The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through is an album released by South San Gabriel in 2005.
The album's songs are written from the perspective of a cat named Carlton.Burgett, Greg (2004) "South San Gabriel", CMJ New Music Monthly, Issue 132, p. 16"South San Gabriel - The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until The Operation's Through", No Depression, April 30, 2005. Retrieved September 23, 2017 It was recorded in Argyle, Texas over a three-week period.
Allmusic writer John Schacht gave it a four-star reviewing, calling it "an exquisite foray into wistfulness so sublime you can't help but feel elation mingled with the sadness".Schacht, John "The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through Review", Allmusic. Retrieved September 23, 2017 Exclaim!'s Chris Wibbs called it "a voyage well worth taking, despite the oddity of it being about a cat".Wibbs, Chris (2005) "South San Gabriel The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through", Exclaim!, June 1, 2005. Retrieved September 23, 2017
Track listing "Charred Resentment the Same" "Predatory King Today" "Affection’s the Pay" "Dark of Garage" "I Am Six Pounds of Dynamite" "This Rookie Runs" "I Feel Too Young to Die" "Stupid Is as Stupid Does" "Sicknessing"
Personnel Will Johnson - vocals, guitars Scott Danbom - vocals, keyboards, violin Mark Hedman - bass Matt Pence - drums
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