Chapel of the Chimes (EP)

Chapel of the Chimes is a 2002 EP by Xiu Xiu. It features a cover of "Ceremony", originally by Joy Division. The title of the EP is a reference to the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, California, located north of San Jose, the band's city of origin.

Chapel of the Chimes
EP by
Released2002
GenreExperimental rock
Length18:16
LabelAbsolutely Kosher
ProducerJamie Stewart
Xiu Xiu chronology
Knife Play
(2002)
Chapel of the Chimes
(2002)
A Promise
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Pitchfork7.4/10[2]
StylusC+[3]

Track listing

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  1. "I Am the Center of Your World" – 3:00
  2. "Jennifer Lopez" (The Sweet Science Version) – 2:38
  3. "Ten-Thousand-Times-a-Minute" – 3:29
  4. "King Earth, King Earth" – 4:40
  5. "Ceremony" (Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris) – 4:29

Personnel

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  • Jamie Stewart – vocals, piano, programming, guitar, harmonium
  • Lauren Andrews – mandolin, guitar, synthesizer, production
  • Yvonne Chen – bass, bells, synthesizer
  • Cory McCulloch – synthesizer, bass, switchblade, feedback

Additional personnel

  • Jherek Bischoff – upright bass
  • Korum Bischoff – drums
  • Zach Hill – bells, gongs
  • Jamie Peterson – snare drum
  • Kurt Stumbaugh – baritone sax
  • Zack Wentz – drums
  • Jorge Tapia – art, layout
  • Carl Saff – mastering
  • Mira O'Brian – artwork

References

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  1. ^ Hamlin, Andrew. "Xiu Xiu – Chapel of the Chimes". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Dahlen, Chris (October 15, 2002). "Xiu Xiu: Chapel of the Chimes EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Howard, Ed (September 1, 2003). "Xiu Xiu – Chapel of the Chimes EP". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved April 9, 2019.