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Some New Invention

by The Genius File

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1.
Some New Invention 01:52
2.
Just Want to Know 02:27
3.
Nothing Doing 03:18
4.
Return to Sender 02:37
5.
The Sweet Below 02:52
6.
World's Strongest Man 02:42
7.
The Gambler 03:43
8.
When You Go Out 02:31
9.
Three Cheers 04:05
10.
Your Favorite Game 06:04

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This album was recorded with love and enthusiasm... for you... each and every one of you! Enjoy!

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released October 13, 2009

The Genius File
Some New Invention
Jangle & Roar 002

(P) & (C) 2009 Jangle & Roar Records
All rights reserved.

recorded june 2008-june 2009
produced by the genius file & jeremy “jerome” perry
engineered by kevin ratterman at the funeral home, jeremy perry at maypole meridian, craig morris at garden gate, & duane lundy at shangri-la
mixed by ratterman, morris, & lundy
mastered by keith cleversley at the playground

the genius file is:
matt taylor- vocals, keyboards, melodica, shruti box, guitar
ryan rollins- vocals, guitars, percussion, bass, bowed banjo, noise synth
donovan lauderback- bass, guitar
martin larsen- drums, percussion

additional musicians:
j. perry- string arrangement, backing vocals
d. w. box- soft drone, guitar
molly goforth- cellos

“some new invention,” “just want to know,” & “nothing doing” written by rollins/taylor
“return to sender,” “the gambler,” & “three cheers” written by rollins
“the sweet below” & “your favorite game” written by rollins/taylor/lauderback
“world’s strongest man” & “when you go out” written by taylor
all songs (c) 2009 the genius file
“the gambler” contains a sample of the deloreans’ “why don’t you say” (c) 2009 j. perry

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The Genius File Louisville, Kentucky

M. Taylor and R. Rollins eventually found a like-minded rhythm section in D. Lauderback and M. Larsen, and the quartet developed traction in their Louisville, KY music scene in 2008. J. Perry (of the Deloreans) offered to produce the band’s LP Some New Invention, which was released in 2009. After an unfortunately-timed hiatus, the Genius File is returning in late 2011. ... more

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