''Mansions EP'' is the second release from the band
Mansions
A mansion is a large dwelling house. The word itself derives through Old French from the Latin word ''mansio'' "dwelling", an abstract noun derived from the verb ''manere'' "to dwell". The English word ''manse'' originally defined a property la ...
, released by Doghouse Records in 2008. The EP was intended as a teaser for the full-length album, ''
New Best Friends'', as it contains two tracks from the album, as well as two b-sides.
The physical edition of the EP contains enhanced content, including acoustic versions of "Not The First Time" and "The Worst Part", and a video of a Q&A with lead vocalist Christopher Browder.
The EP was produced, engineered, and mixed by
Mike Sapone
Mike Sapone is an American record producer, composer, audio engineer, and mixer, whose credits include producing records for bands such as Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Boston Manor, The Front Bottoms, Mayday Parade, Grouplove, Sorority Noise, ...
, known for his work with
Taking Back Sunday and
Brand New. Mastering was done by Fred Kevorkian, known for his work with
Willie Nelson
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,
The Apples in Stereo,
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
,
Joseph Arthur,
The National, and more.
Track listing
# "The Worst Part" – 3:28
# "Take It Back" – 3:16
# "Tangerine" – 4:30
# "The Biggest Lie" – 4:11
References
2008 debut EPs
Mansions (band) albums
Albums produced by Mike Sapone
Doghouse Records EPs
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