''The Priddle Concern'' is the debut solo album by

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, a project of former

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guitarist and songwriter

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. In addition to the core band members, Priddle, Scott Remila, Mitch Bowden and Dave Dunham, the album also featured guest appearances by Amy Millan,

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and

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, all of whom Priddle has worked with as an occasional member of

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." The Return of Treble Charger: Bill Priddle talks Broken Social Scene, reunions and regrets"
''Toronto Music Scene'', By: Sheena Lyonnais March 20, 2012 The album was produced by

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and Dave Neufeld. Some of the songs were written over a decade ago, as far back as 1996, although most of the songs were written and recorded between 2003 and 2006.

Track listing

# "Union of Concerned Scientists" - 1:16 # "Videotape" - 2:50 # "Care About You" - 3:52 # "I Had A Job" - 2:59 # "Like to Smoke" - 4:01 # "Back Around" - 2:06 # "Believe What You Want to Believe" - 3:31 # "Dive" - 4:29 # "Beaten Down" - 3:12 # "Faucet Dripping" - 4:18 # "Make It Go Away" - 3:08 # "Everything's Fine" - 2:09 # "Hold Me On Tight" 3:37

Personnel

- lead vocals, guitar * Mitch Bowden - guitar * Scott Remila - bass * Dave Dunham - drums, percussion

Guest members

* Amy Millan - vocals *

- bass, vocals *

- drums *

- guitar, bass, percussion

References

2008 albums The Priddle Concern albums {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub