Welcome to Discovery Park is the third studio album by the alternative rock band Brad. It was released in 2002 on Redline Records.
Overview The album's recording sessions took place from May 2001 to March 2002 at Studio Litho and Studio X in Seattle, Washington. Studio Litho is owned by guitarist Stone Gossard. The recording of Welcome to Discovery Park saw contributions from Mike Berg, who had taken over as the touring bassist for Jeremy Toback.Erlewine, Stephen Thomas and Torreano, Bradley. "[ Brad]". Allmusic. Retrieved on January 31, 2009. Most of the album was produced by the band members themselves, although they also worked with producers Phil Nicolo and Skip Drinkwater. The album was mixed by Nicolo, Drinkwater, and Matt Bayles. The album's cover art was photographed by Bruce Tom. The album mixes the rawness of the band's debut, Shame, with the more polished, produced sound of the band's second album, Interiors. The album charted at number 46 on Billboard'''s Top Heatseekers chart. Bradley Torreano of Allmusic called it "another quality album that still leaves the listener hungry overall for some better songs." Outtakes from the recording sessions for Welcome to Discovery Park were included on the 2005 compilation album, Brad vs Satchel''.Gumbuoy. "Hang Out In Discovery Park With Brad". fasterlouder.com.au. September 27, 2005.
Track listing
European bonus tracks
Personnel
Brad Stone Gossard – guitars, drums, organ, synth, bass guitar Regan Hagar – drums, synth, guitar, design and layout Shawn Smith – vocals, piano, guitars, programming, drums, synth, bass guitar, organ Jeremy Toback – bass guitar Mike Berg – keyboards, piano, bass guitar, guitars, synth, organ
Additional musicians and production Matt Bayles – engineering, recording, mixing Brad – production Skip Drinkwater – additional production, mixing Rick Fisher at RFI/CD Mastering (Seattle) – mastering Sam Hofstedt, Floyd Reitsma – assistance Phil Nicolo – additional production, engineering, mixing Elizabeth Pupo Walker – percussion Bruce Tom – photos Thaddeus Turner – guitars, bass guitar
Chart positions Chart (2002) Peakposition US Billboard Top Heatseekers 46
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