''Oxeneers or the Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go Home'' is the debut album by

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, released on September 21, 2004, on

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Track listing

* "Idaho" ends at 5:35. An untitled hidden track starts at 6:36. * The Japanese pressing of the album includes the EP ''This Is Meant To Hurt You'' as bonus tracks.

Personnel

Band members

* Brian Cook –

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, microKORG,

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and

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*Ryan Frederiksen –

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, pump organ and design *Steve Snere – vocals and microKORG *

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Additional personnel

Matt Bayles Matt Bayles (born October 19, 1972) is an American record producer, Mixing engineer, mixer, Audio engineer, engineer, and musician, based in Seattle, Washington. Bayles (pronounced 'Bay-Less') is known for his work with bands such as The Classic ...

– additional guitar and percussion,

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*Alan Douches – mastering at West West Side Music *Derik Frederikson – recording assistance *

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– additional drums *Demian Johnston – additional guitar * Dave Knudson – additional guitar *

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– additional bass *Robin Laananen - Photography

Vinyl information

1st Press: *547 Translucent Red Marble *546 White *549 Opaque Royal Blue 2nd Press: *314 Translucent Blue

References

2004 albums Albums produced by Matt Bayles Jade Tree (record label) albums These Arms Are Snakes albums {{2000s-punk-album-stub