Volume 2 (Giants in the Trees album)

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Volume 2
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 29, 2019
Recorded Wahkiakum County
Genre Alternative rock, Psychedelia, Country
Length39:00
Label Giants in the Trees, LLC.
Producer Jack Endino
Giants in the Trees chronology
Giants in the Trees
(2017)
Volume 2
(2019)
Singles from Volume 2
  1. "Star Machine"
    Released: May 20, 2019

Volume 2 is the second album by American rock band Giants in the Trees. It contains the single "Star Machine". The album was released on March 29, 2019. [1] [2]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Feel You Now"5:20
2."It Goes"3:16
3."My Name"4:36
4."Star Machine"4:04
5."Weight of the World"3:27
6."Sons and Daughters"4:40
7."Hot Blooded"3:21
8."Bright Side"3:22
9."This Is Love"3:45
10."Nevermore"3:09
Total length:39:00

Reception

Kerrang gave the album 4/5, saying it was more cohesive than the first, and would appeal to fans of Sleater-Kinney and Emma Ruth Rundle. [3]

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References

  1. "Giants In The Trees on Twitter: April 1 is DIY CD release of "Volume II" — Collection of 10 news songs for you, kind dear listeners. Post to most anywhere in the world. Digital streaming among various services soon to follow."". twitter.com. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  2. "Giants in the Trees will come back with volume 2". North West Music Scene. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. https://www.kerrang.com/amp/album-review-giants-in-the-trees-volume-ii