Ordinary Life by We Are The Union
We Are The Union is a band with many homes, but is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Drawing heavily on ska, pop, and punk rock, the band’s 2021 full length, ‘Ordinary Life,’ balances soul crushing lyrics about dysphoria and heartbreak with endless hooks and furiously catchy choruses. The album, which serves as vocalist Reade Wolcott’s coming out as a trans woman, was recorded in secret in a rented house in Joshua Tree with producer Jon Graber.
Tracklist
| 1. | Pasadena | 2:42 |
| 2. | Morbid Obsessions | 3:02 |
| 3. | Short Circuit | 3:34 |
| 4. | Broken Brain | 2:41 |
| 5. | Make it Easy | 3:48 |
| 6. | Boys Will Be Girls | 3:26 |
| 7. | Wasted | 3:03 |
| 8. | Big River | 3:14 |
| 9. | Ordinary Life | 3:07 |
| 10. | Everything Alone | 3:00 |
| 11. | December | 3:43 |
Credits
All songs written by Reade Wolcott
All songs performed by We Are The Union and:
Tenor Saxophone on tracks 1-9 & 11 performed by Kevin Miller
Baritone Saxophone on tracks 1-9 & 11 performed by Kevin Miller
Trumpet on tracks 1-9 & 11 performed by David Miller
Trumpet on track 9 performed by Scott Klopfenstein
Background Vocals on tracks 1, 2, 4-9, & 11 performed by Nicole Oliva
Background Vocals on tracks 2, 4, 9, & 11 performed by Jon Graber
Synthesizer on tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, & 11 performed & programmed by Jon Graber
Synthesizer on tracks 1, 3, & 4 performed by Reade Wolcott
Drums on track 6 performed by Kenny Lane Schwartz
Auxiliary Percussion on tracks 1-9 & 11 performed by Kenny Lane Schwartz
Additional Auxiliary Percussion on track 5 performed by Jon Graber & Reade Wolcott
Additional Drums on track 1 performed by Kenny Lane Schwartz
Rusty Goat Bell on track 7 performed by Kenny Lane Schwartz
Electronic Drums on track 6 programmed by Reade Wolcott
Guitar Solo on track 7 performed by Jon Graber
Bass on track 9 performed by Jon Graber
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Jon Graber
Co-Produced by Reade Wolcott
Mastered by Alex Dobbert at The Hitlab
Additional Engineering & Mix Assistant - Reade Wolcott
Additional Engineering - Kevin Miller
Ordinary Life was recorded at a house in the desert, Splendor 2 in North Hollywood, CA, and Pot of Gold Recording in Orange, CA
Artwork Layout & Design - Justin Gray
Cover Photo - Rae Mystic
We Are The Union is:
Reade Wolcott - vocals & guitar
Brandon Benson - bass
Ricky Weber - guitar
Jeremy Hunter - trombone
Brent Friedman - drums
License
All rights reserved.
Drawing heavily on ska, pop, & punk, WATU’s 2021 full length, ‘Ordinary Life,’ balances soul crushing lyrics about dysphoria & heartbreak w/ endless hooks & furiously catchy choruses. The album, which serves as vocalist Reade Wolcott’s coming out as a trans woman, was recorded in secret in a rented house in Joshua Tree w/ producer Jon Graber. ‘Ordinary Life’ releases June 4th via Bad Time Records.