Hold Still by Tim Franklin
Released in 2004, "Hold Still" is the debut album by Pillow Army frontman Tim Franklin. Its wall of distorted guitars and aggressive drums are a departure from Pillow Army's more acoustic, chamber rock sound, but fans of the band will recognize the eclecticism, lyrical depth, and unique subject matter of the songs. Written and recorded in the early 2000's, it is an homage to the alternative and shoegazer rock of the 1990's.
Key tracks - Desensitized, Universe of Me, Scaffolding, Collide
Tracklist
| 1. | Trigger | 4:32 |
| 2. | 13 Weeks | 3:30 |
| 3. | Desensitized | 4:52 |
| 4. | Universe of Me | 4:07 |
| 5. | Disappearer | 5:08 |
| 6. | Nights For Days | 2:46 |
| 7. | Cynic | 3:29 |
| 8. | Scaffolding | 4:57 |
| 9. | Collide | 3:23 |
| 10. | Blistering | 5:32 |
Credits
All songs written by Tim Franklin and copyright 2004 by Tim Franklin
Tim Franklin - Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Jaw Harp, Drum Programming
Jon Hindmarsh - Bass
Josh Florian - Drums
Szuhwa Wu - Violin
Ethan Gray - Cello
Chris Hobbick - Live drums on Trigger
Additional vocals by Jessica John, Marc Lacuesta, and Will Kennedy
Produced by Marc Lacuesta
Co-produced by Will Kennedy and Tim Franklin
Engineered by Will Kennedy
Additional engineering by Marc Lacuesta and Tim Franklin
Tracks 1,2,5,6,9,10 mixed by Will Kennedy at Quad Studios - Nashville
Tracks 4,7,8 mixed by Marc Lacuesta at Quad Studios - Nashville, Track 3 at Club 703 - Franklin, TN
Additional mixing by Tim Franklin
Mastered by Jim Demain at Yes Master Studios - Nashville, TN
Art and design by Jessica John
Basics recorded at Rear Window Studio - Brookline, MA
Overdubs recorded at Quad Studios - Nashville, TN; Wellspring Sound - Acton, MA; Full House - NYC, Q-Division - Somerville, MA; and at Tim, Will, and Marc's homes.
Assistant Engineers - Aaron Heitmann, Matt Tehaney, Peter Boynton, Jesse Valentine
License
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Tim Franklin is a nomadic singer/songwriter/guitarist and frontman for the Seattle chamber rock band Pillow Army. His songs are eclectic, but anchored in rock music. As a solo performer, he utilizes effects, looping, and percussive strumming techniques to create a surprisingly full and aggressive sound.