Side One

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Side One
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Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2005
Recorded2004
StudioRancho Relaxo & Studio Belew, US
Genre Rock
Length33:02
Label Sanctuary
Producer Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew chronology
Raven Songs 101
(2004)
Side One
(2005)
Side Two
(2005)
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Side One is the thirteenth solo album by Adrian Belew, originally released in 2005. The album features bassist Les Claypool (from Primus) and drummer Danny Carey (from Tool) on its first three tracks.

Contents

The track "Beat Box Guitar" was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" category in 2005. [1] (It lost to "69 Freedom Special" by Les Paul & Friends.) "Ampersand" & "Beat Box Guitar" had new versions appear on Side Three (2006).

Track listing

All songs written by Adrian Belew, except where noted.

  1. "Ampersand" – 4:23
  2. "Writing on the Wall" – 3:53
  3. "Matchless Man" – 2:32
  4. "Madness" (Adrian Belew, Aram Khachaturian) – 6:54
  5. "Walk Around the World" – 4:58
  6. "Beat Box Guitar" – 5:08
  7. "Under the Radar" – 1:39
  8. "Elephants" – 2:15
  9. "Pause" – 1:20

Personnel

Musicians

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References

  1. "Complete List of Grammy Award Nominations". Deseret News (Salt Lake City) via AP. December 9, 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2008.[ permanent dead link ]