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"'''Now Playing'''" is the debut album by [[Chopper One]], [[Jason Cropper]]'s post-[[Weezer]] band. | "'''Now Playing'''" is the debut album by [[Chopper One]], [[Jason Cropper]]'s post-[[Weezer]] band. | ||
==Overview== | |||
Recorded and released in 1997, ''Now Playing'' was produced by Don Fleming, who has worked with former Weezer tourmates [[Teenage Fanclub]], among others. The album included re-recorded versions of the A & B-sides of their debut single, "[[Free Lunch]]", as well as twelve new songs. The initial release featured a hidden track, a vocal performance by the Croppers' first-born daughter Kiefer, who also posed for the cover photo. | |||
The album was released in Japan with the original blue artwork and the song "[[A Punk Named Josh]]" as an exclusive bonus track. | The album was released in Japan with the original blue artwork and the song "[[A Punk Named Josh]]" as an exclusive bonus track. | ||
==Reissue== | |||
The album was reissued by Restless Records in 1998 under the name ''Chopper One'', with new artwork, and an apparently re-recorded "[[A Punk Named Josh]]" replacing "Mary's Clothes" (suspiciously, the only song with a co-writing credit by former member Tyrone Rio) in the otherwise unchanged track listing - although the original hidden track was omitted. This release heralded a new line-up for the band, which added guitarist Dallan Baumgarten, and replaced original drummer Rio with Troy Zeigler. The new members appear on "A Punk Named Josh". | The album was reissued by Restless Records in 1998 under the name ''Chopper One'', with new artwork, and an apparently re-recorded "[[A Punk Named Josh]]" replacing "Mary's Clothes" (suspiciously, the only song with a co-writing credit by former member Tyrone Rio) in the otherwise unchanged track listing - although the original hidden track was omitted. This release heralded a new line-up for the band, which added guitarist Dallan Baumgarten, and replaced original drummer Rio with Troy Zeigler. The new members appear on "A Punk Named Josh". | ||
At the time of release, the album was fairly well-received by Weezer fans. The band even played at a couple of Weezer fan club gatherings, and contributed the album track "I Like You" to the benefit compilation ''[[Hear You Me! A Tribute To Mykel And Carli]]''. However, time has not been kind to the disc, as many fans - particularly albumsix | ==Reception== | ||
At the time of release, the album was fairly well-received by Weezer fans. The band even played at a couple of Weezer fan club gatherings, and contributed the album track "I Like You" to the benefit compilation ''[[Hear You Me! A Tribute To Mykel And Carli]]''. However, time has not been kind to the disc, as many fans - particularly [[albumsix]] boardies - deride its sunny pop sheen and slick production. Still, some consider it a lost power-pop gem. | |||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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==Performers== | ==Performers== | ||
*Jason Cropper - lead vocals, guitars | *[[Jason Cropper]] - lead vocals, guitars | ||
*Amy Cropper - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Frank N. Stein" | *Amy Cropper - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Frank N. Stein" | ||
*Tyrone Rio - drums | *Tyrone Rio - drums | ||
*Joe Russo - cello on "Boom Boom Betty" | *Joe Russo - cello on "Boom Boom Betty" | ||
*Dallan Baumgarten - guitars on | *Dallan Baumgarten - guitars on "A Punk Named Josh" | ||
*Troy Zeigler - drums on | *Troy Zeigler - drums on "A Punk Named Josh" | ||
[[Category:Jason Cropper]] | [[Category:Jason Cropper]] | ||
[[Category:Chopper One albums]] | [[Category:Chopper One albums]] | ||