''KC Rules OK'' is a studio album by

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singer-songwriter

King Creosote Kenny Anderson (born January 1967), known primarily by his stage name King Creosote, is an independent singer-songwriter from Fife, Scotland. To date, Anderson has released over forty albums, with his latest full length, '' Astronaut Meets Apple ...

, released on 19 September 2005 on Names. A subsequent remastered special edition version of the album was released in 2006 with a new track, "So Forlorn", re-recordings of "678" and "Marguerita Red" and liner notes by author

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. The album's liner notes state that the songs featured on the album were written between 1988-2003.KC Rules OK liner notes

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perform as Creosote's

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on this album.

Accolades

In December 2009, ''KC Rules OK'' ranked #6 in '' The Skinny's'' "Scottish Albums of the Decade" poll. Upon receiving the accolade, Anderson stated, "For me ''KC Rules OK'' was basically the first chance I got to do a proper album as King Creosote. I'm very proud of the titles I've put out through

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but anyone can put their own music out on their own label. Yes, there are a few things you need to do to get there, but you are your own yardstick for quality. ..At the time it felt like a bit of daunting step. It was basically me going into a studio with my chords and my words and saying to somebody else: "What would you do with that?" But

were great. They weren't precious and didn't tiptoe around me." This album was recommended in the October 2007 issue of '' Q'' as recommended further listening for

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''.

Track listing

#"Not One Bit Ashamed" – 5:01 #"You Are, Could I?" – 3:53 #"The Vice-Like Gist of It" – 2:58 #"Bootprints" – 3:49 #"Locked Together" – 4:45 #"Jump at the Cats" – 2:33 #"Guess the Time" – 1:06 #"Favourite Girl" – 5:35 #"I'll Fly by the Seat of My Pants" – 4:06 #"678" – 6:16 #"Marguerita Red" – 3:50

Personnel

The following people contributed to ''KC Rules OK'':

Musicians

*King Creosote - vocals, guitar, arrangements *

- various instruments *Christian Madden - arrangements

Recording personnel

*Giles Hatton - producer *Tom Knott - producer, recording, mixing *Christian Madden - producer *Guy Davie - mastering

Artwork

*Donkey 3 - illustrations *Deirdre O'Callahan - cover photograph

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kc Rules Ok 2005 albums King Creosote albums