Last Letter by The Receptionists
A collection of most, but not all of the songs of this mid-'90s Vassar girl pop group. Some songs old, some new, some never released. Intelligent, visceral and above the ordinary twee.
Tracklist
| 1. | You, Me, Sweet | 2:33 |
| 2. | Green Green | 1:51 |
| 3. | Dum Dum | 1:27 |
| 4. | The Chills | 2:37 |
| 5. | The Piracy Of Saint Philomena | 1:27 |
| 6. | Stamp Song | 1:17 |
| 7. | Laundry Song | 1:27 |
| 8. | Seasonal Affection Disorder | 2:58 |
| 9. | Berry Stained | 1:50 |
| 10. | Witch Hazel | 1:48 |
| 11. | In Love Again | 1:17 |
| 12. | Swollen | 1:49 |
| 13. | Let's Go To The Rodeo | 1:38 |
| 14. | Spradley | 1:07 |
| 15. | Soren Loved Regina | 1:56 |
| 16. | Under The Rug | 1:24 |
| 17. | The Poconos | 1:58 |
Credits
released February 23, 1999
Tanya - Guitar, Vocals
Lara - Accordion, Vocals, Bells
Jen - Penny Whistle, Mandolin, Xylophone
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18 Recorded By Gary Hohenburger
Tracks 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 Recorded By Sam A. Turner
Mastered By Jacques Cohen at The Space
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17 Recorded November 12, 1994
Tracks 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 Recorded April 1995
Tracks 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18 Recorded January 31, 1997
All songs recorded in various Vassar dorm rooms.
Woodcut by Tanya, Photo by Kumari
Tanya - Guitar, Vocals
Lara - Accordion, Vocals, Bells
Jen - Penny Whistle, Mandolin, Xylophone
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18 Recorded By Gary Hohenburger
Tracks 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 Recorded By Sam A. Turner
Mastered By Jacques Cohen at The Space
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17 Recorded November 12, 1994
Tracks 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 Recorded April 1995
Tracks 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18 Recorded January 31, 1997
All songs recorded in various Vassar dorm rooms.
Woodcut by Tanya, Photo by Kumari
License
All rights reserved.
Formed at Vassar University in 1994, the Receptionists carved a niche for themselves in the Northeastern college indie rock scenes in the mid- to late '90s. The line-up features Tanya Sullivan on guitar and vocals, Larissa Nurt on accordion and vocals, and Jennifer Simpson on a slew of instruments, including penny whistle, mandolin, xylophone, toy piano, bohdran, and maracas.