''9 Lies'' is the second studio album by

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Nine Lies Nine Lies are a Northern Irish rock band from Belfast. Formed in 2003, the group consists of Stevie Mann (vocals, lyrics and production), Dave Kernohan (guitar and vocals), Nick Black (guitars), Stephen 'Stoogie' McAuley (drums) and John Ross ...

and follow up to their 2005 debut album 'Behind It All'. It was released on 6 July 2015 through Evil Twin Records. The album was produced in part by legendary British record producer Stuart Epps who has worked with such artists as

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and

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Recording

Recording on the album started in 2010 on location in

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and included the track someone which was to be the first of two singles released prior to the album and Save Me which was mixed by American producer

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who worked previously with

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, Kix and Winger. The sessions later moved to Blast Furnace studios in

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where the band were joined by legendary English record producer Stuart Epps and the tracks 'Damn' and 'Don't ask if I'm alone' were born. These two tracks were eventually mixed at Einstein Studios in Antrim Northern Ireland. Once more the band moved on location as the struggle of putting together the tough second album continued. The live sessions continued until 2014. The album was eventually completed in March 2015 and the 10 track album, according to ''

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'', elevated the band's stature "from heroes to superstars".''

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Track listing

All songs written and composed by Stevie Mann, Dave Kernohan, Nick Black, John Rossi and Stephen McAuley. #"Take Me Away" – 3:50 #"Save Me" – 3:57 #"Damn" – 3:45 #"Tragedy" – 3:22 #"Nothing Left For Me" – 3:58 #"Don't Ask If I'm Alone" – 4:01 #"A Kill for the King" – 3:41 #"I Don't Wanna Say" – 3:25 #"We R1" – 4:07 #"Someone" – 4:15

Personnel

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Stevie Mann Stephen Patrick Mann (born 20 February 1976 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter and Music Producer, who is known for being the lead singer of rock band Nine Lies. He is second cousin to fellow Irish singer songwriter Dami ...

– vocals, Lyrics, Production * Dave Kernohan – guitar, Vocals, Artwork * Nick Black – guitar * John Rossi – bass guitar, vocals, Keyboards * Stephen McAuley – drums ;Technical personnel * 9 Lies – production * Stuart Epps – production , additional backing vocals track 3 * Mik O'connell – engineering * Frankie McClay –

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engineering *

– mixing * Scott Horton – mixing * Streaky – Mastering * Dave Kernohan – design

References

External links

* * * {{Authority control 2015 albums Nine Lies albums Alternative rock albums by artists from Northern Ireland