Repeat Deceiver

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Repeat Deceiver
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 19, 2014 (2014-12-19)
Recorded2013–2014
StudioVictor Studios, Studio 4 West
Genre
Length31:26
LabelVictrola
ProducerGraham Alexander
Graham Alexander chronology
Graham Alexander
(2011)
Repeat Deceiver
(2014)

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[edit]

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.

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Repeat Deceiver"3:01
2."Romeo Blue"
  • Alexander
  • Zach Harski
3:28
3."Games"Alexander3:48
4."She's A Chameleon"Alexander3:39
5."Two Ships (Passing in the Night)"Alexander3:41
6."Third Wheel"
  • Alexander
  • Harski
3:04
7."American Au Pair in Paris"Alexander3:08
8."People Are Only Sorry When They're Caught"Alexander2:57
9."Total Cartography"Alexander2:54
10."Wait in the Rain"Alexander3:46

Personnel[edit]

  • 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)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Camden's Graham Alexander discusses inspiration, childhood and his mindset going into his new album with Victor Talking Machine Co". November 25, 2014. Archived from the original on August 30, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  2. ^ Crimmins, Peter. "Encore for iconic Camden recording company – with a new spin – NewsWorks". Newsworks.org. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  3. ^ "Resurrecting Victor legacy in SJ". Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  4. ^ "Impresario has found the future – in Camden's legendary musical past". Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  5. ^ "SJ Magazine: Person to Watch – Graham Alexander". January 1, 2016. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  6. ^ "Graham Alexander". Victor Records. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  7. ^ "About Graham Alexander & Co". Sonicbids. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  8. ^ "Graham Alexander Dazzles with New Album, Repeat Deceiver". January 8, 2015. Archived from the original on June 10, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  9. ^ "Abbey Road on the River 2013: Graham Alexander Band". Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  10. ^ "Preview: 12th Annual Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia". Archived from the original on May 8, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  11. ^ "Rock out at Musikfest 2013 in Bethlehem". Archived from the original on July 11, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  12. ^ "Sandy-torn regions deal with more wind, snow". Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  13. ^ Gates, Anita (July 25, 2013). "Returning to Ensnare Old Rockers and Young". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2017.