The Longest Meow is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Bobby Bare Jr. The album, released on September 26, 2006, came two years after his previous studio album From the End of Your Leash, and continues Bare's eccentric and experimental style. The 11-track albumThe full album has 12 tracks, containing a 25-second intro in addition to the main 11 tracks. was recorded during one 11-hour session in Nashville on March 26, 2006 with musicians from My Morning Jacket, Lambchop, Trail of Dead, and Clem Snide. The album primarily is a mixture of alternative country and indie rock, though also employs elements from other genres. The reception from critics was generally positive, with reviewers admiring Bare for his unconventional approach to music, though still noting that parts of the album seemed rushed as a result of time constraints.
Track listing All writing by Bobby Bare Jr. except where noted.
Personnel Bobby Bare Jr. – guitar, vocals Carl Broemel – guitar, keyboard Brad Jones – bass guitar, organ, sound engineering Patrick Hallahan – drums Doni Schroader – keyboard, percussion, vibraphone Jim James – harmonica, vocals Cory Younts – keyboard, vocals Carey Kotsionis – vocals Benny Martin – percussion Neal Rosengarden – trumpet Deanna Varagona – saxophone, vocals Jim DeMain & Leslie Richter – sound engineering
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References
External links The Longest Meow at Bloodshot Records The Longest Meow at Bandcamp