The Feelies - Time For A Witness
Review by James Malone
Time For A Witness, the third studio album by the American rock band Feelies, is a masterful display of their signature sound. Released in 1991, the album features 12 tracks that showcase the band’s unique blend of jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics.
The album opens with the upbeat and catchy “Waiting”, which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The songs on Time For A Witness are all tightly constructed, with each instrument working in perfect harmony to create a cohesive and dynamic sound. The band’s use of layered guitars and percussion is particularly impressive, adding depth and texture to each track.
Lyrically, the album is introspective and contemplative, with themes of love, loss, and self-reflection woven throughout. The standout track “Sooner or Later” is a hauntingly beautiful meditation on the passage of time, with lyrics that are both poetic and poignant.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Decide | 4:51 | |
| Time For A Witness | 3:34 | |
| For Now | 4:47 | |
| Sooner Or Later | 2:33 | |
| Time for a Witness | 03:35 | |
| Sooner or Later | 02:34 | |
| Find a Way | 07:05 | |
| Doin' It Again | 2:41 | |
| Find A Way | 7:01 | |
| What She Said | 5:38 | |
| Waiting | 3:36 | |
| Invitation | 3:00 | |
| Doin' It Again | 02:43 | |
| Real Cool Time | 4:23 |
Video
Find a Way - The Feelies
The Feelies - Real Cool Time
The Feelies - Waiting
The Feelies - Time For a Witness 1992 Full Album Vinyl
The Feelies - For Now
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 395 344-2
- 75021 5344 4
- 75021 5344 2
- PCCY-10193
- 75021 5344 1
- 395 344-4
- 395 344-1
- BRNLP-237
- BRNCD-237
- 75201 5344 4
Labels
- A&M Records, Coyote Records
- A&M Records
- Bar/None Records
Listen online
- online anhören
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- escuchar en línea
Formats
- CD
- Cassette
- Album
- Vinyl
- LP
- Promo
- Reissue
- Test Pressing
- Stereo
- Gatefold Card Sleeve
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | A&M Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | A&M Records, Inc. |
| Published By | Stationary Music |
| Recorded At | Long View Farm Studios |
| Mixed At | Mix-O-Lydian |
| Mastered At | Sterling Sound |
| Manufactured By | Pony Canyon Inc. |
| Distributed By | Polydor |
| Made By | PolyGram |
| Overdubbed At | Mix-O-Lydian |
| Remastered At | Storybook Sound |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Band | Brenda Sauter |
| Bass | Brenda Sauter |
| Backing Vocals | Brenda Sauter |
| Drums | Stanley Demeski |
| Percussion | Stanley Demeski |
| Guitar | Bill Million |
| Lead Vocals | Glenn Mercer |
| Design | Glenn Mercer |
| Engineer [Basic Tracks | Jesse Henderson |
| Assistant Engineer] | Jesse Henderson |
| Engineer | Steve Haigler |
| Mastered By | Greg Calbi |
| Producer | Bill Million, Glenn Mercer |
| Written-By | Million (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 7), Mercer (tracks: 1 to 9) |
| Photography | Bruce, Zoledziewski |
| Artwork By | Glenn Mercer |
| Overdubbed By | Don Sternecker |
| Mixed By | Don Sternecker |
| Liner Notes | Michael Azerrad |
| Photography By | John Bruce |
| Remastered By | Scott Anthony |
Notes
- All songs published by Stationary Music (ASCAP) except track 10 published by Paradox Music (BMI).
- Basic tracks were recorded at Long View Farm in North Brookfield, MA between October 29th and November 5th 1990.
- Overdubs and mixing were done at Mix-O-Lydian Recording Studio in Boonton, NJ between November 12th and December 19th, 1990.
- Back cover:
- ℗ 1991 A&M Records Inc, Los Angeles.
- ©1991 A&M Records Inc, Los Angeles.
- CD label:
- ℗ & © 1991 A&M Records, Inc.
- Made & printed in the U.S.A.
- Basic tracks recorded at Long View Farm in North Brooklyn, MA, between October 29th and November 5th, 1990, and engineered by Steve Haigler. Assistant Engineer: Jesse Henderson.
- Overdubs and mixing were done at Mix-O-Lydian Recording Studio in Boonton, NJ, between November 12th and December 19th, 1990, and engineered by Don Sternecker.
