Stunt

by Barenaked Ladies

Overview

By trying to mask their smart-ass humor in a big pop production, the Barenaked Ladies attempt to set themselves up for the big crossover that they nearly achieved with such past singles as "Be My Yoko Ono" and "Brian Wilson." Nothing on Stunt, the group's fourth studio album, is so clearly jokey (although "Alcohol" comes close), but they still rely on clever satire. That may irritate some listeners who would otherwise be won over by the group's increased musical skill. Never before has the band been able to pull off so many different styles, from jangly pop and alt-country to loungy bossa nova, so well. Musically, it could convince the doubters who have written off Barenaked Ladies as novelty pranksters, but the lyrics still will stand in the way of trad-rockers predisposed to this style of music. Of course, listeners who are a little less uptight will find Stunt to be a fine collegiate party record and one of the best albums the Barenaked Ladies have released. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/07/1998
Label:	Reprise
UPC:	0093624696322
Rank:	120313

Tracks

1. One Week
2. It's All Been Done
3. Light Up My Room
4. I'll Be That Girl
5. Leave
6. Alcohol
7. Call and Answer
8. In the Car
9. Never Is Enough
10. Who Needs Sleep?
11. Told You So
12. Some Fantastic
13. When You Dream

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Barenaked Ladies   Primary Artist
Colin Alexander   Guest Artist,Scratching
Natacha Hebert   Spoken Word
Sue Drew   Violin
Pete "French Pete" Tremblay   Vocals
Jim Creeggan   Bass,Cello,Viola,Guitar,Violin,Vocals,Double Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric),Guitar (Electric)
Kevin Hearn   Banjo,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Clarinet,Clavinet,Melodica,Sampling,Accordion,Keyboards,Lead Guitar,Synthesizer,Wah Wah Guitar,Piano (Electric),Guitar (Electric)
Steven Page   Drums,Flute,Piano,Fiddle,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Tyler Stewart   Drums,Bongos,Vocals,Percussion,Drums (Snare)
Ed Robertson   Rap,Vocals,Percussion,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Don Garbutt   Sampling

Technical Credits

Gary Scrutton   Technician
John Rummen   Design,Artwork
Sue Drew   Tuning
Jay Blakesberg   Photography
Tim Blunt   Technician
Robin Billinton   Technician
Scott Lake   Engineer
John Sulek   Technician
Steve Page   Composer
David Kahne   Producer
Jim Creeggan   Composer
Kevin Szymanski   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Susan Rogers   Engineer,Producer
Boo Macleod   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Barenaked Ladies   Producer
Charlie Brocco   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Garden of Dreams   Composer
David Leonard   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Remix Engineer
Femio Hernandez   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Tom Lord-Alge   Mixing,Remix Engineer
Steven Page   Composer,Lyricist
Stephen Duffy   Composer
Tyler Stewart   Dancer
Ed Robertson   Dancer,Composer,Lyricist

Editorial Reviews

This Canadian quintet has proved incontrovertibly that Alternative doesn't have to be Seriously Pretentious. With tongues in cheeks and more melodic hooks than you can shake a hockey stick at, Stunt is fun more than anything else -- pop that not only shakes and fizzes but winks and smiles, too. Release date: July 7, 1998.

barnesandnoble.com

By trying to mask their smart-assed humor in a big pop production, the Barenaked Ladies attempt to set themselves up for the big crossover that they nearly achieved with such past singles as "Be My Yoko Ono" and "Brian Wilson." Nothing on Stunt, the group's fourth studio album, is so clearly jokey (although "Alcohol" comes close), but they still rely on clever satire. That may irritate some listeners who would otherwise be won over by the group's increased musical skill. Never before have the band been able to pull off so many different styles, from jangly pop and alt-country to loungey bossa nova, so well. Musically, it could convince the doubters who have written off Barenaked Ladies as novelty pranksters, but the lyrics still will stand in the way of trad-rockers predisposed to this style of music. Of course, listeners who are a little less uptight will find Stunt to be a fine collegiate party record and one of the best albums the Barenaked Ladies have released. -- All-Music Guide

Stephen Thomas Erlewine