Bayleaf (album)

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Bayleaf
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Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 11, 2001
Recorded1999–2001 in Seattle, Washington
Genre Alternative rock
Length39:43
LanguageEnglish
Label Epic
Producer Pete Droge
Stone Gossard chronology
Bayleaf
(2001)
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(2013)
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Bayleaf is the first studio album by American musician Stone Gossard, best known as a guitarist with Pearl Jam guitarist. It was released on September 11, 2001, on Epic Records.

Contents

Overview

The album features ten songs written over a span of four to five years. [3] The album was recorded by Gossard over a 2+12-year period in Seattle, Washington and completed in 2001. [3] Gossard worked with producer Pete Droge. Gossard sang lead vocals on seven out of the album's ten tracks, while guest vocalists Pete Droge and Ty Willman sang on the remaining three tracks. Gossard also contributed drums and piano to the album, as well as guitar, bass and vocals. Former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Chamberlain contributed his drumming to two tracks, "Bore Me" and "Fits". The album was mixed by Matt Bayles. The album's cover art was illustrated by Beth Haidle. The album's songs feature a mellow sound influenced by Frank Black, Rufus Wainwright, and The Rolling Stones. [4] The album charted at number 37 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. Greg Prato of AllMusic said, "While not as strong as his output with Brad, Bayleaf still has its moments." [1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Stone Gossard.

No.TitleLength
1."Bore Me"3:45
2."Fits"4:05
3."Pigeon"4:32
4."Anchors"4:41
5."Cadillac"3:03
6."Bayleaf"6:05
7."Every Family"3:12
8."Unhand Me"3:46
9."Hellbent"3:31
10."Fend It Off"3:03
Japanese bonus track

All tracks are written by Gossard.

No.TitleLength
11."Can't Stop"3:53
Online bonus track
No.TitleLength
11."Shame On You"5:38

Personnel

Additional musicians and production

Chart positions

Chart (2001)Position
Top Heatseekers [5] 37

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References

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