Battle for the Sun

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Annotation

Re-mastered "Redux" release which replaces track 6 of the original release with the single version and adds a second disc of extra tracks.

Recorded at Metal Works Studios, Toronto
Additional recording on 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13 at Assault & Battery Studios, London
Additional recording on 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 at Strongroom Studios, London
Strings recorded at Assault & Battery Studios, London
Horns recorded at Metal Works Studio, Toronto
Backing Vocals recorded at Strongroom Studios, London
Dimitri Tikovoi appears courtesy of 140db

Dimitri Tikovoi and Rob Kirwan appear courtesy of 140db.

Annotation last modified on 2015-12-24 00:24 UTC.

Tracklist

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CD 1
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1Kitty Litter
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
recording of:
Kitty Litter
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
53:48
2Ashtray Heart
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
recording of:
Ashtray Heart
writer:
Steve Ludwin, Brian Molko and Jordan Page
publisher:
Blue Rose Publishing, BMG Consortium Music Publishing Germany, BMG FM Music Limited, BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH (2017 - present), Nuxx, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
43:32
3Battle for the Sun
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
cello:
Ian Burdge (cellist), Vicky Matthews (cellist) and Helen Rathbone (cellist)
viola:
Fiona Leggat, Lydia Lowndes-Northcott (violist) and Emma Owens (violist, violinist, strings)
violin:
Natalia Bonner (violinist), Gillon Cameron (violinist), Gita Harcourt, Stephen Hussey, Kufu and Deborah White
conductor:
Fiona Brice
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings arranger:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Battle for the Sun
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
5:32
4For What It’s Worth
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
baritone saxophone:
Perry White
flute and tenor saxophone:
John Johnson (Canadian jazz saxophonist)
piccolo and trumpet:
Steve McDade (trumpet player)
trombone:
Terry Promane
background vocals:
Valerie Etienne and Hazel Fernandes (vocalist)
conductor:
Peter Cardinali
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
horn arranger:
Peter Cardinali
recording of:
For What It’s Worth
writer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
BMG Consortium Music Publishing Germany, BMG FM Music Limited, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH (2002-today), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
52:47
5Devil in the Details
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
background vocals:
Valerie Etienne and Hazel Fernandes (vocalist)
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
recording of:
Devil in the Details
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
4:28
6Bright Lights (single version)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
additional engineer:
Neil Comber (engineer) and Catherine Marks (record producer, mixing engineer and audio engineer)
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
David Bascombe
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
recording of:
Bright Lights
writer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
A‐Tempo Verlag spol. s r.o., BMG Consortium Music Publishing Germany, BMG FM Music Limited, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Ed Samp Greece Mousiki Ekdotiki, Mars Music d.o.o., Schubert Music Publishing EOOD, Schubert Music Publishing Kft., Sony-Atv Music Publ (Belgium) Bv, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH (2002-today), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing B.V., Sony/ATV Music Publishing France and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
3:32
7Speak in Tongues
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
background vocals:
Valerie Etienne and Hazel Fernandes (vocalist)
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
recording of:
Speak in Tongues
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
4:05
8The Never‐Ending Why
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
David Bascombe
baritone saxophone:
Perry White
flute and tenor saxophone:
John Johnson (Canadian jazz saxophonist)
piccolo and trumpet:
Steve McDade (trumpet player)
trombone:
Terry Promane
background vocals:
Valerie Etienne and Hazel Fernandes (vocalist)
conductor:
Peter Cardinali
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
horn arranger:
Peter Cardinali
recording of:
The Never‐Ending Why
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
53:23
9Julien
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
cello:
Ian Burdge (cellist), Vicky Matthews (cellist) and Helen Rathbone (cellist)
viola:
Fiona Leggat, Lydia Lowndes-Northcott (violist) and Emma Owens (violist, violinist, strings)
violin:
Natalia Bonner (violinist), Gillon Cameron (violinist), Gita Harcourt, Stephen Hussey, Kufu and Deborah White
background vocals:
Valerie Etienne and Hazel Fernandes (vocalist)
conductor:
Fiona Brice
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings arranger:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Julien
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
44:43
10Happy You’re Gone
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
cello:
Ian Burdge (cellist), Vicky Matthews (cellist) and Helen Rathbone (cellist)
viola:
Fiona Leggat, Lydia Lowndes-Northcott (violist) and Emma Owens (violist, violinist, strings)
violin:
Natalia Bonner (violinist), Gillon Cameron (violinist), Gita Harcourt, Stephen Hussey, Kufu and Deborah White
conductor:
Fiona Brice
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings arranger:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Happy You’re Gone
