Vol. 1 (Birds of Maya album)

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Vol. 1
Birds of Maya - Vol 1.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 21, 2008 (2008-01-21)
Recorded2004 (2004) – 2006 (2006)
Genre Garage rock, psychedelic rock
Length35:39
Label Holy Mountain
Birds of Maya chronology
Vol. 1
(2008)
Ready to Howl
(2010)

Vol. 1 is the debut studio album of Birds of Maya, released on January 21, 2008 by Holy Mountain. [1] The album comprises home recordings made between 2004 and 2006. [2]

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jason Killinger, Ben Leaphart and Mike Polizze.

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Killer in the Snow"6:07
2."Traveler"3:39
3."High up on the Hill"7:08
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Black Foot Kin"5:26
2."Ancient Witches Rise"8:02
3."Six"1:53
4."Sleepwalker"3:24

Personnel

Adapted from the Vol. 1 liner notes. [3]

Birds of Maya

Release history

RegionDateLabelFormatCatalog
United States2008Holy Mountain LP 12288LP

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References

  1. Nunziata, Francesco (August 20, 2011). "Purling Hiss: Lounge Lizards" (in Italian). Onda Rock. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  2. Rettman, Tony (October 1, 2010). "Birds of Maya Play Music, Sometimes in Front of People". Vice . VICE Media LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  3. Vol. 1 (sleeve). Birds of Maya. Portland, Oregon: Holy Mountain. 2008.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)