Original Spin (2002)

Bus Stop (Clips from 'Original Spin') [MP3, 4:10] [Windows Media, 4:10]

We're very proud to present our first full-length studio project, 'Original Spin'. Eleven of the thirteen tracks are Hookslide originals. Check it out and listen to Bus Stop, which contains a clip of each track, plus some special web-only material! Have you already heard the album? Sign our guestbook & tell us what you think. Buy Now 'Original Spin' is available for purchase through CDBaby for $15.95, or you can pick it up at one of our shows.

Track List

1.	It's You [MP3 clip, 0:16] [lyrics]	lyrics: Paul music: Paul & Jon arrangement: Hookslide leads: George and Paul
2.	Needed More [MP3 clip, 0:20] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Paul arrangement: Paul, Mayank and Jon lead: Paul
3.	Don't Let Me Go [MP3 clip, 0:22] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Mayank arrangement: Mayank lead: Mayank
4.	Don't You Forget About Me [MP3 clip, 0:34]	as performed by: Simple Minds music and lyrics: K. Forsey and S. Schiff arrangement: Jon lead: George
5.	What Sin [MP3 clip, 0:30] [lyrics]	music and lyrics: Mayank arrangement: Mayank lead: Mayank
6.	Tossed [MP3 clip, 0:20] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Jon arrangement: Jon lead: Jon
7.	Make A Right [MP3 clip, 0:23] [lyrics]	lyrics: Paul music: Paul and Mayank arrangement: Paul and Mayank lead: Paul
8.	Maybe Next Time [MP3 clip, 0:17] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Jon, George & D. Anderson arrangement: Jon and Mayank lead: George
9.	Waiting [MP3 clip, 0:25] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Mayank arrangement: Mayank and Jon lead: Mayank
10.	My Hidden Wish [MP3 clip, 0:22] [lyrics]	music and lyrics: Mayank and Paul arrangement: Mayank and Paul lead: Jon
11.	Overreacting [MP3 clip, 0:21] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Mayank arrangement: Mayank lead: Mayank (2003 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award nominee for Best Original Pop/Rock Song by a Professional Group)
12.	Dream On [MP3 clip, 0:27]	as performed by: Aerosmith music & lyrics: S. Tyler arrangement: Jon lead: George (2002 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award winner for Best Pop/Rock Cover Song by a Professional Group)
13.	Funkbus [MP3 clip, 0:22] [lyrics]	music & lyrics: Paul arrangement: Paul and Jon lead: Paul Bus Driver: Cardell Edwards

Hookslide is:
Paul Anderson, tenor
Mayank Thanawala, tenor
George Hoffman, baritone and countertenor
Jonathan Pilat, bass/beatbox

Production: Bill Hare & Hookslide
Engineering: Bill Hare
Mixing: Bill Hare, George Hoffman, and Hookslide
Mastering: Tom Carr, Annex Digital, Menlo Park, CA
Design: Larry de Guzman and Paul Anderson
Layout: Larry de Guzman and George Hoffman
Photography: Marcel Siegle, Tina O'Halloran, and Bill Lange

Hookslide thanks:
Ken Malucelli, Tanya Griffith, Brad Gates, and everyone at Prince/SF productions; Bill, Jennie, Laura, and Katie Hare, Bill Hare Productions; Larry de Guzman for his "kick @$$" album design; Damon Tribble, for getting the ball rolling; our official fifths: Damon, David Anderson and Garth Kravits; Ryan Pilat, for the website; Julia Berkley, for dioramas galore; Natalie Wilson, for keeping us alive through the last 20 minutes of every set; The Million Dolla Man; The Saddle Rack [RIP]; Tim Wang, Tina O'Halloran, Marcel Siegle, and Bill Lange for their work behind the camera; CASA; M-Pact!, speedzoo, Dilemma, Toxic Audio, +4db, Total Kaos, Dre and Errol, the Stanford Harmonics, Smith Noteables, Connecticut College Connchords for the shows; Cardell Edwards for driving the bus; Aerosmith and Simple Minds for the covers; our fans -- y'all are what makes this fun; and, of course, George Clinton.

Mayank thanks:
Damon for calling me despite the survey; Paul, Jon and George for being the best bandmates and teachers; Sam, Shilpa, Kathy Davies and Johnny-O for your feedback and vision; D2M and diaDexus; Mom and Dad for the genes and support; Ken and Prince for the guidance; EddieG, jobob, gorgus gurl, ait, bewitchgrl, beyc, Angie and Paul for being awesome fans; and everyone I used for material!

Paul thanks:
Dad for your support over the years, Rachel, Ryen, Mom and Tom. Prince/SF, Brad and Robert, Tanya, Bud, Larry, Isabel and Kai. Shilpa for Make a Right. Damon, Ariel, Daria and Eric. measure x measure, Donivan, James, Bill and Natalie-singeee! Mayank, George and Jon for your commitment and flexibility. million dolla. To Ken, I thank you for your endless energy and for giving me the opportunity to do this. You're the best.

Jon thanks:
Ryan, for your support and love; Mom and Dad for being there for everything; Leigh for putting up with me; Sarah for being a friend as well as a sister; Matthew, Will, Greg, Jesse, Jake, and Andrew for passing on beatboxing skills; Marcella and Julia for being great friends and inspiring arrangers; the Harmonics; Xueshan, Mary, Russ and the whole Leland Systems/IS crew for letting me go pretend to be a rockstar every now and again; Eddie, Dennis, and Sara; and Mayank, Paul, and George: there are no three people I'd rather sing with.

George thanks:
Julia, for everything. The guys, for everything else. David, my friend and sounding board. Dave Bryant, my mentor. Michelangelo, Kenny, and Jason for being fans. Mom and Dad, for the drive. Joan and Hank for the loan, Eric for the friendship, and Richard for the inspiration. The Elements and the Harmonics, for the training. Sean, for the love.

All tracks recorded at Bill Hare Productions, Milpitas, CA, 3/02, except for It's You and Dream On, recorded 5/01, and Tossed, recorded 5/02.

Hookslide Music
1450 Southgate Ave., Suite 206
Daly City, CA 94015-4021
http://www.hook-slide.com
http://www.hook-slide.com/originalspin

This is an a cappella recording -- no instruments were used