''Junius'' is a self-titled

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by American

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band Junius that compiles the '' Blood Is Bright'' EP and the ''

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'' EP into one collection. The album features remastered tracks from both EPs, while the CD and Vinyl formats include additional content such as expanded artwork, and lyrics. ''Decoy Music'' included ''Junius'' in their "Most Anticipated Albums of 2007" list.

Release history

The compilation was initially released in North America on October 9, 2007 by ''Radar Recordings'', and ''SAF Records''. To promote the release further, the band made their self-titled album available through European based record label ''Make My Day Records'' on February 8, 2008. The Make My Day Records release includes an alternate version of the front cover artwork and an exclusive bonus track titled "Lost in Basilica", a song that was recorded by the band during ''The Blood is Bright'' sessions. Two years later, ''Junius'' was re-released in limited edition

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and digital download format via The Mylene Sheath on June 15, 2010 featuring new artwork. The vinyl release has since gone out-of-print.

Track listing

Personnel

Junius *Joseph E. Martinez -

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*Michael Repasch-Nieves -

*Dave Soucy -

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(tracks 1-5) *Kieffer Infantino -

(tracks 6-11) *Dana Filloon -

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Production * Will Benoit -

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*Nick Zampiello - mastering at New Alliance East in Cambridge, MA

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2007 compilation albums Art rock compilation albums Post-rock compilation albums Junius (band) albums