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For the statement of compliance with norms, see Conformance mark.
Declaration of Conformity
Cover to the Compact Disc version of the albumStudio album by Wellwater Conspiracy Released June 17, 1997 Recorded 1996–1997 Genre Alternative rock Length 41:51 Language English Label Third Gear Wellwater Conspiracy chronology Declaration of Conformity
(1997)Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives
(1999)Vinyl LP Artwork for the 1997 vinyl editionProfessional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [1] Rolling Stone [2] Declaration of Conformity is the debut studio album by the American rock band Wellwater Conspiracy. It was released on June 17, 1997 through Third Gear Records.
Contents
Overview
The album was recorded in 1996 and 1997. This is the only Wellwater Conspiracy album in which Ben Shepherd sings all of the songs. The album was released to general critical acclaim. Matt Diehl of Rolling Stone said, "Declaration of Conformity suggests that these Soundgarden expats have left the Seattle sound behind for trippy psychedelia that recalls such '60s freak icons as Syd Barrett and 13th Floor Elevators. Declaration's tinny, fuzzed-out sonics decidedly evoke the Summer of Love."[2]
Track listing
No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Sleveless" John McBain, Ben Shepherd 3:17 2. "Shel Talmy" McBain, Matt Cameron, Shepherd 3:00 3. "The Ending" McBain, Cameron, Shepherd 2:59 4. "Sandy" The Carnabeats 2:32 5. "Far Side of Your Moon" McBain, Cameron, Shepherd 2:56 6. "Lucy Leave" Syd Barrett 3:04 7. "Green Undertow" McBain, Cameron 2:49 8. "Enebrio" McBain 3:03 9. "You Do You" McBain, Shepherd 3:03 10. "Space Travel in the Blink of an Eye" McBain, Cameron, Shepherd 3:14 11. "Nati Bati Yi" The Spiders 2:31 12. "Declaration of Conformity" McBain, Cameron, Shepherd 3:19 13. "Trowerchord" McBain, Shepherd 3:24 14. "Palomar Observatory" McBain, Cameron, Shepherd 2:40 - Japanese bonus tracks
No. Title Writer(s) Length 13. "Acka Raga" John Mayer 14. "Late Night" Barrett Personnel
- Wellwater Conspiracy
- Matt Cameron – drums, vocals, mini-moog, simulated rain, acoustic guitar, guitar solo on "Lucy Leave"
- John McBain – guitars, bass guitar, drums on "Far Side of Your Moon" and "Palomar Observatory"
- Ben Shepherd – vocals
- Additional musicians
- Lou Alexander – bass assistance on "Shel Talmy"
References
- ^ Prato, Greg. "allmusic ((( Declaration of Conformity > Review )))". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r306618. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
- ^ a b Diehl, Matt (1997-10-02). "Wellwater Conspiracy: Declaration of Conformity". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/wellwaterconspiracy/albums/album/241313/review/5945029/declaration_of_conformity. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
External links
Categories:- 1997 albums
- Debut albums
- English-language albums
- Wellwater Conspiracy albums
- Albums produced by Matt Cameron
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