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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
While touring on their ''Inside Out II-er,'' the band found themselves writing new songs and trying them out in front of live audiences, often admitting they had barely finished the song backstage. By the end of the tour, the band had completed nearly 26 new songs, all of which they decided to record in the studio. | While touring on their ''Inside Out II-er,'' the band found themselves writing new songs and trying them out in front of live audiences, often admitting they had barely finished the song backstage. By the end of the tour, the band had completed nearly 26 new songs, all of which they decided to record in the studio. While only 11 original tracks made the final cut, the remaining songs are still in the band's vault and would eventually be released in 2034 as a second disc for the album's 20th-anniversary deluxe edition. | ||
During production, Denis Porter and Lauren Jensen ran into [[Victor Morgan]], who showed interest in possibly recording a song with the band for their next album. Together with the rest of the band, they wrote a new song that would become the opening track. | During production, [[Denis Porter]] and [[Lauren Jensen]] ran into [[Victor Morgan]], who showed interest in possibly recording a song with the band for their next album. Together with the rest of the band, they wrote a new song that would become the opening track. | ||
There was some debate among the group as to which song they would cover for this album, continuing their longstanding tradition of doing so. It came down to a decision between "The Rose", best covered by Bette Midler in 1980, or "Open Arms", made popular by Journey in 1981. The decision was to go with a more "positive" song as it resonated more with the band's history and growth as members came and went. | There was some debate among the group as to which song they would cover for this album, continuing their longstanding tradition of doing so. It came down to a decision between "The Rose", best covered by Bette Midler in 1980, or "Open Arms", made popular by Journey in 1981. The decision was to go with a more "positive" song as it resonated more with the band's history and growth as members came and went. | ||
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== Track listing == | == Track listing == | ||
===Original Release=== | |||
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===Other versions=== | |||
====2034 deluxe edition==== | |||
In 2034, as part of the album's 20th anniversary celebration, a deluxe edition of the album was released that included the remaining 15 songs the band originally recorded while in studio, as well as a handful of demos and instrumental tracks. The deluxe edition, which many praised the unreleased tracks for a chance to hear their favorite band again perform songs previously unreleased, went platinum after only 11 weeks on the charts, making it the band's highest ranking album to date. | |||
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| headline = Studio Sessions | |||
| total_length = 53:41 | |||
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| title1 = Bright Shine (Instrumental) | |||
| length1 = 4:28 | |||
| title2 = Bright Shine (Isolated Backing Tracks) | |||
| length2 = 4:28 | |||
| title3 = Bright Shine (Demo) | |||
| length3 = 4:44 | |||
| title4 = Returning Home (Instrumental) | |||
| length4 = 3:26 | |||
| title5 = Secondthought (Take 3) | |||
| length5 = 4:39 | |||
| title6 = Dark (Instrumental) | |||
| length6 = 3:49 | |||
| title7 = Dark (Acapella) | |||
| length7 = 3:49 | |||
| title8 = Dark (Take 7) | |||
| length8 = 3:54 | |||
| title9 = Nothing (But A Foolish Creeper) (Instrumental) | |||
| length9 = 4:11 | |||
| title10 = The Rose (Piano Instrumental) | |||
| length10 = 3:05 | |||
| title11 = Back Before You Know It (Instrumental) | |||
| length11 = 6:34 | |||
| title12 = Back Before You Know It (Take 4) | |||
| length12 = 6:34 | | length12 = 6:34 | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:05, 11 August 2026
| Foolish Creeper | ||||
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 Original cover artwork | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 16, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013-2014 | |||
| Genre | Rock, Pop Rock | |||
| Length | 48:47 | |||
| Label | Portside | |||
| Producer | Dave Shevil, Denis Porter, Lauren Jensen | |||
| Foolish Creeper chronology | ||||
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Foolish Creeper is the eleventh album released by Foolish Creeper.
