Mothball Mint is a solo CD by Kevin Hearn, keyboardist of Barenaked Ladies. This album was produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda and released in 1997.
Kevin is accompanied on the album by many Toronto-area musicians who were friends of his, including all of the original members of his then-future band, Thin Buckle. One solo track originates from the Chicago Barenaked Ladies show from which the Rock Spectacle album was recorded. The rest of the album was recorded in a studio. All of the studio tracks feature Bob Scott on drums. Bass duties on the album are split between Barenaked Ladies colleague Jim Creeggan, and Chris Gartner. Martin Tielli and Derek Orford each play guitar on several tracks. Various other musicians contribute to the album.
Kevin still plays several songs off the album regularly (and some occasionally) when he plays with Thin Buckle.
Track listing
Personnel Kevin Hearn – Vocals, guitar, piano, banjo, melodica, accordion, organ, samples Bob Scott – Drums, milk jug, train Jim Creeggan – Bass, vocals Andy Creeggan – Percussion, vocals Michael Johnson – Trumpet James M. Stager – Trombone Michael Phillip Wojewoda – Vocals, tambourine Martin Tielli – Guitar Derek Orford – Guitar Sean Cullen – Vocals, evil hag of the shack Don Garbutt – Arp whistle, vocal processing, programming, accordion, technos acxel Chris Gartner – Bass Anthony Brown – Vocals Julie Stewart – Vocals
Production Producers: Michael Phillip Wojewoda Assistance: James Paul, Jessica Grant, Tom Heron Engineer: Jono Grant, Don Garbutt Mastering: Joao Carvalho Photography: Harland Williams, Wayne Parent, John Williams, Kevin Hearn Designer: Graphicjam Digital Arts
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