There Is No Enemy is the seventh studio album by indie rock band Built to Spill (their fifth on Warner Bros. Records). The album was released in the US on October 6, 2009, and is the last to feature long-time drummer Scott Plouf and bassist Brett Nelson, who left the group in 2012. It features guest musicians Sam Coomes, cellist John McMahon, Scott Schmaljohn (of Treepeople), Paul Leary, and additional keyboards by Roger Manning.
On September 30, 2009, the band streamed the full album on their official MySpace profile.
On February 15, 2010, ATP Recordings released the album in the UK and Europe with the exclusive, previously unreleased bonus track "Water Sleepers".
Track listing
Musicians Built to Spill Doug Martsch – vocals, guitar, producer, engineer, mixer Brett Nelson – bass guitar Scott Plouf – drums Jim Roth – guitar Brett Netson – guitar
Additional musicians John McMahon – cello, lap steel guitar Paul Leary – guitar Scott Schmaljohn – guitar Sam Coomes – Mellotron, organ Danny Levin – horns Roger Manning – organ
Production Dave Trumfio – producer, engineer, mixer Rob Dennler – engineer, mixer Mike Phillips – assistant engineer Alan Yoshida – mastering Mike Sheer – artwork Marshal Serna – layout
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