Nux Vomica

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Nux Vomica
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Studio album by
The Veils
Released18 September 2006
RecordedSeedy Underbelly Studios, Laurel Canyon, California and Everest Street, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand in spring 2006
GenreIndie/Alternative rock
Length43:32
LabelRough Trade
ProducerNick Launay
The Veils chronology
The Runaway Found
(2004) 		Nux Vomica
(2006) 		Sun Gangs
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic4/5 stars link
The Fly5/5 stars[citation needed]
The Guardian4/5 stars[1]
Pitchfork Media7.6/10[2]
UNCUT4/5 stars[citation needed]

Nux Vomica is the second album by The Veils, released on 18 September 2006. It was recorded in Laurel Canyon (Los Angeles) and produced by Nick Launay, during spring of 2006. A far heavier and darker sound characterises Nux Vomica, very different from the indie sound of the previous record. Most notable are "Jesus for the Jugular", "Not Yet", "Pan" and the title track itself, while more accessible numbers are the singles "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" and "One Night on Earth". A distinctive contribution to this new sound was given by the string arrangements of Jane Scarpantoni, ex member of The Lounge Lizards and long-time Lou Reed collaborator.

Track list[]

All songs written by Finn Andrews, except where noted.

  • CD/LP (RTRADCD235/RTRADLP235)
  1. "Not Yet" – 4:54
  2. "Calliope!" – 3:35 (Andrews/Gerrard)
  3. "" – 3:25
  4. "Jesus for the Jugular" – 4:46
  5. "Pan" – 4:58
  6. "A Birthday Present" – 3:43
  7. "Under the Folding Branches" – 3:23
  8. "Nux Vomica" – 5:30
  9. "One Night on Earth" – 4:08
  10. "House Where We All Live" – 5:06
  • Enhanced CD (RTD002)
  1. "Not Yet" – 4:54
  2. "Calliope!" – 3:35 (Andrews/Gerrard)
  3. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" – 3:25
  4. "Jesus for the Jugular" – 4:46
  5. "Pan" – 4:58
  6. "A Birthday Present" – 3:43
  7. "Under the Folding Branches" – 3:23
  8. "Nux Vomica" – 5:30
  9. "One Night on Earth" – 4:08
  10. "House Where We All Live" – 5:06
  11. "Night Thoughts of a Tired Surgeon" – 2:51
  12. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" (Video)
  • Japan Edition (POCE-15001/4988005453860)
  1. "Not Yet" – 4:54
  2. "Calliope!" – 3:35 (Andrews/Gerrard)
  3. "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" – 3:25
  4. "Night Thoughts of a Tired Surgeon" – 2:51
  5. "Jesus for the Jugular" – 4:46
  6. "Pan" – 4:58
  7. "A Birthday Present" – 3:43
  8. "Under the Folding Branches" – 3:23
  9. "Nux Vomica" – 5:30
  10. "One Night on Earth" – 4:08
  11. "House Where We All Live" – 5:06

Personnel[]

  • Finn Andrews – vocals, guitar
  • Sophia Burn – bass
  • Liam Gerrard – piano, organ, harmonium
  • Henning Dietz – drums, percussion
  • Dan Raishbrook – guitar
  • Eric Gorfain – violin
  • Jane Scarpantoni – cello
  • Janubia and Natalie Wilde – backing vocals

References[]

  1. ^ Simpson, Dave (7 September 2006). "CD: The Veils, Nux Vomica" – via www.theguardian.com.
  2. ^ [1]
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