Gorilla Manor is the debut album by Los Angeles based indie rock band Local Natives. It was released in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2009, on Infectious Records, and February 16, 2010, by Frenchkiss Records in the United States.
The album was self-funded by the band and recorded by Raymond Richards in his own Red Rockets Glare studio, in West Los Angeles. It was produced in collaboration by Richards and the band.Frenchkiss Records Band Profile: Local Natives It was mixed by Dan Long and Hugo Nicholson. Gorilla Manor was named after the house they all shared in Orange County, where most of the album was written. “It was insanely messy and there were always friends over knocking around on guitars or our thrift store piano,” said guitarist Ryan Hahn.
The album debuted in the Billboard 200 and at #3 in the New Artist Chart.
Track listing
Personnel Taylor Rice — vocals, rhythm guitar Kelcey Ayer — vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar Ryan Hahn — lead guitar, vocals Matthew Frazier — drums, vocals Andy Hamm — bass, vocals
Release history Region Date Label Catalog United Kingdom November 2, 2009 Infectious Records INFECT109CD United States February 16, 2010 Frenchkiss Records FKR042
References
External links Gorilla Manor at SoundCloud