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Hierarchy Of Hoaxes

by The Motel Candlewasters

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Island Bowl 03:55
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An Explanation Of Hierarchy Of Hoaxes: Ryan Walsh made this "bedroom album" in 2003. It was recorded after "Miraculous Happens" came out but before the "Chime Away" EP was finished. "Pretty bummed but thoroughly engrossed" was the mood in the bedroom. While Ryan wrote all the material, as you can see, many friends came along for the ride and helped out.

100 handmade copies were assembled and sold at Stairs shows.

Splendid said, "this subtle and unassuming album from members of Boston band the Stairs should be especially treasured."

Indieville said, "The critic has been satisfied."

South Of Mainstream said that Stairs side project Hierarchy Of Hoaxes "incorporates the odd symphonic appeal we came to expect from Jeff Mangum's genius with Neutral Milk Hotel."

The download comes with scan-in's of the liner notes.

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released August 9, 2011

All songs written by Ryan Walsh except: “Theme From ‘The Man Who Came Back Just To Say Goodbye’” (lyrics and music) by Rob Johanson and R.Walsh“Like Boo Radley Did” Music by Ed Morneau - Lyrics By R.Walsh “I Promise To Leave You Alone” by Kendall Smith (music) and R.Walsh (lyrics and melody) All instruments, producing, engineering, editing and singing by Ryan Walsh except: Eric Meyer played drums on “Year Of The Cough”, “Especially Golden”, “Island Bowl”, “B Positive”, “Whacked Pretty Hard In The Mystery Department”, “George Polley Should Have Died From The Fall”, and made typewriter percussion on “Starts With A Letter”

Quentin Lewis played fiddle on “Semester Drags”, “The Man Who Came Back...”, “B Positive”, “Whacked Pretty Hard...”, and “Come Up For Air Swinging.” He also played banjo on “B Positive” and was clandestinely sampled on “The Day That Everything Was Pretty Ok” Rob Johanson played keyboards, bass, banjo, and sang on “The Man Who Came Back...” John Ling played bass and Sean Spada played keyboards on “Come Up For Air Swinging” Ed Morneau played guitar on “Like Boo Radley Did” Lisa Reeve spoke some words on “Hierarchy Of Hoaxes” and “Island Bowl”

Kendall Smith created beats, loops, and piano back drops for “Hierarchy Of Hoaxes” and “I Promise To Leave You Alone.” The Hey Ho Orchestra on “Hierarchy Of Hoaxes” : Kendall Smith, Jenna Sicuranza, Priya Dewan, Katie Papelian , and Ryan Walsh. Counters & Laughers on “The Day Everything Was Ok” : Kendall Smith, Evan Sicuranza, Natalia Cooper, Emma Westling, Eric Meyer (conducting too), and R.Walsh Johanna Blair spoke a monologue detailing her upcoming cross country road trip on “Come Up For Air Swinging.”

Thomas Grimes recorded a monologue written by R.Walsh in the winter of 2001. It found a home in “The Year Of The Cough” in the spring of 2003. Last but certainly not least Emma Westling sang on all the songs that you hear a female voice. She never believed me when I said the album was finished until the last time I told her that. Onward with the flowers till you stop and drop.

Copyright 2003 Alcohol Reverses All The Tape Decks Music

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In 2001 three friends from Dedham, Massachusetts were awarded a cultural grant. They decided to record an album that included everyone in their town that wanted to participate. The finished album was released under the name The Stairs. This is what they made. ... more

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