Since we just updated our last post with the alternative art for our 2012 single, TAKE AWAY, it brought back the memory that we had created another version of our cover art for our 2010 ep and debut record, SPIN CYCLE.
This record was purely a solo effort, the first time Amir tried to produce on his own and the first release Amir had after SHANKS AND THE DREAMERS went on permanent hiatus. The song titles reflected the changing seasons, and each track was recorded with the corresponding season.
The particular photo used on the cover below came from a laundry mat in Toluca Lake California, shot on good old 35mm Kodak Stock from a Nikon FE. I believe Kodak Ektachrome color reversal stock was used with, of course, a pretty long exposure.
If you never spun the record, head on over to our Spotify page and give it a go. Please feel free to add any of the tracks to your classic 21st-century playlists :)
Album Credits:
released November 2, 2010
Produced by Amir Motlagh
Instrumentation, Programming, Vocals & Lyrics by Amir Motlagh
Additional Guitar on Fall: Art Toussi
Additional Translation and Vocal on Winter: Sachiyo Niikura
Additional Vocal on Winter Produced and Recorded: Bradley Cook
Mastering: Hans DeKline (Sound Bites Dog)
Cover Art: Amir Motlagh
MIRS logo: Ali Sabet
Publishing & Copyrights 2010 Amir Motlagh/AYA Film