Strangers Almanac is the second studio album by American alternative country band Whiskeytown, released on July 29, 1997 on Geffen and Outpost Records. The album was reissued as a deluxe edition with bonus tracks and an additional disc of previously unreleased material on March 4, 2008.
Background and production
Throughout 1996, Whiskeytown recorded new material in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. Two separate recording sessions – dubbed the "Barn's On Fire" sessions and the "Baseball Park" sessions – produced several songs that were later re-recorded for Strangers Almanac. And while praising everyone involved in making Strangers, principal songwriter Ryan Adams once remarked in an interview that he preferred these earlier songs to the final album. Tracks from these sessions would later be released on the reissues of Faithless Street and Strangers Almanac.
The road to making Strangers was a rocky one – in late 1996, bassist Steve Grothman and drummer Skillet Gilmore left the band on the same day, suddenly placing the future of Whiskeytown in doubt. It was then that violinist Caitlin Cary also considered leaving the band, while Adams toyed with the idea of signing as a solo artist with A&M Records. But in the end, the remaining band members soldiered on and, in February 1997, Adams, Cary, and guitarist Phil Wandscher traveled to Woodland Studios in Nashville to record their major label debut. Drummer Steve Terry and bassist Jeff Rice were also added to the lineup. Producer Jim Scott was selected due to his previous work on Tom Petty's Wildflowers album.
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Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Vocals: Alejandro Escovedo
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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published: 12 Dec 2018
The Strangers Almanac - Walkabout
I made a little video for my song Walkabout. Thanks to Mike for his assistance and Claire who shot some footage when we were down under.
http://thestrangersalmanac.bandcamp.com
published: 29 Oct 2009
Everything I Do
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Everything I Do · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
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published: 12 Dec 2018
The Strangers Almanac // Pocketbook Philosophies [2004]
Pocketbook Philosophies by The Strangers Almanac
Tracklist //
00:00 Artschool
02:00 Superheroes
05:27 Breathing Space
09:06 She's Having A Better Day
13:16 Bus Stop, Perth Road
17:08 An Eskimo Kiss
19:37 Hey Girl
21:44 My Tornado Is Resting
24:43 4am
27:53 Wasting A Day
The Strangers Almanac is a singer/songwriter from Dundee. More info here
https://www.discogs.com/artist/5253958-The-Strangers-Almanac
𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 is a channel that features music from bands and artists that is hard to find. If you would like to submit old demos, forgotten songs or missing tracks of your own, get in touch!
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published: 11 Mar 2022
16 Days
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16 Days · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Pedal Steel: Rick Latina
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Caitlin Cary
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published: 12 Dec 2018
The Strangers Almanac - New Jersey
published: 29 Dec 2009
Inn Town
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Inn Town · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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published: 12 Dec 2018
Whiskeytown- 'Turn Around' from "Strangers Almanac".
Turn around from Whiskeytown on 'Strangers Almanac'
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published: 06 Jul 2009
Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac" (cover of full album)
Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac" as performed by Jeff Mullins and Ryan Kennemur; performed live and recorded in one take on October 17, 2015 at Raleigh's Berkeley Cafe. As with Jeff's other "one take albums," this is meant as a tribute and a thank you to the artists.
Rather than record this one at home, we thought it would be fun to perform it in public. Ryan and I performed under the name Yesterday's News. The event was presented by Guitartown and the Berkeley Cafe. For more information on Guitartown, check out the Facebook group "Guitartown People." And if you're in central NC, visit the Berkeley Cafe in downtown Raleigh for great food, drinks, and free music.
Jeff Mullins is a North Carolina-based musician who also plays music with Adam Lane.
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffmullins
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published: 19 Oct 2015
Avenues
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Avenues · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 ...
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Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Vocals: Alejandro Escovedo
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Vocals: Alejandro Escovedo
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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I made a little video for my song Walkabout. Thanks to Mike for his assistance and Claire who shot some footage when we were down under.
http://thestrangers...