Production
While touring on their Inside Out II-er, the band found themselves writing new songs and trying them out in front of live audiences, often admitting they had barely finished the song backstage. By the end of the tour, the band had completed nearly 26 new songs, all of which they decided to record in the studio. While only 11 original tracks made the final cut, the remaining songs are still in the band's vault and would eventually be released in 2034 as a second disc for the album's 20th-anniversary deluxe edition.
During production, Denis Porter and Lauren Jensen ran into Victor Morgan, who showed interest in possibly recording a song with the band for their next album. Together with the rest of the band, they wrote a new song that would become the opening track.
There was some debate among the group as to which song they would cover for this album, continuing their longstanding tradition of doing so. It came down to a decision between "The Rose", best covered by Bette Midler in 1980, or "Open Arms", made popular by Journey in 1981. The decision was to go with a more "positive" song as it resonated more with the band's history and growth as members came and went.
"The Rose" was the last song recorded for the new album, and despite Victor Morgan not performing on it, he was in the control booth listening as the band played it live in a single take. There are rumors that the subtle crying in the background after the song ends is actually Morgan, though nothing has come out to prove that.
Track listing
Original Release
All tracks are written by Denis Porter, Lauren Jensen, Craig Hansen, Karen Weber, and Roman Erickson, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bright Shine" |
| 4:28 |
| 2. | "A Question For You" | 3:00 | |
| 3. | "Silence Inside Your Voice" | 3:59 | |
| 4. | "Returning Home" | 3:26 | |
| 5. | "(Ever Think About) Where You Are" | 4:34 | |
| 6. | "Secondthought" | 4:39 | |
| 7. | "Guess The Vibes" | 2:48 | |
| 8. | "Dark" | 3:49 | |
| 9. | "Nothing (But A Foolish Creeper)" | 4:11 | |
| 10. | "The Rose" | Amanda McBroom | 3:05 |
| 11. | "Nope" | 4:13 | |
| 12. | "Back Before You Know It" | 6:34 | |
| Total length: | 48:47 | ||
Other versions
2034 deluxe edition
In 2034, as part of the album's 20th anniversary celebration, a deluxe edition of the album was released that included the remaining 15 songs the band originally recorded while in studio, as well as a handful of demos and instrumental tracks. The deluxe edition, which many praised the unreleased tracks for a chance to hear their favorite band again perform songs previously unreleased, went platinum after only 11 weeks on the charts, making it the band's highest ranking album to date.
All tracks are written by Denis Porter, Lauren Jensen, Craig Hansen, Karen Weber, and Roman Erickson, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "TITLE" | |
| 2. | "TITLE" | |
| 3. | "TITLE" | |
| 4. | "TITLE" | |
| 5. | "TITLE" | |
| 6. | "TITLE" | |
| 7. | "TITLE" | |
| 8. | "TITLE" | |
| 9. | "TITLE" | |
| 10. | "TITLE" | |
| 11. | "TITLE" | |
| 12. | "TITLE" | |
| 13. | "TITLE" | |
| 14. | "TITLE" | |
| 15. | "TITLE" | |
| Total length: | 48:47 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bright Shine (Instrumental)" | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Bright Shine (Isolated Backing Tracks)" | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Bright Shine (Demo)" | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Returning Home (Instrumental)" | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Secondthought (Take 3)" | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Dark (Instrumental)" | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Dark (Acapella)" | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Dark (Take 7)" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Nothing (But A Foolish Creeper) (Instrumental)" | 4:11 |
| 10. | "The Rose (Piano Instrumental)" | 3:05 |
| 11. | "Back Before You Know It (Instrumental)" | 6:34 |
| 12. | "Back Before You Know It (Take 4)" | 6:34 |
| Total length: | 53:41 | |
Personnel
- Denis Porter – lead vocals, keyboards
- Victor Morgan - lead vocals (track 1), backing vocals (track 12)
- Lauren Jensen – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Craig Hansen – rhythm guitar
- Karen Weber – bass
- Roman Erickson – drums, percussion