Anytime at All

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Anytime at All
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Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 23, 1999
Recorded1998
Genre Instrumental, fusion, rock
Length69 minutes
Label CyberOctave
Producer Stephen Perkins, Dave Aron, Willie Waldman
Banyan chronology
Banyan
(1997)
Anytime at All
(1999)
Live at Perkins' Palace
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Anytime at All is the second album by the American rock band Banyan, founded by Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros fame, and David Turin. The record features nearly two dozens players, half of whom are well-known. Like their debut album, Anytime at All is dedicated to Perkins' deceased brother, Marc. The album is more upbeat and organic-sounding than the band's previous work, with the songs showcasing a greater variety.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Buzzards & Worms" (Stephen Perkins, Martin LeNoble) – 3:34
  2. "Justine" (Stephen Perkins, William Waldman, Rob Wasserman) – 5:04
  3. "Steel Head" (Stephen Perkins, Ross Rice, William Waldman, Rob Wasserman, Bad Azz) – 3:45
  4. "Looped + Faded" (Dave Aron) – 4:58
  5. "Grease the System" (Stephen Perkins, Flea, John Frusciante, Joey Klaparda, Mike Watt, William Waldman) – 4:23
  6. "La Sirena" (Stephen Perkins, Mike Watt, John Frusciante) – 3:10
  7. "Cactus Soil" (Stephen Perkins) – 2:15
  8. "Keep the Change" (Stephen Perkins, Cindy Juarez, Tommy D., William Waldman, Rob Wasserman) – 4:45
  9. "Lovin' Them Pounds" (Mike Watt) – 4:39
  10. "Early Bird" (Stephen Perkins, Buckethead) – 2:30
  11. "Sputnik" (Stephen Perkins, Buckethead, Mike Watt) – 6:33
  12. "The Apple and the Seed" (Stephen Perkins, William Waldman, Rob Wasserman, Dave Aron, Ross Rice, Clint Wagner) – 14:54
  13. "New Old Hat" (Nels Cline) – 7:18 (8:33 including Early Bird outro)
  14. "Untitled" (hidden track) (Banyan) – 0:04

Personnel

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References

  1. Love, Bret. "Anytime At All". AllMusic .