Drop It in Their Laps
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Drop It in Their Laps is The Cops'
second studio album, released in April 2007, and marked a radical change of direction from the band's earlier work. Described by the band as an expansive pop/rock opus that showcases the best of 80 In The Shade EP
and new tracks recorded during the year prior to release, the album was co-produced by singer/songwriter Simon Carter and highly regarded Australian producer Paul McKercher (You Am I
, Augie March
), with minor production credits to Magoo (Midnight Oil
, Regurgitator
) and Kim Moyes (The Presets
).
The album was recorded at Electric Avenue Studios and mixed at Studios 301 in Sydney then mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York.
Drop It in Their Laps is the first full length release from The Cops on their new label, Inertia recordings.
The Cops (band)
The Cops were formed in late 2003 by songwriter Simon Carter and bass player/keyboardist Rebecca Darwon in Sydney, New South Wales.-Biography:...
second studio album, released in April 2007, and marked a radical change of direction from the band's earlier work. Described by the band as an expansive pop/rock opus that showcases the best of 80 In The Shade EP
80 in the Shade
80 In The Shade is the third recording released by The Cops. It was recorded by Magoo and the band’s singer/songwriter, Simon Carter...
and new tracks recorded during the year prior to release, the album was co-produced by singer/songwriter Simon Carter and highly regarded Australian producer Paul McKercher (You Am I
You Am I
You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...
, Augie March
Augie March
Augie March are an Australian indie/pop rock band. Formed in 1996 in Shepparton, Victoria, the band currently consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Glenn Richards, lead guitarist Adam Donovan, bassist Edmondo Ammendola, drummer David Williams, and keyboardist Kiernan Box...
), with minor production credits to Magoo (Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil , were an Australian rock band from Sydney originally performing as Farm from 1972 with drummer Rob Hirst, bass guitarist Andrew James and keyboard player/lead guitarist Jim Moginie...
, Regurgitator
Regurgitator
Regurgitator are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, currently consisting of Quan Yeomans , Ben Ely and Peter Kostic . The band formed in 1994, its original line-up consisting of Yeomans, Ely and drummer Martin Lee...
) and Kim Moyes (The Presets
The Presets
The Presets are an Australian electronic duo formed in 2003, consisting of Julian Hamilton on vocals and keyboards, and Kim Moyes on drums and keyboards. They released their debut album Beams in 2005 to positive critical response. Their 2008 release Apocalypso debuted at number-one on the ARIA...
).
The album was recorded at Electric Avenue Studios and mixed at Studios 301 in Sydney then mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York.
Drop It in Their Laps is the first full length release from The Cops on their new label, Inertia recordings.
Track listing
- "Out Of The Fridge / Into The Fire" - 4:21
- "Cop Pop" - 2:48
- "Call Me Anytime" - 3:49
- "The Message" - 4:13
- "Respectagon" - 3:01
- "I Yell Trouble" - 3:25
- "Hot Weapon" - 3:10
- "Turn Up The Radio" - 3:29
- "Static Forever" - 3:04
- "Le Chic" - 3:53
- "Starve On My Love" - 4:02
- "La Musica Del Diablo" - 2:48
- "Get This Girl (Into My Life)" - 2:45
The Cops
- Simon Carter - vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion
- Rebecca Darwon - bass guitar, vocals, piano, keyboards
- Jarrod Murphy - guitar, vocals
- Todd Smith - keyboards, vocals
- Nicholai Danko - drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Angus McKay - horns
- Todd Hardy - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Brad Child - baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Dan Barnett - Trombone
- Matt Bruce, Belinda Jezek, Kerry Martin, Alexandra Mitchell & Stephanine Zarka - violin
- Heather Lloyd & Nick Wales - cello
- Nick Kennedy - drums