It features 17 swings at the national pastime with subjects including Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and some of the true characters of the game such as once-beloved fallen star of the Mets and Phillies Lenny Dykstra, and acid-tripping pitcher Dock Ellis (this time recounting his attempt to bean every player in the Reds lineup). Accompanying the album is a new bio written by award-winning journalist Dan Epstein.
Formed in 2007 by Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh
Fellows, The Minus 5, R.E.M.) and Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate, Steve
Wynn and the Miracle 3), the collaborative effort began as a way for a couple of
fans with a shared musical vision to pay tribute to our national
pastime.
Since then, it has become a
full-fledged band with Zuzu's Petals/Steve Wynn
drummer Linda Pitmon and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Mike Mills filling out
the official roster of The Baseball Project, an all-star squad whose
following and creativity has grown steadily with each release and tour.
The Baseball Project will be on tour this summer, performing at rock clubs and baseball parks alike. Tour dates will be announced
soon at thebaseballproject.net.
Track list:
Stats
From Nails To Thumbtacks
¡Hola America!
13
The Day Dock Went Hunting Heads
To The Veteran Committee
Monument Park
Box Scores
They Don't Know Henry
The Babe
They Are The Oakland A's
Pascual On The Perimeter
The Baseball Card Song
Extra Inning of Love
Larry Yount
A Boy Named Cy
The Played Baseball
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
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