In the Valley of Dying Stars

In the Valley of Dying Stars
Studio album by
Superdrag
ReleasedOctober 17, 2000 (2000-10-17) (US)
April, 2001 (Japan)
Studios
GenreRock
Length46:21
LabelArena Rock
ProducersNick Raskulinecz and Superdrag
Superdrag chronology
Señorita EP
(1999)		 In the Valley of Dying Stars
(2000)		 The Rock Soldier CD
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular MusicStarStarStar[2]
Pitchfork5.3/10[3]

In the Valley of Dying Stars is the third album by Superdrag, released by Arena Rock Recording Co. in 2000.[4][5] The Japanese version includes two bonus tracks, "Comfortably Bummed" and "Diane".

Production

The album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz and the band.[6] It was recorded at Stealth Studios and Woodland Studios, in Tennessee.[6][7] Sam Powers plays bass on the album, replacing Tom Pappas.[2]

Critical reception

The Riverfront Times wrote that Superdrag's songs "have some lyrical bite but musically are as sweet as (non-boy-band) popular music gets these days."[8] The Washington Post wrote: "This is Superdrag's best album, exuberant pop-rock tempered with a rueful worldview."[9] CMJ New Music Monthly thought that the band drives the songs "into overdrive, framing ironic shots (largely at the band's former label) in complex, almost Queen-like arrangements."[10] The Boston Globe deemed the album "rich, resonant power pop."[11] The Tallahassee Democrat called it "a gorgeous example of the new pop sensibility, tough and tight and brimming with brilliant hooks."[12]

Track listing

All songs written by John Davis.

  1. "Keep It Close to Me" - 3:50
  2. "Gimme Animosity" - 3:23
  3. "Baby's Waiting" - 3:08
  4. "Goin' Out" - 3:51
  5. "Lighting the Way" - 3:27
  6. "The Warmth of a Tomb" - 5:54
  7. "Bright Pavilions" - 4:56
  8. "Ambulance Driver" - 4:00
  9. "Unprepared" - 3:32
  10. "Some Kind of Tragedy" - 3:16
  11. "True Believer" - 3:08
  12. "In the Valley of Dying Stars" - 3:56

Japan bonus tracks

  2. "Comfortably Bummed"
  3. "Diane"

Personnel

  • John Davis – vocals, guitars, piano, organ, bass (except on tracks 1, 4, 11, and 12)
  • Brandon Fisher – guitars
  • Sam Powers – bass (on tracks 1, 4, 11, and 12), vocals
  • Don Coffey Jr. – drums

References

  1. ↑ "AllMusic Review by Josh Modell". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 854.
  3. ↑ "Superdrag In the Valley of Dying Stars". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "TRUE BELIEVERS: AN ORAL HISTORY OF SUPERDRAG'S "IN THE VALLEY OF DYING STARS"". Magnet. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  5. ↑ Kellner, Jason (August 2, 2002). "Live Music". Reno Gazette-Journal: H4.
  6. 1 2 "Artist Biography by Darren Paltrowitz". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  7. ↑ "CRITICS' PICK Observe the 25th Birthday of Superdrag's Regretfully Yours". Nashville Scene. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Superdrag, with ASD and Children's Audio". Riverfront Times. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  9. ↑ "SUPERDRAG "In the Valley Of Dying Stars"". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly (88): 70. December 2000.
  11. ↑ Wolff, Carlo (October 26, 2000). "SUPERDRAG IN THE VALLEY OF DYING STARS ARENA ROCK". The Boston Globe: 8.
  12. ↑ Schardl, Kati (June 22, 2001). "Bright pop pavilions". Tallahassee Democrat: D12.
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