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
3:51
11Breathe Underwater
additional engineer:
Catherine Marks (record producer, mixing engineer and audio engineer)
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
additional mixer:
Andy Savours
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
recording of:
Breathe Underwater
writer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
BMG Consortium Music Publishing Germany, BMG FM Music Limited, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH (2002-today), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
3:44
12Come Undone
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
recording of:
Come Undone
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
4:36
13Kings of Medicine
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer) and Dimitri Tikovoï
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
baritone saxophone:
Perry White
cello:
Ian Burdge (cellist), Vicky Matthews (cellist) and Helen Rathbone (cellist)
flute and tenor saxophone:
John Johnson (Canadian jazz saxophonist)
piccolo and trumpet:
Steve McDade (trumpet player)
trombone:
Terry Promane
viola:
Fiona Leggat, Lydia Lowndes-Northcott (violist) and Emma Owens (violist, violinist, strings)
violin:
Natalia Bonner (violinist), Gillon Cameron (violinist), Gita Harcourt, Stephen Hussey, Kufu and Deborah White
conductor:
Fiona Brice and Peter Cardinali
performer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
horn arranger:
Peter Cardinali
strings arranger:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Kings of Medicine
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
54:12
CD 2
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1Trigger Happy Hands
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown) and Dario Dendi
producer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band) and Dimitri Tikovoï
mixer:
David Bascombe
strings:
Fiona Brice
background vocals:
London Community Gospel Choir
recording of:
Trigger Happy Hands
writer:
Martin Buttrich, Malte Hagemeister and Brian Molko
publisher:
BMG FM Music Limited, BMG Rights Management (France) (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)), BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)), Sony/ATV Harmony UK and フジパシフィックミュージック
4:16
2Monster Truck
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Dario Dendi
producer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
mixer:
Dario Dendi and Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
2:52
3Breathe Underwater (Slow)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Dario Dendi
producer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
mixer:
David Bascombe
bass:
Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo)
strings:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Breathe Underwater
writer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
BMG Consortium Music Publishing Germany, BMG FM Music Limited, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH (2002-today), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
5:31
4Unisex
assistant engineer:
Kevin Dietz (Recording engineer at Metalworks Studios)
engineer:
James Brown (indie-rock engineer James 'Razors' Brown)
producer:
David Bottrill (producer / mixer)
assistant mixer:
Darren Lawson
mixer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
recording of:
Unisex
lyricist and composer:
Steve Forrest (US drummer, member of Placebo), Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
4:05
5Because I Want You (Redux)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Rob Kirwan
producer and mixer:
Rob Kirwan and Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
background vocals:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Because I Want You
writer:
Steve Hewitt (UK drummer, singer, guitarist & producer), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
BMG Consortium Music Publishing Germany and BMG FM Music Limited
4:20
6Blind (Redux)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Rob Kirwan
producer and mixer:
Rob Kirwan and Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Blind
writer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
4:06
7Drag (Redux)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Rob Kirwan
producer and mixer:
Rob Kirwan and Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Drag
writer:
Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
3:34
8Twenty Years (Redux)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Rob Kirwan
producer and mixer:
Rob Kirwan and Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Twenty Years
writer:
Paul Campion, Steve Hewitt (UK drummer, singer, guitarist & producer), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
4:39
9Soulmates (Redux)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
engineer:
Rob Kirwan
producer and mixer:
Rob Kirwan and Placebo (UK alternative rock band)
strings:
Fiona Brice
recording of:
Soulmates
writer:
Steve Hewitt (UK drummer, singer, guitarist & producer), Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) and Famous Music Publishing Germany GmbH & Co. KG
4:02
10Trigger Happy Hands (Buffalo Daughter remix)
mastering:
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
remixer:
Buffalo Daughter
recording of:
Trigger Happy Hands
writer:
Martin Buttrich, Malte Hagemeister and Brian Molko
publisher:
BMG FM Music Limited, BMG Rights Management (France) (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)), BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)), Sony/ATV Harmony UK and フジパシフィックミュージック
4:24

Credits

Release

additional art direction:Joseph Llanes
Thom Meredith
photography:Joseph Llanes
Morning Breath
graphic design:Morning Breath
keyboard programming:Bill Lloyd (english live support for Placebo)
remaster of:Battle for the Sun
Battle for the Sun
Battle for the Sun (limited edition)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2473338 [info]
ASIN:UK: B0041X912U [info]