- Mastered at Sterling Sound.
- (P) & (C) 1991 A&M Records Inc.
- Basic tracks recorded at Long View Farm in North Brookfield, MA, between October 29th and November 5th, 1990, and engineered by Steve Haigler. Assistant Engineer: Jesse Henderson.
- Basic tracks recorded at Long View Farm in North Brooklyn, MA, between October 29th and November 5th, 1990.
- Overdubs and mixing were done at Mix-O-Lydian Recording Studio in Boonton, NJ, between November 12th and December 19th, 1990.
- Standard jewel case release with same artwork and catalog number as commercial release.
- 'For Promotional Use Only - Not For Sale' sticker on outside of case.
- CD stamped 'Promotional'.
- Reissue test pressing
- European release with same catalog number as Time For A Witness, but different label design.
- [On rear sleeve:]
- ℗ 1991 A & M Records Inc., Los Angeles
- © 1991 A & M Records Inc., Los Angeles
- Distribution Polydor/Polygram
- Basic tracks were recorded at Long View Farm in North Brookfield, MA, between October 29th and November 5th, 1990, and engineered by Steve Haigler. Assistant Engineer: Jesse Henderson.
- [Printed on spine (atop and side):]
- A&M 395 344-1 the feelies time for a witness.
- [On labels:]
- All songs published by Stationary Music (ASCAP)
- except [B5] Paradox Music (BMI)
- Made in Holland
- [On label rim:]
- Made in Holland by Polygram
- Includes download card with newly-recorded bonus material.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 82839 53442 0
- Rights Society: B.I.E.M STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 0485
- SPARS Code: add
- Price Code: POL 900
- Matrix / Runout: 395 344-2 01 + MADE IN GERMANY
- Barcode: 0 7502-15344-4 5
- Barcode: 0 7502-15344-2 1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 7502153442 2/91 1DA3X
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 7502153442 1/91 1DA2X
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Barcode: 0 75021 5344 1 4
- Barcode: 082839534444
- Price Code: POL 581
- Barcode (Text): 0 82839 53441 3
- Label Code (On rear sleeve and labels): LC 0485
- Price Code (On rear sleeve, boxed): POL | 281
- Rights Society (On labels, boxed): BIEM | STEMRA
- Rights Society (Publishing rights): ASCAP
- Rights Society (Publishing rights): BMI
- Barcode: 0 32862 02371 2
- Matrix / Runout: B0022210-01-A Nrp
- Matrix / Runout: B0022210-01-B Nrp
- Barcode: 0 32862 02372 9
About The Feelies
The Feelies are a rock band from Haledon, New Jersey. They formed in 1976, disbanded in 1992, and reunited in 2008. They frequently played at Maxwell's, a live music venue and bar/restaurant in Hoboken in the 1980s.
The Feelies gigged around New York and Hoboken in 1987 under the name , which was fronted by and featured the songs of Feelies' percussionist Dave Weckerman, who also sang lead. The line-up is the same as the mother band plus John Baumgartner on keyboards.
Name Vars
- Feelies
Aliases
- Yung Wu
Members
- Anton Fier
- Glenn Mercer
- Bill Million
- Stanley Demeski
- Brenda Sauter
- Vinny DeNunzio
- Keith Clayton
- Dave Weckerman
Summary by James Malone
Comments
2023-04-13
It's their best record, but that's not saying much since it barely rises above average. Compared to the complete garbage that is most of the rest of their catalog, however, it is remarkable. Tight and focused and with lyrics that are a bit less dumb than usual.
2023-04-12
La crème du rock indé. Album phare.
2023-04-12
The Feelies, Television and Dream Syndicate are the bands that truly carried forward the Velvet Underground torch into 80s and beyond. Each of these band paved the way for the Alternative rock movement which was later mined by bands The Smiths , REM, Jane's Addiction
2023-04-11
Similar to The Pretenders
2023-04-11
Why is this song cut off at the beginning and before it ends?
2023-04-10
the guitar at the beginning reminds of Killer Tofu from Doug
2023-04-09
Awesome way to start an album. Love the title song too
2023-04-09
badass tune!!
2023-04-08
As I've said for yrs. now, "Greatest Album" ... few have Heard.