour which supported the band's debut
McLaren Furnace Room , bassistPete Loewen decided to leave the band. He was replaced by NewfoundlanderKen Tizzard .At this time, singer
Daniel Greaves began to become more comfortable with his songwriting ability. Because of this, only three of the album's songs were credited to guitaristJoey Serlin .The strength and success of the album provided the band with a nomination for Group of the Yearat the 1995 Juno Awards. The award went to their
MCA Records labelmates,The Tragically Hip .Track listing
#"34 Dead St." (
The Watchmen ) - 3:13
#"Boneyard Tree" (Joey Serlin )- 4:08
#"Lusitana" (The Watchmen) - 4:36
#"Wiser" (The Watchmen) - 3:15
#"Calm" (Serlin) - 4:09
#"All Uncovered" (The Watchmen) - 4:34
#"In My Mind" (Serlin) - 4:00
#"Laugher" (The Watchmen) - 4:46
#"The South" (The Watchmen) - 4:07
#"Born Afire" (The Watchmen) - 4:41
#"Vovo Diva" (The Watchmen) - 3:45
#"Middle East" (The Watchmen) - 6:07Album credits
Personnel
*
Ken Tizzard - Bass
*Joey Serlin - Guitar, Vocals
*Sammy Kohn - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
*Daniel Greaves - Vocals, Piano, HarpAdditional personnel
*Mary Gaines - Cello on "All Uncovered"
Production
*Mr. Colson - Producer, Engineer
*Assisted by Mark Peters and Mike Zirkel*Recorded Metal Works Studios, Mississauga, ON
*Additional Recording at Smart Studios, Madison, WI
*Mixed at Smart Studios by Mr. Colson
*Mastered by Bob Ludwig Gateway Mastering, Portland, MEReferences
* Liner notes from The Watchmen: "
In The Trees ".
* [http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/W/Watchmen.html The Watchmen Bio]
* [http://www.muchmusic.com/music/artists/videofile.asp?artist=376 The Watchmen - Videos]
* [http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/W/Watchmen/2004/06/17/751623.html Watchmen Singer Becomes Doctor]
* [http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/W/Watchmen/1998/10/29/751625.html Keep An Eye On Those Watchmen]
* [http://www.cria.ca/cert_db_search.php CRIA Searchable Database]
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