| The Beer Sessions | ||||
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| Released | October 8, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 32:23 | |||
| Label | Three One Three | |||
| Producer | Tim Patalan and Sponge | |||
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The Beer Sessions is the eighth studio album by American rock band Sponge, released on October 8, 2016. [1] [2]
Sponge collaborated with several local Michigan breweries during the production of the album, including Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, to discuss the music recording process as well as the process of making craft beer. Each episode, also named The Beer Sessions, was filmed and was available to view for free on the band's website. [3] [4]
All songs produced by Tim Patalan and Sponge. [5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jump While the House Is on Fire" | Vinnie Dombroski | 2:40 |
| 2. | "2 X 4" | Vinnie Dombroski | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Sick of It All" | Tim Patalan, Vinnie Dombroski | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Lead" | Vinnie Dombroski | 3:52 |
| 5. | "The Whores Are Closing In" | Andy Patalan, Vinnie Dombroski | 4:29 |
| 6. | "Turn to Shit" | Vinnie Dombroski | 3:15 |
| 7. | "Ugly on the Inside" | Andy Patalan, Vinnie Dombroski | 3:30 |
| 8. | "Fed to the Dogs" | Vinnie Dombroski | 3:51 |
| 9. | "Broken" | Vinnie Dombroski | 3:23 |
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