I made a little video for my song Walkabout. Thanks to Mike for his assistance and Claire who shot some footage when we were down under.
http://thestrangersalmanac.bandcamp.com
I made a little video for my song Walkabout. Thanks to Mike for his assistance and Claire who shot some footage when we were down under.
http://thestrangersalmanac.bandcamp.com
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Everything I Do · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Release...
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Everything I Do · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
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Everything I Do · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
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Pocketbook Philosophies by The Strangers Almanac
Tracklist //
00:00 Artschool
02:00 Superheroes
05:27 Breathing Space
09:06 She's Having A Better Day
13:16 ...
Pocketbook Philosophies by The Strangers Almanac
Tracklist //
00:00 Artschool
02:00 Superheroes
05:27 Breathing Space
09:06 She's Having A Better Day
13:16 Bus Stop, Perth Road
17:08 An Eskimo Kiss
19:37 Hey Girl
21:44 My Tornado Is Resting
24:43 4am
27:53 Wasting A Day
The Strangers Almanac is a singer/songwriter from Dundee. More info here
https://www.discogs.com/artist/5253958-The-Strangers-Almanac
𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 is a channel that features music from bands and artists that is hard to find. If you would like to submit old demos, forgotten songs or missing tracks of your own, get in touch!
twitter.com/thisissuparare
Pocketbook Philosophies by The Strangers Almanac
Tracklist //
00:00 Artschool
02:00 Superheroes
05:27 Breathing Space
09:06 She's Having A Better Day
13:16 Bus Stop, Perth Road
17:08 An Eskimo Kiss
19:37 Hey Girl
21:44 My Tornado Is Resting
24:43 4am
27:53 Wasting A Day
The Strangers Almanac is a singer/songwriter from Dundee. More info here
https://www.discogs.com/artist/5253958-The-Strangers-Almanac
𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 is a channel that features music from bands and artists that is hard to find. If you would like to submit old demos, forgotten songs or missing tracks of your own, get in touch!
twitter.com/thisissuparare
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16 Days · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 19...
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16 Days · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Pedal Steel: Rick Latina
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Caitlin Cary
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16 Days · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Pedal Steel: Rick Latina
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Caitlin Cary
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Inn Town · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1...
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Inn Town · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Inn Town · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac" as performed by Jeff Mullins and Ryan Kennemur; performed live and recorded in one take on October 17, 2015 at Raleigh's Berkele...
Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac" as performed by Jeff Mullins and Ryan Kennemur; performed live and recorded in one take on October 17, 2015 at Raleigh's Berkeley Cafe. As with Jeff's other "one take albums," this is meant as a tribute and a thank you to the artists.
Rather than record this one at home, we thought it would be fun to perform it in public. Ryan and I performed under the name Yesterday's News. The event was presented by Guitartown and the Berkeley Cafe. For more information on Guitartown, check out the Facebook group "Guitartown People." And if you're in central NC, visit the Berkeley Cafe in downtown Raleigh for great food, drinks, and free music.
Jeff Mullins is a North Carolina-based musician who also plays music with Adam Lane.
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffmullins
Ryan Kennemur is based in Raleigh, NC, and regularly performs with his band Dragmatic.
https://dragmatic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dragmatic/
Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac" as performed by Jeff Mullins and Ryan Kennemur; performed live and recorded in one take on October 17, 2015 at Raleigh's Berkeley Cafe. As with Jeff's other "one take albums," this is meant as a tribute and a thank you to the artists.
Rather than record this one at home, we thought it would be fun to perform it in public. Ryan and I performed under the name Yesterday's News. The event was presented by Guitartown and the Berkeley Cafe. For more information on Guitartown, check out the Facebook group "Guitartown People." And if you're in central NC, visit the Berkeley Cafe in downtown Raleigh for great food, drinks, and free music.
Jeff Mullins is a North Carolina-based musician who also plays music with Adam Lane.
