Repeat Deceiver Explained
Repeat Deceiver is the second album by the American singer-songwriter Graham Alexander, released on December 19, 2014 by Victor Talking Machine Company.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Recording sessions for the album took place at several locations from 2013 to 2014. The album's production was credited to songwriter Graham Alexander.[8]
Background
After the release of his debut album Graham Alexander in December 2011, Alexander and his band embarked on a tour throughout 2012 and 2013, including stops at the Abbey Road on the River Festival,[9] the Black Potato Music Festival, Non-COMMvention,[10] Quick Chek Festival of Ballooning, and Musikfest.[11] [12] Graham Alexander started performing in his second Broadway show, Let It Be[13] during the recording of his second album.
Personnel
- Graham Alexander – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic 12 string (1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10), piano (3, 5, 9), bass, 6 string bass, mandocello (5), string arrangements (2, 3, 6), drums (5), lead guitar (2, 7), synths, percussion
- Zach Harski – lead guitar (1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10), piano (1), organ (1, 6, 8), bass on (6), backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 9, 10), strings arrangements (2, 3, 6), handclaps, mandolin (10)
- Fran Smith Jr. – bass, backing vocals
- Mike Crawford – drums on (6, 8)
- Ben Barclay – bass (8), backing vocals (10)
- Rob Fini – piano (8), backing vocals (2, 3, 5, 7, 10)
- Ally Jenkins – violin, string arrangements (2, 3, 5, 6)
- Jay Davidson – tenor and baritone saxophones (4, 6) horn arrangements, sax solo (6)
- Adam Flicker – trumpet (4, 6)
- John Forster – percussion, handclaps
- Dr. Dave Appleby – backing vocals (10)
Notes and References
- Web site: Camden's Graham Alexander discusses inspiration, childhood and his mindset going into his new album with Victor Talking Machine Co. November 25, 2014. June 20, 2017. August 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830234540/http://thekey.xpn.org/2014/11/25/camdens-graham-alexander-discusses-inspiration-childhood-mindset-going-new-album-victor-talking-machine-co/. live.
- Web site: Encore for iconic Camden recording company – with a new spin – NewsWorks. Peter. Crimmins. Newsworks.org. June 18, 2017. July 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170705152826/http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/arts-culture/88484-encore-for-iconic-camden-recording-company-with-a-new-spin. dead.
- Web site: Resurrecting Victor legacy in SJ. June 18, 2017. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707235523/https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/2015/12/11/resurrecting-victor-legacy-sj/76923982/. live.
- Web site: Impresario has found the future – in Camden's legendary musical past. June 18, 2017. June 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170602091248/http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/Music-impresario-has--found-the-future----in-Camdens-past.html. live.
- Web site: SJ Magazine: Person to Watch – Graham Alexander. January 1, 2016. June 18, 2017. September 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918134954/https://sjmagazine.net/january-2016/graham-alexander. live.
- Web site: Graham Alexander. Victor Records. June 18, 2017. August 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170816035738/http://www.victorrecords.com/grahamalexander. dead.
- Web site: About Graham Alexander & Co.. Sonicbids. June 18, 2017. October 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020035210/https://www.sonicbids.com/band/graham-alexander-co/. live.
- Web site: Graham Alexander Dazzles with New Album, Repeat Deceiver. January 8, 2015. June 20, 2017. June 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180610073007/https://purepopradio.com/2015/01/08/graham-alexander-dazzles-with-new-album-repeat-deceiver/. live.
- Web site: Abbey Road on the River 2013: Graham Alexander Band. June 20, 2017. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707235523/https://abbeyroadontheriver2013.sched.com/event/Zv1C4N/graham-alexander-band. live.
- Web site: Preview: 12th Annual Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia. June 20, 2017. May 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160508025220/http://www.tristateindie.com/12th-annual-non-commvention-preview/. live.
- Web site: Rock out at Musikfest 2013 in Bethlehem. June 20, 2017. July 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130711030852/http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/things_to_do/Rock-out-at-Musikfest-2013-in-Bethlehem.html. live.
- Web site: Sandy-torn regions deal with more wind, snow. June 20, 2017. October 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161009084406/http://www.doverpost.com/article/20121108/NEWS/121109753. live.
- News: Returning to Ensnare Old Rockers and Young. The New York Times. July 25, 2013. Gates. Anita. September 10, 2017. March 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170323223312/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/25/theater/reviews/let-it-be-a-broadway-tribute-to-the-beatles.html?_r=0. live.
