A Handful of Words..., by The McSweeney Kings

A Handful of Words...

by The McSweeney Kings

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1.	Handful of Words 04:09	buy track
2.	Cupid 03:52	buy track
3.	Saturn 02:31	buy track
4.	Your Ally your Enemy 05:05	buy track
5.	Shipwrecked 04:26	buy track
6.	Ember Days 02:15	buy track
7.	Daydreamer 03:12	buy track
8.	Time Machine 04:56	buy track
9.	Home Sweet Home 03:44	buy track
10.	One Day 01:14	buy track

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'A handful of words...' is the second album by The McSweeney Kings. All of the songs were written by Simon McSweeney, with the exception of 'One day', which was written by Peter McSweeney (with a bit of input from Simon). Andrew McSweeney features on guitar on a number of the tracks.

The recording was a transatlantic effort; the main recording took place at the Auburn Jam studio in Raynes Park, London. Backing vocals were recorded by Laura Burke in Boston, USA.

The album was recorded in two days in Sept 2013, followed by about three days of production; by Joe Davidson at Auburn Jam. Many, many thanks Joe!

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released January 1, 2014

All songs written by Simon McSweeney, except for One day which was written by Peter McSweeney (with a few words from Simon).

Vocals on all songs by Simon McSweeney.
Backing vocals from Laura Burke on Handful of words, Cupid, Shipwrecked, Your ally your enemy and Time machine.
Vocals on One Day from Peter, Andrew and Simon.
All acoustic guitar by Simon McSweeney, except Daydreamer and additional guitar on Your ally your enemy by Andrew McSweeney.

Album production by Joe Davison (Auburn Jam)
www.auburnjam.co.uk

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The McSweeney Kings London, UK

The McSweeney Kings is a family music band from London - siblings Simon, Andrew and Helen McSweeney; and their father Peter.

Named in memory of their Grandparents, Jack and Sheila McSweeney nee King.

The McSweeney Kings began in 2012 when the family booked themselves into Auburn Jam Recording Studio and were so delighted with the results that they have recorded an album every year since. ... more

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