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffmullins
Ryan Kennemur is based in Raleigh, NC, and regularly performs with his band Dragmatic.
https://dragmatic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dragmatic/
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Avenues · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 19...
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Avenues · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Avenues · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Vocals: Alejandro Escovedo
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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I made a little video for my song Walkabout. Thanks to Mike for his assistance and Claire who shot some footage when we were down under.
http://thestrangersalmanac.bandcamp.com
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Everything I Do · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
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Pocketbook Philosophies by The Strangers Almanac
Tracklist //
00:00 Artschool
02:00 Superheroes
05:27 Breathing Space
09:06 She's Having A Better Day
13:16 Bus Stop, Perth Road
17:08 An Eskimo Kiss
19:37 Hey Girl
21:44 My Tornado Is Resting
24:43 4am
27:53 Wasting A Day
The Strangers Almanac is a singer/songwriter from Dundee. More info here
https://www.discogs.com/artist/5253958-The-Strangers-Almanac
𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 is a channel that features music from bands and artists that is hard to find. If you would like to submit old demos, forgotten songs or missing tracks of your own, get in touch!
twitter.com/thisissuparare
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16 Days · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Producer: Jim Scott
Associated Performer, Pedal Steel: Rick Latina
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
Composer Lyricist: Caitlin Cary
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Inn Town · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Phil Wandscher
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac" as performed by Jeff Mullins and Ryan Kennemur; performed live and recorded in one take on October 17, 2015 at Raleigh's Berkeley Cafe. As with Jeff's other "one take albums," this is meant as a tribute and a thank you to the artists.
Rather than record this one at home, we thought it would be fun to perform it in public. Ryan and I performed under the name Yesterday's News. The event was presented by Guitartown and the Berkeley Cafe. For more information on Guitartown, check out the Facebook group "Guitartown People." And if you're in central NC, visit the Berkeley Cafe in downtown Raleigh for great food, drinks, and free music.
Jeff Mullins is a North Carolina-based musician who also plays music with Adam Lane.
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffmullins
Ryan Kennemur is based in Raleigh, NC, and regularly performs with his band Dragmatic.
https://dragmatic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dragmatic/
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Avenues · Whiskeytown
Strangers Almanac
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1997-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Engineer: Jim Scott
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Adams
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Strangers Almanac is the second studio album by American alternative country band Whiskeytown, released on July 29, 1997 on Geffen and Outpost Records. The album was reissued as a deluxe edition with bonus tracks and an additional disc of previously unreleased material on March 4, 2008.
Background and production
Throughout 1996, Whiskeytown recorded new material in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. Two separate recording sessions – dubbed the "Barn's On Fire" sessions and the "Baseball Park" sessions – produced several songs that were later re-recorded for Strangers Almanac. And while praising everyone involved in making Strangers, principal songwriter Ryan Adams once remarked in an interview that he preferred these earlier songs to the final album. Tracks from these sessions would later be released on the reissues of Faithless Street and Strangers Almanac.
The road to making Strangers was a rocky one – in late 1996, bassist Steve Grothman and drummer Skillet Gilmore left the band on the same day, suddenly placing the future of Whiskeytown in doubt. It was then that violinist Caitlin Cary also considered leaving the band, while Adams toyed with the idea of signing as a solo artist with A&M Records. But in the end, the remaining band members soldiered on and, in February 1997, Adams, Cary, and guitarist Phil Wandscher traveled to Woodland Studios in Nashville to record their major label debut. Drummer Steve Terry and bassist Jeff Rice were also added to the lineup. Producer Jim Scott was selected due to his previous work on Tom Petty's Wildflowers album.
Heart's a field of beautiful flowers Mine's a street with sirens Sleep a lull of gulf in drifted feathers Lay with weighted eyelids I recognize the whispers though I can't tell the words Learn to lose the darkness With things I heard Even I once knew I should run Learned when I was young Heart's a boat that sails on your ocean's memory Mine is still on empty I recognize the whispers Though I can't tell the words Learn to lose the darkness With things I heard