Local Business is the third studio album by American punk/indie rock band Titus Andronicus. It was released on October 22, 2012, via XL. The first single, "In a Big City", was posted in the band's blog on September 19, 2012.
A more stripped down record than their previous efforts, Local Business was recorded live in the studio with almost no overdubs, creating an album that was "plug-in-and-play" ready, helping the band sound as close as possible to the album when playing live.
The album received positive reviews and was listed at #38 on Rolling Stone's list of the top 50 albums of 2012, saying "These Jersey boys might be America's most desperately ambitious, righteously exciting punk-rock flamethrowers."
Track listing
Personnel
Titus Andronicus Patrick Stickles – lead vocals, guitar, glockenspiel Liam Betson – guitar Adam Reich – guitar, percussion, vocals, additional engineering, additional production Julian Veronesi – bass guitar, vocals Eric Harm – drums, percussion, vocals
Additional musicians Kevin McMahon – guitar, percussion, vocals Owen Pallett – violin Elio DeLuca – piano, electric piano Steve Harm – harmonica
Production Kevin McMahon – producer, recording, mixing Greg Calbi – mastering Nick Kita – live photo Nolen Strals – layout, all other photos
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