Introduction (Red Krayola album)

Introduction
Studio album by The Red Krayola
Released	April 18, 2006
Recorded	August, 2005 at Soma E.M.S., Chicago, Illinois
Genre	Psychedelic rock, freak folk
Length	51:50
Label	Drag City
Producer	Drag City
The Red Krayola chronology
Japan in Paris in L.A. (2004) Introduction (2006) Red Gold (2006)

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	(70/100)[1]
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Mojo	[3]
NME	[4]
Pitchfork Media	(8.0/10)[5]
Slant Magazine	[6]
Uncut	[7]

Introduction is the ninth album by the experimental rock band Red Krayola, released on April 18, 2006 through Drag City.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Mayo Thompson; all music composed by The Red Krayola.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Introduction"	0:55
2.	"Breakout"	5:03
3.	"Cruise Boat"	2:26
4.	"Note to Selves"	3:37
5.	"L.F.G."	5:07
6.	"A Tale of Two"	3:26
7.	"Psy Ops"	2:18
8.	"It Will Be (Delivered)"	3:02
9.	"Puff"	1:59
10.	"Greasy Street"	4:24
11.	"Vexations"	4:27
12.	"Elegy"	5:17
13.	"When She Went Swimming"	3:54
14.	"Swerving"	2:42
15.	"Bling Bling"	3:13

Personnel

Red Krayola John McEntire – drums, synthesizer, ukulele, mixing, recording Stephen Prina – guitar, harpsichord, piano, organ, tambourine, vocals Mayo Thompson – vocals, guitar Tom Watson – bass guitar, guitar, harpsichord, synthesizer, vocals

Additional musicians and production Charlie Abel – accordion Drag City – production Noel Kupersmith – bass guitar, photography Dan Osborne – illustration Roger Seibel – mastering Chris Strong – photography

External links

• Introduction at Discogs (list of releases)

References

1. "The Red Krayola: Introduction". Metacritic. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
2. Jurek, Thom. "Introduction". Allmusic. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
3. "Introduction". Mojo. June 2006. pg. 99. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
4. "Introduction". NME. April 29, 2006. pg. 39. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
5. Linhardt, Alex (June 22, 2006). "Red Crayola: Introduction". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
6. Newlin, Jimmy (April 10, 2006). "Red Crayola: Introduction". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
7. "Introduction". Uncut. 2006. pg. 119. Retrieved August 12, 2012.